BIOL 4580 - Ornithology

(4) Credit Hours

The biology of birds with an emphasis on avian evolution, taxonomy, anatomy and physiology, ecology, behavior and distribution. Laboratory includes identification of regional avifauna, as well as field trips and dissections. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1120 and BIOL 1130 with minimum grades of C, at least one 3000-4000 level course from BIOL or ESC with a minimum grade of C, junior standing; or department head approval. Corequisite: BIOL 4580L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.