PALEONTOLOGY

Course Code:
GEOL 240
Course Group(s):
GEOLOGY MAJOR ELECTIVES
Active Term:
Spring Term
/ Odd Years
Course Description:
A broad survey of fossil invertebrates, vertebrates and plants. Direct examination of actual specimens to familiarize the student with morphology and characteristics of common as well as rarely seen fossils. Special topics will address exceptional preservation, extinction, paleopathology and data retrieval from the fossil record.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
GEOL-100 or GEOL-110
Corequisites:
GEOL 241
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