Historical Geology Credit Hours: 4 Course Description Earth’s history is fundamental for understanding links among the hydrosphere (oceans, rivers), cryosphere (glaciers, ice sheets), geosphere (Earth), biosphere (life), and atmosphere (greenhouse gases, climate) through time. Innovative discoveries provide the framework for quantitative assessments, research, and writing projects addressing current and future decisions for Earth and its resources. General Education Core CORE II: Physical Sciences Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes Analytical Thinking The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts. Critical Thinking The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action. UGA BULLETIN Prerequisites: GEOL 1121 or GEOL 1250 Duplicate Credit: Not open to students with credit in GEOL 1122, GEOL 1122H, GEOL 2360H Semester Offered: Spring Course Type: L - Lab Level: Undergraduate