BIOL 241 - Field Ornithology

Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and BIOL 113
FDR: Lab Science Distribution (SL)
Credits: 4

This course integrates studies of bird biology with field observation and identification of local bird species. Topics covered include anatomy, taxonomy, reproduction, vocalization, migration, ecology, and evolution. Field trips to a variety of areas throughout Virginia emphasize identification skills and basic field research techniques.