GEL-103 Fossils and Earth History

Fossils and Earth History is an introduction to the geological history of our planet and the evolution of life through the study of rocks and fossils. The course explores the immensity of geologic time and surveys the physical and biological changes of the Earth System through time, such as the origins of Earth, origin of life, the age of reptiles, and the formation and breakup of super-continents. This course fulfills laboratory science requirements for students both inside and outside the curriculum.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Sufficiently high placement test score, or completion of MTH-092, MTH-096A or MTH-096S with a grade of C or higher.

IAI Code:

P1 905L

PCS Code:

1.1

Lecture:

3

Lab:

3