Dissertations and Theses

2021-present

56.

Nelson, A. 2022-2023 An exploration of the Canis lupus and Canis rufus species boundary via morphometrics. Master's thesis qualifying exam.

55.

Zimmerman, A. 2020. The Importance of Biodiversity in Advancing Evolutionary Paleoecology. Ph.D. Dissertation defense.

54.

Burtt, A. 2022. The dietary behavior of Indigenous canids: A multimethod approach. Ph.D. Dissertation defense.

2020-2010

53.

Ely, R., 2020. The relationship between ecological dispersion and morphological integration in Carnivora (Mammalia). Master's thesis, Indiana University, Bloomington.

52.

Hellert, S.M., 2019. Locomotion Transitions and Sexual Dimorphism: Understanding the Causes of Phenotypic Integration Patterns. PhD Dissertation, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Indiana University.

51.

Jenne, M., 2019. Modeling the etiology of coral disease in the Caribbean: Computational techniques for big disease data. Department of Computer Science, School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering, IUB.

50.

Kort, A.E., 2020. Evolution of lumbar and locomotion in Paleogene mammals. Master's thesis, Indiana University, Bloomington

49.

Ascari, S. 2015. Isotopic Analyses of Fossil Bones and Teeth of Herbivores and Crocodiles from Upper Bed I, Lower Bed II, and Upper Bed II of the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

48.

Bykowski, R.J.D. 2014. Using trait-based approaches to analyze the factors affecting theropod paleoecology in the Mesozoic. PhD Dissertation, Department of Geological Sciences, Indiana University.

47.

Green, R.M. 2012. Analysis of Coral Reef Variation in Bonaire. Master's Thesis, Indiana University

46.

Bose, R., 2011. Morphometric evolution of Paleozoic brachiopods - the effects of environment and ecological interactions on shell morphology. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

45.

Gercke, E.S. 2011. Windward and Leeward Sedimentation Patterns on Catalina Island, Dominican Republic. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

44.

Morgenthien, J. 2011. Paleoecology of the Maastrichtian El Rayo Formation, Southwestern Puerto Rico. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

43.

Puchalski, S.S. 2010. Fidelity of chitons in the fossil record. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

42.

Smith, M.R. 2010. The Harrodsburg Fissure Fauna: Synthesis and Reanalysis. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

2009-2000

41.

Davis, A. 2009. Depositional environments of the Barrancas and Rio Maton Limestone Members, Albian, Puerto Rico. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

40.

Nold, K. 2009. Indigenous utilization of shallow-water resources from archaeological marine shells in the Dominican Republic. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

39.

Jannusch, D., 2008, Systematics and Paleoecology of Devonian stromatoporoids from the Cou Falls, Iowa City, and Osage Springs Members, east-central Iowa. PhD Dissertation, University of Iowa.

38.

Simonelli, G. 2007. Sedimentology, geochemistry and paleobiology of a marginal marine depositional environment, the Mansfield Formation, Martin County, Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

37.

Bose, R. 2006. Epibionts on brachiopods from the Devonian Dundee formation of Ohio. Master's thesis, Bowling Green State University.

36.

Hernandez, M. 2006. Stratigraphy and sedimentology of the Lares Limestone, Oligocene, Puerto Rico. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

35.

Huff, L. 2005. An analysis of anatomy, lifestyle and feather evolution of early birds and comparisons with Protoavis texensis: Was Protoavis a bird? Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

34.

Puchalski, S. 2005. Taphonomy of chitons (Mollusca, Polyplacophora) and the chiton fossil record. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

33.

Barrow, E. 2004. Paleontologic investigation of a Middle-Late Oligocene reef complex, San Sebastian Formation and Lares Limestone, Puerto Rico. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

32.

Fall, L.M. 2003. Quantification of the coiling in rudist bivalves and assessment of water-energy levels; middle to basal Upper Albian, Edwards Formation, Texas. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

31.

Willan, C.G. 2000. Glacial stage reef tract development of the Pleistocene coral cap on Barbados, West Indies: Implications for tectonic uplift history. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

1999-1980

30.

Ventura, G.T. 1999. Investigation of coral diversity and coral number on disturbance-induced patches: a study of the intermediate disturbance hypothesis in the Key Largo formation, late Pleistocene, Florida. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

29.

Wood, K.D. 1999. Reconstructing Pleistocene reef development, Barbados, West Indies. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

28.

Hirt, D.S. Occurrence and biochronology of Middle Mississippian brachiopods of the Ramp Creek Formation and Harrodsburg Limestone, Indiana and Kentucky. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

27.

Feldman, H.R. Paleontology and paleoecology of the Somerset Shale Member of the Salem Limestone (Mississippian) in central Kentucky. Master's Thesis

26.

Kelly, S.M. 1984. Paleocology and paleontology of the Indian Springs Shale Member, Big Clifty Formation (Middle Chesterian) in south-central Indiana. Ph.D. Dissertation, Indiana University.

25.

Maliva, R.G. 1984. Paleoecology and sedimentology of the Rockford Limestone and upper New Albany Shale (Lower Mississippian) in southern Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

1979-1960

24.

Ausich, W.I. 1978. Community Organization, Paleontology, and Sedimentology of the Lower Mississippian Borden Delta Platform (Edwardsville Formation, Southern Indiana). PhD Dissertation, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1 p.

23.

Kelly, S.M. 1978. Functional morphology and evolution of Iocrinus: an Ordovician disparid inadunate crinoid. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

22.

Volz, S.A., 1977. Preliminary report on a late Pleistocene death-trap fauna from Monroe Co., Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

21.

Stratton, J.F. 1975. Studies of Polypora from the Speed Member, North Vernon Limestone (Eifelian, Middle Devonian) in southern Indiana. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

20.

Maroney, D.G. 1972. A population of the new species Ctenoconularia delphiensis from the New Albany Shale (Upper Devonian) at Delphi, Indiana. Master's Thesis, Ball State University.

19.

Huffman, S.F. 1970. Rhabdomesid ectoprocts (Bryozoa) from the Edwardsville Member, Muldraugh Formation (Mississippian) at Crawfordsville, Indiana. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

18.

Frey, R.W. Stratigraphy, ichnology, and paleoecology of the Fort Hays limestone member of the Niobrara chalk (upper Cretaceous) in Trego County, Kansas. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

17.

Lineback, J.A. 1964. Stratigraphy and depositional environment of the New Albany Shale (Upper Devonian and Lower Mississippian) in Indiana. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

16.

Utgaard, J.E. Trepostomatous bryozoan fauna of the upper part of the Whitewater Formation (Cincinnatian) of eastern Indiana and western Ohio. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

15.

Mound, M.C. Arenaceous foraminifera from the Brassfield Limestone (Albion) of southeastern Indiana. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University.

14.

Berry, B.R. 1961. Early Pennsylvanian foraminifera from southern Indiana and northern Kentucky. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

13.

Utgaard, J.E. 1961. Fenestrate bryozoans from the Glen Dean Limestone (Middle Chester) of southern Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

12.

Miller, R.W. 1960. Geology of the Freedom Quadrangle, Owen and Greene counties, Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

11.

Rodriguez, J. 1960. Invertebrate fauna of the Golconda Formation (middle Chester) of Indiana, western Kentucky, and southern Illinois. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University

1955-1886

10.

Brookley, A.C. 1955. The paleontology of the Beech Creek (Chester) Limestone of Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

9.

St. Jean, J. 1955. Middle Devonian stromatoporoidea from Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University

8.

Conkin, J.E. 1953. Stratigraphy and paleontology of lower New Providence Beds in Jefferson and Bullitt counties, Kentucky. PhD Dissertation, University of Kansas.

7.

Jones, T.D. 1953. Pre-Pennsylvanian unconformity in parts of Knox, Sullivan, Greene, and Daviess counties, Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

6.

St Jean, J. 1953. A Middle Pennsylvanian foraminiferal fauna from Dubois County, Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University

5.

Payne, K.A. 1936. Pennsylvanian Ostracoda from Sullivan County, Indiana. PhD Dissertation, Indiana University

4.

Coryell, H.N. Bryozoan faunas of the Stone River Group of central Tennessee. PhD Dissertation, University of Chicago.

3.

Moore, P.D. 1921. The bryozoan fauna of the Arnheim Formation of Kentucky and Ohio. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

2.

Smith, E.A. 1904. A quantitative study of the variation of Pentremites conoideus. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.

1.

Moore, D.R. 1886. Silurian fossils of Franklin County, Indiana. Master's Thesis, Indiana University.