Overview
Description
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of birds.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of avian morphology, physiology, evolution and ecology in a series of in-class objective exams.
- develop critical thinking skills by understanding the relationships between bird structure, function and evolutionary history.
- develop their scientific writing skills in a series of take-home essays while demonstrating their understanding of specific topics in avian biology.
- synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.