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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.

Prerequisites
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.22

11.4% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.65%

5.53% from Historical

A Rate
33.78%

33.89% from Historical

Class Size
74

-9.82% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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