BIOLOGY 314 - Evolution and Diversity of Mammals

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Bard College

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Description:

What were the ecological, biogeographical, and morphological circumstances leading to the evolution of Mammalia over 200 million years ago? What led to the Cenozoic explosion of diversity, and what are the primary structural innovations that characterize extant mammalian orders? The class considers mammalian phylogeny and taxonomy, structural adaptive innovation, biogeography, community ecology, behavioral strategy, and life history. Students become familiar with the cranial and postcranial skeleton and identify the major mammalian taxa as well as local species. They practice field techniques, and, if interested, learn to prepare specimens for museum collections. Prerequisite: at least one 200-level course in biology or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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