BIOEE 2641 - Analysis and Interpretation of Bird Observations

(CU-ITL)

Multi-semester course spring (weeks 1-7). 3 credits. Multi-semester course spring (weeks 1-7).

Prerequisites: Enrollment primarily for students with limited or no bird knowledge. Course fee (includes food and lodging): Approximately $2,000, depending on the number of students enrolled. Permission of instructor required. There will be a trip to the Dominican Republic during the winter break. Students must enroll in both BIOEE 2640 and BIOEE 2641 to receive a final grade. The grade recorded at the end of the second semester (BIOEE 2641) evaluates the student’s performance in the course for the entire year.

There will be a trip to the Dominican Republic during the winter break. Students must enroll in both BIOEE 2640 and BIOEE 2641 to receive a final grade. The grade recorded at the end of the second semester (BIOEE 2641) evaluates the student’s performance in the course for the entire year.

Provides students with the opportunity to study birds intensively in a neotropical environment. Students learn observational and field techniques, formulate and participate in group research projects.

Outcome 1: Organize their field observations in ways that make it possible to analyze them.

Outcome 2: Analyze and interpret observations in collaboration with peers, explain and defend their interpretations and conclusions.

Outcome 3: Write up their results in the format of a scientific publication.