BIOL 353 - Ornithology

Institution:

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Description:

A study of the unique features of birds as representatives of vertebrates, including their morphology, anatomy, physiology, physics of flight, mating systems, social structure, vocalizations, orientation and migration, origin and evolution, growth and development, and issues in avian conservation. The students will learn about the current research on bird migration at the Rouge River Bird Observatory on campus. Students will develop individual species analysis of life and natural histories. This course will fulfill three hours of organismal requirement for biology students. 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

Phone Number:

(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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