BIO 198 - Field Paleontology of Oregon

Taught by: Ben Crabtree

Content: Survey of fossil forms of organisms with emphasis on animals and evaluation of the diversity of known taxa. Introduction to field paleontological methods and procedures with a focus on the study of the local fauna over geologic time. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips (including two weekend trips).

Lectures MW 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Labs W 7/2, 7/23, 8/6 from 6:00-10:15 p.m.

Field lab F 7/18 from 12-4 p.m.

Fieldtrips: Friday noon - Sunday 5:00 p.m., July 11-July 13, and August 1-3, 2008

Semester Credits: 4

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