Geol 212 (Historical Geology) Outcomes Assessment
| Course Outcomes | Objectives (SWABAT) |
|---|---|
| 1. Understand early evolution of Earth and how it came to support life. |
1.1 Compare and contrast evolution of Earth, Mars and Venus. 1.2 Draw annotated diagram of Carbon Cycle. |
| 2. Understand how plate tectonics has influenced continental evolution and deposition. |
2.1 Place plate position maps in chronological order. 2.2 Describe origins of major mountain ranges. 2.3 Describe the geologic and climatic conditions that fostered conspicuous depositional patterns in North America. |
| 3. Understand past and present climate patterns. |
3.1 Draw recent global climate bands on a map. 3.2 Draw general ocean circulation patterns on a map. 3.3 Predict circulation and climate patterns on ancient plate configurations. |
| 4. Understand how the geologic record can be used to interpret Earth history. |
4.1 Solve sequence of events diagrams. 4.2 Interpret geologic events from stratigraphic columns. 4.3 Draw the geologic timescale. |
| 5. Understand major patterns in evolution of life. | 5.1 Label a geologic timescale with major extinctions and dominant land and marine faunas. |