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Paleontology

Encompasses the taxonomy, morphology and recognition of stratigraphically-significant invertebrate fossils. Biostratigraphy, paleoecology, and the evolutionary history of organisms as viewed from the standpoint of the fossil record are also included. Micropaleontology, vertebrate paleontology, and paleobotany are introduced. Laboratory and field trips. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credit Hours:
3
Course Number:
GEOL 311
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