Geology (GEOL) 201

Overview

Historical geology is involved directly or indirectly in most aspects of geological studies. There are direct links with astronomy, biology, chemistry, and physics. GEOL 201 involves discussion of the basic aspects of the discipline, the techniques and evidence used in reconstructing the evolution of Earth, and current research in mass extinctions and global change.

Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Historical Geology

Unit 2: Sedimentary Rocks and Historical Geology

Unit 3: Life Through Time

Unit 4: Geological Concepts of Time

Unit 5: Planetary Beginnings and the Origin of the Earth

Unit 6: The Evolution and Structure of the Earth

Unit 7: Precambrian Time

Unit 8: The Paleozoic Era

Unit 9: The Mesozoic Era

Unit 10: The Cenozoic Era

Unit 11: Historical Geology Today and Tomorrow

Evaluation

To receive credit for GEOL 201, you must achieve a minimum lab average of 60 percent, achieve a course composite grade of at least "C−" (60 percent) and achieve a grade of at least 60 percent on each of the examinations. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:

Lab Assignments	Mid-term Exam	Final Exam	Total
30%	30%	40%	100%

To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.

Course Materials

Textbooks

Other Materials

The course materials include a study guide, a student manual, a laboratory manual, a reader, and a geological time scale.

Challenge for Credit Course Overview

The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.

Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
• Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures

Challenge Evaluation

To receive credit for the GEOL 201 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least “C-” (60 per cent) on the examination.

Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form

• Challenge for Credit Form