BIOL - 230. Biology of the Vertebrates

(2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory)
3 credit(s)
A study of the vertebrates with an emphasis on evolution, ecology and behavior. While all classes of vertebrates are examined, fishes, reptiles and amphibians receive the most attention. Local species are studied in several natural habitats, such as streams marshlands and forests, where data are taken and subsequently analyzed using statistical software. The course will include a weekend field trip to, for example, the Connecticut coast to study the migration of shorebirds. Lab fee.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 and BIOL 120; OR BIOL 170 and BIOL 180.
Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, CFN, ORPO)