GEOL 416 Paleoecology (4)

Interpretation of ancient environments from the study of rocks and their contained fossil organisms. Emphasis will be placed on the recurrent paleobiotopes- paleolithotopes through geologic time and the evolution of community structure. Lectures three hours per week; laboratory three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): GEOL 103 and GEOL 105 or HONS 155 and HONS 156; GEOL 272, GEOL 333, and GEOL 430; or permission of the instructor.
Course Frequency: Occasional