Information Package / Course Catalogue
Life in Amphibian and Reptilian
Course Code: BİO648
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide better understanding on the amphibians and reptiles of the world.

Course Content

In the context of this course, the importance of field studies, diversity of reptiles and amphibians, feeding mechanism, movement in aquatic and terrestrial system and the effect of humans on amphibians and reptiles will be tought.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The student is able to learn the differences between amphibians and reptiles.
2.The student is able to learn feeding of amphibians and reptiles.
3.The student is able to learn of life cycle of amphibians and reptiles.
4.Compares the aquatic and terrestrial lives of amphibians and reptiles.
5.Gains knowledge about the human impact on amphibians and reptiles.
6.Recognizes the habitats of amphibians and reptiles.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Herpetology, Pough, H. F., Andrews, M. R., Cadle, E. J., Crump, L. M., Savitzky, H. A. & Wells, D. K. 2001, Prentice-Hall, Inc. New Jersey. 612 pp. USA
2.Chemical Signals in Vertebrates, Mason, Robert T. 2005, Boston, MA: Springer Science+Business Media, Inc.
3.Basic Rules of Life. Volume III, Part I,Demirsoy, A. 1992.
4.Herpetology an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles. ZUG, G. R., VITT, L. V. And CALDWELL, J. P. 2001, San Diego, Calif. : Academic Pres, 630 pp.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What are Amphibians and Reptiles?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Field studies in herpetology and its importance
Week 3 - Theoretical
Morphological characters used in herpetological studies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Systematics of Salamanders and Frogs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Systematics of Lizards and Snakes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Amphibians in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reptiles in Terrestrial Ecosystems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Water in the Lives of Amphibians and Reptiles (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Terrestrial Feeding Mechanisms
Week 10 - Theoretical
Movement in aquatic and terrestrial systems and importance of extremities.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nest site fidelity behaviours
Week 12 - Theoretical
Life cycles, reprotuctive modes and development
Week 13 - Theoretical
Human impacts on Amphibians and Reptiles
Week 14 - Theoretical
Human impacts on Amphibians and Reptiles
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Reading140228
Individual Work140570
Midterm Examination122325
Final Examination132335
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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PÇ-12
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PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
4
2
3
2
2
OÇ-2
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
OÇ-3
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
2
OÇ-4
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
2
OÇ-5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
OÇ-6
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026