GEOS F453 - Palynology and Paleopalynology

Institution:

UAF Community and Technical College - Fairbanks

Subject:

Geology and Geophysics

Description:

Survey of the evolutionary record of palynomorphs and their uses in biostratigraphy and paleoclimatology. Focus on evolution of palynomorphs from Precambrian to the present and concurrent evolutionary developments of producing plants. Use of Quaternary palynofloras in reconstructing global climates. Labs involve collection of herbarium specimens, processing of fossil palynomorphs, study of type slides and a survey of palynofloras from each geologic period. Stacked with GEOS F653. Prerequisites: BIOL F115X or GEOS F315; senior standing. Offered Fall Even-numbered Years

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOL F115X UF C- OR GEOS F315 UF C- OR BIOL F106X UF C-

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ctc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 455-2800

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