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BI 455/555 MARINE BIRDS AND MAMMALS
Monday, June 26, 2017, 8:00 AM to Friday, August 18, 2017, 5:00 PM EDT
Category: Course

The Oregon coast has a diverse marine bird and mammal fauna and this course takes advantage of many opportunities to study the biology of the seabirds, seals, sea lions, and cetaceans of the region. Topics covered include systematics, ecology, social systems, morphology, evolution, and physiology. Extensive field trips including boat cruises offer opportunity to study the animals in their natural environment. Laboratory sessions use museum preparations and dissections of fresh specimens to study anatomical and physiological features. Students undertake group projects on nesting seabirds, and give presentations about marine birds and mammals. Meets 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Instructor: Doug Warrick (6 quarter credits)

http://oimb.uoregon.edu/academics/summer/


Contact: Maya Watts - [email protected]