(3 CREDITS)

Study of the governing principles, evolution, classification and distribution of fossils; includes the geologic history and apeoecology of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates(emphasis is on the invertebrates with little, if any emphasis on vertebrates). One or two Saturday field trips may be taken. Course includes two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.

PREREQUISITE(S): Math proficiency through MATH-105.