BIOL 3622

Ornithology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Overview of avian biology and techniques for the scientific study of bird populations, including identification by sight and sound. Field-intensive, with 8 days in the field, including one week camping at a field station in southwestern Nova Scotia to conduct research on birds in their natural habitats.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:05-11:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat9:05-11:55LSC-Biol&earth B401230031

Lab

Lab B01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 13:05-16:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat13:05-16:55LSC-Biol&earth B401230032

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2023 syllabus by Sarah E. Gutowsky. Summer 2026 is taught by Course C., so details may differ. Open the PDF

Grading

50%Assignments (9)Due July 3

5%Field species identification quizJune 29

15%Field notebookDue July 3

10%Symposium presentationJuly 2; team grade

20%Field research project reportDue July 3; one report per group

Textbook

Life of Birds (1998), three episodes

Course rules

Participation: Attendance and professional participation in all class meetings are mandatory; grades may be reduced for lack of participation.
Late work: Late work loses one-quarter mark per day; contact the instructor about medical issues, concerns, or extension requests.
Field notebook: Record field notes in real time; copied-over notes will not be accepted.
Field trips: Arrive on time and prepared; vans will not wait for late students.

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