218. Ornithology.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of avian

biology. We learn about the diversity of birds through an exploration

of avian evolution, physiology, taxonomy and ecology. Students are

expected to become proficient in field identification of Northern

New York birds by sight and sound, as well as their natural history.

Lectures and lab. Labs are generally outdoors, and some Tuesday

morning classes after Spring Break will meet early (approximately

6:30 a.m.) for field trips. One mandatory full-day weekend field

trip at the end of the semester. Recommended course: Biology 221.