Courses Offered
Herpetology (Bio 4454)This course is structured as a survey of the amphibian and reptilian classes, with emphasis on the extant herpetofauna of Arkansas and, more generally, the lower Mississippi River valley. Material presented in lecture is supplemented with laboratory examinations of preserved specimens and field trips to regional sites for surveying available taxa. Evolutionary relationships among the taxonomic groups within the major clades are emphasized throughout the semester.
Comparative Anatomy (Bio 4324)This course features an anatomical survey of the vertebrate subphylum, with emphasis on functional morphology and adaptive structures within representative taxonomic groups. Material presented in lecture will be supplemented with detailed laboratory dissections and examinations of preserved specimens representing various vertebrate species. Evolutionary relationships between major clades within the subphylum will be emphasized throughout the semester.
Principles of Ecology (Bio 3023) This course is designed to provide students with a "hands-on" introduction to ecological principles. Equally important, the lab should also demonstrate techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting ecological data. Students will also gain experience in scientific writing.
Biology of Animals (Bio 1303)This course is structured to give an overview of the animal phyla, examining the diversity of body plans and physiological functions available within Kingdom Animalia. Material presented in lecture will be supplemented with laboratory examinations of, and experimentation with, both living and preserved specimens. Evolutionary relationships between major taxonomic groups within the animal kingdom will be emphasized throughout the semester.
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Field Herpetology of the SouthwestA 9-day course offered in the Summer through the American Museum of Natural History at their Southwestern Research Station in Arizona. See this link for further information and application materials.
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