GEOS F485 - Mass Extinct, Neocatastrophism

Institution:

UAF Community and Technical College - Fairbanks

Subject:

Geology and Geophysics

Description:

In-depth analysis of the literature regarding mass extinction, focusing on evidence for catastrophes and impact on the uniformitarian paradigm. Effects of mass extinctions on the evolutionary history of extant and fossil animals and plants will be explored through readings from classic and current literature in paleontology. The course will emphasize critical reading and application of scientific methods to reconstruction of geologically rapid events in deep time. Prerequisites: GEOS F322 and GEOS F315. Offered Spring Odd-Numbered Years

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEOS F322 UF C- AND GEOS F315 UF C-

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ctc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 455-2800

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