2015-2016 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

GSCI 141 Earth and Life History

Introduction to the principles and interpretation of Earth history, emphasizing the evolution of the lithosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere through geologic time. Emphasis will be made on the historical aspects of plate tectonics, the geologic development of North America, and important events in biological evolution. This course is equivalent to ESCI 141 and credit will not be earned if this course has been previously taken.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

General Education

  • Study Area IV