1 Herpetology Biol 119 Clark University Fall 2011 Lecture: Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-10:15 in Lasry 124 Lab: Tuesday 13:25-16:10 in Lasry 150 Office hours: T 10:15-11:15 in Lasry 331 Contact: [email protected]Phone: 508-793-7553 Herpetology – Introduction Instructors Course syllabus What is herpetology? History Groups studied Uniting characters Diversity & an evolutionary perspective Philip Bergmann Assistant Professor Clark University Simpson Postdoc University of Arizona (2008-2010) Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst (2008) M.S. (2003), B.S. (1999) University of Calgary 20 + years of experience keeping reptiles and amphibians Philip Bergmann - Research The evolution of body shape and segmentation Functional morphology of locomotion Ecology of lizards and amphibians Primary foci are lizards and amphibians Phylogenetic perspective Philip Bergmann - Personal Canadian Parents Czech Interests: Road Biking Running Hiking Climbing Yoga Cooking Reading Photography TA: Allegra Mitchell Office: Office hours: By Appointment E-mail: [email protected]5 th year MA student BA Environmental Science Research on the effects of hydration and temperature on frog behavior and locomotor performance
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Herpetology
Biol 119
Clark UniversityFall 2011
Lecture: Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-10:15 in Lasry 124
Lab: Tuesday 13:25-16:10 in Lasry 150Office hours: T 10:15-11:15 in Lasry 331