Vertebrate Zoology

Catalog description

A taxonomic approach to the study of vertebrate animals, with a focus on phylogeny, evolution, comparative anatomy, ecology, and behavior. Laboratory experiences will mostly entail fieldwork or field trips and focus on the ecology and behavior of different vertebrate taxa. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week with several optional weekend field trips. Students will be expected to drive and/or carpool to field sites each week during their assigned laboratory time. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in BI 103 or BI 194 .