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ENV 110: Historical Geology
4 credits
Origin and history of the earth and its life forms. Emphasis on evidence for multiple episodes of crustal plate convergence and divergence from rock units, structures, plate tectonics, sea floor spreading, paleomagnetism, apparent polar wandering, paleogeography, and paleontology. (Distribution Reqs:Natural Sciences)
Learning Goals
Course Goals: The study of 4.5+ billion years of earth history is a daunting undertaking, and so we will touch on the major events. There are many concepts that you will encounter, with course goals that include the ability to: • Examine the significant events and patterns in Earth history• Identify fossils and practice using fossils provide useful and accurate information about Earth’s past• Relate the development of key earth processes, including plate tectonics and evolution, and the evidence that supports these theories• Recognize the Earth is a system, and that tectonic, climatic and biological components interact and impact one another in complex ways over geologic time• Infer that the pace of change in Earth systems is highly variable
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Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| Historical Geology |
| 0125-110-001 |
A. Bahadori |
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Mon
Wed |
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
GC - ONL VRTL SCB |
4 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| Historical Geology ( Lab ) |
| 0125-110-011 |
A. Bahadori |
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Wed |
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
GC - SCB 023 |
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This Course is Filled to Capacity |