BIO 447
Mammalogy
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Mammalian diversity, evolution, distribution, and natural history. Two three-day field trips required.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Utah Mammals
Learning Outcome
Be able to recognize the more common species of Utah mammals based on external and skull features
Title
Identify Mammal Orders
Learning Outcome
Be able to recognize and identify most orders of mammals based on features of the skull
Title
Evolutionary History
Learning Outcome
Understand the evolutionary history of mammals and the modern diversity of mammalian orders
Title
Original Scientific Literature
Learning Outcome
Enhance skills directed toward understanding and interpreting original scientific literature dealing with mammalian biology
