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 |