Summer Intro to Paleo: Preparation and Curation

Here's the third video in my summer introduction to paleontology course. This time, we look at how to do field work. If you haven't seen them, you can watch previous installments.


For Further Information:
http://www.dmns.org/main/minisites/fossil/vertprep.html
http://preparation.paleo.amnh.org/45/tools-equipment

Leave any questions or suggestions in the comments below!

Summer Intro to Paleo: Field Work

Here's the second video in my summer introduction to paleontology course. This time, we look at how to do field work. If you haven't seen them, you can watch previous installments.

For Further Information Links:
http://www.dmns.org/main/minisites/fossil/vertexc.html
http://www.museumoftherockies.org/Home/EXPLORE/Dinosaurs/LearnAboutDinosaurs/DiggingupDinosaurs/FossilExcavation/tabid/391/Default.aspx
http://www.wyodino.org/process/

Leave any questions or suggestions in the comments below!

Note: It may be a while before the next video is uploaded... I'm experimenting with a new way of recording these. The next installment, on lab work, should be in the next few weeks once I get that worked out.

Summer Intro to Paleo: Prospecting

Over this summer, I am teaching a six-week introduction to paleontology course to several interns at the paleontology lab I work at. As an experiment, I've been recording the classes as well, and uploading them for the viewing pleasure of everyone. Here is the first installment of that series:

For Further Information:
http://www.scientificanews.com/2009/07/pop-getting-started.html
http://www.dmns.org/main/minisites/fossil/vert.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fADk_-CxqHc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDDesbn1K18&feature=related

Again, if you have any questions or comments, let me know in the comments, and look for the next installment soon.