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Essentials of Geology
1.5-3hrs
beginner levelGeology is the study of the Earth's structure, history and processes that have shaped it over billions of years. If you're passionate about the Earth and want to learn more about it, this course is for you as it provides a basic understanding of geology. We explore the Earth's structure and discuss rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. We also examine the Earth's atmosphere, natural resources and internal structure.
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Essentials of Geology
This free online geology course covers the processes that formed the Earth’s structure, atmosphere, rocks and minerals.
Geology is the study of the Earth's structure, history and processes that have shaped it over billions of years. If you're passionate about the Earth and want to learn more about it, this course is for you as it provides a basic understanding of geology. We explore the Earth's structure and discuss rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes. We also examine the Earth's atmosphere, natural resources and internal structure.
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Module 15 Lessons
Geological Dynamics
In this module, you’ll be introduced to the concepts of geology, geological time scales and geologic materials. You’ll learn about the role of plate tectonics in shaping the Earth, including relative dating, absolute dating, and unconformities. We’ll discuss the formation of rocks and minerals and examine the Earth’s atmosphere and layers.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Basics of Geology
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3.Geological Phenomena
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4.Earth's Composition and Resources
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5.Lesson Summary
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Module 21 Lessons
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