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- Effective Term:
- Winter 2014 through Summer 2017
- Course Number:
- BMZA 201
- Course Title:
- Zoo Biology & Management II - Amphibians and Reptiles
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 40
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Examines the diversity of taxa within amphibians and reptiles and how this relates to their captive husbandry and management needs and conservation issues. Department permission required. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
- Effectively research and communicate information about a diversity of amphibians and reptiles to a
variety of audiences. - Manage captive populations of amphibians and reptiles in a team environment through the appropriate
application of knowledge of their specific biology and husbandry requirements. - Advocate for amphibian and reptile conservation programs
Course Activities and Design
The format for this course is traditional lecture presentations and class discussions. Lecture will be presented utilizing a variety of multimedia and interactive presentations.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
- Quizzes and final exam
- Term paper
- Team husbandry presentation
- Participation in class discussions
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes, Concepts, & Issues
- Evolution and taxonomy of amphibians and reptiles
- General amphibian biology
- General amphibian husbandry
- Enclosures
- Feeding
- Health
- Breeding
- Amphibian conservation projects
- Caecilian taxonomy, biology, & husbandry
- Salamander taxonomy, biology, husbandry, & conservation
- Frog & toad taxonomy, biology, husbandry, & conservation
- General reptile biology
- General reptile husbandry
- Enclosures
- Feeding
- Health
- Breeding
- Reptile conservation projects
- Turtle & tortoise taxonomy, biology, husbandry, & conservation
- Lizard taxonomy, biology, husbandry, & conservation
- Snake taxonomy, biology, husbandry, & conservation
- Venom & Antivenom
- Tuatara biology, husbandry, & conservation
- Crocodylian taxonomy, biology, husbandry, & conservation
Process Skills
- Locate and demonstrate understanding of both general information and peer reviewed research regarding biology, husbandry, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles
- Clear written and oral presentation of information regarding amphibians and reptiles
- Work as part of a team to develop presentations and present information