Introduction to Geobiology

ERTH-2160

This course focuses on the co-evolution of life with Earth's systems and targets students in Earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Topics include the emergence and early evolution of life on Earth, the environmental limits of life, microbial and metabolic evolution; the role of life in moderating global elemental cycles; earliest records of life; evolution of photosynthesis and the Great Oxidation Event; fossilization and evolution of complex life; mass radiations, mass extinctions, and global changes.

4 credits
Prereqs:
none

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2023
Introduction To Geobiology (4c)
  • Sarah Beth Cadieux
Seats Taken: 22/20
2022
Introduction To Geobiology (4c)
  • Sarah Beth Cadieux
Seats Taken: 14/20
2021
Introduction To Geobiology (4c)
  • Karyn Lynne Rogers
Seats Taken: 15/24
2020
Introduction To Geobiology (4c)
  • Karyn Lynne Rogers
Seats Taken: 17/24
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