BIOL 4380 - Ornithology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Fulfills a program elective for all Biology majors, covers the biology of birds including their origin, evolution, structure, habits, adaptations, distribution, and classification. Successful completers will identify various birds, especially those found locally, and to discuss evolutionary and ecological relationships among them. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe evolutionary adaptations of the class Aves. 2. Explain the basic classification and phylogeny of birds and explain bird evolution. 3. Describe the basic life processes, characteristics and behaviors unique to birds. 4. Identify common species found within the Intermountain West. Prerequisite: BIOL 3040, BIOL 3010. Corequisite: BIOL 4385. SP

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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