Geology 105:
History of Life

Topics:

Introduction & Overview
The Fossil Record
Geology & Time
Evolution & Diversity
Origins of the Earth and Life

Evolution & Diversity


The biologic record of the planet is equally important for reconstructing the history of life. The second major topic that the course pursues is the biologic processes that help explain the diveristy of life on the planet. The theory of Evolution and Natural Selection provide a framework in which to view the diversity of life. This portion of the course examines the important biologic processes in earth history.

Lectures include discussions of:

Two study guides help focus our understanding of this discussion: