GEOL 102 - Historical Geology

Institution:

College of Southern Idaho

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Description:

Available: spring 4 Cr. Hrs This course introduces the history of the Earth and that of the life it supports. Major events in Earth and life history are explored including episodes of mountain building, glaciations, extinctions, climate change, and the evolution of species. The tools, techniques, and methods employed by geologists that help decipher the rock and fossil records are also examined. Lab exercises will include sedimentary rock identification and interpretation, stratigraphic and fossil analysis, geologic dating techniques, geologic maps, cross sections, regional geologic history, and local field trips. Corequisite: GEOL 102L.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.edu

Phone Number:

(208) 733-9554

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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