GL 104 - Historical Geology

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 6

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: C or Higher in GL 101 or GL 111

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 geologic history. Topics include the geologic time scale, relative and absolute age dating, stratigraphy and sedimentary environments, the movement and development of the continents and ocean basins, and the 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 Department Consent Required

Dual Enrollment Allowed: Yes
General Education Distribution Category Met: None