ENVST-UA 210 - Evolution of the Earth

Institution:

New York University

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Description:

Covers the geological and biological history of the earth, including the cosmic context of earth history, the large-scale structure of the universe, the history of the universe, the origins of stars and planets, and the Goldilocks problem, or why the earth is habitable. Major topics include the origin of the earth, highlights in the development of the planet, the geological history of the earth, and the record of the earth's climate over various time scales. Also covers the history of life on the earth; the origin of life; evolution and natural selection; the evolution of life from simple forms to complex organisms; and the origin of intelligence on the earth and possibly elsewhere in the universe. The principles and methods by which we reconstruct earth history and the evolution of life are stressed.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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