Earth Sciences (ERTH) |
100 Cascade, 541-346-4573
College of Arts & Sciences
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Course Data
| ERTH 203 History of Life >3 |
4.00 cr. |
| Origin, history, and physical evolution of the Earth; geologic time scales, development of the global stratigraphic section. Weekly lectures, two-hour laboratory. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Okhai D |
Office:
324 Cascade Hall
Phone:
(541) 346-4730
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 Course Fees: |
$5.00 |
| Course Materials |
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CRN |
Avail |
Max |
Time |
Day |
Location |
Instructor |
Notes |
Lecture |
12050 |
1 |
74 |
1400-1450 |
mwf |
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Okhai D |
$ |
Final Exam: |
1445-1645 |
r 12/12 |
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Associated Sections |
+ Lab |
12051 |
0 |
25 |
1600-1750 |
w |
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de Bastos Cruz Machado H |
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+ Lab |
12052 |
0 |
25 |
1200-1350 |
f |
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Coultley W |
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+ Lab |
12053 |
1 |
24 |
1000-1150 |
r |
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Coultley W |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| September 29: |
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| October 5: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| October 5: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| October 6: |
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded) |
| October 6: |
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded) |
| October 7: |
Add this course |
| October 7: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| October 13: |
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded) |
| October 13: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| October 20: |
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded) |
| October 20: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| October 27: |
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded) |
| October 27: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| November 17: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
 | For information on last day to Change Grade Option or Change Variable credit: Dates & Deadlines calendar You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, connect with an Academic Advisor. If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the an Academic Advisor the next business day. |
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Expanded Course Description
| Topics presented in this course include: evolution of the crust and atmosphere; geologic time; evolutionary mechanisms; principles of stratigraphy; record of earliest organisms; processes of
fossilization; appearance of multicellular organisms; paleogeography of continents; mountain building and erosion; Paleozoic stratigraphy and organisms; formation and breakup of Pangaea; Mesozoic and Cenozoic climates, stratigraphy, plants and animals, especially evolution of the dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and mammals; major extinctions and possible causes; the Pleistocene ice age and its causes; evolution of hominids.
Text: Wicander and Monroe: Historical Geology, 4th Edition. (Brooks/Cole)
Study aids: available on reserve in Science Library
Core components: A total of five bi-weekly multiple choice test of 20 questions worth 76% of term grade. Laboratory Examinations: As arranged by the Lab TAs, worth 12% of the term grade.
One-day mapping exercise at Seal Rock beach, near Newport, OR. Worth 12% of the term grade.There will be no final exam during Finals Week. |
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