GEO262

This course explores the geological evolution of the earth and the history of life by applying the theories, observations, data, and methods that geologists use to approach complicated histories and unrepeated events. We investigate both the physical and the biological evolution of the planet and examine the current scientific explanations for events that have occurred on this planet. We answer questions such as "Why does Minnesota have some of the oldest rocks on Earth?", "What caused 90% of all species on Earth to become extinct?", "Why are the Himalayas tall?", and "How did dinosaurs evolve?". This course must be taken concurrently with GEO-263. Prerequisite: GEG-104, GEO-110, ENV/GEO-120 or permission of the instructor. Spring semester

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