BIOL 348: Ornithology

A look into the behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. Provides students with theoretical and hands-on experiences with birds. The first half of the semester integrates lectures and laboratory exercises to expose you to topics such as the origin and evolution of birds, avian anatomy, avian behavior, reproductive strategies, among other things. Second half of semester constitutes an intensive field experience, with early morning field trips, stressing bird identification and natural history of birds.