The 2024 Herpetology course registration started. Register immediately to book your place.
Wonders of Nature Series
Certificate Course in Herpetology
Take a peek into the world of beautiful snakes, frogs, crocodiles, and, host of other reptiles and amphibians. Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Although cold blooded, herps are a fascinating animals, displaying various characters like strength, aggression, love and more intelligence that most people think. With more than 600 species of reptiles and 400 species of amphibians, India is a country with rich herpetofauna.
This course is an introduction to most common and some uncommon reptiles and amphibians found in our region. It will cover following topics:
- Evolution of reptiles and amphibians
- Taxonomy and identification
- Diversity and biology
- Natural History
- Acoustical communication
- Conservation of herpetofauna
- Venomous and non-venomous snakes
- Snake bites and first-aid
- Photography
The course is comprised of more than 20 talks on above topics by eminent scientists, and, researchers.
Key Information
- Course begins on 8th July 2024 and ends on 19th July 2024.
- Talks will be held every weekday (Monday-Friday) in the evening between 6:30pm-8:30pm. Also on Sundays in the morning.
- The location for all talks is the Bharatiya Vichar Sadhana (Bha Vi Sa) Hall in the Maharashtra Education Society Head Office, Limayewadi, Sadashiv Peth, Pune. Near the Tilak Road branch of Cosmos Bank. A short walk from the Chh. Sambhaji Bridge (Lakdi pool).
- One field trips will be in the morning of Sunday 13th July.
- An additional field trip is planned at a later convenient date. This trip is optional and the cost will be communicated separately.
- Medium of instruction is English.
Faculty
| Dr. Hemant Ghate | Dr. Anand Padhye |
| Ashok Captain | Dr. Sushama Thatte |
| Narendra Naidu | Dr. K. P. Dinesh |
| Nilimkumar Khaire | Gaurang Govande |
| Ram Bhutkar | Dr. Amit Sayyed |
| Dr Gaurav Pardeshi | Rajgopal Patil |
Course charges
We are happy to offer early bird discount for payments made by 1st July 2024
Rs. 2700 (Students Rs 2200)
Regular Charges (From 2nd July 2024)
Rs. 3000 (Students Rs 2500)
Payment Information
Details for Bank Transfers:
A/C Name: Institute of Natural History Education and Research
Bank: The Cosmos Co-operative Bank Ltd
Branch: Gandhi Bhavan (Kothrud)
Account Number: 9080501079851
IFSC: COSB0000908
Email id: inher.pune@gmail.com
Registration
- Once you make the payment please fill the registration form online at: Click here
- Registration confirmed upon successful payment.
- Only limited numbers to ensure quality. Kindly register early.
Contact
Email: inher.pune@gmail.com