Paleontology (for Geology Majors) Minor

Requirements for Minor in Paleontology (for Geology Majors)

Five Units, Including:

BIOL 195: Ecology, Evolution and Biodiversity (1 Unit)
E&E 209: Invertebrate Paleontology (1 Unit)
E&E 309: Vertebrate Paleontology (1 Unit)
OR
BIOL 309: Vertebrate Paleontology (1 Unit)

Two Units From:

BIOL 216: Vascular Plants (1 Unit)
BIOL 225: Invertebrate Zoology (1 Unit)
BIOL 227: Vertebrate Zoology (1 Unit)
BIOL 237: Ecology (1 Unit)
BIOL 248: Ornithology (1 Unit)
BIOL 295: Evolution (1 Unit)
BIOL 314: Comparative Anatomy (1 Unit)

Experiential Requirements:

● An approved independent research experience selected in consultation with and approved by the department, which may be the same as the project carried out for the geology major.

Note:

● All courses for the minor must be taken for a numerical grade.