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College of Forestry

FOR 210 – Terrestrial Vertebrate Identification and Natural History (3)

Reviews principles used for locating, observing, and identifying terrestrial vertebrates, with an emphasis on using morphological characteristics in concert with behaviors and vegetation associations. Emphasizes on taxonomic relationships and traits used for identifying species within each terrestrial vertebrate group (i.e., birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals). Gains experience in species identification under field conditions and explores the relationship between animals and their environments. This course may be subject to Enforced Prerequisites that restrict registration into the course. Check the offerings below for more information.

For more information, contact OSU Ecampus at 800-667-1465 (option 1) or ecampus.ess@oregonstate.edu.

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TermCRNSecCrP/NInstructorTypeStatusCapAvailWL CapWL Avail
F24175664003Kerstens, M.Online Open30755
Registration Restrictions
Recommended: One term or year of introductory biology
Class Notes: This course requires online proctored testing, which may include testing fees and the use of security measures, such as a scan of your testing environment. Please carefully review online proctor test information at: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring . This course requires mandatory independent 3-hour field trips that students complete each week of the term to hone their skills at identifying terrestrial vertebrates under field conditions.

Textbooks  [ Textbooks]

Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact instructor to request syllabus. (Note: An ONID account is required to view OSU's online directory.)
Sp25560434003StaffOnline Open303055
Registration Restrictions
Recommended: One term or year of introductory biology
Class Notes: This course requires online proctored testing, which may include testing fees and the use of security measures, such as a scan of your testing environment. Please carefully review online proctor test information at: https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/proctoring .
Syllabus: Available in Canvas to students enrolled in this course. Or contact department to request syllabus.
Find textbooks for FOR 210 at the OSU Beaver Store (current term only). For questions related to course materials, contact the OSU Beaver Store.

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= Signifies that fees may apply to the course.
+ = Include restriction.
- = Exclude restriction.
* = Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.