Description
An inquiry-based study of major events in the history and evolution of life. Topics include fundamentals of earth systems, the origin of life, mechanics of evolution, diversification of life, the invasion of land, innovation of flight, mass extinctions, evolution of mammals, primates and hominids, and how human activity may affect the future of life. Three class hours each week, three full-day field trips, and out of class projects including analysis and synthesis of data gathered on field trips. Field trips are required; field trip costs must be paid by each student. (Offered every Spring)
Credits
4 credits
Level
Lower Division
Pathways:
Approaches to Creation and Analysis | The Natural Sciences
The Interdisciplinary Clusters | Nature, Culture, Catastrophes