GEOS 3432 - Introduction to Fossils

Institution:

The University of Texas at Dallas

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Description:

Introduction to the study of invertebrate fossils occurring in Cretaceous sedimentary strata in North Texas. "Hands on" approach to the study of invertebrate macrofossils and microfossilsincludes learning how to (1) collect fossils at selected outcrops in the field; (2) process samples for fossils in the laboratory; (3) illustrate microfossils using the scanning electron microscope; and (4) identify fossils using the available paleontological literature. Both lectures and laboratory exercises will focus on the invertebrate phyla occurring in selected North Texas Cretaceous outcrops. Laboratory and field trip course. Not available to students who have taken, or are taking, GEOS 3430. (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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