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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture, discussion and/or exercises per week. An introduction to the physiology of adaptation to the physical and biotic environments, including animal energetics, biology of body size and physiological constraints on animal life history. Fall. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 462 and EFB 662.
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4.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation per week. A study of the basic principles of animal behavior, stressing exogenous and endogenous mechanisms of control, with emphasis on the evolution of behavior. Spring.
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4.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture and discussion, three hours of laboratory/field trip per week and additional mandatory field trips. Students become familiar with all aspects of birds: taxonomy, structure, function, ecology, population dynamics, conservation and identification. Emphasizes identification of the birds of the eastern United States by sight, and the common species by sound. Exposure to birds worldwide. Fall. Prerequisite: General biology and general ecology.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and three hours laboratory per week. Introduction to the taxonomic, morphological and behavioral diversity of mammals, presented in evolutionary context. Covers distinguishing characteristics at class and ordinal levels, the basic ecological characteristics of all mammals of New York state and the adaptations of mammals to stressful environments. Key methods for field studies and the conservation status of mammals are addressed. Fall, odd years. Prerequisite: EFB 285.
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2.00 Credits
Six-day field course conducted during March break in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. The course explores ecological adaptations of mammals for surviving the winter in northern latitudes. Students are in the field daily. Modern housing/dining facilities are provided at the Adirondack Ecological Center. There is a course fee. Spring. Prerequisite: General ecology. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 484 and EFB 684.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. An introduction to the structure, function, ecology, behavior, development and distribution of amphibians and reptiles as they relate to the systematics of the various groups. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. An introduction to the anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior and taxonomy of fishes. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Three hours of lecture per week. Introduction to biology, ecology, quantitative assessments, conservation, and management of fish species targeted in fisheries. Includes models and empirical studies of population dynamics, life history theory, bioenergetics, population sampling, growth, mortality, production, exploitation, ecological effects, and approaches to fisheries management. A practicum (EFB 488) is optional. Fall. Prerequisite: Calculus and either Limnology or Ichthyology or permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EFB 487 and EFB 687.
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1.00 Credits
Three hours of laboratory per week with two weekend field trips. Practical experience in fisheries science, including introduction to collecting techniques, data collection, analysis, and use of models. A nominal fee is charged to defray costs on weekend trips. Designed as a complement to EFB 487. Fall. Prerequisite: EFB 487 or permission of instructor.
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2.00 Credits
One-hour discussion and three hours laboratory per week. Practical contact and experience with wildlife management techniques and programs; relates practices to principles of management. Designed for biology students wishing to pursue careers as wildlife biologists. Spring. Co-requisite: EFB 390. Pre- or co-requisite: ESF 200.
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