G203 focuses on the geologic history and development of Earth and includes absolute and relative methods of measuring geologic time, geologic time scale, stratigraphic principles for interpreting the rock record, fossil preservation, mass extinctions, major tectonic events, environments and life forms present during the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic.
Considerable emphasis is placed on local geology.
Class work includes lecture, laboratory and field study. Courses should be taken in sequence. Required day-long field trips. Normally offered Spring quarter. G203 Lab Manual and Field Trip Guide by Bob Reynolds Lecture .