E&ES233 - Geobiology

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Geobiology
E&ES 233 SP

Crosslistings:
BIOL 233

This course may be repeated for credit.

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.

MAJOR READINGS

Knoll, LIFE ON A YOUNG PLANET
Gould (ed.), THE BOOK OF LIFE
Willis & McElwain, THE EVOLUTION OF PLANTS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two midterm exams, a final exam, and a term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students enrolled in E&ES233 must enroll in the associated lab, E&ES229.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: E&ES101 OR E&ES104 OR E&ES106 OR E&ES115 OR E&ES199 OR [E&ES197 or BIOL197]

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Royer,Dana

Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: SCIE317;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 7 Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major: 3 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 0 FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006