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Earth Sciences (ERTH)
100 Cascade, 541-346-4573
College of Arts & Sciences
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  ERTH 203   + Lab >3 0.00 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
Instructor: de Bastos Cruz Machado HE-mail Office:   149 Cascade Annex
Course Materials
 
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12051 0 25 1600-1750 w See DuckWeb de Bastos Cruz Machado H  
 
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12050 1 74 1400-1450 mwf See DuckWeb Okhai D $
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October 6:   Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded)
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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)
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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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