GEOS 345 - Dinosaur Field Paleontology

(4 S.H.)

A field-based course that surveys the evolution, history, and paleobiology of dinosaurs and swimming and flying reptiles as well as introduces students to the techniques and practices of paleontological field- and labwork. Two weeks of fieldwork at active Late Cretaceous and Early Paleogene sites are supplemented by laboratory experience and classroom instruction. The course covers a broad range of topics, including principles of evolution, taxonomy, fossilization, geologic time, sedimentary rocks and sedimentary environments, dinosaur anatomy, paleoecology, field and laboratory techniques, and ethical and legal aspects of fossil excavation. Grade only. Offered summer session when demand warrants.

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