DAYS

Fridays 2-5 p.m.

PROFESSOR

Michael R.J. Forstner, Ph.D.

ROOM

SCI 174

WEBSITE

http://www.mikeforstner.com

TEXT

See * below

PHONE

512-245-3362

LAB INSTRUCTOR

Jonas Rosenthal

EMAIL

LAB INST. EMAIL

jr1066@txstate.edu

OFFICE

SCI 240

OFFICE HOURS

Fridays 1-2 p.m.

OFFICE HOURS

TTH 2-4 p.m.

MAILBOX

Textbook*

No textbooks are required for this course, however, it is very strongly suggested that you purchase the following books listed in order of priority:

• A Key to Amphibians and Reptiles of the Continental United States and Canada, Powell, Collins, and Hooper, University Press of Kansas (1998)

• Peterson Field Guides, Reptiles and Amphibians, Eastern/Central North America, Conanat, Collins, Third Edition, Expanded (1998)

• Amphibians and Reptiles of Texas, James R. Dixon, 421 pages 2^nd edition (2000) Texas A&M University Press

Grading Policy

• 50% Lab practicals - identification of preserved specimens

• 30% Field Book - write everything down!

• 10% Weekly Quizzes - they will be easy...if you study

• 10% Participation and professionalism - treat classmates and herps with respect

For Field Trips

• Snake stick or similar

• Pillow case

• Field book

• Lizard noose

• Camera

Expectations

You should be able to identify all Texas herps to species level and all U.S. herps to Family or Genera without the use of a key.  You will be able to identify all local anurans by breeding call.  The field trips are a privilege and will be loads of fun.  Expect to be in lab for at least three hours per week.

Lab Schedule