GGY 202 - Historical Geology

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Geology

Description:

This is a course for both science and non-science majors on the evolution of the earth and its crust. Principal topics include geologic time concepts, stratigraphic principles and paleontology. Pleistocene glaciation and the rise of the human species, a geologic history of the Pittsburgh area and current concepts of continental drift, plate tectonics and sea floor spreading will be examined.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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