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BIO 483 Mammalogy


Some aspects of the biology of mammals: origins and evolution, anatomy, classification, adaptations and zoogeography. Natural history and aspects of their ecology are studied in the field. A collection of study specimens of different species is required of each student.

Often cross-listed with  

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Winter (even yrs.)

Prerequisites - BIO 140 with a “C” or higher  or BIO 310 with a “C” or higher  or BIO 315 with a “C” or higher 
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - ZOOL 485, BIO 583
Course History -
Change to prerequisite 12/2021, effective Fall 2022; Change to credit hours 1/2018, effective Summer 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Change to prerequisite 7/2014, effective Summer 2015

biology , zoology  


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