BIOL 7516 - Field Ornithology

Effective Start Date: 01/17/2014
Students will be exposed to the biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology of birds through hands-on experience. Field exercises will teach how to identify birds by sight and sound, measure birds in hand, and monitor birds and their behaviors. These opportunities will be augmented with lectures on bird physiology, morphology, and diversity. Independent research projects will enable students to further develop their skills.

Credits: 1 to 4
Grading Basis: Graded