EAS 4790

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EAS 4790
Paleobiology

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Surveys the major groups of invertebrate organisms and their evolutionary histories, and the theoretical and practical principles of paleontology, from biostratigraphy to macroevolution. Intended to fill out the biological backgrounds of Earth and atmospheric science students concerning the nature and significance of the fossil record for their respective studies, and the paleontological backgrounds of biology students interested in ecology and evolution.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780 or BIOSM 1780, EAS 3010, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, BIO-AS, PBS-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BIOEE 4790

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8890 EAS 4790   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: BIOEE 1780 or BIOSM 1780, and EAS 3010, or permission of instructor.

  •  8891 EAS 4790   LAB 401

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  • The lab will be held at the Museum of the Earth. Transportation will be provided.