Study of the origin and development of structural features of the earth's crust. Applications of principles of geology, physics, and mathematics to understanding relationships of strata and interpreting structural features. Study of regional tectonics and major structural provinces. BSC 2010C or equivalent strongly encouraged as background. Lectures cover principles and applications of paleontology, including biostratigraphy, taphonomy, paleoecology, and micro- and macroevolutionary patterns and processes.
Labs survey the invertebrate phyla comprising the bulk of the fossil record.
Modern views on the origins of meteorites, the Moon, Mars, Venus, and other planetary bodies, and the methods of planetary study. Meteor impacts, their effects, future hazard. Space science as a tool in the study of the Earth. Field trips, lectures, Internet exercises. A 2000 level GLY course.