Covers the origin and diversification of life, evolutionary processes, and crises such as mass extinctions and Earth-life co-evolution.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires weekly quizzes based on articles and lecture material, with no textbook. Exams are multiple-choice, but the volume of material requires students to keep up with readings and attend class.
A lab course covering Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, emphasizing the qualitative and quantitative description and interpretation of sediments and sedimentary deposits.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The condensed 8-week format with only one weekly lecture creates a challenging pace compared to a standard semester-long structure.