University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

GEOL-4474 (4) Vertebrate Paleontology

Discusses the history and evolution of the vertebrates, including the phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary patterns of the major groups. Lab focuses on comparative vertebrate osteology and fossil representation of major groups. Prereqs., GEOL 1010, 1020, and 3410, or instructor consent. Same as GEOL 5474. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).