BIOL 59001 - Mammalogy

Credit Hours: 4.00. This course will cover mammalian evolutionary history from the first basal synapsids over 300 million years ago, when the mammalian lineage split from the reptile lineage. The series of transformations that occurred leading to modern living mammals will be studied by examining the fossil record. Living mammalian biodiversity will be explored at the family level. For all extant groups the course will examine evolutionary history, life history traits, and ecological aspects, including conservation issues. Several “hot button” issues regarding conservation will be highlighted, such as the plight of the white rhino and cases where mammals are invasive species. Anatomy of mammals will be examined in lab, with dissections and study of osteological specimens.

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