BIOL 4411 - Mammalogy

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Fulfills a program elective for all Biology majors. Covers the unique adaptations and life histories of mammals, and surveys each order of mammal, describing evolution (where known), natural histories, and geographical ranges of representatives of that order. Successful completers will be able to describe what makes a mammal, its evolution, the adaptations that enabled mammals to dominate the earth for the last 65 million years, and current problems facing many mammals as well as possible solutions to those problems. Completion of BIOL 3140/3145 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy/Lab is recommended before enrolling in this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Show proficiency in five principle perspectives of biology including the coordinated regulation of integrated cellular systems and their effect on the physiological functioning of organisms; the dynamic interaction of living systems with each other and their environments; and the transforming role of evolution in changing life forms and how evolution explains both the unity and diversity of life. 2. Develop a critical skepticism of ideas and information while maintaining receptivity to potential alternative predications. 3. Produce well-written reports and/or research papers covering topics in biology which will be presented in the accepted formats of scientific research articles. Corequisite: BIOL 4415. FA

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

General Education

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