Course Catalog - 2015-2016

     

FWIS 166 - PALEONTOLOGY: WRITTEN IN STONE

Long Title: WRITTEN IN STONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO PALEONTOLOGY AND COMMUNICATING THE PAST
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Paleontology is the scientific study of various traces of ancient life. Students in this class will develop effective written and oral communication while learning about exciting paleontological research. Focus will be placed on the identification of actual fossil remains, fieldtrips and the local fossil record of Texas.
Course URL: http://pwc.rice.edu/