GEOS 370 - Paleobiology Seminar

FC NSMA

4 credits
This seminar will examine the history of life from the perspective of macroevolution, the larger scale view of evolutionary pattern and process. We will start with Darwin and move through readings on topics such as the role of extinction and climate change in the history of life. We will conclude by applying lessons from the past to understand possible futures.
Prerequisites & Notes: Any 200-level geoscience (previously geology) course or consent of instructor. Preferably GEOS 204 (previously GEOL 204).