Special emphasis on the observation of the phenomena of erosion, mountain formation, and stream and glacial action. Lecture-recitation and some field trips.

Course Attributes:

• Gen Ed AY 2024-2025: Scientific Reasoning and Literacy
• Gen Ed Pre-AY 2024-2025: Natural Science
• USLO: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning and Literacy

For students interested in the history and evolution of the planet Earth. Lecture and in-class laboratory work will include exercises with commonly found fossils and geologic-topographic maps. Will provide information about the environment of the early Earth and changes through time.

Course Attributes:

• Gen Ed AY 2024-2025: Scientific Reasoning and Literacy
• Gen Ed Pre-AY 2024-2025: Natural Science
• USLO: Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning and Literacy