EESC 211 - Historical Geology and Geography
Units: 4 ; Breadth Area: GE-5A, GE-5C
Introduction to Earth’s history and its life. Topics include the planet’s origin, global tectonics, geologic dating, stratigraphy, fossils, evolution, and the significant human-influenced environmental changes of the Holocene. Practical exercises with geological, biogeochemical and other time-related materials and data sets. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1. Formerly GEOL 211.
Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-5A - Lower Division Physical Science and GE-5C - Laboratory
Strongly Recommended Preparation: EESC 210 or GEOL 210.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Explain the difference between geology and geography and describe the evolution of the two branches of the Earth Sciences.
2. Identify and describe basic concepts and principles of historical geology including: fossilization, ecology, evolution and extinction, plate tectonics, geologic time and dating methods, geologic and geomorphic structures, paleo-climate,
3. Describe the formation of and basic properties of fossils, minerals and rocks
4. Describe the tectonic and geomorphic processes that shape the Earth over geologic time and interpret sequences of geologic events
5. Identify and describe major physical changes to the Earth’s processes and environment and the influence of humans in the Holocene
6. Identify common fossil organisms and describe their habitat.
7. Construct and interpret geologic and stratigraphic maps and cross sections.
8. Describe human-influenced physical and environmental changes of the Holocene period using historical materials and data sets.
9. Identify and describe the evolution and application of scientific theories, concepts, and data within geology and physical geography through hands-on activities associated with historical examples and data sets.
10. Identify and describe the evolution of and the application of accepted standards related to safety and ethics associated with conducting and communicating scientific inquiry in geology and physical geography through hands-on activities associated with historical examples and data sets.
GE-5A. Physical Science Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about the physical sciences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of scientific practices, including the scientific method.
- Describe the potential limits of scientific endeavors, including the accepted standards and ethics associated with scientific inquiry.
GE-5C. Physical and Biological Sciences (Laboratory) Activity Learning Outcomes
- Apply their knowledge of scientific theories, concepts, and data about the physical and life sciences through laboratory or field activities.
- Apply their understanding of scientific practices, including the scientific method in a laboratory or field setting.
- Apply accepted standards related to safety and ethics associated with conducting and communicating scientific inquiry, while completing laboratory or field activities.
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