BIOL 351 - Ornithology

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Provides an overview of the fundmental principles of avian biology with emphasis on ecological and behavioral aspects of ornithology. Students will learn to identify about 100 regional species by sight and/or sound. A semester long project will encourage students to investigate and read the ornithological peer-reviewed scientific literature. Lab activities will include field trips to practice identifying birds and collecting avian field data. Required laboratory. Prereq: BIOL 100 or BIOL 150 or ENVI 150 or ENVI 150H or instructor permission

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mcla.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 662-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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