An introduction to the study of the earth. Optional weekend field trip. GLG 115 Life of the Past. D Partially fulfills the general education requirements in the natural sciences. Origin, evolution, and major extinctions of life forms set in the context of 3.5 billion years of earth history.
Laboratory exercises acquaint the student with representatives of the major fossil groups.
Optional fossil collecting trip. Credit may not be applied toward any major or minor in geology. GLG 155 Mineral Resources and Public Policy. D Partially fulfills the general education requirements in the natural sciences. Occurrence and distribution of mineral resources.