Introduction to macrofossil and microfossil groups, their paleoenvironmental significance, and principles of evolutionary paleoecology. Precludes additional credit for GEOL 2301 (no longer offered) and GEOL 2306 (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): ERTH 1001 (no longer offered) or ERTH 1006 and ERTH 1009.Lectures two hours a week and a laboratory three hours a week.