4 NS First Semester. This course examines major events and processes of
Earth history, including the growth of continents, mountain belts and
ocean basins, terrane accretion, sea level changes, and climatic
changes in the context of plate tectonics. We also explore the
evolution of life as an integral part of the history of Earth. Lectures
and labs emphasize principles and techniques used to reconstruct Earth
history. Two field trips required.
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: GEOL 120 or consent of instructor.
Enrollment Limit: 28.
Ms. Parsons-Hubbard