EPSS 418 Paleontology

Paleontology is the study of past life. The course covers the application of taxonomic procedures to the identification of fossils and the application of paleontology in paleo-environmental and biostratigraphic analysis. Students learn about the morphology, modes of life, evolutionary trends, and time ranges of major macrofossil and microfossil groups. The course includes at least one all-day field trip.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

EPSS222

Distribution

2-3-3

Offered

Fall Spring