Dr. Mark Schorr teaches an ichthyology course each spring, combining classroom lectures with two visits to the Tennessee River so students can “dive” into their studies.
Field Notes: Students get cozy with degus in Chile
At the foot of the Andes Mountains in central Chile lives the degu, a small mammal who looks like she could be the hamster’s cousin. For years, UTC students have traveled thousands of miles to study these little creatures.