BOT 4280 - Paleobotany

Credits: 4
An examination of the ecology and evolution of land plants throughout Earth history that emphasizes the profound impact plants have had on Earth’s surface and atmosphere. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and laboratory, the course will explore fossilized plant communities, their ecological properties, and effects of major environmental upheavals.

Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in LIFE 1010 or GEOL 1100.
Cross Listed GEOL 4280.
Dual Listed BOT 5280.