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STATION TOUR

Goals and Objectives: The primary purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the taxonomy, systematics, evolution, anatomy and physiology, ecology, distribution, and natural history of amphibians and reptiles.  This course will emphasize experimental design and current research in herpetology.
In completing this course you should be able to:

1. Identify the taxa and distribution of common amphibians and reptiles of Oklahoma
2. Have an awareness of the major biological questions or areas of interest for which amphibians and reptiles have served as biological models in research
3. Understand and be able to use simple statistical procedures for analyzing experimental data
4. Critically evaluate experimental studies in herpetology
5. Conduct a research product and communicate your findings to the scientific community

Grading

1. Midterm Lecture and Lab Practical Exam (25%)........................... 125 pts.
2. Group Research Proposal (10%)................................................. 50 pts.
3. Group Research Proposal Presentation (5%).............................. 25 pts.
4. Field Collection with GIS Data and Map (10%)............................. 50 pts.
5. Field Notebook (5%).................................................................... 25 pts.
6. Class Participation (10%)............................................................. 50 pts.
7. Group Research Project (35%).................................................... 175 pts.

Presentation (15% at 75 pts.)
Paper (20% at 100 pts.)

Total Course Point Value.................................................................... 500 pts.

Grades will be determined with use of a 10-point grading scale in which:
90 - 100%  =   A
80 - 89%    =   B
70 - 79%    =   C
60 - 69%    =   D
0   - 59%    =   F

Academic Dishonesty: Regulations and responsibilities stated in the Student Code and Faculty Handbook will be followed in the event of academic dishonesty.

Students with Disabilities: Students who have disabilities that may prevent them from fully demonstrating their abilities should contact the instructor and Janet Issac at UOBS, (405) 325-7431,as soon as possible to discuss the accommodations necessary to facilitate full participation and to ensure each student's educational opportunity. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course. The Office of Disability Services is located in Goddard Health Center, Suite 166, phone (405) 325-3852 or TDD only (405) 325-4173.

Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

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