GEOL 1102 Historical Geology

Geologic time, the geologic record, and methods used to interpret Earth's history. Formation and evolution of Earth and Earth's atmosphere; evolution and distribution of plant and animal life on Earth, and prehistoric man. Lecture and laboratory.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

GEOL 1101 and GLAB 1101

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Know the divisions of geologic time scale and its contents to period Relative and Absolute Dating.
2. Understand and be able to apply the various techniques of relative and absolute dating Evolution.
3. Be able to explain the basic tenants of the evolutionary theory and describe the supporting scientific observations and analysis Fossils and the Fossil record. 
4. Be able to describe and recognize assemblages and specific organisms associated with the major geologic eras Major Geologic events associated with each Era, Period, and/or Epoch.
5. Understand the basics global geologic phenomena and be able to correlate these events with geologic time scale. These events include major depositional events, mountain building events, and biologic change (extinctions).