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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (P/NP grading only.)
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
(P/NP grading only.)
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3.00 Credits
Lecture-3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Survey of avian natural history and study of the diversity, functional morphology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds.-I. (I.) Weathers
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3.00 Credits
Lecture-2 hours; laboratory-3 hours. Prerequisite:Biological Sciences 1A and 1B. Unique features of avian development and genetics. Development topics: gametogenesis, fertilization, pre- and post-oviposital development, morphogenesis, sex differentiation, specialized organ systems, incubation, hatching. Genetic topics: genome organization, inheritance, sex determination, avian models. Laboratory exercises: embryology, genetics, model systems.-I. (I.) Delany
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3.00 Credits
Lecture-3 hours; one field trip required. The mosaic of events that have tied poultry science to other scientific disciplines and poultry to humans. Poultry science techniques and production methods from the time of domestication to the present. GE credit: Sci- Eng, Wrt.-II. (II.) Bradley
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3.00 Credits
Lecture-3 hours; two Saturday field trips. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A or the equivalent. Study of birds of prey: classification, distribution, habits and habitats, migration, unique anatomical and physiological adaptations, natural and captive breeding, health and diseases, environmental concerns, conservation, legal considerations, rehabilitation, and falconry.-II. (II.)
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2.00 Credits
Lecture-2 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Breeding cycles and reproductive strategies, egg and sperm formation, incubation, sexual development, imprinting, hormonal control of reproductive behavior and song. Species coverage includes wild and companion birds. Course has a physiological orientation. Offered in alternate years.-II. Millam
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3.00 Credits
Lecture-3 hours. Prerequisite: Biological Sciences 1A, 1B. Captive propagation of birds, including reproduction, genetic management, health, feeding, artificial incubation, artificial insemination, and related legal aspects, including trade and smuggling. Emphasis on exotic species and the role of captive propagation in conservation. Offered in alternate years.-(II.) Millam
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3.00 Credits
Lecture-2 hours; discussion-1 hour; half-day fieldtrip. Interrelationships of the worlds of birds and humans. Lectures, discussions, field trips and projects focus on ecology, avian evolution, physiology, reproduction, flight, behavior, folklore, identification, ecotoxicology and conservation. Current environmental issues are emphasized. GE credit: SciEng, Wrt.-I. (I.) King
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2.00 Credits
Lecture-2 hours; one Saturday field trip required. Prerequisite: course 11 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor. Management of commercial table egg flocks as related to environment, nutrition, disease control, economics, housing, equipment, egg processing and raising replacement pullets. Offered in alternate years.-(III.)
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