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Apr 19, 2024
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GLG 125 - Historical Geology
This course is a study of the evolution of the planet Earth. Core topics include geologic processes, biologic evolution, mass extinction events preserved in the rock record, and methods for determining geologic time. The local geologic history of the Southern Tier of NY and Northern Tier of PA will be discussed. The laboratory experience emphasizes sedimentary rock, mineral, and fossil identification. A laboratory field experience will focus on the local bedrock geology and fossil biota.
Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to the natural world, including application of scientific data, concepts, and models in one of the natural sciences.
- Demonstrate scientific reasoning applied to Geology, including describing and evaluating the current physical science basis for the evolution of environments and ecosystems over geologic time.
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