ANT 3190 - Mammalian Paleontology

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ANT 1010 or (BIO 1081 and BIO 1091)

Description: This course is an overview of the mammalian fossil record. The course begins with an overview of major components of paleontology, including evolutionary biology, taxonomy and systematics, taphonomy, and geologic time. Students then learn about modern mammalian groups and mammalian anatomy before taking a detailed look into current fossil evidence for the evolution of major mammalian groups.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix.

Cross Listed Course(s): BIO 3190