ZOOL 301 Natural History of the Vertebrates of Alberta
*3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-3). The identification, distribution, habitats, and life histories of the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals of Alberta. Prerequisite: A 200-level Biological Sciences course; ZOOL 224 is recommended.

Dr. Mrinal K. Das
Office: Z-408 Biological Sciences Building
Tel: 403-492-1274
FAX: 403-492-9234
E-Mail: mdas@ualberta.ca
Office Hours: Mon Wed Fri 11:00 - 12:00 hrs or by appointment

Kim Howland
Office: Z-923 Biological Sciences Building
Tel: 403-492-1295
FAX: 403-492-9234
E-Mail: khowland@ualberta.ca
Office Hours: TBA

Jeff Heinlen
Office: M-230 Biological Sciences Building
Tel: 403-492-4507
FAX: 403-492-9234
E-Mail: jheinlen@ualberta.ca
Office Hours: TBA

Renee Franken
Office: Z-907 Biological Sciences Building
Tel: 403-492-4737
FAX: 403-492-9234
E-Mail: rfranken@ualberta.ca
Office Hours: TBA

Maggie Haag
Office: CW-312D Biological Sciences Building
Tel: 403-492-1262
FAX: 403-492-9234
E-Mail: mag.haag@ualberta.ca

• Midterm Lecture Exam (February 18): 20%

• Final Lecture Exam (April 19 @ 09:00 hrs): 30%
  (cumulative, including a maximum of 30% of "pre-midterm" material)

• Midterm Lab Exam (week of January 31): 15%

• Lab Quiz (week of March 06): 5%

• Final Lab Exam (week of April 10): 25%
  (cumulative)

• Species Status Report & Oral Presentation: 5%

• McGillivray, W. B., and G. P. Semenchuk. 1998. Field Guide to Alberta Birds. The Federation of Alberta Naturalists. 350 p.

• Nelson, J. S., and M. J. Paetz. 1992. The Fishes of Alberta. 2nd Edition. University of Alberta/Calgary Presses.

• Pattie, D., and C. Fisher. 1999. Mammals of Alberta. Lone Pine Publishing. 240 p.

• Fisher, C., and J. Acorn. 1998. Birds of Alberta. Lone Pine Publishing. 384 p.

• Forsyth, A. 1985. Mammals of the Canadian Wild. Camden House.

• Russell, A. P., and A. M. Bauer.1993. The Amphibians and Reptiles of Alberta. University of Alberta/Calgary Presses. (out of print)

A student with a documented absence from either University Health Services (medical reasons) or Records Division, Examinations & Timetabling (affidavit) will be granted an exemption from the midterm exam once the documentation is approved by the instructor. The percentage weight of the missed midterm will be added to the percentage weight alloted to the final exam. The student must obtain the necessary documents and contact the instructor within TWO working days of the missed exam.

A student who has missed a final examination because of illness or domestic affliction or who is obliged to be absent from a final examination for some other compelling reason (inclusing religious convictions) may apply for a deferred final examination. To do this, students must go to the Faculty of Science Office (CW-223 Biological Sciences Building) with a Medical Statement from University Health Services (and Doctor's note), statutory declaration, or other appropriate documentation.

The student should contact the instructor 48 hours prior to the deferred exam to confirm date, time, and location in case there are any last minute changes. Anyone with a valid excuse for missing the scheduled deferral date should contact the instructor and will have to re-apply for the regular deferred examination period in mid-July. For complete information on examinations please consult pages 66 to 69 of the 1999/2000 calendar.

The deferred exam for ZOOL 301 will be held on Friday, April 28, 2000 at 13:00 hours in CW-306 Biological Sciences Building. This is the ONLY DATE & TIME for the deferred final exam for ZOOL 301.