GEOL 1105 - Historical Geology
4 Credits
Examines the Earth’s planetary materials and processes as they have evolved and changed over time. Emphasis is placed on the study of evolution and life as it applies to the succession of plants and animals evidenced in the fossil record and the processes which have altered the character of the Earth’s continents and oceans through time.
Major Content Areas
Lab Exercises and Experiments: 40% Lecture and Discussion: 60%
Learning Outcomes
Communicate experimental findings through written and oral presentations Discuss the relationships between evolutionary processes of the Earth and their relationship to the human condition Formulate and test hypotheses relating to geologic processes including rock formation, fossil classifications, time, and environmental systems Articulate an understanding of the Earth’s geological and biological systems in the context of change over time
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
03 - Natural Science 10 - People/Environment
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