EPS 212 - Historical Geology

Institution:

University of New Mexico-Taos Campus

Subject:

Description:

Origin and history of the earth including age of the planet and dating of rocks, changing configurations of oceans and continents as a result of plate tectonics, records of climate change, history of formation and erosion of mountain chains, origin and evolution of life and causes of extinction. Required field trip and lab exercises permit understanding of how Earth history is interpreted from the geologic rock record. Prerequisite: 101 and pre- or co requisite: 105L.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

taos.unm.edu/index.html

Phone Number:

(575) 737-6200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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