GEOL 3391

Paleobiology

This course is designed to give students a broad background in paleontological method and theory, as well as a strong foundation in major animal groups throughout geologic time. Through lectures, discussions, lab exercises, and field trips, students will learn about the formation of fossils, speciation, systematics, evolution, extinction, functional morphology, paleoecology, biogeography, biostratigraphy, and invertebrate and vertebrate groups.

Units: 4.0