GEOL 580
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Principles of Paleontology
Geological Sciences
College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences
Course Description
Modern approaches to fossil study applied to areas of evolution, paleoecology, and biostratigraphy.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Geol 480 or equivalent
Title
Fundamentals
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts in paleontology, such as biostratigraphy, paleoecology, evolution, and taxonomy with respect to specific fossil taxa.
Title
Nature of the Fossil Record-Taphonomy
Learning Outcome
Be able to recognize the influence of physical and biological processes on fossils and be able to interpret a fossil's post-depositional history.
Title
Taxonomy and Morphology
Learning Outcome
Be able to recognize and identify key fossil groups down to the genus and species level.
Title
Use of Fossils
Learning Outcome
Be able to accurately determine the age, depositional setting, and diagenesis of sedimentary strata based upon fossil content and preservation.
Title
Collections
Learning Outcome
Become familiar with techniques use by specialists in collecting, preparing, and curating a range of fossil taxa.
