Assessment of the history and development of the earth's physical environment and its inhabitants. An historical and chronologic analysis of the origin of the earth, including the development of the earth through time and discussion based on the paleontologic, sedimentologic, and stratigraphic record. Study of distinctive fossil groups for each geologic period and applications for correlation and reconstruction of regional geologic history. Lecture and lab must be taken concurrently. $25 science fee.
Prerequisite
Completion of GEOL& 101 with a 0.7 or better, or instructor permission.
Equivalent Courses
GEL 203