ENV 220 - Earth Through Time

Institution:

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Description:

The study of the origin and evolution of the Earth and life as revealed by the geological record in the rocks. Includes the concepts of plate tectonics and sea-floor spreading; the origin, growth, and drift of the continents; the rise and fall of mountain ranges; the advance and retreat of the seas and glaciers, and the evolution of plants and animals as shown by the fossil record. Major emphasis on the geological history of North America. Three-hour lecture and discussion, and two-and-a-half-hour workshop. Prerequisite: ENV 115 4 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wpunj.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 720-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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