History of Life

Examination of fossil and geologic evidence pertaining to the origin, evolution, and history of life on Earth. Emphasis on major events in the history of life, on what the fossil record reveals about the evolutionary process, on the diversity of ancient and living organisms, and on the evolutionary impact of Earth’s changing environment.

1 Yale College course credit(s)

Course Number: 
E&EB 125
Course Type: 
Undergraduate