Wildlife Semester: Summer

June Semester  2020  Cancelled due to COVID

Herpetology  (3 credits) June 8-July 3  BI 370 RFS

John Matter and Roy Nagle - Juniata College

Overview: This course examines the comparative biology of living reptiles and amphibians, including taxonomy, evolution, biogeography, ecology, morphology, physiology and behavior. Special attention is given to conservation issues, the relevance of reptiles and amphibians in modern biological research, and field techniques for studying reptiles and amphibians. Field experience will include radio telemetry and capture. This course is suitable for credits in the category of Wildlife Biology for certification from The Wildlife Society. Prerequisites: 1 college level organismal or ecology course or permission of the instructor.

Meeting Time: M-F, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with occasional exceptions

Tuition $1,500

Ornithology (3 credits) June 8-July 3  BI 324 RFS

Chuck Yohn – Juniata College

Overview: This course provides a comprehensive survey of the comparative biology, ecology, and behavior of birds with a special focus on issues pertaining to conservation management. Daily field activities include field identification of birds by sight and sound.  Students also gain 12 hours of experience mist-netting, banding, aging and sexing of songbirds.  Other field work topics include common management, research and monitoring techniques. This course is suitable for credits in the category of Wildlife Biology for certification from The Wildlife Society.   Prerequisites: 1 college level organismal or ecology course or permission of the instructor.

Meeting Time: M-F, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm with occasional exceptions

 Tuition $1,500

Summer Wildlife Semester

 Summer 2020

Dates: June 3- June 28                        Cost $1,500 / class
Food service - $115 per week*             Housing - $300 per week*

*Prices subject to change

Summer 2020