Paleonet: course on Paleontology Field Methods & Research

[Frank Holterhoff]

Greg, is this course open to non-student amateurs?

Frank

On 5/15/12, Gregory P Wilson <gpwilson at u.washington.edu> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I would like to bring to your attention a course being offered through the
> University of Washington but available to non-UW students as well. Please
> pass this on to any interested parties.
>
> Full details can be found at
> http://protist.biology.washington.edu/GPWilson/BIO475_Paleo_Field_Methods.htm
>
> If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact
> me off list. Thank you.
>
> Greg Wilson
>
> ___________________________________________________________________
>
> University of Washington, Biology 475A, Paleontology Field Methods &
> Research (4 credits)
>
> A five-week intro to paleontological field methods and research, in which
> students develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting field
> data and designing research projects by participating in ongoing
> paleontological research on the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction. Topics
> include excavation of fossils, identification and curation of fossils,
> collection/interpretation of stratigraphic and taphonomic data, and report
> writing.
>
> If you are a high-energy student ready for a summer of hard work and
> discovery, please contact the instructor! (gpwilson at uw.edu)
>
> Course Details:
>
> ·     	Lecture/Lab Component: Wk 1 on campus consists of four 1.5-hr intro
> lectures on principles in field paleontology, geology, and taphonomy as well
> as the scientific context of the research. Wks 5 on campus consist 	of four
> 2-hr lab sessions to curate collected fossil specimens, analyze data, and
> present final reports.
>
> ·       Fieldwork Component: Wks 2-4 (Jun 22-Jul 11) will be at the Hell
> Creek State Park in NE Montana learning basic paleontology and geology field
> techniques, gaining context of ongoing research, and engaging in 		research
> projects.
>
> ·       Course fee of $120 and Program fee of $505 cover transportation,
> meals, lodging, and equipment for fieldwork.
>
> ·       For more information: see Greg Wilson UW website
> http://protist.biology.washington.edu/GPWilson/BIO475_Paleo_Field_Methods.htm
>
> ·       Entry Code: contact instructor Greg Wilson (gpwilson at uw.edu) for an
> entry code.
> ______________________________
> Gregory P. Wilson
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Biology
> University of Washington
> 24 Kincaid Hall, Box 351800
> Seattle, Washington 98195-1800
>
> Phone:  		206.543.8917
> Fax:       		206.543.3041
> Homepage: http://protist.biology.washington.edu/GPWilson/
>
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