Dec 13, 2025  
SFCC Catalog 2025-2026 
    
SFCC Catalog 2025-2026
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GEOL 2110 - Historical Geology


Credits: 3

[Previously offered as: GEOL 112] Reviews the major geological and biological processes and events over the Earth’s 4.6-billion-year history. Students learn about the formation of the Earth and its development through time including changes in the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. The interrelationships between the physical aspects of Earth history and biological origins, evolution of species and causes of extinctions is explored. 

Prerequisite(s): MATH 1105  or MATH 1130 .
Corequisite(s): GEOL 2110L .
Offered: Fall and Spring.
Meets NMHED General Education: Area III: Science.
Three lecture hours.

Max Class Size: 24



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