GEO 326 - Paleontology (1)

GEO 326 explores fossils from an Earth science perspective. Topics include fossilization (taphonomy); macroevolution; taxonomy & systematics; phylogenetics and cladistics; index fossils and biostratigraphy; bio facies; paleoenvironmental reconstruction; paleoecology; and major events in the history of life on Earth. Students learn about the invertebrate animals that make up the majority of the fossil record in addition to microfossils, trace fossils, plants, and vertebrate animals. Students must fulfill one of the following prerequisites: (1) GEO 130 and sophomore standing; (2) GEO 224 ; or (3) Permission of Instructor.
(Laboratory Science) (Quantitative Reasoning Encounter)