The evolution of the Earth and life

ABOUT THE COURSE: This course provides an integrated view of the Earth as an evolving planet and its dynamic interaction with life. This is an ideal introductory course for 1st year BSc students specializing in any branch of science, particularly in Geology, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science.INTENDED AUDIENCE: 1st-year undergraduates PREREQUISITES: Any student who has done basic Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics courses in 10+2 level.

Week 1: Historical perspectiveWeek 2:Raw materialsWeek 3:Concept of geologic timeWeek 4:Early Earth ProcessesWeek 5:Archean EventsWeek 6:Evidence of lifeWeek 7:Proterozoic eventsWeek 8:Development of metazoansWeek 9:Major evolutionary transitions and their triggersWeek 10:Extinctions and their impactWeek 11:Cenozoic climate and its effect on biotaWeek 12:Stepping into Anthropocene