BIOL 332 - Introduction to Ornithology

Institution:

American River College

Subject:

Description:

Course Transferable to CSU Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB This introductory course covers the biologically unique aspects of bird life. Topics include avian fl ight, migration, song, feeding and foraging ecology, reproduction and mating systems, social behavior, and conservation. Laboratory work explores bird structure and function, and is supplemented by required fi eld trips where fi eld skills are learned. Identifi cation of avian family traits and common local species is accomplished by means of taxonomy and fi eld study.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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