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Jun 02, 2024
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GEOL 3400 - Principles of Paleontology
Introduction to paleontology emphasizing paleontologic theory and the study of the morphology and biologic relationships of key groups preserved in the fossil record.
Requisites: GEOL 2550
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes: - Be able to identify the key morphological features and classify the key fossil taxa including their taxonomic placement and geologic stratigraphic ranges.
- Be familiar with the basics of phylogenetic systematics.
- Collect a series of fossils in the field, prepare and identify the specimens, and write a scientific report on their fossil collection.
- Develop an understanding of Earth’s biotic history through geologic time.
- Understand and be able to clearly articulate evolution by means of natural selection and punctuated equilibrium.
- Understand how paleontologists develop functional hypotheses based on fossilized material.
- Understand the major paleontological tools and techniques used to interpret Earth’s biotic history and evolution.
- Understand the processes and primary modes of fossilization.
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