PALEO 103 - Dinosaur Paleontology

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Spokane Community College

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Description:

Provides an overview of the history of dinosaur exploration and recovery with short biographies of the great dinosaur biologists and hunters. Provides a discussion of the differences between dinosaurs and other animals. Discusses current theories of dinosaur metabolism and life style. Provides audio-visual materials on well-known dinosaur collecting sites and museums. The CCS paleontological collection includes actual dinosaur bones and teeth, as well as invertebrate and plant fossils contemporary with the dinosaurs. These provide hands-on experiences. There are opportunities for preparation of molds and casts of fossil material. Discusses various extinction theories. Prerequisite: BIOL& 160 (formerly BIOL 101) or permission of instructor. (SFCC)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scc.spokane.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-8020

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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