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GEOL 2 - (NS) Historical Geological Science

Spring
Origin of life and evolution of the earth throughout geologic time. Geochronology and the Geologic Time Scale. Ancient climates. Structural and thermal history of the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic Eras. Sea-floor spreading, polar wandering, continental drift, geosynclines, continental accretion, and orogenesis. Origin and evolution of major crustal features are discussed on the basis of modern Plate Tectonic Theory. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)

Prerequisites & Notes
 (Formerly 2C.)


Credits: 3 s.h.


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