This course is an in-depth introduction to the study of ancient environments and their connection to the fossil record and to the modern world. Topics to be covered include the changing habits and habitats of living organisms from the time they first appeared on the earth up until the present; the manner in which environments undergo transformation and succession over time; the value of paleoecology; and the methods used to identify and reconstruct ancient environments from the present-day rock record . Several field trips will be taken to a variety of modern environments and rock outcrops.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES Grading Mode: Graded
Prerequisites: E&ES101 OR E&ES227 OR BIOL207
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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