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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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BIOS 337 001 (CRN: 26597)
FIELD BIRD BIOLOGY LAB
Long Title: FIELD BIRD BIOLOGY LAB
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Gibbons, Richard
Meeting: 9:00AM - 9:50AM F (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: BIOS 213
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 8:00AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Description: The overarching goal of this course is to gain an understanding of the many ways in which birds have contributed to fundamental advances in the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. Students will also develop basic field bird identification skills and an aesthetic appreciation for birds. The course will include 6 field outings that will take place on Saturday mornings scattered through the semester.