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CS92PROD
Geobiology


E&ES 233
Spring 2016
Section: 01  
This course may be repeated for credit.
Crosslisting: BIOL 233, ENVS 233
Certificates: Environmental Studies
Course Cluster: Planetary Science

Fossils provide a glimpse into the form and structure of ancient ecosystems. Geobiology is the study of the two-way interactions between life (biology) and rocks (geology); typically, this involves studying fossils within the context of their sedimentary setting. In this course we will explore the geologic record of these interactions, including the fundamentals of evolutionary patterns, the origins and evolution of early life, mass extinctions, and the history of the impact of life on climate.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES
Course Format: Lecture / DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: E&ES101 OR E&ES115 OR E&ES199 OR [E&ES197 or BIOL197 or ENVS197]
Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(E&ES)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(PSCI-MN)(STS)
Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74%

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