Discussion of selected topics in animal developmental biology from a molecular and cellular perspective. Evaluation of the primary literature and communication skills are emphasized. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once. Offered in alternate years. A survey of fish diversity focussing on the morphology, systematics, behavior, and ecology of the major groups.
Laboratories feature extensive use of departmental collections, with an emphasis on Alberta species.
Offered in alternate years. A survey of bird diversity focussing on the morphology, systematics, behaviour, and ecology of the major groups. Laboratories feature extensive use of departmental collections, with an emphasis on Alberta species. Offered in alternate years. A survey of mammal diversity focussing on the morphology, systematics, behavior, and ecology of the major groups.