BIOL 5057 - Mammalian Ecology and Evolution

4 hours (3;1)

Mammalogy course with hands-on, laboratory-style format. 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. Interpret and estimate diet of representative Texas mammals through a diversity of techniques.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2140 or BIOL 2251, or consent of department.

Must also enroll in laboratory.

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