ESCI 0003. Historical Geology
Units: 3
Formerly known as GEOL 3
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESCI 3L
Advisory: Completion of ESCI 1 and 1L with grades of "C" or better
Hours: 54 lecture
An introduction to Earth's history and the life it supports. Includes geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin, and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. Designed for Geology majors. (C-ID GEOL 110) (CSU, UC)
ESCI 0003 - Historical Geology
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as GEOL 3 Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESCI 3L Advisory: Completion of ESCI 1 and 1L with grades of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Description: An introduction to Earth's history and the life it supports. Includes geologic dating, plate tectonics, stratigraphy, fossils, biological evolution, the planet's origin, and the processes that have influenced paleogeography during the past 4.6 billion years. Designed for Geology majors. (C-ID GEOL 110) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Analyze and evaluate the tectonic history of the earth. Describe the broad aspects of evolution of life through time. Describe the influence of geologic events on the history of the biosphere. Course Content Outline I. Plate Tectonics a. crustal evolution and deformation b. plate boundary types c. driving forces behind plate motion d. seafloor spreading e. supercontinent cycle f. hot spots II. Earth's Materials a. minerals b. igneous rocks c. sedimentary rocks d. metamorphic rocks e. rock cycle III. Fossils a. preservation types b. classification c. ecology d. evolution and extinction IV. Geologic Time a. relative ages b. absolute ages V. Stratigraphy a. catastrophism and uniformitarianism b. interpretation of sedimentary rock sequences VI. Paleogeography and Life history a. the Hadean b. the Archaean c. the Proterozoic d. the Phanerozoic Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Explain the scientific method. 2. Analyze geologic events within the framework of Plate Tectonics. 3. Describe the Supercontinent Cycle. 4. Analyze and evaluate the tectonic history of the crust of the earth. 5. Apply methods of relative and absolute dating in establishing geologic history. 6. Apply the principles of evolution in understanding the paleontological history of life on earth. 7. Compare and contrast the fossil record with the methods of Darwinian evolution. 8. Explain formation of fossils, minerals, and rocks, including their basic properties and characteristics. 9. Evaluate the history of life and tectonic changes of Earth through time including the Archean, Proterozoic, and Phanerozoic. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Read textbook chapter on the evolution of late Proterozoic life and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read an appropriate article pertaining to Historical Geology in a scientific journal and write a review of the article. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a Periodical Review on the contribution of a specific fossil or fossil group to the understanding of the geologic time period during which it lived. 2. Determine the geologic history of a given area based on relative dating principles. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
...100 ESCI 0001 GEOL 100L ESCI 0001L GEOL 110 ESCI 0003 GEOL 110L ESCI 0003L...
