Course Description

Measuring geological time and understanding Earth history using stratigraphic principles, paleontology and radioactive decay. Not for credit with EOSC 326.

UBC Calendar

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Learning Goals

1. Describe Earth history using stratigraphic principles, paleontology and radioactive decay.

2. Apply an understanding of sedimentary rocks and fossils in the interpretation of geological features.

3. Describe how the biosphere has adapted to exploit various environments in the Earth's oceans over time.

Instructors

Paul Smith, Stuart Sutherland

Textbook

2004, Prothero, D. R., Bringing Fossils to Life, An Introduction to Paleobilogy. 2nd Edition

Course Content

http://www.eos.ubc.ca/courses/eosc222/notes/index.html
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Lecture Topics

Labs