Field trip fee. A study in an area of student interest under the direction of a staff member. This study may involve data collection, or library work and will involve a written report. Content and method of study must be arranged prior to registration. A taxonomic and ecological study of invertebrates from marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.
Considerable attention is focused on the direct role of invertebrates on human life.
Laboratory includes a four-day field trip. 3 Lec 3 Lab. Offered on alternate years. Field trip fee. A field study of native American birds, with emphasis on avian identification, geographical distribution, migration, habits and conservation.