GEOL 102 Historical Geology

This course introduces the history of the Earth and that of the life it supports. Major events in Earth and life history are explored including episodes of mountain building, glaciations, extinctions, climate change, and the evolution of species. The tools, techniques, and methods employed by geologists that help decipher the rock and fossil record are also examined. Lab exercises will include sedimentary rock identification and interpretation, stratigraphic and fossil analysis, geologic dating techniques, geologic maps, cross sections, regional geologic history, and local field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 and 101L. Corequisite: GEOL 102L.

Credits

4.00 Credits

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

GEOL 102Historical Geology

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course introduces the history of the Earth and that of the life it supports. Major events in Earth and life history are explored including episodes of mountain building, glaciations, extinctions, climate change, and the evolution of species. The tools, techniques, and methods employed by geologists that help decipher the rock and fossil record are also examined. Lab exercises will include sedimentary rock identification and interpretation, stratigraphic and fossil analysis, geologic dating techniques, geologic maps, cross sections, regional geologic history, and local field trips. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 and 101L. Corequisite: GEOL 102L.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies