A laboratory fee is required. A laboratory fee is required. A laboratory fee is required. Provides the novice with an introduction to the study of native bird life and topics basic to understanding ornithology. Topics will include identification of common local birds by sight and sound, basic avian biology, ecological relationships, i.e., feeding habits and migratory patterns.
Special attention is given to phyla and organisms of economic and evolutionary importance.
BIOL 102 or equivalent. BIOL 102 or equivalent. Topics include plant physiology, comparative anatomy, and plant classification. Reproductive strategies of the major divisions as well as other basic botanical concepts will be emphasized through study of local flora, field work, laboratory-greenhouse work, and weekly lectures. BIOL 101 or the equivalent.