GEOS 3434 - Paleobiology

Institution:

The University of Texas at Dallas

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Description:

History of life as documented by the fossil record. Basic concepts of Paleontology and Biostratigraphy followed by a review of major fossil groups and major events in the evolution of life, speciation, mass extinction, evolution of communities and ecosystems through geologic time. Paleontological methods to paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Field trip. Prerequisites: GEOS 1103, 1104, 1303, 1304 and 2409. (3-3) Y

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utdallas.edu

Phone Number:

(972) 883-2111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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