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PALN 110 –  General Paleontology (CRN: 88722) at  College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

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PALN 110 General Paleontology

The origin and evolution of the planet and life onearth through the past 4.6 billion years. Includes the study of fossils, rocks, geologic time, dating methods, evolution by natural selection,modern and ancient ecosystems, plate tectonics, speciation and mass extinction.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1 or B2), UC (IGETC Area 5A or 5B)
C-ID: GEOL 110

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Department: Paleontology

Number of Units: 3


Section
AA - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 08/15-12/05
Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm
Days: T, Th
Building: 36 Room: 0119
Instructor: Katryn Wiese
Critical Dates for this Course Date
Last day to add class August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W" September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W" November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option December 5, 2024
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