GSCI 170 - Historical Geology

Credit(s): 4
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 3
An introduction to the origin and evolution of the Earth and all of its divisions–atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and the divisions of the solid earth. Attention is given to the many approaches used to determine the history of the Earth through study of its materials, surface features, and structures as well as through modern studies that utilize geochemistry, geophysics, and planetary astronomy. (Field trips are sometimes conducted outside class hours.) Offered every spring.

Prerequisite(s): GSCI 160 and GSCI 161.