Field Geology, not offered at APSU, can satisfy Geology electives requirement if taken in the summer at an institution approved in advance by the department. The diversification of life, evolution of communities, faunas and floras, paleoecologic reconstruction, and evolutionary patterns are all components of paleontology. The current and past literature is explored to gain insight into the patterns and processes in the history of life. Techniques in the collection and analysis of paleontologic data are explored. Completion of courses required for Geology Distributive Major or Permission of department chair Six week intensive experience in measuring section, stratigraphic and structural interpretation and geologic mapping in a wide variety of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary Terranes.
Projects involve producing geologic maps and reports.