Geology 207 - Paleoecology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

The challenge of understanding the organizing principles, the evolution of and the functioning of ecosystems of the Earth is the essence of this course. Earth is entering a time of massive extinction, which happens first to species and then to communities and ecosystems. In paleoecology one aim is to understand how, why and when ecosystems collapse by studying the geologic record of such collapse events in the past. Such understanding may reveal our future. Techniques employed in these studies blend theory with application. The course is appropriate for students who have some paleontology or biology experience.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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