GEOL 0106 (Historical Geology - 3 credits):This course counts as an "Allied Science" in the WSC core and is normally offered each spring semester. Course Description:A survey of Earth history (with an emphasis on North America) and of the scientific principles on which that history has been based. The course also provides students with an introduction to scientific methodology and the multifaceted interactions between science, technology and society. Topics to be covered include the interpretation of sedimentary rock sequences in terms of depositional environments, the history of life on Earth as inferred from the fossil record, and a synthesis of Earth history in terms of plate tectonics. What You'll Find at the Menu Bar Links
	Course News: Check this page often for updates on assignments, extra credit possibilities, quizzes and exams. Syllabus: The complete syllabus contains all the details on course requirements, grading and a tentative course schedule. Resources: A listing of course links, course handouts, review sheets, and copies of old exams.	Directory: A listing of members of the Spring, 2007 class, with contact information. Geo Links: Links to off-campus websites that deal with topics relevant to the course. Mike's Page: A return link to Mike's Home Page, with links from there to the Physical Science Dept and to the WSC Home Pages.
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