G 103 - Historical Geology

4 credits
Provides a systematic survey of Earth’s history from the perspective of plate tectonics, biological evolution, and Earth surface processes. Topics include absolute and relative age dating, chemical development of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, supercontinents and mountain building, and the origins of life. Employs topographic and geologic maps, aerial photographs, fossils, and sedimentary rocks to examine the tectonic expansion of North America. One 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations).Prerequisite(s): G 101 or G 102 or ES 112.