GEOL 405  Paleontology

CONTENT:  This is a basic course in paleobiology, including the nature of the fossil record, preservation, basic factors and theories relating to the origin and development of living systems and the process of evolution, the species concept, systematics, and paleoecology. Major invertebrate taxa with a significant fossil record also are studied. Laboratory work includes the examination, description, and classification of fossil specimens. Prerequisite:  GEOL112 and 114, and BIOL120-121, or the permission of the instructor. 4 hours.

OFFERED:  Fall Semester in odd numbered years.

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