BIO 171 - Iowa Vertebrate Ecology I: Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles

STANDARD CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Ecology, behavior, conservation biology, and taxonomy of Iowa fish, amphibians, and reptiles with emphasis on their anatomy and morphology; temperature and water regulation; locomotion; life history; reproduction; population and community ecology; taxonomy and identification; and conservation.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to use factors that aid in the classification and identification of organisms by identifying selected species.
Explain how the basic principles of ecology and evolution relate to Iowa’s cold-blooded vertebrates.
Describe conservation strategies for Iowa’s cold-blooded vertebrates.
Discuss common behaviors and the life histories of Iowa’s ectothermic vertebrates.