Paleobiology

1 Unit · Graduate

This course introduces students to cross-disciplinary field of paleobiology. Topics include the fossil preservation processes, evolutionary trends and adaptations, mass extinctions, systematics, paleoecology, and biogeography. Prerequisites for undergraduates: EARTH 210-0 and one credit of either EARTH 212-0 or EARTH 214-0 (or equivalent), or instructor permission. No prerequisites for graduate students.