Geology 215 /215L - Paleontology of Marine Life

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Colgate University

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C. Soja This course considers the fossil record of marine life from its origin to the present, emphasizing the evolution of invertebrate animals through time. During classroom discussions, labs, a field trip, and museum visit, students will explore the anatomy, ecology, fascinating behaviors, life-sustaining ecosystem services, and evolutionary history of an amazing array of shelly animals and associated marine organisms that co-existed in reefs and adjacent habitats. Evolutionary events, including the Cambrian "explosion" and mass extinctions, will be linked to dramatic physical (tectonic) and climatic changes that occurred in Earth's past. The required credit-bearing laboratory sessi on GEOL 21 5L must be taken and passed concurrently wi th GEOL 21 5. An optional spring-break field trip to the tropics may be offered in alternate years to students who have already taken or are currently enrolled in this course. Prerequisite: one course in geology or biology. (Former ly GE OL 315/315L, Invertebrate Paleontology and Paleoecology.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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