BIOL 406 Advanced Ornithology

An introduction to the study of birds, including their unique characteristics as well as their suitability for demonstrating such biological principles as adaptation, behavior, and evolution. Emphasis will be placed on local species, and the two-hour session will include field trips, films and identification of study skins. Significant research project involving both field and library work is required. Binoculars are required (8x or greater). Pre-Requisite: A "C" or better in BIOL 223SI; and either BIOL 280 or MSC 113 and MSC 114.  This course cannot be taken credit if BIOL 127 has been completed.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL-223SI with minimum grade C; and either BIOL-280 or MSC-113 & MSC-114.