Introduction to the geological and biological processes and events that generated the amazing record of life on earth. Topics include plate tectonics, rocks, fossilization processes, principles of evolution, and a survey of the history of life. Lab includes studying rock and fossil specimens and involves field trips. This course is the same as GEOL-108. Students may receive credit for either BIOL-105 or GEOL-108, but not both.
Components
Lecture, Lab
Credits
5
Distribution Area(s)
Natural Sciences - Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences
Multicultural
No