Classes

The Museum offers special courses that certify amateur scientists to work on research-related projects in paleontology. Eligible courses below are noted with a *. To learn more, visit the Paleontology Certification Program page.

Lab Methods in Paleontology *

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Mondays & Wednesdays, February 20 - March 19

Learn and practice the techniques of fossil preparation, preservation, and conservation in this hand-on course with Heather Finlayson, assistant preparator in the Earth Sciences Lab.
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Invertebrate Paleontology II: Mesozoic & Cenozoic *

Tuesdays, January 22 - February 12

Examine the modern groups of abundant invertebrates that arose from the ashes of the Permian-Triassic extinction.
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Form and Function in Birds and Mammals*

Mondays & Wednesdays, January 7-16

Join research associate Sue Ware and osteologist Todd Green to investigate the traits and body designs of birds and mammals.
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Paleontology 101 *

Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 2-18

Begin the Paleontology Certification Program with this introductory course exploring basic concepts of paleontology and geology. Choose from two sets of dates this spring.
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Paleontology 101 *

Mondays & Wednesdays, April 22 - May 8

Begin the Paleontology Certification Program with this introductory course exploring basic concepts of paleontology and geology. Choose from two sets of dates this spring.
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