Laboratory Studies in Earth History - Softcover

Brice, James C.; Levin, Harold L.; Smith, Michael S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0697004171 ISBN 13: 9780697004178

Publisher: William C Brown Pub, 1988

Synopsis

Utilizing real-life case studies and field photographs, this 18-exercise lab manual covers the full spectrum of historical geology: sedimentology, plate tectonics, paleontology and petrology. It is designed for use in both non-majors and combined courses in historical geology. The exercises emphasize the principles and methods by which geologists discover the origins and changing nature of our planet through time.

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Case Studies. Actual case studies with field photographs are incorporated into the exercises.
Self-contained exercises allow flexibility for the instructor to construct the lab to fit his or her course needs.
Chapter (13) on the history of vertebrates with several exercises.
Updated paleontology material.
Revised and updated Chapters 1 through 3 on sediments and sedimentary rocks.
New figures and new photographs to enhance discussion and exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: William C Brown Pub
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0697004171
• ISBN 13: 9780697004178
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4