L.BIO 265 - Issues in Bird Biology-ES

Credits: 4

This is a student-centered, active learning course on basic bird biology; students will generate questions about aspects of bird biology and use the scientific method, computers, scientific equipment, statistical analysis and basic field sampling techniques to collect data and test hypotheses about birds in their natural outdoor environment and/or caged birds; students will learn basic identification, behavior, ecology, and controversial environmental issues of birds; students will spend at least six (6) class periods outside observing, identifying and collecting data from local bird populations.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Scientific Inquiry & Innovation-ES