GEOL 313 - Paleontology

Unit(s): 4 Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 3 hours

The study of fossils in their geological context. Topics include taxonomy, morphology, evolution, biogeography, extinction, and biostratigraphy of the main groups of invertebrate fossils. Laboratory work will include becoming familiar with stratigraphically important fossil groups and the use of fossils in solving both geological and biological problems.

Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 303 for majors, GEOL 102 for non-majors, or instructor consent.