GEOL 100
Dinosaurs
Geological Sciences
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Hands-on examination of vertebrate fossils -- especially dinosaurs. For nonscience majors. Field trips.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Fixed
2
Title
Relationship between Science & Religion
Learning Outcome
Be able participate in meaningful discussions on the relationships of science and religion.
Title
Deep Time, Diversity of Life, Plate Tectonics
Learning Outcome
Confidently explain the relationships between deep time, the diversity of life, and plate tectonics.
Title
How Science Works
Learning Outcome
Be able to explain how science works via examples from geology and paleontology.
Title
Awe & Wonder
Learning Outcome
Have an infectious sense of awe and wonder for today's biotic and abiotic realms as part of an ever-changing Earth.
Title
Genealogy of the Dinosauria
Learning Outcome
Using cladistic methods be able to explain the basic phylogenetic relationships within Dinosauria, including birds.
