BIOL 859 - Biology of Birds

This course is study of behavior, ecology, natural history, distribution, morphology, physiology, and identification of birds. The behavior and evolution of breeding birds of the Applachian Mountains will be emphasized. The class will consist of lecturers and field-based laboratories. Students will learn to identify birds based on sight and song. Students will conduct independent projects based on observing, recording, and analyzing data using a research project format.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Enrollment limited to 12 students. Notes: This course is taught at Mountain Lake Biological Station. Application required - Visit http://mlbs.org for additional information.

Credits: 4