BIOL 3500 Vertebrate Natural History

Classification and ecology of vertebrates of North America with emphasis on local forms. Laboratory and field work involving techniques of field study and collection and preservation of fishes, amphibians and reptiles. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 1102 and BIOL 1103

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: even spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Understanding the general biology of vertebrates, including their classification and evolution.
2. Familiar with the vertebrate fauna of Georgia including identification, techniques of observation, and functional roles in ecological systems.