e-Learning course
The HerpTrust Project is funded by the Erasmus+ key action 2:
Small-scale partnerships in vocational education and training.
The following course contains 4 modules and is part of the HerpTrust Project, Activity 1.
For each module, a study guide, the learning objectives, and educational material (e.g., presentations, assessment material) are provided, taking into account the IT literacy of the audience.
Module 1) Knowing your Herps
Study Guide and Objectives
Biology and Ecology of reptiles and amphibians
Herpetofauna of Cyprus/Malta
(species recognition)
Venomous species, prevention
and first aid
Educational Activities
Evaluation Quiz
Module 2) Influences of human practices on Herpetofauna
Study Guide and Objectives
Historic Human-Herpetofauna relationship (historic – medicine – farmers)
Direct influences (persecution, agricultural practices, domestic animals)
Indirect influences (climate change, habitat fragmentation, alien species)
Educational Activities
Evaluation Quiz
Module 3) Engagement using Citizen Science
Study Guide and Objectives
Citizen Science initiatives and practices
CS Herpetofauna tools
Local to global
Educational Activities
Evaluation Quiz
Module 4) Management and Conservation
Study Guide and Objectives
Impact on the environment, agriculture and human health
EU and National legislations
Management and Conservation activities
Educational Activities
Evaluation Quiz