Overview
Description
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology of mammals. Laboratory includes identification, experiments, and field studies.
Units
Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- explain the ways in which mammals are diverse (and unique), how, when, and why that diversity arose, and the major threats to that diversity.
- explain fundamental aspects of mammalian biology, how mammals interact with each other, with other organisms, and with their environment.
- identify functional adaptations and characteristics of various mammal groups.
- synthesize orally or in writing as assessed by a presentation and/or written report significance of current topic as presented in this course.