GEO 1180 - Marine Bio Through Time

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Geology and Geophysics

Description:

This course explores animals & ecosystems of Earth's oceans ' today and from deep prehistory. Each week features a key animal or ecosystem, showcasing emerging research of living and fossil examples. Topics include the rise of whales and penguins; boom and bust reefs; and ways that animals swim, glide, and build homes in the seas. Two half-day field trips take students to the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium and Salt Lake City's own Permian fossil beds. No Prerequisite, 3 credits, two 80-minute sessions weekly for discussion, lecture, and hands-on activities with fossils.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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