BIOL 3639
Herpetology
Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected
Through a combination of lectures, labs and field activities, this course provides an overview of the global diversity, evolution, ecology and conservation of herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles), and the natural history and identification of Nova Scotian herpetofauna. Students gain experience with common field research and monitoring techniques for herpetofauna.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 8:35-11:55
Lab
Lab B01
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 13:05-16:55
From the syllabus
From the Summer 2025 syllabus by Malcolm Fenech. Open the PDF
Grading
16%In-class reflections (8)2% each
20%Assignments (4)5% each
15%Species presentation
16%Local species observations (4)4% each
8%iNaturalist assignment
25%Final exam
Textbook
- Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians of Eastern and Central America, Roger Powell, Roger Conant, and Joseph Collins (optional)
Course rules
- Late work
- Assignments lose 10% per day for the first two days; after that, they receive zero.
- Missed assignment
- Submit a Student Declaration of Absence form; the missed assignment's weight transfers to the final exam.
- In-class exercises
- Exercises can be submitted on Brightspace for 24 hours, with no absence form required.
- Academic integrity
- Data assignments are completed in small groups; all other work is individual.
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