G 203 Historical Geology

Introduces Earth history through the rock and fossil record. Topics include fossils, stratigraphy, geologic time, and biological and geological events in Earth's history. Laboratory component highlights rocks, fossils, and geologic maps. Suitable for geology majors and non-majors. Geology courses do not need to be taken in sequence.

Credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: MTH 065 Elementary Algebra or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AAOT Science/Math Lab Course, AS Physical Science, AGS Math/Science,

Outcomes

Solve quantitative problems relating to geologic time. Apply geochronological methods to determine a sequence of geologic events. Use geologic cross sections and maps to describe geologic structures. Summarize biological and geological changes to Earth over time.