BIOL4110 · Biology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course will review the evolution, functional morphology, physiology, ecology, and behavior of birds. Topics covered include dinosaur ancestry, adaptations for flight, breeding behaviors, migration, and conservation. Students will also review the biodiversity and natural history of extant birds and learn to identify common local birds using morphology and vocalizations.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.8 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.5 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.5 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.6 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~4
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2022
1 sectionSpring 2020
1 section