REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 1.  Identify and incorporate herpetological terminology.

 2.  Demonstrate reptile and amphibian husbandry skills and apply learned herpetological husbandry skills during labs.

 3.  Research and determine care requirements for a variety of herptiles.

 4.  Develop an understanding of lighting and heating options and requirements for herptiles.

 REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 I.    Herpetology as a Field of Study

        A.   Classification

        B.  Diversity of extant amphibians and reptiles

 II.  Husbandry

        A.  Temperature and water relations

        B.  Energetics and performance

        C.  Reproduction and life history

        D.   Body support and locomotion

 III.  Care requirements

        A.   Feeding

        B.  Foraging ecology and interspecific interactions

 IV.  Cages and Equipment

        A.  Artificial incubation

        B.  Enrichment

        C.  Heating and lighting