GEO 3110 - Paleontology

Institution:

Southern Utah University

Subject:

Geology

Description:

Principles of paleontology including the description/classification of fossils and the uses of paleontological data. Introduction to the ten phyla of fossilized invertebrate animals and methods used to distinguish fossilized organisms based upon preserved hard parts. Fossilized organisms are related to their paleoecological setting and stratigraphic position. Three (3) lectures per week. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a Geosciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): GEO 3115 Prerequisite(s): GEO 1220 and GEO 1225 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEO 1220 A GEO 1225

Corequisites:

GEO 3115

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.suu.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 586-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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