BIOA 305 - Field Ecology of Birds

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 4
Terms Offered: Summer, on demand

Biology, behavior, ecology and identification of birds. Work is primarily conducted in the field and covers the major habitats of northern lower Michigan, including wetlands, lakes, rivers, forests, dunes, and open field communities. Emphasis will be placed on identification of the spring bird fauna of northern lower Michigan by sight and by call. Laboratory graded and credited with the course. Prerequisite: BIOL 221/BIOL 223 or BIOL 222/BIOL 224. Course offered at Au Sable Institute. Travel to site required.