Principles of Historical Geology

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Principles of Historical Geology is designed for both geology majors and transfer students needing a lab science. A number of field trips are utilized throughout the year to illustrate geologic concepts utilizing Oregon's and Washington's plentiful geologic history. G203 applies principles of plate tectonics and surface processes to interpret Earth's geologic history and to study fossils and examine the changes of life over time. Geologic maps and cross-sections are utilized extensively.