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CLASS:

Course Description - description of the course

Course syllabus - syllabus for the lecture part of the course

Items on Reserve - a complete list of items that students can reserve from me

Lecture Powerpoints - the powerpoints for each lecture.  Note that these do not include all of the information needed for each lecture.  If you are unable to attend a lecture, please make sure you see a fellow class member in order to get the notes.
 

Class - Web links & Additional Information for Individual Lectures

The following links are lectures, study questions, and additional help from last year's class (2003) developed by Larry Houghton.  These DO NOT apply directly to this year's lecture (2004), but may be of great help when studying, nonetheless.

Exam 1 - review questions - several important questions pertaining to important information in each chapter of the book, including page numbers of where to find the information

Exam 2 - review questions - several important questions pertaining to important information in each chapter of the book, including page numbers of where to find the information

Exam 3 - review questions - several important questions pertaining to important information in each chapter of the book, including page numbers of where to find the information

Many of the following lectures are based on other folks ideas. Some of these folks include Gary Ritchison of Eastern Kentucky and Matt Johnson of Humbolt State University

Lecture 1 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 1 - Introduction to AVES

Lecture 2 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 2 - History and evolution of birds

Lecture 3 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 3 - Speciation

Lecture 4 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 4 - Feathers form and function

Lecture 5 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 5 - Feathers colors and care

Lecture 6 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 6 - Flight 1

Lecture 7 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 7 - Flight 2

Lecture 8 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 8 - Avian circulatory system

Lecture 9 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 9 - Energy balance and thermoregulation

Lecture 10 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 10 - Digestion

Lecture 11 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 11 - Nervous system 1

Lecture 12 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 12 - Nervous system 2

Lecture 13 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 13 - Visual communication

Lecture 14 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 14 - Vocal communication

Lecture 15 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 15 -  Annual cycles and migration

Lecture 16 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 16 - Orientation, navigation, territoriality and              coloniality

Lecture 17 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 17 - Reproduction

Lecture 18 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 18 - Nests

Lecture 19 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 19 - Clutches, incubation

Lecture 20 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 20 - Mating systems

Lecture 21 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 21 - Parental care

Lecture 22 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 22 - Populations

Lecture 23 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 23 - Conservation

Lecture 24 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 24 - Extinction

Lecture 25 - Powerpoint presentation of lecture 25 - Conservation

Text Book and Materials - a list of text books and materials needed for lab and lecture

Chapters 1, 2, and 3 - Introduction of birds and history and systematics

Chapter 4 - Feathers

Chapter 5 - Flight

Chapter 6 - Physiology & The Environment

Chapter 7 - Feeding Adaptations

Chapter 8 - Nervous System and Senses

Chapters 9 and 10 - Visual Communication & Vocalizations

Chapter 14 - Social Behavior

Chapter 15 - Reproduction, Anatomy & Eggs

Chapter 16 - Nests, Eggs, Incubation & Development

Chapter 17 - Mating Systems

Chapter 19 - Parental Systems

Chapters 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  - Demography, Populations, and conservation

Student sightings - birds reported by students

Outer Banks - separate link: Photos of the outerbanks trip 2003

Owling at Deerfield Park - when, where, how and what about the trip and owls

Woodcock - when, where, how and what about the trip

Student List - a list of students including student biographies

LAB:

Binoculars - a link to links on choosing the right binoculars for you

Bird Taxonomy - a link to several links on bird taxonomy, including orders and families

Bird identification - a link to a list of several links on bird identification

Bird songs - a link to a list of several links on bird songs

Beginning birders, helpful suggestions for - ten helpful suggestions for new birders

Characteristics of bird orders and families - a comprehensive list of order and family characteristics - ideal for understanding and studying families and orders

Characteristics of bird TOPOGRAPHY - parts of the bird that help in identification and that you need to know

Characters of the Bill with color photos - a list of bill types in color (for the entire list of bill types that you need to know for this class see: Lab practical 1

Characters of the Feet - a list of feet types in color (for the entire list of feet types you need to know for this class see: Lab practical 1

Characteristics of modified feathers - interesting types of modified feathers that you need to know for this class

Characters of the Feet - Nails - interesting types of bird toe nails that I did not make you learn for the class, nevertheless very interesting, so take a look!

Characteristics of nostrils - interesting types of bird nostrils that I did not make you learn (specifically) for the class, nevertheless very interesting, so take a look!

Characteristics of the skeleton - all the bones you need to know

Characters of the Tail - a list of tail types in color (for the entire list of tail types that you need to know for this class see: Lab practical 1

Characters of the Feet - Toes - the toes you got to knows

Characteristics of feathers - Shape & Structure -  interesting types of feather shapes and structures that I did not make you learn (specifically) for the class, nevertheless very interesting, so take a look!

CODE OF BIRDING: Ethics - duh!

External and internal anatomy terms - a list of terms for bill, feet, toe, tail, feather types and characteristics that you need to know this semester

Field Notebook - a comprehensive description of how to write a field notebook and the things that I expect you to put in your notebook

Field notebook - How it will be graded - a nice layout of how you will be evaluated on your field notebook

Field Guides - a list of potential field guides that you may choose to use for this class

Field Quiz I - a list of birds you need to learn by week for quiz 1, each name is linked to a photo of that bird

Field quiz 1 - List of birds in taxonomic order I - a comprehensive list of birds you need to know for field quiz 1 in taxonomic order, each order name is linked to a site describing characteristics about that order, each family name is linked to a site describing the characteristics of the family, and each common family name has a separate link to a very comprehensive site describing major characteristics to the family, including several literature citations, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

Field Quiz II - a list of birds you need to learn by week for quiz 1, each name is linked to a photo of that bird

Field quiz 2 - List of birds in taxonomic order II - a comprehensive list of birds you need to know for field quiz 2 in taxonomic order, each order name is linked to a site describing characteristics about that order, each family name is linked to a site describing the characteristics of the family, and each common family name has a separate link to a very comprehensive site describing major characteristics to the family, including several literature citations, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

Field Quiz III - a list of birds you need to learn by week for quiz 3, each name is linked to a photo of that bird

Field quiz 3 - List of birds in taxonomic order III - a comprehensive list of birds you need to know for field quiz 3 in taxonomic order, each order name is linked to a site describing characteristics about that order, each family name is linked to a site describing the characteristics of the family, and each common family name has a separate link to a very comprehensive site describing major characteristics to the family, including several literature citations, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

Field Quiz IV - a list of birds you need to learn by week for quiz 4, each name is linked to a photo of that bird

Field quiz 4 - List of birds in taxonomic order IV - a comprehensive list of birds you need to know for field quiz 4 in taxonomic order, each order name is linked to a site describing characteristics about that order, each family name is linked to a site describing the characteristics of the family, and each common family name has a separate link to a very comprehensive site describing major characteristics to the family, including several literature citations, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

Glossary of terms - a comprehensive list of characteristics of bird external features (feet, bills, tails, etc) all in one list including several features that you do not need to know this semester. Check them out, they are quite interesting indeed.

Lab Information - information and links pertaining to the lab

List of only bird songs - taxanomic order, includes orders and families, and songs that you can learn for extra credit

List of only bird songs - only songs, includes songs that you can learn for extra credit

List of bird orders, families and characteristics - Only includes bird orders, families and characteristics that you need to know for field quizzes and lab practicals

List of bird orders, families and characteristics and common names - Only includes bird orders, families, characteristics and common names that you need to know for field quizzes and lab practicals

By order: for your convienience

Gaviiformes - Loons
Pocipediformes - Grebes
Procellariiformes - Albatrosses, Shearwaters, Storm-Petrels, etc
Pelicaniformes - Pelicans, Cormorants, Gannets, etc
Ciconiiformes - Herons, Egrets,Storks, etc
Anseriformes- Waterfowl and Screamers
Columbiformes - Pigeons, Doves, Solitaires, and Dodo
Cuculiformes - Cuckoos, Anis, Coucals, etc
Strigiformes - Owls
Caprimulgiformes- Nightjars, Pootoos, Frogmouths, etc
Apodiformes - Swifts and Hummingbirds
Coraciiformes - Kingfishers, Bee-Eaters, Rollers, etc
Piciformes - Woodpeckers, Toucans, Honeyguides, etc
Falconiformes -  Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, etc
Galliformes -  Pheasants, Guineafowl,Cracids, etc
Gruiformes- Rails, Cranes, Bustards, etc
Charadriiformes -  Gulls, Terns, Alcids, Sandpipers, etc
Passeriformes -  Perching Birds

List of birds to learn for the entire semester - a comprehensive list of the birds you need to know

Weekly species list - a list of birds you need to learn by week for the final lab practical, each name is linked to a photo of that bird

LAB PRACTICALS

Lab practical 1 - an instrumental link to anyone wanting to do really well on the first lab practical, everything that you ever wanted to know about what you want to know including a great outline of the way that the lab practical will be run and how many points each question will be worth and how long you will have to complete each question.

Lab practical final - an instrumental link to anyone wanting to do really well on the final lab practical, everything that you ever wanted to know about what you want to know including a great outline of the way that the lab practical will be run and how many points each question will be worth and how long you will have to complete each question.

Lab practical 1 - list of birds in taxonomic order - includes orders and families

Final lab practical - bird photos only

List of birds in taxonomic order for final practical - includes orders and families

VIRGINIA BIRD LISTS

Gaviiformes to Anseriformes - a comprehensive list of Virginia birds you do and don't need to know this semester (Gaviiformes to answeriformes) in taxonomic order, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

Falconiformes to Charadriiformes - a comprehensive list of Virginia birds you do and don't need to know this semester (Falconiformes to Charadriiformes) in taxonomic order, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

Columbiformes To Piciformes - a comprehensive list of Virginia birds you do and don't need to know this semester (Columbiformes to Piciformes) in taxonomic order, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

Passeriformes- a comprehensive list of Virginia birds you do and don't need to know this semester (Passeriformes) in taxonomic order, each common name is linked to a website with photos of the bird, CBC and BBC maps, songs and much more.

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