ONLINE: Travel through 4.56 billion years of Earth's history in this 10-session introduction to historical geology. Using illustrated presentations and examples, we’ll explore how geologists date rocks and reconstruct ancient events, from the building and breakup of continents to major volcanic eruptions. We’ll examine fossils, the evolution of life, and the changing environments in which sediments were deposited. We’ll also consider how variations in Earth’s orbit and meteorite impacts have affected its climate. By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of “deep time,” the geologic time scale, and the sequence of changes that shaped Earth’s landscapes and life—and continue to shape them today. Course materials, including presentations, references, and videos, will be available on the course website. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 50.
