Paleoecological Methods

3 credits · Undergraduate

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: 1030 or 1081 or 1510. Serves as repeat credit for BSCI 4820 prior to Fall 2025, or BSCI 3820 Fall 2025 forward. [3] (MNS)