Historical Geology Lab

Catalog description

Laboratory studies of how Earth has evolved over geologic time, from its origin as a tiny lifeless planetesimal to its present state as a dynamic planetary system teaming with life. Rocks, fossils, and other evidence of Earth's past are analyzed and evaluated with knowledge of modern physical and biological processes to infer Earth's history, understand its present state, and predict its future. Recommended for students who have completed ESS 101 or another introductory (100-level) science course.