Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - EASC 310W D100

Paleontology (3)

Class Number: 1019

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 11, 2018
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    EASC 210. Recommended: BISC 102. All with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Principles of classification, morphology and development of the major groups of animals and plants in the geological record; the paleoecologic significance of fossils. Students with credit for EASC 203 or EASC 310 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Description: REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION: W
EASC 310W is an introduction to Paleontology, tracing the evolution of life based on evidence from the fossil record.  The course will concentrate on invertebrate fossil groups and the various morphological criteria necessary for their identification.  In addition, the course will consider the principles of preservation, classification and paleoecological interpretation, in their relation to the main fossil groups important to geology.  Lectures provide the necessary theoretical framework.  Laboratory work will focus on examining morphological elements of the main invertebrate fossil groups and their classification and analytical techniques.  This course is offered as a Writing Intensive course.

Course Organization: Two 50 minute lectures and one 3-hour laboratory class per week.

Grading

  • Grades will be based on a lecture midterm and final exam, a lab exam and writing assignments.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Clarkson, E.N.K., 2004, "Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution", 4th Edition. Blackwell Science
ISBN: 978-0-632-05238-7

Registrar Notes:

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