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FYS477

The Story of Earth

Subject code

FYS

Course Number

477

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