BIO-644 The Biology of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology (3)

Introduces the basic biology and study of birds, covering aspects of the diversity, evolutionary history, structure and function, behavior, ecology, and conservation of this conspicuous vertebrate group. The course also teaches the fundamentals of bird identification, concentrating on the common birds of the Eastern United States. Course lectures are supplemented by informal labs, films, guest speakers, and field trips. Students gain a greater appreciation for the diversity, phylogeny, and biology of birds and become proficient at identifying local common birds. Crosslist: BIO-444.