Field Ornithology

BIOL 344/345 Ornithology is the study of birds. This course will explore the complex biology of birds, including evolution, functional morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior. Field, museum and laboratory activities emphasize particular aspects of morphology, ecology and behavior, as well as taxonomy and identification alongside native Massachusetts species. The goal for this course is to provide a base of knowledge about birds in a way that will inspire you to keep learning about them through lecture, laboratory and field time. The course will focus primarily on the behavior, ecology and evolution of birds and the development of field skills. Students are required to register for both the lecture, BIOL 344 and the lab, BIOL 345 and will reside in the dorm. Please note: these fees include housing but do not cover meals, books, insurance, or travel to and from Nantucket Island. A bed in our Bunkhouse housing is included in the course fee. The Bunkhouse has two bathrooms and two bedrooms of bunkbeds, shared full kitchen, dining room, and conference/lounge space. Periodic transportation is provided, for grocery shopping or other necessities. Students are responsible for their own meals. Instructors: Luis DeLeon Reyna & Daniel Buitrago Dr. Luis DeLeon Reyna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at UMB. Prior to that he held positions at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute where he was a research associate and at the Centre of Biodiversity. Course Fees & Expenses: Tuition x 4 credits plus a course fee of $1292. Tuition rates/credit: MA residents $659/credit, New England Regional $1,153/credit, Non-Resident $1,1609/credit. Travel and food are not included. Scholarships & Fellowships: https://www.umb.edu/nantucket/courses/battle-family-scholarships/

Submit an electronic course application online https://www.umb.edu/nantucket/courses Applicants will be contacted to confer with prior to being registered.