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+ | [[Image:0515 JuanGravidNewt 02.jpeg|thumb|300px|right|Juan caught a gravid newt! ''Notophthalmus viridescens'', 5/15/2015]] | ||
+ | [[Image:0514 MattWoodTurtle 02.jpeg|thumb|300px|right|Matt proudly showing off his latest catch, ''Glyptemys insculpta'', 5/14/2015]] | ||
[[Image:WoodTurtle.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Glyptemus insculpta'' Photo by B. Ryerson]] | [[Image:WoodTurtle.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''Glyptemus insculpta'' Photo by B. Ryerson]] | ||
[[Image:SaraRattler.jpg|thumb|300px|right| ''Crotalus horridus'' Photo by Sara Horwitz]] | [[Image:SaraRattler.jpg|thumb|300px|right| ''Crotalus horridus'' Photo by Sara Horwitz]] | ||
− | [[Image:marbled.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Ambystoma opacum Photo by B. Ryerson]] | + | [[Image:marbled.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Ambystoma opacum'' Photo by B. Ryerson]] |
− | [[Image:Snapper.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Chelydra serpentina Photo by B. Ryerson]] | + | [[Image:Snapper.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Chelydra serpentina'' Photo by B. Ryerson]] |
− | [[Image:DSC04645.jpg|thumb|right| Opheodrys vernalis Photo by E. K. Timpe]] | + | [[Image:DSC04645.jpg|thumb|right|''Opheodrys vernalis'' Photo by E. K. Timpe]] |
− | [[Image:DSC06282.JPG|thumb|right|Gyrinophilus porphyriticus Photo by E. K. Timpe]] | + | [[Image:DSC06282.JPG|thumb|right|''Gyrinophilus porphyriticus'' Photo by E. K. Timpe]] |
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+ | <span style="font-size: x-large">[http://jockusch.eeb.uconn.edu/teaching/field-herpetology/ '''Looking for the 2016 Field Herpetology Website?''']</span> | ||
'''EEB 3898 Special Topics: Field Herpetology''' <br/> | '''EEB 3898 Special Topics: Field Herpetology''' <br/> | ||
'''May Term, 2015''' <br/> | '''May Term, 2015''' <br/> | ||
− | May 11th - May 29th | + | May 11th - May 29th <br/> |
Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm in TLS 179 <br/> | Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm in TLS 179 <br/> | ||
''Depending on weather conditions some classes will be held at night 7:00pm - 10:00pm instead, allowing us to observe nocturnal amphibians.'' <br/> | ''Depending on weather conditions some classes will be held at night 7:00pm - 10:00pm instead, allowing us to observe nocturnal amphibians.'' <br/> | ||
+ | <br/> | ||
+ | <span>[http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php/Field_Herpetology_Photos#WALL_OF_FAME '''Field Photos!''']</span> | ||
==Instructor== | ==Instructor== | ||
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Office: Biology/Pharmacy 322 <br/> | Office: Biology/Pharmacy 322 <br/> | ||
Phone: (845) 728-6551 <br/> | Phone: (845) 728-6551 <br/> | ||
+ | Office hours: by appointment, often right after class. <br/> | ||
==Course Description and Objectives== | ==Course Description and Objectives== | ||
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===Project=== | ===Project=== | ||
− | + | Students will formulate and carry out an instructor-approved group research project using local Connecticut herpetofauna. Students are expected to identify a research question, develop a hypothesis, and test this hypothesis using field methods learned in class. | |
− | + | * Students will independently prepare a report about their research project (5-7 pages, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins), including relevant background information, the materials and methods used, results of the experiment, results of any data analysis performed, and a discussion of the results. | |
− | * Students will independently prepare a report about their research project, including relevant background information, the materials and methods | + | * Students will prepare a 15-minute presentation about their project with and present on the final day of class. |
+ | * Students may work on the project independently, or with a partner. NOTE: Student who choose to work with a partner are required to submit separate and original project reports, but may give their presentation to the class together. | ||
+ | * Both the paper and presentation will be graded on content, quality, and clarity. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Midterm=== | ||
+ | The midterm exam will be composed of short-answer questions based on Connecticut herpetofauna identification, the natural history of Connecticut herpetofauna, predicting occupancy of particular habitat types, field techniques, and lecture content. | ||
===Field Notebooks=== | ===Field Notebooks=== | ||
− | Students are expected to keep a formal notebook for observations of Connecticut herpetofauna in the field. Field notebooks will be graded based on format (we will use the | + | Students are expected to keep a formal notebook for observations of Connecticut herpetofauna in the field. Field notebooks will be graded based on format (we will use the Grinnellian field notebook system), completeness, degree of detail in observations, and relevancy of details noted. |
==Course Procedures and Policies== | ==Course Procedures and Policies== | ||
===Grades=== | ===Grades=== | ||
− | *''' | + | *'''Paper on project:''' 100 pts total |
− | * | + | **Project Proposal: 10 pts |
+ | **Introduction & Methods Draft: 10 pts | ||
+ | **Final Paper: 80 pts | ||
*'''Presentation on project:''' 100 pts | *'''Presentation on project:''' 100 pts | ||
+ | *'''Midterm:''' 100 pts | ||
*'''Field notebook entries:''' 75 pts | *'''Field notebook entries:''' 75 pts | ||
*'''Participation:''' 25 pts | *'''Participation:''' 25 pts | ||
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===Academic Integrity=== | ===Academic Integrity=== | ||
− | Plagiarism and cheating are violations of the student conduct code, and may be punished by failure in the course or, in severe cases, dismissal from the University. For more information, see [http:// | + | Plagiarism and cheating are violations of the student conduct code, and may be punished by failure in the course or, in severe cases, dismissal from the University. For more information, see [http://community.uconn.edu/the-student-code-appendix-a/ Appendix A of the Student Conduct Code]. |
===Disabilities=== | ===Disabilities=== | ||
− | If you have a disability for which you may be requesting an accommodation, you should contact the course instructor and the [http://www.csd.uconn.edu/ Center for Students with Disabilities] (Wilbur Cross Building, Room 201) | + | If you have a disability for which you may be requesting an accommodation, you should contact the course instructor and the [http://www.csd.uconn.edu/ Center for Students with Disabilities] (Wilbur Cross Building, Room 201) on the first day of the semester. |
==Course Materials== | ==Course Materials== | ||
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===Required=== | ===Required=== | ||
*<u>A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America 4th edition</u>; R. Conant and J. Collins ISBN-10: 0395904528 | *<u>A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America 4th edition</u>; R. Conant and J. Collins ISBN-10: 0395904528 | ||
− | *Field Notebook – Bound field notebook (composition book is fine and cheap or the “Rite in the Rain” notebooks) | + | *Field Notebook – Bound field notebook (composition book is fine and cheap, or the “Rite in the Rain” notebooks) |
− | *Clothes you are willing to ruin | + | *Clothes you are willing to ruin <br><br> |
===Recommended=== | ===Recommended=== | ||
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*Bug spray | *Bug spray | ||
− | ==Schedule== | + | ==Tentative Schedule== |
{| border="1" cellpadding="1" | {| border="1" cellpadding="1" | ||
!width="150"|Date | !width="150"|Date | ||
!width="400"| Lecture | !width="400"| Lecture | ||
− | !width="400"|Field Agenda | + | !width="400"|Field Agenda |
!width="450"|Additional Materials | !width="450"|Additional Materials | ||
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− | |May 11||Introduction, | + | |May 11||Introduction, Syllabus, IACUC Training, Field Notebooks <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/d/dd/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture01.pdf}} Lecture 1 ||Red & Green Trails into UConn Forest <br/> {{pdf|http://ecohusky.uconn.edu/docs/development/HikingandBikingTrailsUConnForestMap.pdf}} Old UConn Forest Map <br/> {{pdf|http://www.ctforestry.uconn.edu/documents/fentonTRmap1_25_10JSv2.pdf}} New UConn Forest Map || [http://bscit.berkeley.edu/mvz/volumes.html Archived UC Berkeley Field Notebooks] <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/b/b6/Miller_1942_NoteTaking.pdf}} Miller 1942, Field Notebook Guidelines (pg. 4-5 most important) |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 12|| || || | + | |May 12||Amphibians of Connecticut <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/0/0f/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture02.pdf}} Lecture 2 ||Hillside Environmental Education Park <br/> {{pdf|http://ecohusky.uconn.edu/docs/outreach/outreach/heep-trail-map.pdf}} HEEP Trail Map|| {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/d/de/FieldHerpetology2015_ProjectIdeas.pdf}} Field Herpetology Project Ideas <br/> [http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfsjm/webCV_files/WalstonMullin05HerpRev.pdf Interesting salamander measuring project] <br/> [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB8QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arguk.org%2Fdownload-document%2F193-toadsize-2014-methods-and-recording-form-.pdf&ei=HkBRVYKfOsKFsAXlvIDYBg&usg=AFQjCNHcHxyJ3qQy05469yvWhHwGGCx1Hw&sig2=7rV9vYRu_Qn2xORZsIoTqQ&bvm=bv.92885102,d.b2w Interesting toad measuring project] |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 13|| || || | + | |May 13||Reptiles of Connecticut <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/6/6f/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture03.pdf}} Lecture 3||Fenton River / UConn Forest || [http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325856&deepNav_GID=1655 DEEP Amphibian and Reptiles Checklist] <br/> [http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2723&q=325718&deepNav_GID=1655#Reptiles DEEP Factsheets on Protected Reptiles and Amphibians] (Good CT specific background information) |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 14|| || || | + | |May 14||Habitats and Field Techniques <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/3/3e/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture04.pdf}} Lecture 4 ||Mansfield Hollow <br/> {{pdf|http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/stateparks/maps/mansfieldhollow.pdf}} Mansfield Hollow Trail Map || |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 15|| || || | + | |May 15||'''PROJECT PROPOSALS DUE''' <br/> Herpetology Systematics <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/2/2f/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture05.pdf}} Lecture 5 ||Bigelow Hollow <br/> {{pdf|http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/stateparks/maps/big_nipm.pdf}} Bigelow Hollow Trail Map || |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 18|| || || | + | |May 18||'''NIGHT TRIP; Class begins at 6:30 pm''' <br/> Amphibian Physiology <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/4/4f/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture06.pdf}} Lecture 6 ||Fenton River / UConn Forest at Night || [http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/c/c1/Draft_Guidelines.jpg Introduction and Methods Draft Guidelines] <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/5/50/Draft_Exemplar.pdf}} Introduction and Methods Exemplar |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 19|| || || | + | |May 19||Reptile Physiology <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/3/3a/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture07.pdf}} Lecture 7 ||Albert E. Moss Sanctuary <br/> {{pdf|http://www.mansfieldct.gov/filestorage/1904/5357/moss_sanctuary.pdf}} Albert E. Moss Sanctuary Trail Map || |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 20||''' | + | |May 20||'''INTRO / METHODS DRAFT DUE''' <br/> Locomotion <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/1/14/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture08.pdf}} Lecture 8 ||Mansfield Hollow || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/f/fc/Draft_Exemplar_2.pdf}} Project Exemplar 2 |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 21|| || || | + | |May 21||Feeding <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/6/6b/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture09.pdf}} Lecture 9 ||Fenton River / UConn Forest || {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/3/35/Midterm_Topics.pdf}} Midterm Topics |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May 22|| || || | + | |May 22||'''MIDTERM''' <br/> Importance of Biological Collections <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/3/33/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture10.pdf}} Lecture 10 ||UConn Collections || |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May | + | |May 25||'''Memorial Day, No Class''' ||'''Memorial Day, No Class''' || |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May | + | |May 26||Amphibian Social Behavior and Reproduction <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/2/24/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture11.pdf}} Lecture 11 ||Bigelow Hollow || |
|- | |- | ||
− | |May | + | |May 27||Reptile Social Behavior and Reproduction <br/> {{pdf|http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/images/3/36/FieldHerpetology2015_Lecture12.pdf}} Lecture 12 ||UConn Forest, Red and Green Trails || |
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− | |May 29|| || || | + | |May 28||Conservation ||'''Optional Trip:''' <br/> Moss Tract ("the Dusky site") <br/> Sawmill Brook Preserve <br/> {{pdf|http://www.mansfieldct.gov/filestorage/1904/5357/sawmill_brook.pdf}} Sawmill Brook Preserve Map || |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |May 29||'''FIELD NOTEBOOKS DUE''' <br/> '''PAPERS DUE''' <br/> '''PRESENTATIONS''' || || | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | == | + | ==Web Resources== |
− | [http:// | + | ===General Herpetology=== |
+ | [http://www.ssarherps.org/ Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles]<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.asih.org/ American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists]<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.herpetologistsleague.org/en/index.php The Herpetologists' League]<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.cnah.org/ The Center for North American Herpetology]<br> | ||
+ | [http://emys.geo.orst.edu/ EMYSystem Online Turtle Resource]<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.herpnet.org/ HerpNET]<br> | ||
+ | [http://www.enature.com/home/ eNature Online Field Guides]<br> | ||
− | == | + | ===Local=== |
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[http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/wildlife/pdf_files/nongame/snkwebview.pdf Snakes of CT]<br> | [http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/wildlife/pdf_files/nongame/snkwebview.pdf Snakes of CT]<br> | ||
[http://www.peabody.yale.edu/collections/vz/her_guide.html Online Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of CT]<br> | [http://www.peabody.yale.edu/collections/vz/her_guide.html Online Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of CT]<br> | ||
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[http://www.neherp.com/ New England Herpetological Society]<br> | [http://www.neherp.com/ New England Herpetological Society]<br> | ||
− | + | ===Amphibians=== | |
[http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/video-full-episode/4882/ Video about Amphibian Extinction]<br> | [http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs-the-thin-green-line/video-full-episode/4882/ Video about Amphibian Extinction]<br> | ||
[http://amphibiaweb.org// Amphibiaweb]<br> | [http://amphibiaweb.org// Amphibiaweb]<br> | ||
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[http://www.nbii.gov/amphibians Amphibian Portal from USGS-NBII]<br> | [http://www.nbii.gov/amphibians Amphibian Portal from USGS-NBII]<br> | ||
− | + | ===Conservation=== | |
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[http://turtleconservationproject.org/ Turtle Conservation Project - New England]<br> | [http://turtleconservationproject.org/ Turtle Conservation Project - New England]<br> | ||
[http://www.parcplace.org/ Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation]<br> | [http://www.parcplace.org/ Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation]<br> | ||
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[http://www.frogs.org/ Amphibian Conservation Alliance]<br> | [http://www.frogs.org/ Amphibian Conservation Alliance]<br> | ||
[http://iucn.org/?7054/The-25-Most-Endangered-Turtles-and-Tortoises Most Threatened Turtles and Tortoises]<br><br> | [http://iucn.org/?7054/The-25-Most-Endangered-Turtles-and-Tortoises Most Threatened Turtles and Tortoises]<br><br> | ||
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+ | ==Previous Courses== | ||
+ | * [http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php?title=Field_Herpetology&oldid=29843 Field Herpetology 2014] | ||
+ | * [http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebedia/index.php/Field_Herpetology_2012 Field Herpetology 2012] | ||
[[Category:EEB Courses]] | [[Category:EEB Courses]] |
Latest revision as of 17:53, 4 May 2016
Looking for the 2016 Field Herpetology Website?
EEB 3898 Special Topics: Field Herpetology
May Term, 2015
May 11th - May 29th
Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm in TLS 179
Depending on weather conditions some classes will be held at night 7:00pm - 10:00pm instead, allowing us to observe nocturnal amphibians.
Field Photos!
Contents
Instructor
Andrew Frank
Email: andrew.frank@uconn.edu
Office: Biology/Pharmacy 322
Phone: (845) 728-6551
Office hours: by appointment, often right after class.
Course Description and Objectives
Course Description
Herpetology is the scientific study of the amphibians and reptiles. In this course, we will examine the diversity of both groups, and learn about their basic biology. Students will learn about the diversity, ecology, physiology, behavior, adaptation and identification of the local herpetofauna through direct field experience. There will be various opportunities to observe these animals in the field during the day and at night, through which students will become familiar with standard methods for surveying for and handling these species. Students will apply this knowledge by developing and carrying out a short independent research project.
Course Objectives
After completing this course the student will be able to:
- Identify Connecticut’s amphibians and reptiles by sight, and in the case of frogs by sound as well.
- Describe the biology of local species
- Effectively use standard field techniques and methods for studying herpetofauna
- Apply with proficiency the scientific method to assess questions and design and carry out a project pertaining to herpetofaunal biology.
Assignments
Project
Students will formulate and carry out an instructor-approved group research project using local Connecticut herpetofauna. Students are expected to identify a research question, develop a hypothesis, and test this hypothesis using field methods learned in class.
- Students will independently prepare a report about their research project (5-7 pages, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins), including relevant background information, the materials and methods used, results of the experiment, results of any data analysis performed, and a discussion of the results.
- Students will prepare a 15-minute presentation about their project with and present on the final day of class.
- Students may work on the project independently, or with a partner. NOTE: Student who choose to work with a partner are required to submit separate and original project reports, but may give their presentation to the class together.
- Both the paper and presentation will be graded on content, quality, and clarity.
Midterm
The midterm exam will be composed of short-answer questions based on Connecticut herpetofauna identification, the natural history of Connecticut herpetofauna, predicting occupancy of particular habitat types, field techniques, and lecture content.
Field Notebooks
Students are expected to keep a formal notebook for observations of Connecticut herpetofauna in the field. Field notebooks will be graded based on format (we will use the Grinnellian field notebook system), completeness, degree of detail in observations, and relevancy of details noted.
Course Procedures and Policies
Grades
- Paper on project: 100 pts total
- Project Proposal: 10 pts
- Introduction & Methods Draft: 10 pts
- Final Paper: 80 pts
- Presentation on project: 100 pts
- Midterm: 100 pts
- Field notebook entries: 75 pts
- Participation: 25 pts
- TOTAL: 400 pts
Attendance
Due to the accelerated and intensive nature of this summer course (3 hours, 5 days a week, 3 weeks), full attendance is expected, barring any illnesses or emergency. Missing a single class is roughly the equivalent of missing an entire week of a course during a standard semester, so it’s very important that you attend every class.
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism and cheating are violations of the student conduct code, and may be punished by failure in the course or, in severe cases, dismissal from the University. For more information, see Appendix A of the Student Conduct Code.
Disabilities
If you have a disability for which you may be requesting an accommodation, you should contact the course instructor and the Center for Students with Disabilities (Wilbur Cross Building, Room 201) on the first day of the semester.
Course Materials
Required
- A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central North America 4th edition; R. Conant and J. Collins ISBN-10: 0395904528
- Field Notebook – Bound field notebook (composition book is fine and cheap, or the “Rite in the Rain” notebooks)
- Clothes you are willing to ruin
Recommended
- Boots
- Waders (Will be provided if you don't have any)
- Headlamp (Will be provided if you don't have one)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
Tentative Schedule
Date | Lecture | Field Agenda | Additional Materials |
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May 11 | Introduction, Syllabus, IACUC Training, Field Notebooks ![]() |
Red & Green Trails into UConn Forest ![]() ![]() |
Archived UC Berkeley Field Notebooks ![]() |
May 12 | Amphibians of Connecticut ![]() |
Hillside Environmental Education Park ![]() |
![]() Interesting salamander measuring project Interesting toad measuring project |
May 13 | Reptiles of Connecticut ![]() |
Fenton River / UConn Forest | DEEP Amphibian and Reptiles Checklist DEEP Factsheets on Protected Reptiles and Amphibians (Good CT specific background information) |
May 14 | Habitats and Field Techniques ![]() |
Mansfield Hollow ![]() |
|
May 15 | PROJECT PROPOSALS DUE Herpetology Systematics ![]() |
Bigelow Hollow ![]() |
|
May 18 | NIGHT TRIP; Class begins at 6:30 pm Amphibian Physiology ![]() |
Fenton River / UConn Forest at Night | Introduction and Methods Draft Guidelines ![]() |
May 19 | Reptile Physiology ![]() |
Albert E. Moss Sanctuary ![]() |
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May 20 | INTRO / METHODS DRAFT DUE Locomotion ![]() |
Mansfield Hollow | ![]() |
May 21 | Feeding ![]() |
Fenton River / UConn Forest | ![]() |
May 22 | MIDTERM Importance of Biological Collections ![]() |
UConn Collections | |
May 25 | Memorial Day, No Class | Memorial Day, No Class | |
May 26 | Amphibian Social Behavior and Reproduction ![]() |
Bigelow Hollow | |
May 27 | Reptile Social Behavior and Reproduction ![]() |
UConn Forest, Red and Green Trails | |
May 28 | Conservation | Optional Trip: Moss Tract ("the Dusky site") Sawmill Brook Preserve ![]() |
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May 29 | FIELD NOTEBOOKS DUE PAPERS DUE PRESENTATIONS |
Web Resources
General Herpetology
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
The Herpetologists' League
The Center for North American Herpetology
EMYSystem Online Turtle Resource
HerpNET
eNature Online Field Guides
Local
Snakes of CT
Online Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of CT
Reptiles and Amphibians of CT
New England Herpetological Society
Amphibians
Video about Amphibian Extinction
Amphibiaweb
AMNH's Amphibian Species of the World
Amphibian Portal from USGS-NBII
Conservation
Turtle Conservation Project - New England
Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
New England Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Sea Turtle Conservancy
Turtle Conservation Fund
Amphibian Conservation Alliance
Most Threatened Turtles and Tortoises