Earth Sciences (ERTH)

Department of Earth Sciences
Faculty of Science

ERTH 3111 [0.5 credit]

Vertebrate Paleontology I: Mammalian Paleontology and Evolution

An introduction to the use of fossil evidence for studying the evolution of mammals, including the application of anatomy, functional morphology, biogeography, paleoecology, and systematics.
Prerequisite: BIOL 2001 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week and a laboratory three hours a week. May be offered in alternate years.