Geological evolution in the early stages (Precambrian) of Earth's history including planetary accretion, core formation, evolution of mantle and differentiation of bulk silicate earth, evolution of continental crust and its tectonic mechanisms, evolution of continental mantle lithosphere, evolution of atmosphere and hydrosphere, geologic record of early life, etc. Current geochemical and geodynamic models that attest to these events in the geological record will be explored.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Antirequisite(s)
- Credit for both Geology 535 and 599.18 will not be allowed.
Sections
This course will be offered next in
Fall 2016.