Mar 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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GEOL 012 - Earth History and Crustal Evolution

Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Principles and methods used in the analysis and interpretation of ancient life and earth history-its paleogeography, paleontology and paleoclimates. Includes the study of continents, oceans and ocean basins in relation to continental drift and seafloor spreading (the global tectonics). Considers the origin of the earth, its crust, atmosphere, oceans and life. Field trips strongly recommended. (3 hours lecture.)




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