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at the Raystown Field Station
Spend June at the Raystown Field Station for the Wildlife Summer Semester! Two courses are bring offered: Ornithology and Mammalogy. You can enroll in one or both of the classes. Both courses will be field based.

June 7 - July 2, 2010
 
BI 324 Ornithology: Presents the biology, ecology and conservation of North American birds. Laboratory focuses on field identification and census techniques. Taught by Dr. Chuck Yohn. 3 credits (2 lecture + 1 lab). $480/credit. 8 AM - noon. Monday through Friday.
BI 370 Herpetology: This course presents the biology of amphibians and reptiles from an evolutionary, anatomical and ecological perspective. Phylogenetic diversity of modern taxa will be presented, focusing on North American groups. Instruction will be in the form of lectures, discussions, laboratory activities and field trips to observe local herpetological species.Co-taught by Dr. John Matter and Roy Nagle. 3 credits (2 lecture + 1 lab). $480/credit.1-5 PM, Monday through Friday.
 
Reserve your spot now!! The classes are filling quickly - contact Dr. Chuck Yohn, Co-director of the Raystown Field Station with questions or to reserve your spot (rfs@juniata.edu)
 
Housing: Housing will be available at the lakeside lodges at the Raystown Field Station (at Juniata summer housing rates), contact Dr. Sharon Yohn for more information (rfs@juniata.edu).
 
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