Exploring the Earth through Time

Undergraduate

Current hypotheses about the history of planet Earth; the significance of understanding earth as a system through time, foundational knowledge to become earth science literate. Topics may include rock formation, plate tectonics, geologic time, fossil record, dinosaurs, mass extinctions. Course Format: Lecture, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Not open to ERSC (single or combined), ERSN, ETPH, EVGN, EVGS (single or combined) majors. Course Notes: Secondary school sciences are not a prerequisite. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Exclusions: Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in ERSC 1P01. Students may not register concurrently in ERSC 1P01. Major credit will not be granted to Earth Science; Environmental Geoscience or Earth and Planetary science communication majors.