| Mammalogy | |||
| MAMMA & LAB | |||
| CLASS CODE: | BIO 447 | CREDITS: 3 | FEE: $25.00 |
| DIVISION: | AGRICULTURAL AND LIFE SCIENCES | ||
| DEPARTMENT: | BIOLOGY | ||
| GENERAL EDUCATION: | This course does not fulfill a General Education requirement. | ||
| CATALOG DESCRIPTION: | A study of mammalian diversity, systematics, evolution, morphology, distribution, and natural history. At least one field trip is required. (Fall) | ||
| DESCRIPTION: | A study of mammalian diversity, systematics, evolution, morphology, distribution, and natural history. | ||
| TOPICS: | Basic characteristics of mammals Evolutionary relationships of mammals Form and function Ecology of mammals Behavior of mammals |
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| OBJECTIVES: | To provide students with an understanding of the evolution and characteristics of mammals; to explore structure, function, behavior, and ecology of mammals in their various taxonomic subdivisions. | ||
| REQUIREMENTS: | At least one field trip required; students will keep a field notebook, have periodic writing assignments, and take lecture and lab exams. | ||
| PREREQUISITES: | |||
| OTHER: | $25 Lab Fee | ||
| EFFECTIVE DATE: | August 2001 | ||