Semester Hours:4Every other year
Basic biology of birds emphasizing their unique characteristics and the selective forces responsible for their evolution. Laboratory work is almost entirely in the field and will emphasize the behavior, ecology, migration and identification of birds.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: BIO 011, 012, 013, 014, 015 or permission of instructor. The course may require occasional Saturday field trips. Credit for this course or BIO 217, not both. Fulfills one of the two lab courses required for a biology major. Lab fee additional. (Formerly 3 s.h.)