GEOL 2110 - Historical Geology

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course reviews the major geological and biological processes and events over the Earth's 4.6-billion-year history. Students will learn about the formation of the Earth and its development through time including changes in the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. The interrelationships between the physical aspects of Earth history and biological origins, evolution of species, and causes of extinctions will be explored.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEOL 1110 AND GEOL 1110L

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

* It is strongly recommended that students take the lab course concurrently with the lecture. The lab experience serves to enhance the student's understanding of the concepts discussed in the lecture. Previously EPS 2201. Read more. Typically offer

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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