Emphasis is on the adaptations of wild animals to their natural habitats. Laboratory will include field trips. The causes, origins and evolution of animal behavior emphasizing field observations and experiments on the behavior of a variety of animal groups. The analysis of development of chordate organ systems accompanied by laboratory work dealing with the frog, chick and pig. The form and function of chordates accompanied by laboratory work dealing with a selected series of chordates.
Laboratory emphasizes field work and independent projects.
ZOO 4435 Comparative Biology of Birds and Mammals. A comparison of the ecology, behavior, distribution and evolution of birds and mammals. ZOO 4472C Avian Biology. The basic biological characteristics of birds, which, as exceptionally unique flying vertebrates, are confronted with a spectrum of problems in terms of anatomy, physiology, behavior, migration and population ecology. May be repeated for full credit.