BIOEE 1150

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BIOEE 1150
Techniques of Avian Specimen Preparation

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course has two main objectives: 1) to illustrate the diverse uses of natural history collections for research, teaching and conservation, and 2) to introduce students to the fine art of avian specimen preparation. Students will learn multiple specimen preparation techniques (skeletons, spread wings, and round skins) and will be required to prepare 20 round skins to receive course credit. Students will be evaluated on the quality of their specimens and on their participation in an in-class debate surrounding the value of natural history collections.

When Offered Fall.

Fees Course fee: $20.

Comments Transportation to the Lab of Ornithology is necessary. There is a shuttle that runs about 4 times a day from campus to the Lab of Ornithology. Additionally, there are transportation options with TCAT buses.

Outcomes
  • Practice avian specimen preparation.
  • Integrate examples of diverse uses of specimens to articulate the value of natural history collections.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  1989 BIOEE 1150   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Course fee: $20. Transportation to the Lab of Ornithology is necessary.

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