BIOL 309 - Ornithology

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4NS, WADV

This course presents birds both as a unique group and as representative of vertebrates. It emphasizes evolution, systematics, physiology, morphological specialization, ecology, and behavior of birds, and introduces students to methods used in ornithological research. Laboratory meets on alternate Saturday or alternate Sunday mornings and emphasizes field identification, field techniques, morphology, habitat relationships, migration, behavior, and information literacy. Some lab projects require work outside of scheduled lab periods. Living and preserved bird specimens are used. Field trips required. Formerly listed as BIOL 215.
Enrollment Limit: Enrollment Limit: 24 lecture and 12 lab
Instructor: K. Tarvin
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
Prerequisites & Notes
BIOL 200 (formerly BIOL 102). Students who have passed BIOL 215 are not eligible for this course.