FYS477
The Story of Earth
Subject code
FYS
Course Number
477
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
G. Robert
Course Long Title
The Story of Earth
Description
What was Earth like 4.5 billion years ago? Sixty-five million years ago? One hundred thousand years ago? What irreversible changes have occurred in its history? What processes govern how the Earth evolves? How have we pieced together its history? This course surveys the geologic history of Earth and includes hands-on practice of the methods geologists use to learn about our planet.
Modes of Inquiry
Scientific Reasoning [SR]
Writing Credit
W1
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude Sophomores, Exclude Juniors, Exclude Seniors