GEOLOGY 230 - Discovery of Prehistory of Earth,Life,and Humanity

Institution:

Calvin University

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Description:

Fall semester. This course examines the major discoveries of evidences, over the course of the period A. D. 1400-2000, for the great antiquity of Earth, life and humanity. The laboratory attends to the physical objects which provide these evidences: rocks, fossils, archaeological artifacts. The lectures document major discoveries and their interaction with the history of ideas during this time period. There are two or three required field trips. A Christian perspective on a world of great age is developed. Also satisfies Physical World Core.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calvin.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 526-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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