GEOL 1404 - Historical Geology

Institution:

Blinn College

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Description:

General principles of historical geology with emphasis on evolution of Earth and life through time. Topics include an overview of the rock cycle and plate tectonic theory, with emphasis on stratigraphic principles, the fossil record, evolutionary theory and paleogeographic map interpretation. Laboratory work includes basic study of rocks, interpretation of depositional environments and tectonic settings, stratigraphic sequence analysis and fossil interpretation. Prerequisite: GEOL 1403 (Physical Geology) or permission of instructor. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Credit: Four semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.blinn.edu

Phone Number:

(979) 830-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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