Fossil Record and Paleontology
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Paleontology
Defining paleontology, importance of fossil record, and brief history of the field.

Module #2
Fossilization Process
How fossils form, types of fossilization, and factors affecting preservation.

Module #3
Types of Fossils
Body fossils, trace fossils, mold and cast fossils, and biochemical fossils.

Module #4
Fossilization of Soft Tissues
Preservation of soft tissues, exceptions to the rule, and importance of soft tissue fossils.

Module #5
Geologic Time Scale
Introduction to geologic time scale, eons, eras, periods, and epochs.

Module #6
Relative Dating Methods
Law of superposition, law of original horizontality, and cross-cutting relationships.

Module #7
Absolute Dating Methods
Radioactive decay, half-life, and radiometric dating techniques.

Module #8
Biostratigraphy
Using fossils to date rocks, biozones, and fossil succession.

Module #9
Paleoenvironmental Analysis
Reconstructing ancient environments, sedimentary structures, and fossil associations.

Module #10
Paleoecology
Fossil communities, predator-prey relationships, and ancient ecosystems.

Module #11
Vertebrate Paleontology
Early vertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Module #12
Invertebrate Paleontology
Early invertebrates, sponges, cnidarians, mollusks, echinoderms, and arthropods.

Module #13
Microfossils
Foraminifera, radiolarians, and other micropaleontological tools.

Module #14
Paleobotany
Early plant life, plant evolution, and fossilized plant structures.

Module #15
Mass Extinctions
Causes and effects of mass extinctions, K-Pg extinction, and other notable events.

Module #16
Evolutionary Principles
Introduction to evolutionary theory, natural selection, and speciation.

Module #17
Phylogenetics and Systematics
Reconstructing evolutionary relationships, cladistics, and phylogenetic trees.

Module #18
Fossil Record of Human Evolution
Early human ancestors, hominin evolution, and fossil evidence.

Module #19
Paleoclimatology
Reconstructing ancient climates, oxygen isotopes, and fossil indicators.

Module #20
Sea-Floor Spreading and Plate Tectonics
Introduction to plate tectonics, sea-floor spreading, and continental drift.

Module #21
Paleomagnetism
Reconstructing ancient magnetic fields, paleomagnetic reversals, and plate tectonics.

Module #22
Fossil Fuels and Energy Resources
Formation of fossil fuels, coal, oil, and natural gas.

Module #23
Fossil Record and Biogeography
Distribution of fossils, biogeographic patterns, and vicariance.

Module #24
Paleontological Controversies and Debates
Current debates in paleontology, conflicting interpretations, and scientific consensus.

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Fossil Record and Paleontology career

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Fossil Record and Paleontology ( 25 Modules )

Fossil Record and Paleontology
( 25 Modules )