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BIOE 114LField Methods in Herpetological Research

2 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Field trips introduce students to natural history, censusing techniques, physiological ecology, and behavioral analysis of reptiles and amphibians. Laboratories introduce students to techniques for analyzing behavior and physiology. Field studies culminate with a group project in a natural setting. Some field trips may be held on weekends due to weather considerations. Some field trips may require students to provide their own transportation, some transportation will be provided by UCSC. Students are billed a materials fee of $120.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; BIOE 107, BIOE 109, or BIOE 140. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 114 is required.

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When it runs

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Laboratory
Tue 12:00pm–3:00pm
Nat Sci 2 229S. B. ReillyClosed 22/0
02Laboratory
Wed 9:00am–12:00pm
Nat Sci 2 229S. B. ReillyClosed 19/0

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Sean Reilly5.0 / 51.2 / 5100%10

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