PALN 111 Paleontology Laboratory
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Paleontology (PALN) Courses
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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites
Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.
Course Description
Introductory laboratory exercises in paleontology. Emphasis on gathering, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting paleontological data. Topics include dating methods, fossil preservation, stratigraphic correlation, natural selection, mass extinctions, geologic map interpretation, and rock, fossil, and ecosystem identification and interpretation. Field trips required.
Units: 1
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
- Lab hours/semester: 48-54
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PALN 110.
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area B3), UC (IGETC Area 5C)
C-ID: GEOL 110L
