EES 4601 - Vertebrate Paleontology and Taphonomy

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

This course examines vertebrate fossils and their importance for interpreting and reconstructing terrestrial ecosystems. Students will learn the basics of vertebrate skeletal anatomy, interpret transport and depositional histories of skeletal elements and assemblages, and combine this information with geologic data to reconstruct paleoenvironmental settings and paleocommunity associations. Several class sessions will meet off-campus at local museums; one weekend field trip is required.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

One of EES/Geology 2021 (0211) and EES/Geology 2022 (0212)

Corequisites:

The other of EES/Geology 2021 (0211) and EES/Geology 2022 (0212)

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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