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2015-2016 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

GEOL 323 Search for Our Past

Credits: (3-0) 3

Study of the geologic history of North America. The formation and early history of the earth, the tectonic evolution of the continents, and the history of evolution of life are studied. Current scientific issues regarding tectonics and the biosphere are also discussed, such as evolutionary theory, the Gaia hypothesis, and biocomplexity.

Prerequisites: GEOL 201  or GEOE 221/221L 
Notes: A grade of “C” or better is required for graduation with a Geology B.S.


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