Apr 25, 2024  
2016-2017 Catalogue 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalogue Home
  The College of Wooster
  The Academic Program
  Areas of Study
  Course Descriptions
  Special Programs and Educational Opportunities
  Student Resources
  Degree Requirements
  Academic Policies
  Admissions, Expenses, and Financial Aid
  The Directories
  Academic Calendar
  Travel Directions
  Campus Map
HELP
2016-2017 Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 31100 - Natural History of the Vertebrates

Course Credit: 1.25
This course covers the major lineages of extinct and extant vertebrates. Emphasis in lecture is on ecology, behavior, conservation and the evolutionary history of each clade. The laboratory component has two foci: field based experiences (accommodated through numerous field trips) and identification. Students will learn to identify many common vertebrates of Ohio by sight and sound. Three classroom meetings and one laboratory period weekly. One and one-fourth course credits. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20200 , minimum grade C-; or permission of instructor; BIOL-31100L Annually.