GEOL 415 - History of Life on Earth

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Geology

Description:

This course examines a number of fundamental questions about the history of this planet's biosphere. Questions include: how has the earth changed as an abode for life over the course of geologic time? How has life on earth changed over geologic time? Have there been significant interrelations between changes in the earth and changes in its biota? How can we scientifically study unique and unrepeatable events? Answers to these questions will give students a better understanding of not only the nature and history of our planet, but also of the methods used by scientists to study events in the deep past.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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