ORNITHOLOGY

Catalog description

The study of birds, their evolution, natural history, identification of regional birds by sight and sound, and field techniques for scientific study. The course includes anatomy, phylogenetics, systematics, ecology, practical field and laboratory techniques. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. There will be at least one weekend field trip. Pre-requisite: BIOL-181 and BIOL-182 with a grade of C or better.