Tropical Herpetology

4 units · Graduate

Field course on the study of reptiles and amphibians, with emphasis on tropical species identification, field techniques and methods, population ecology, and conservation strategies. Course will be conducted at a tropical field site such as the Biological Field Station El Zota, Tapezco, Costa Rica. Prereq: GPA of 2.5 or above, completion of 12 semester cr hrs of biological sciences, and Jr standing or above by autumn of enrollment; or permission of instructor.