Paleoecological Methods

3 credits · Undergraduate

(Formerly listed as 4820) Tools used to interpret past environments and climates, including plant microfossils, pollen and phytoliths, vertebrate morphology, and dental microwear and mesowear. Geochemical tools such as stable isotopes and rare earth elements. Integrating methods for paleontological and anthropological studies, including the use of databases and meta-analyses. Readings from primary sources. Prerequisite: BSCI 1511 or EES 1030 or EES 1081 or EES 1510. Serves as repeat credit for EES 4820. [3] (MNS)