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Home study course from Cornell Lab of Ornithology?
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:59 pm
by hilljack13
Has anyone looked into doing the home study course on ornithology from Cornell? I think it would be great just because of where it's coming from. I have wanted to take the course for a few years now but I'm still taking courses for my degree and just haven't had time.
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/homestudy
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:11 pm
by hilljack13
So I take it nobody thinks this is interesting? I'm still planning on doing the course. I'll post a little eval when I do get around to completing it.
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:58 pm
by FeatherHarp
Sounds like your on this road all alone...stay the course...you will be glad you did!
When you get your degree we will bow and ask for mercy from then on!
Well at least for expert help!
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 4:01 pm
by Fancie Flight
i would be interested only if it was FREE< lol cant afford any extras around here,
I think otherwise it woul dbe awesome to do,
Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:36 pm
by elfhome
I've had the book around but no time to do it yet. I've just started to read through the opening sections. Speaking as someone who loves birds (don't we all?) it is absolutely amazing. The amount of information crammed into it is staggering.
I don't know what the tests are like, or if the available help is any good as I've not gotten that far. Anyways, I'm very interested in your progress and I'll post mine as a comparison.
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:51 am
by FeatherHarp
Wow...elfhome you and hilljack are a couple of bird nerds...you must like studying!
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:36 pm
by elfhome
FeatherHarp wrote:Wow...elfhome you and hilljack are a couple of bird nerds...you must like studying!
Yup! I do. You'd better believe it! My friends fear my random science lectures.
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:47 pm
by plantsandbirds
That's a really neat looking program. I Googled the textbook involved in the course and you can pick it up from Amazon.com for $65.00 used or about $83.00 new.
It received great reviews. A massive volume full of great information.
I put it in my cart to save for later......
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:39 pm
by hilljack13
plantsandbirds wrote:That's a really neat looking program. I Googled the textbook involved in the course and you can pick it up from Amazon.com for $65.00 used or about $83.00 new.
It received great reviews. A massive volume full of great information.
I put it in my cart to save for later......
As many books as I buy from Amazon I have never thought of looking for it there..Contrary to popular belief I don't have this course yet. But I will soon...soon...(5 yrs later still saying soon)
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 5:30 pm
by plantsandbirds
I check Amazon.com for all sorts of books and movies.
It surprised me too that it was on there. I purchased it finally and it is HUGE. Lots of good, basic information in it on history, anatomy and species. I've just started to read it.
Re: Home study course from Cornell Lab of Ornithology?
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:31 pm
by thorneta
I have just completed the home study course. It was very interesting. It took me almost two years to complete. Part of the course was a little to "biological" for me - but I am glad I completed it.
Re: Home study course from Cornell Lab of Ornithology?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 6:36 am
by debbie276
That's GREAT!!!
Congratulations!
Re: Home study course from Cornell Lab of Ornithology?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:13 am
by cindy
There is another site for books that we used for my daughter as she is going though vet courses. I can get the name of the online store and get back to you, I believe it was a little cheaper than amazon.
Re: Home study course from Cornell Lab of Ornithology?
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:01 am
by Martie
