GLG 102 - Historical Geology

1. use scientific method;
2. explain plate tectonic theory;
3. explain evolution theory and floral/faunal succession;
4. distinguish major events and life forms of Earth’s history;
5. explain relative and absolute dating of materials;
6. identify index fossils and the time in which they lived;
7. explain the different processes of fossilization;
8. analyze strata using fossils, relative relationships, and sedimentary structures;
9. identify sedimentary rocks and minerals;
10. explain Earth’s geologic history;
11. gain a fundamental understanding of the geologic shaping and sculpting of the Earth;
12. use basic and advanced tools for geologic assessment (e.g. Geologic maps, topographic maps, remote sensing applications);
13. and describe the geologic evolution of the Earth during the Precambrian Era, the Paleozoic Era, the Mesozoic Era, and the Cenozoic Era.