GEOL 220 - Earth History and the Fossil Record

Institution:

SUNY College at Oneonta

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Description:

4 s.h. An overview of the history of physical, chemical and biologic changes that have taken place on Earth since its formation 4.6 billion years ago. A major emphasis in the course is on the tools and techniques that are used to read and interpret this history using fossils and physical features in the rock. Laboratory and field exercises illustrate events in Earth's history and provide students with opportunities to engage in geologic inquiry. Writing in the discipline is emphasized through laboratory reports, field trip reports and research papers. Prerequisite: GEOL 120. ( LA, WS2)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oneonta.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 436-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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