193.14 Paleontology

Paleontology is a basic science concerned with the evolutionary history of life. Students are required to have a broad knowledge base of biological and geological knowledge. Areas of detailed knowledge will include vertebrate and invertebrate paleobiology, paleobotany, evolutionary biology, systematics, functional morphology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and plate tectonics. Paleontologists usually hold advanced research degrees and work as research scientists and teachers in universities, museums, and industrial laboratories.

193.14.1 Honors in Paleontology

The Honors program is administered by the Departments of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Biological Sciences. The curriculum is drawn from both departments enabling students to develop a broad knowledge base that will prepare them for later entry into more specialized postgraduate studies in their selected paleontological discipline. Interested students should consult with an Honors program advisor to prepare their programs.

Continuation in the Honors in Paleontology program requires successful completion of at least 24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last 60 credited to the degree.

193.14.2 Specialization in Paleontology

Continuation in the Specialization in Paleontology program requires successful completion of at least 18 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on all courses credited to the degree.