A program that focuses on the scientific study of extinct life forms and associated fossil remains, and the reconstruction and analysis of ancient life forms, ecosystems, and geologic processes. Includes instruction in sedimentation and fossilization processes, fossil chemistry, evolutionary biology, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, trace fossils, micropaleontology, invertebrate paleontology, vertebrate paleontology, paleobotany, field research methods, and laboratory research and conservation methods.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 15 | 0% | $24,915 |
| 2 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | 4 | 1% | $25,020 |
| 3 | Mesalands Community College | 1 | 1% | $15,134 |
| 4 | The Master's University and Seminary | 1 | 0% | $40,582 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Paleontology program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
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