Field Herpetology
Projected Lecture, Field Sessions, & Quiz Schedule
| Class Day | Date | Topic |
| 1 | June 12 | AM: Intro - Course basics; Projects assigned PM: Field tour, field project proposal discussions |
| 2 | June 13 | AM: Amphibian anatomy, structure & function #1 PM: Amphibian - Survey & ID methods |
| 3 | June 14 | AM: Amphibian anatomy, structure & function #2 PM: Field & tracking techniques |
| 4 | June 15 | AM: Amphibian ecology PM: Amphibian species ID |
| 5 | June 16 | AM: Lecture EXAM #1 & journal analysis PM: Practicum #1 & ID Test #1 |
| 6 | June 17 | Set-up projects |
| 7 | June 18 | Optional Field Trip to Harlan Co. |
| 8 | June 19 | AM: Chelonian anatomy, structure, & function PM: Chelonian field methodology & techniques |
| 9 | June 20 | AM: Reptilian anatomy, structure, & function #1 PM: Lizard - Field methodology & techniques |
| 10 | June 21 | AM: Reptilian anatomy, structure, & function #1 PM: Snake - Field methodology & techniques |
| 11 | June 22 | AM: Reptile ecology PM: Chelonia & Reptilia species ID |
| 12 | June 23 | AM: Lecture EXAM #2 & journal analysis PM: Practicum #2 & ID Test #2 |
| 13 | June 24 | Optional field trip to Kearney Co. |
| 14 | June 25 | AM: Herpetofauna conservational ecology PM: Project field work |
| 15 | June 26 | Trip to Sand Hills, Nat Forest, & Valentine NWR |
| 16 | June 27 | Trip to Southwest Ecosystems - Dundy Co. |
| 17 | June 28 | Project field work |
| 18 | June 29 | Student field project presentations |