GEO 365 - Introduction to Paleontology

Credits: 3

This course examines the history of life on Earth as reflected in the fossil record. The course covers the oldest known Forms of life from over three billion years ago through the origin of marine communities, the invasion of land, dinosaurs, and the age of mammals. Emphasis will be placed on common fossil groups and the interaction of organisms with their diverse environments.

Pre-Requisites: GEO 101, GEO 103, and GEO 212
Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit
Lecture: 2 hours per week
Lab: 3 hours per week
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