In this course we examine the history of Planet Earth as it is recorded in the geological record. The course emphasizes geological time and the evolution of the Earth and its organisms over time. We explore the fundamental processes that have shaped the Earth and the various lifeforms that have inhabited it. The laboratory component emphasizes principles of geological interpretation involving visualization of time from a geological perspective and experiential learning about the forms that have inhabited Earth in the past. The course will have at least one field trip to the Edelman Fossil Park.