ESS 112 - Historical Geology

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Earth and Space Science

Description:

Historical Geology is the study of the Earth's origin and changing dynamics including the physical, chemical and biological processes. In a laboratory setting, students will explore the rock layers, fossil records and current geological processes. Student will gain an understanding of the interpretation of the Earth's Geologic history. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the concepts of geologic and apply to rock correlation; Apply the concepts of stratigraphy as related to geologic time; Describe the fundamental processes of sedimentary environments; Understand the current thoughts of the origin and diversity of life; Summarize the general theory of the evolution of flora and fauna; Understand the Precambrian life and earth history; Understand the late Paleozoic life and earth history; Understand the Mesozoic life and earth history; Understand the Cenozoic life and earth history; Summarize the concepts and current thoughts of primate and human evolution.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ESS 100 or ESS 110

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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