ORNITHOLOGY

ANSCI/F&WECOL/ZOOLOGY 520

Course Description

Introduction to bird biology, ecology, and behavior. Topics include the evolutionary origin of birds and flight, anatomy and physiology, functional morphology, migration, communication, reproductive strategies, ecological adaptations and roles, and biogeographical patterns.

Prerequisties

BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 and BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 102 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 152 , (BIOCORE 381 and BIOCORE 382 ), or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.16

10.08% from Historical

Completion Rate

95.89%

2.9% from Historical

A Rate

41.1%

66.02% from Historical

Class Size

-11.58% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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