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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Ornithology
2. Course Prefix & Number:
NATR 1135
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course covers the identification and biology of birds. Students will learn basic anatomy, family and species characteristics, and songs. Labs emphasize identification of Minnesota birds.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
NATR 1135 - Ornithology
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
NATR 1135 - Ornithology
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
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Name of Institution
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Date of Acceptance
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Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
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University of Minnesota Crookston
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March 2010
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Natural Resources Management
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University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point
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2007-2009
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Natural Resources Management
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III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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Natural Resources
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AAS
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Apply learned information on lecture essay exams. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Actively participate in indoor and outdoor lab. |
| Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments |
Compare species in natural environments and analyze affects on ecosystems. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Identify and classify the birds of Minnesota selected by the instructor.
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Analyze the biology and ecology of each of these birds.
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Present learned information in essay form.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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I. Introduction
A. Origin of Birds
B. Life History
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II. Classification
A. Taxonomy
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|
III. Avian Anatomy
A. Physiology
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IV. Feathers and Feather Tracts
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V. Plumage and Coloration
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VI. Egg laying
A. Incubation
B. Young and Development
C. Parental Care
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VII. Mating and Nesting
A. Distribution
B. Ecology
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VIII. Migration
A. Song and Voice
B. Review for Final
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2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
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I. Identify and classify approximately half of the birds of MN - correct nomenclature and taxonomy.
A. Anseriformes
B. Galliformes
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II. Gaviiformes
A. Suliformes
B. Passeriformes
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III. Apodiformes
A. Accipitriformes
B. Falconiformes
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IV. Pelecaniformes
A. Cuculiformes
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I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Ornithology
2. Course Prefix & Number:
NATR 1135
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course covers the identification and biology of birds. Students will learn basic anatomy, family and species characteristics, and songs. Labs emphasize identification of Minnesota birds.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
NATR 1135 - Ornithology
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
NATR 1135 - Ornithology
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
|
Name of Institution
|
Date of Acceptance
|
Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
|
|
University of Minnesota Crookston
|
March 2010
|
Natural Resources Management
|
|
University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point
|
2007-2009
|
Natural Resources Management
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Natural Resources
|
AAS
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Apply learned information on lecture essay exams. |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Actively participate in indoor and outdoor lab. |
| Discuss/compare characteristics of diverse cultures and environments |
Compare species in natural environments and analyze affects on ecosystems. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Identify and classify the birds of Minnesota selected by the instructor.
|
|
|
Analyze the biology and ecology of each of these birds.
|
|
|
Present learned information in essay form.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Introduction
A. Origin of Birds
B. Life History
|
|
II. Classification
A. Taxonomy
|
|
III. Avian Anatomy
A. Physiology
|
|
IV. Feathers and Feather Tracts
|
|
V. Plumage and Coloration
|
|
VI. Egg laying
A. Incubation
B. Young and Development
C. Parental Care
|
|
VII. Mating and Nesting
A. Distribution
B. Ecology
|
|
VIII. Migration
A. Song and Voice
B. Review for Final
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
I. Identify and classify approximately half of the birds of MN - correct nomenclature and taxonomy.
A. Anseriformes
B. Galliformes
|
|
II. Gaviiformes
A. Suliformes
B. Passeriformes
|
|
III. Apodiformes
A. Accipitriformes
B. Falconiformes
|
|
IV. Pelecaniformes
A. Cuculiformes
|