Field Ornithology
Session
Mini Session 27
Class Number
1925
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
Field ornithology is an intensive 3-week engaged-learning course at the Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus during the peak of the migratory season intended to provide an introduction to the theory and practice of field ornithology. Emphasis will be on field identification and song recognition, census techniques, and avian behavior.

Prerequisites: ENVS 280 and ENVS 286/s; or BIOL 265 and 266; and BIOL 215 (recommended).

Outcomes: Students will become skilled in critical reasoning, field techniques, and scientific investigation that demonstrate an understanding of knowledge and techniques used in field ornithology
Enrollment Requirements
ENVS 280 and ENVS 286/s; or BIOL 265 and 266
Requirement Designation
Service Learning
Class Attributes
Engaged Learning
Class Notes
This class satisfies the Engaged Learning requirement in the Service Learning category. Class takes place in Woodstock, IL at LUREC from May 10-29. With only occasional exceptions determined on a case-by-case basis, students are required to live at LUREC during weekdays and are encouraged to stay for the weekends. Partial scholarships for room and board are available if you register by April 1. For more information contact Ray Dybzinski: rdybzinski@luc.edu.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Stephen Mitten
Meets
MoTuWeThFr 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Dates
05/10/2026 - 05/29/2026
Room
TBA
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Woodstock Campus
Location
Woodstock Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
9
Class Capacity
9
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0