Biology 363 - Ornithology

Institution:

Macalester College

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Description:

A study of the biology of birds. Through lectures, field trips, field projects, dissections, and discussions of the primary literature students are introduced to avian ecology, behavior, evolution, functional morphology, physiology, distribution and systematics. Students will learn the major avian taxa with special emphasis on the common birds of MN in general and the Twin Cities in particular. Prerequisite: Biology 285 (Ecology). Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Some spring semesters. (4 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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