The University of St. Thomas

Earth History
Title:Earth History
Course Number:130
College:College of Arts & Sciences
Instructor:STAFF, -
Time:1730 - 1900
Location:O'Shaugnessy Science St Paul
Room:OSS 127
Credit Hours Start Date End Date Days Available Enrollment Maximum
4 01/30 05/18 -  T  -   R  - 32 0 32
Course Description:
The course introduces fundamental geologic concepts while examining the major tectonic, chemical and biological events that shaped the Earth through time. It will include a study of fossils, sedimentary structures, depositional environments, radiometric dating techniques, and other tools geoscientists use to interpret the past. Throughout the course global events will be studied but focus will be on the North American continent.