Geology 317
GEOLGY 317 PALEONTOLOGY 3 u
An introduction to the history of life on Earth. Lectures focus on concepts in paleontology including paleoecology; evolution; paleobiogeography; and use of fossils in the solution of geologic problems. Characteristics of common fossils will be the focus of the laboratory. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week. One field trip is required; up to two optional field trips possible (fee required to cover cost of optional trips).
Prereq: GEOLGY 100 or GEOLGY 101 and GEOLGY 204 or BIOLOGY 142 or consent of instructor.
An introduction to the history of life on Earth. Lectures focus on concepts in paleontology including paleoecology; evolution; paleobiogeography; and use of fossils in the solution of geologic problems. Characteristics of common fossils will be the focus of the laboratory. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week. One field trip is required; up to two optional field trips possible (fee required to cover cost of optional trips).
Prereq: GEOLGY 100 or GEOLGY 101 and GEOLGY 204 or BIOLOGY 142 or consent of instructor.