Evolution of Earth and Life

GEOL-G 335

Prerequisites: GEOL-G110, GEOL-G120

Semester(s) Offered:
Fall

Evidence for evolution of the Earth and life in the rock record, Sequence of events, time of occurrence, rates of change.  Interrelationships of principal themes: chemical evolution of the planet, evolution of the biosphere, plate tectonics, mountain building, and sea level changes.  Bearing of evolution on human welfare.