Late Cretaeous to Recent Marine Paleoecology and Sedimentology

3 credits

An advanced course that addresses the paleoecology and associated sedimentary environment of ancient seas. An examination of the marine ecosystems in selected time periods from the Late Cretaceous (75 mya) to the present. Emphases are placed on the changes in invertebrate assemblages and accompanying marine vertebrates over vast periods of time. The topic includes an understanding of fossil preservation and the conditions and environments conducive to preservation in marine systems. *Note: Students may receive credit for one of ESC 495AC or GEOL 495AC.*