GEO 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (Old Course: ESCI 204)
4 semester credits
Introductory geology emphasizing the physical constitution of the Earth’s interior and surface.
Prerequisite: M 130 or placement into M 121 or M 151 Co-requisite: GEO 102 Course Fee: $5.00 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
This course covers the history of dinosaur paleontology, and the evolution, classification, and life history strategies of the major groups of dinosaurs. Basic concepts of geology, plate tectonics and identifying characteristics of ancient Mesozoic environments will also be covered. Lab exercises include local field trips and lab identification of Montana dinosaur fossils. Application of the scientific method is emphasized throughout the course. Dinosaur discoveries from various parts of the world will be discussed, but this course will focus on the abundant and significant dinosaur finds from Montana and the surrounding region.
Prerequisite: one college-level science course or consent of instructor. Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
GEO 211 Earth History and Evolution (Old Course: ESCI 206)
4 semester credits
Introductory geology emphasizing the evolution of the Earth and life through geological time.
Recommended: GEO 101 and GEO 102 Prerequisite: M 130 or placement into M 121 or M 151 Co-requisite: GEO 212 Course Fee: $5.00 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
GEO 314 Introduction to Paleontology (Old Course: ESCI 310)
3 semester credits
Spring Semester
(Alternate odd years, 2009-2010)
This course will provide an introduction to paleontology and the various procedures in the field with special emphasis on Montana and Alberta Fossils.
Prerequisites: GPHY 111 or GEO 101 and GEO 102 or consent of instructor. Course Fee: $10.00 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
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Prerequisite: M 130 or placement into M 121 or M 151
Course Fee: $5.00
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement.
Montana University System Core Course
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