GEOL 1204 - PALEONTOLOGY II: DINOSAURS AND MAMMALS

Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Long Description This class surveys this history of the synapsids (which eventually give rise to the mammals), the dinosaurs, and the mammals and their unique adaptations. We will focus mostly on the terrestrial realm, highlighting major environmental changes that shaped the evolution of the animals from the Mesozoic through the Cenozoic. The associated lab will provide hands-on exposure various fossil specimens, an introduction to field methods and data analysis, and periodic visits to the nearby Carnegie Museum of Natural History Museum.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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