LECTURE SCHEDULE

Topic 1: Introduction

Topic 2: Hadean - Archean Eons

Topic 3: Proterozoic Eon

Topic 4: Cambrian Period

Topic 5: Ordovician Period

Topic 6: Silurian Period

Topic 7: Devonian Period

Topic 8: Carboniferous Period

Topic 9: Permian Period

COURSE FILMS

Walking with Prehistoric Monsters

WEB

BBC: Prehistoric Monsters' Gallery

ASSIGNMENTS

6,000 word 'Amundsen Rule' Paper, Topical Reader Responses (5).

DESCRIPTION

Precambrian history comprises most of Earth's total history, over three billion years. Life in is microbial forms lived and specialized. This course covers this long period, and additionally, Paleozoic (Old Life's) journey from its beginnings to the age of reptiles and dinosaurs. This course includes a 6,000 word writing requirement. A grade of 2 or higher must be attained must be attained. 18 class hours.

READING LIST

D.K. "Animal,"

Knoll, Andrew, "Life on a Young Planet.

Bloom, Howard, "Global Brain".

OBJECTIVES

• Learn as much as possible about the history of our civilization and your place within it
• Spread your understanding to other people who would otherwise never encounter it
• Begin to see the world around you as a place you can make a difference in

GRADING

Reader Responses (5): 25%, Midterm: 25%, Research Paper: 25%, Final: 25%.