BIOL 433 - Ornithology

Credits: 4

Description
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of birds. Mandatory field trips.

Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize avian morphology, physiology, evolution, and ecology in a series of in-class objective exams.
Develop critical thinking skills by understanding the relationships between bird structure, function, and evolutionary history.
Identify functional adaptations and characteristics of various bird groups.

Prerequisite: BIOL 191 and NRES 310
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade