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Biological Research – BIO 4060
Summer Term 2021
Selected Topics in Avian Ecology
1 to 4 semester hours
Desiderium Sciendi – “Longing to Know”
Professor: Dr. Thomas J. Rauch
Phone 318-6119
E-mail: trauch@wmcarey.edu
Nature of Course Content: This course will allow the student
conduct or continue a research project on the feeding ecology of
seed-eating birds here in Mississippi. Students will set up
bird feeders with different types of sunflower seeds and collect
data on the feeding preferences of birds. A research paper will
analyze data collected and compare results with other published
literature on the subject.
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student
will be able to:
1. Identify seed-eating birds found in Mississippi;
2. Collect and analyze behavioral data;
3. Analyze the effect of predators and food quality
on bird feeding behavior.
4. Write a paper comparing their results to other
published results.
Course Requirements:
1. Field data collection (about 40 to 50 hours).
2. Research paper (8-20 pages) and bibliography.
3. Weekly conference with instructor: approximately
30 minutes a week.
4. You must email me at: trauch@wmcarey.edu stating
you have talked to me about the project before June
16, 2021 or you will be dropped from the course.
Evaluation: A grade will be assigned based on a subjective
evaluation of the quality of data collected and the academic
merit of the research paper. Grading criteria for the research
paper will include correct grammar and spelling, proper citation
of sources, data presentation, and extent of effort and original
thought. All reports are due by August 1, 20210. Reports turned
in after this date will not count towards your final grade. I
highly recommend that reports be turned in on or before July 26,
2021 so that they can be evaluated and revised before final
submission.
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-class (and university) attendance requirements must have been
met;
-80% of the required work for the class must have been done;
-the student must be passing the class at the time the
incomplete is granted;
-the student must request the incomplete on the WCU incomplete
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grades;
-the student must have provided appropriate documentation
regarding the reason for requesting the incomplete (e. g.,
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-the Dean of Natural and Behavioral Sciences must have
determined that unavoidable circumstances have prevented the
student from completing the course on schedule.
If any one of the above conditions is not met, a student cannot
receive an incomplete for the course.
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smoking or other tobacco use while on campus.