Earth's Evolution Through Time
Offered By: Sven Holbik via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating journey of Earth's evolution in this comprehensive 47-minute lecture. Delve into the planet's history, from its early formation to the present day. Learn about the origin of Earth's atmosphere, the Precambrian era, and the development of the crust. Discover the concept of supercontinents and their distribution. Examine the major geological eras, including the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic periods. Investigate the emergence of life, from prokaryotes and cyanobacteria to the development of multicellular organisms. Understand key events such as the Pennsylvanian Age, the Permian Extinction, and the rise and fall of dinosaurs. Explore the evolution of plants, from gymnosperms to the age of flowering plants. Trace the development of various animal groups, including reptiles, mammals, and ultimately, humans. Gain a thorough understanding of Earth's geological and biological evolution through time.
Syllabus
Intro
History of the Earth
Early Earth
Origin of Atmosphere
Precambrian
Crustal
Crust Distribution
Supercontinents
Virginia
phanerozoic
Paleozoic
Mesozoic
Cenozoic
Subduction
Prokaryotes
Cyanobacteria
Stromatolites
Eukaryote
Multicellular Life
Pennsylvanian Age
Permian Extinction
Dinosaurs
Gymnosperms
Reptiles
Mammals
Large Mammals
Humans
Age of flowering plants
Taught by
Sven Holbik
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