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MEA 369 Life on Earth: Principles of Paleontology

²Ñ·¡´¡Ìý369ÌýÌýLife on Earth: Principles of PaleontologyÌýÌý(3 credit hours)ÌýÌý

This class offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the history of life on Earth and the principles of paleontology that allow for its study and application. Key topics include: fossil records and description, evolution and extinction, paleoecology and biostratigraphy, field/lab methods, and a survey of major life forms from the early Earth through the present. This course is a learning-centered program aimed at students interested in past life and using paleontology as a tool for examining the natural world. Required field trips.

Typically offered in Spring only

This course is offered alternate odd years