Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Alternative primary groupings
- 06 - Physical and life sciences and technologies
- 40. - Physical sciences
- 40.06 - Geological and Earth sciences/geosciences
40.0604 - Paleontology
This instructional program class comprises any 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. These programs include courses 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.
Illustrative example(s)
- palaeontology
- paleontology
Exclusion(s)
- archaeology(45.0301)
- evolutionary biology(26.1303)
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