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