**Review** Graduate Catalog 2025-2026

GEOL 540 Paleontology

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Study of fossils including taxonomy, systematics, taphonomy, functional morphology, paleoecology, biostratigraphy, extinction, evolutionary trends and major events in the history of life. Labs review major fossil groups. Field trips required.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

GEOL 202 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore