GEOLOGIC EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH

GEOSCI 204

Course Description

Physical evolution of the earth and its relationship to the development of life through geologic time. Includes field trip.

Prerequisties

GEOSCI 100 or ENVIRST/GEOSCI 106

Satisfies

GEOG/GEOSCI 320 , GEOSCI/ZOOLOGY 542 , GEOSCI/HISTSCI 514 , GEOSCI 430 , GEOSCI/GLE 455 , GEOSCI 515 , GEOSCI/GLE 431 , and GEOSCI 304

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.67

-6.25% from Historical

Completion Rate

93.1%

-2.47% from Historical

A Rate

6.9%

-53.49% from Historical

Class Size

-43.14% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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