The objective of the course is to provide an in-depth study of the vertebrates in the Midwestern U.S. Topics will include the origin and evolution of vertebrates, and their ecology, behavior and specializations. The lab will focus on identification of vertebrate taxa and learning wildlife sampling techniques.
Prerequisite: BIOL 265.
Outcomes: Understand specifics of ecology, behavior, life history, evolution and conservation of all vertebrate taxa; Read, analyze, interpret, and discuss peer-reviewed literature.
Prerequisite: BIOL 265.
Outcomes: Understand specifics of ecology, behavior, life history, evolution and conservation of all vertebrate taxa; Read, analyze, interpret, and discuss peer-reviewed literature.