BIO 445
Herpetology
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Reptile and amphibian evolution, systematics, morphology, distribution, and natural history. Lab emphasizes taxonomy, classification, and distribution of western U.S. species.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Title
Museum Curation
Learning Outcome
Develop and maintain a biological museum collection, as well as defend their utility in modern day science.
Title
Scientific Literature
Learning Outcome
Research, synthesize, and present arguments from current scientific literature.
Title
Specimen Observation
Learning Outcome
Use scientific keys and multiple digital tools to identify and record observations of biological specimens in the field.
Title
Species Identification
Learning Outcome
Identify all Utah herps to species, common U.S. herps to Genus, and herps worldwide to Family.
Title
Species Conservation
Learning Outcome
Design conservation solutions for the major issues threatening reptile and amphibian groups at all taxonomic levels.
