GL 104 - Historical Geology

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: GL 101 (C or Higher) or GL 111 (C or Higher)

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This is a general geology course examining how our planet has changed over time. The course focuses on the methods and techniques used to interpret Earth’s history, including rock and fossil identification, interpretation of sedimentary environments, stratigraphic correlation, interpretation of geologic maps and cross-sections. Topics include geologic time, evolution of continents and ocean basins, and history of life on Earth. This course is the second semester of a geology sequence for students majoring in geology or related fields.

Course Fee: $10.00

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None