GEOL 340 - History of the Earth

Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: As Needed

Physical and biological evolution of Earth - past, present and future, with emphasis on scientific methods used to study the geologic record. Topics include: geologic time, rocks and fossils as historical archives, reconstructing ancient environments, global sea level and atmosphere change, plate tectonics and mountain building, mechanisms and evidences of organic evolution and a survey of Earth’s past and present biodiversity.

Prerequisite(s): GEOS 110, GEOS 120, or GEOS 150.