OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
Paleontology Minor |
Minor Code OR4415
College of Arts and Sciences
Geological Sciences Department
Clippinger Laboratories 316
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1101
Fax: 740.593.0486
geological.sciences@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/cas/geology
Greg Springer, contact person
springeg@ohio.edu
Alycia Stigall, contact person
stigall@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The minor in paleontology will provide a broad overview of the discipline of paleontology for non-geology majors interested in developing additional training in fossil interpretation, sedimentary systems, and the history of life. This minor can greatly benefit students outside of geology who wish to pursue graduate school or careers in paleontology, education, or museum studies.
Admissions Information
Freshmen/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University Admissions requirements
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students completing the paleontology minor will develop skills and training that will enhance their opportunities to pursue graduate work in paleontology, pursue employment within museum settings or as members of paleontological field teams. Additional opportunities may include conducting research in fields in geology, biology, anthropology and related fields that utilize stratigraphic and fossil data.
Requirements
Core Requirements
Complete one of the following courses:
- GEOL 1010 - How The Earth Works Credit Hours: 4
- GEOL 2020 - Introductory Geology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Additional Core Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- GEOL 2550 - Historical Geology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 3400 - Principles of Paleontology Credit Hours: 3
Introductory Electives
Complete one of the following courses:
- GEOL 1400 - Dinosaurs and the Mesozoic Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 2210 - Earth and Life History Credit Hours: 3
Advanced Electives
Complete two or more courses to complete minor with 19 hours.
- GEOL 3120 - Earth Materials and Resources Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 3500 - Stratigraphy-Sedimentology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 4430 - Paleobiogeography Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 4440 - Ichnology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 4460 - Earth Systems Evolution Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 4480 - Paleoecology Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 4520 - Depositional Environments Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 4540 - Carbonate Depositional Systems I Credit Hours: 3
- GEOL 4560 - Paleopedology Credit Hours: 3