Today the department combines a course load with mandatory field methods and research.
There are many field methods available for conducting avian ecological research.
Although field methods can be extremely useful because they are conducted in the users natural environment, they have some major limitations to consider.
The resulting depth of field prevents using shallow field methods.
The empirical literature is carefully reviewed, with an emphasis on the evaluation of field methods, data analysis and experimental design.
This book describes the experience of several different practitioners using field methods.
Another field method was with the use of string and a semicircle of wire.
The electrical field method doesn't work because that requires an amplifier.
It also offers training opportunities in field methods for its students.
The model is based on the self-consistent field method although often consider to be empirical.