Master Course Outline History of Life on Earth Course Number: GEOL 130 Credits: 5 Hours per Quarter: 50 Lecture Hours:50 Description Study of the ways geology reveals and records the history of life on earth. Topics include geologic time, appearance of life, concepts of evolution, fossilization processes, taxonomy, biogeography, emphasis on fossil groups through time, extinction events/theories. Course includes one field trip and does not include a lab. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or grade of C or higher in ENGL 087; or permission of the Science Division Chair or designee. Recommended: READ 088. Intended Skills and Attitude Outcomes Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the processes, methods of study, and major theories of geology and how it reveals the life history of the earth. Syllabi Listing There are no syllabi listed at this time Course Year Quarter Item Instructor   Two Year Projected Schedule Year One* Year Two** Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini  Fall Winter Spring Summer Mini     X         X     *Year one is all odd years (2003-2004) **Year two is all even years (2004-2005)