Studies in avian biology with emphasis on taxonomy, behavior, ecology and evolution. Lab sections read and discuss primary ornithological literature and individual and group research projects.
Cannot take for credit if have had BIOL 4412 or equivalent. Laboratory fee.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
0.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours
0.000 OR 3.000 Lecture hours
0.000 OR 3.000 Lab hours
Levels: Masters
Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture
Biology Department
Textbook
Handbook of Avian Biology 3rd ed., I. J. Lovette & J. W. Fitzpatrick, Eds., Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. ISBN-13: 978-1118291054; ISBN-10: 1118291050
North America Bird Field Guide of your choice. Given our central location in North America, field guides with “eastern” or “western” in the title are not recommended. One suggestion is National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, by J. L. Dunn and J. Alderfer, 7th Ed. ISBN 9781426218354
External links:
American Ornithological Society
Association of Field Ornithologists