PALN 111 - Paleontology Laboratory

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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College of San Mateo

Department: Paleontology

Number of Units: 1


This description is for the Fall 2024 term