ERTH 240 - Historical Geology

(4 units)

Prerequisite: ERTH 106 or both ERTH 102, ERTH 104 or both ERTH 110, ERTH 104.
Exploration of major changes in Earth throughout its history. Focus is on shifts in the position of the continents and how their movement impacts the Earth system, alteration of the Earth’s chemical cycles, major steps in the evolution of life, and causes and effects of Earth’s changing climate.

Both grading options. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs., field trips.) Not open for credit to students with prior credit in GEOL 240.