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PALN 111 –  Paleontology Laboratory (CRN: 98204) at  College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

College of San Mateo Website Day Class Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Class

PALN 111 Paleontology Laboratory

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

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Department: Paleontology

Number of Units: 1


Section
AA - Laboratory/Studio/Activity
Meeting Date: 08/15-12/05
Meeting Time: 2:10pm-5:00pm
Days: 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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