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BIOL105

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Fossils and the History of Life

Biology Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

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

2025-2026 Offerings

Distribution Area(s)

Natural Sciences - Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences

Multicultural

No

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