ENVC 231 - Introduction to Mammalogy

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Natural history, structure, identification, and classification of North American mammals.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify and describe North American mammals, their characteristics and natural history.
Understand how mammals are related to other vertebrates and other animals from contemporary and evolutionary standpoints.
Understand influence of cultural issues in the relationship between humans and mammals.

Course Contents

Mammal characteristics.
Order Marsupialis.
Order Insectivora.
Order Ciroptera.
Order Lagomorpha.
Order Rodentia.
Order Carnivora.
Order Pinnipedia.
Order Mysticeti.
Order Odontoceti.
Order Perissodactyla.
Order Artiodactyla.

Instructional Units: 5.5