Introduction to Earth History, Geology 102, (4 credit hours) covers the geologic origin and development of the earth; emphasis is placed on the sedimentological record, processes and interpretations of sedimentary depositional environments and fossils found therein. Attention will be given to the concepts, methods, and evidence used to reconstruct earth history beginning with the origin of Earth, through Earth’s geologic development, to the present, including the origin and evolution of life of Earth. The lecture will cover examples from primary literature where possible. The laboratory component will be a practical application of the concepts covered in lecture.

Lecture Hours: 45

Lab Hours: 45