GEOL 321 - Earth History and Stratigraphy

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

Subject:

Description:

Basic principles of interpreting Earth history: geologic time, stratigraphic analysis, reconstructing past environments. Historical development of geology: catastrophism and actualism. Overview of Earth history including origin of earth-moon, tectonics leading to the development of continents, ocean basins, mountain belts, stratigraphic cycles and sequences. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Field trip ($70 field trip fee). Prerequisites: GEOL 201, 211, or 221.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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