BIOL 4057 - Mammalian Ecology and Evolution

4 hours (3;3)

Emphasis on diversity, morphology, ecological roles and contemporary field and analytical techniques. Identification of mammals to family level using skulls, tracks, scats, pictures, and identification of live individuals to species.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of foundation requirements for the declared biological sciences major and C or higher in either BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2251. If major is outside of biological sciences, foundation requirements for the biology BA and C or higher in either BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2251 must be completed. If these requirements are not met, department consent is required.

Must also enroll in laboratory.

Mandatory field trip attendance, including participation in two-night, overnight field trip to take place over a weekend.

May not be repeated for graduate credit as BIOL 5057.