Week #

Lecture and Reading Topics

Quizzes, etc.

1

Classification system and DNA

Scientific Method

Bring in Field Log on Thursday for a free check-up

2

Mammalian traits

Cetacea

Sign up for presentations

3

Biodiversity

Additional Assignment 1 due Thursday

First Field Log Check Thursday

4

Mammal evolution

Test 1 (Tuesday Jan. 25)

Begin Presentations

5

Carnivora

6

Carnivora

Second Field Log Check Tuesday

7

Order Rodentia

Test 2 (Tuesday Feb. 15)

Second Field Log Check Thursday 2/17

8

Order Rodentia and Lagomorpha

Additional Assignment 2 due Thursday

9

Lagomorpha and Artiodactyla

10

Artiodactyla and Chiroptera

Test 3 (Thursday Mar. 10)

Field log and species list due Thursday

Finals Week

Comprehensive Final Exam 8-9:50 AM Thursday March 17.

Latin Vocabulary Test (see web site)