GEL 134 - Historical Geology

Institution:

Sam Houston State University

Subject:

Description:

An introduction to the history of the earth and its past inhabitants, including a section on the dinosaurs and their extinction. This course gives a broad overview of the tectonic evolution of the planet, indicated by various major mountain-building events; ancient environments and changing sea levels recorded in sedimentary deposits; and the evolution of life represented by the fossil record. No prerequisite. Fall, Spring, Summer. Credit 3.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.shsu.edu/

Phone Number:

(936) 294-1111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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