GEOL 1200 Historical Geology
This course presents the origin and history of Earth, as well as the evolution of its life, based on the rock and fossil record. The course also reviews the changing geography of Earth through geologic time, emphasizing climate change, the theory of plate tectonics and the evolution of North America. The connection between geologic and biologic evolution is emphasized. Laboratory exercises will focus on mineral, rock, and fossil identification, structural block diagrams, stratigraphy, sedimentary rocks, and structures, and geologic time. This course serves both majors and non-majors. A field trip is required. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI