Major animal, plant and protist microfossils groups, ecology, biostratigraphy, paleonenvironmental and paleoclimatic utility, primary preperation techniques, basic microscopy, research design and dissemination; coastal formanifera, thecamoebians and ostracods emphasized; field trips required. Prerequisites: MARS 102 Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.
Major animal, plant and protist microfossils groups, ecology, biostratigraphy, paleonenvironmental and paleoclimatic utility, primary preperation techniques, basic microscopy, research design and dissemination; coastal formanifera, thecamoebians and ostracods emphasized; field trips required. Prerequisites: MARS 102 Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.