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Feb 08, 2025
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PHS 202 - Historical Geology
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Description
(Formerly GGY-202) This is a course for both science and non-science majors on the evolution of the Earth, its crust and life on Earth. The history of the Earth and life are covered including the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras. Students learn principles such as geologic time concepts, stratigraphic principles and paleontology. The evolution of life and the Earth’s surface are explored through the geologic eras from the Hadean to the present age. Pleistocene glaciation, the rise of the human species, current concepts of continental drift, plate tectonics and sea floor spreading are examined. The accompanying laboratory program allows students to practice scientific procedures by conducting investigations which are coordinated with lecture topics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Apply scientific inquiry to the study of historical geology.
- Relate in detail the evolution of Earth’s surface and life.
- Articulate transient geological activities and their influence on the building of landforms.
- Explain stratigraphic principles and their importance in understanding Earth’s geologic history.
- Utilize concepts learned in the course by conducting laboratory experiments.
Listed Topics
- Fossils and paleontology
- Evolution of the Earth’s surface over geologic time
- Evolution of life over geologic time
- Stratigraphic principles
- Pleistocene glaciation and the rise of the human species
- Continental drift, plate tectonics and sea floor spreading
Reference Materials
Textbook, laboratory handouts, geological materials and activities from the internet
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/12/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/12/2024
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