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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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GC 365 - Historical Geology Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: No Offered Summer: No Offered Other: Contact department for information. 4 Credits Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 3-0-2 Prerequisites: GC 255 .
This course introduces students to the changes, and methods of study, of the Earth over geologic time. Historical Geology begins with the formation of Earth, and proceeds systematically through the development and geography of landmasses, atmospheric and oceanic changes, and the origin, development and extinction of life. Additional topics include the effects and implications of asteroid impacts, mass extinctions, volcanism, glaciation and tectonics on the surface of the Earth.
Notes: Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.
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