Course format includes field and laboratory study of minerals, rocks, and maps. GEOL 103 History of Earth - 6 CR Surveys the geologic history of the earth, including the history of life on earth.
Students learn to interpret rock and fossil evidence.
CR Covers directed readings, special projects, and independent study by an individual student. May be repeated for a maximum 15 credits. 208 Geology of the Northwest - 6 CR Examines the geologic history of the Pacific Northwest, focusing on geologic processes important to its evolution. Students use evidence from rocks, landforms, and maps to reconstruct the geological story of the region. Includes laboratory work.