A consideration of the evolution of the earth, from its origin to the present. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of life, and on the interpretation of the rock and fossil record. Special consideration is given to major events in the history of our planet and of animals and plants. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursNote: May be used as a Science course in the Breadth Requirement for B.A., B.F.A., and BMus programs. Students with credit for GEOL 103, 105, 110, or 122 may not take this course for credit. Students who complete GEOL 109 and earn a grade of 70% or greater may choose to subsequently upgrade to credit for GEOL 122 by taking the laboratory section of GEOL 122 only. Students must contact the Department of Geological Sciences for an override to register in the laboratory section. Students may only count 3 credit units from GEOL 109 and GEOL 122 toward an Arts & Science degree program. Costs in addition to tuition may apply to Independent Studies sections of this course. GEOL 108/121 complements GEOL 109/122.
A consideration of the evolution of the earth, from its origin to the present. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of life, and on the interpretation of the rock and fossil record. Special consideration is given to major events in the history of our planet and of animals and plants. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursNote: May be used as a Science course in the Breadth Requirement for B.A., B.F.A., and BMus programs. Students with credit for GEOL 103, 105, 110, or 122 may not take this course for credit. Students who complete GEOL 109 and earn a grade of 70% or greater may choose to subsequently upgrade to credit for GEOL 122 by taking the laboratory section of GEOL 122 only. Students must contact the Department of Geological Sciences for an override to register in the laboratory section. Students may only count 3 credit units from GEOL 109 and GEOL 122 toward an Arts & Science degree program. Costs in addition to tuition may apply to Independent Studies sections of this course. GEOL 108/121 complements GEOL 109/122.
