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Earth History

EPS 201L (4)

Elrick, Smith

Origin and history of the Earth including age of the planet and dating of rocks, changing configurations of oceans and continents as a result of plate tectonics, records of climate change, history of formation and erosion of mountain chains, origin and evolution of life and causes of extinction. Required field trip and lab exercises permit understanding of how Earth history is interpreted from the geologic rock record. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science. (NMCCN 1114)

Prerequisite: 101 or ENVS 101

Pre- or corequisite: 105L or ENVS 102L.

{Fall, Spring}

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Prerequisites / Corequisites

How the Earth Works - An Introduction to Geology - EPS 101

The Blue Planet - ENVS 101

Physical Geology Laboratory - EPS 105L

The Blue Planet Laboratory - ENVS 102L

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