BIOL 309 - Ornithology

FC NSMA

4 credits
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 emphasizes field identification, field techniques, morphology, habitat relationships, migration, behavior, and information literacy. Several lab projects require work outside of scheduled lab periods. Living and preserved bird specimens will be used. Field trips required.
Prerequisites & Notes: BIOL 200
Field trips required.
Does this course require off campus field trips? Yes