GEOL 4520/6520

Paleoecology
Credit Hours:
3

The ecological factors affecting the distribution and abundance of fossil organisms, with emphasis on marine invertebrates. Invertebrates as a guide to environments of the past and as indicators of environmental change. Taphonomy of invertebrates.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Preparation and presentation of a term paper.

 

Prerequisites:
[GEOL 1260-1260L or (GEOL 1122 and GEOL 1122L) or (GEOL 1122H and GEOL 1122L) and GEOL 4010-4010L] or permission of department
Semester Offered:
Spring