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Paleontology 101 (R250)

R – Physical Sciences and Math

Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 7, 2025-May 9, 2025

Friday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

This is a hybrid course. One section meets on site at the location listed; and one section meets online only.

We explore the science of paleontology, its origins and field and lab techniques. We look at the origins and development of Earth and life on the planet. Our main lecturer via the Great Courses is Professor Stuart Sunderland of the University of British Columbia. This is the second of a trilogy of courses tracing life on Earth.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: William Jones

JONES, WILLIAM–Long-term instructor at the Wilmington and Dover OLLI campuses. A Cornell graduate and retiree from DuPont and consulting, enjoys history, earth science and travel with his wife, Dot.

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