BIO 580 - Field Biology

Graduate standing; BIO 111, BIO 113, BIO 327; consent of instructor. (5)

Field study of common, indicator and/or unique wildlife species of natural habitats of Michigan. Emphasis on field identification of vascular plants, amphibians, reptiles and birds as well as field techniques for sampling, censusing and/or monitoring wildlife species and abiotic conditions and/or resources of habitats. Classes consist mostly of day-long field trips as well as occasional laboratory time. Not open to students with credit for BIO 480. Graded ABCDE