Course Description
Summary
Discover birds like you鈥檝e never seen or heard them before. This class takes an integrative approach to ornithology, as we will explore avian species from the perspective of human culture, evolution, natural history, development, ecology, conservation, physiology, genetics, behavior, functional morphology, and even quantum mechanics. This course will explore topics essential to understanding this unique class of vertebrates, such as flight, migration, communication, sexual selection, and more. Students will enjoy a laboratory portion focused on understanding avian development and time in the field to develop avian field techniques and identification skills. Students can expect to gain a life-long appreciation for and fascination of birds. The laboratory portion is scheduled for Wednesdays from 8:00am-11:30am.
