UT Dallas 2026 Undergraduate Catalog

GEOS1304 - History of Earth and Life

GEOS 1304 (GEOL 1304) History of Earth and Life (3 semester credit hours) Introduction to the history of the Earth. The history of life and an introduction to the principles of paleontology, stratigraphy, and global change will be discussed. All topics will be discussed in the context of the tectonic evolution of North America. Field trip fee $100 required. Recommended Prerequisite or Corequisite: GEOS 1103. Prerequisite: GEOS 1303 or GEOS 1305 or GEOS 1306 or GEOS 2310. (3-0) S