Module #1 Introduction to Geology Overview of the field of geology, its importance, and relevance to everyday life.
Module #2 The Earths Structure Understanding the Earths interior, including the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
Module #3 Plate Tectonics Introduction to the theory of plate tectonics, including plate boundaries, types of plate movement, and geological features.
Module #4 Rocks and Minerals Defining rocks and minerals, their composition, and characteristics. Introduction to the rock cycle.
Module #5 Igneous Rocks Formation and characteristics of igneous rocks, including intrusive and extrusive types.
Module #6 Sedimentary Rocks Formation and characteristics of sedimentary rocks, including clastic, chemical, and organic types.
Module #7 Metamorphic Rocks Formation and characteristics of metamorphic rocks, including foliated and non-foliated types.
Module #8 Geological Time Scale Understanding the concept of deep time, geological eras, and the principles of relative and absolute dating.
Module #9 Earths History Overview of the Earths history, including the formation of the Earth, major geological events, and life on Earth.
Module #10 Weathering and Erosion Understanding the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition, and their impact on the Earths surface.
Module #11 Landforms and Topography Exploring the formation and characteristics of different landforms, including mountains, volcanoes, and coastal features.
Module #12 Groundwater and Hydrogeology Understanding the Earths water systems, groundwater flow, and the importance of hydrogeology.
Module #13 Natural Hazards Exploring natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, and floods, and their impact on human populations.
Module #14 Environmental Geology Understanding the impact of human activities on the environment, including pollution, climate change, and resource management.
Module #15 Geological Resources Exploring the formation and extraction of geological resources, including fossil fuels, minerals, and groundwater.
Module #16 Geological Mapping and Remote Sensing Introduction to geological mapping, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS).
Module #17 Geological Hazards and Risk Assessment Understanding the identification, assessment, and mitigation of geological hazards, including risk assessment and emergency response planning.
Module #18 Geological Career Paths Exploring career opportunities in geology, including research, industry, government, and education.
Module #19 Geological Research Methods Introduction to research methods in geology, including fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data interpretation.
Module #20 Geological Data Analysis Understanding the principles of data analysis in geology, including statistical methods and graphical representation.
Module #21 Geological Case Studies In-depth examination of geological case studies, including natural hazards, environmental geology, and resource management.
Module #22 Geological Communication Effective communication in geology, including scientific writing, oral presentations, and visual aids.
Module #23 Geological Ethics Understanding the ethical considerations in geology, including professional conduct, environmental responsibility, and social justice.
Module #24 Geological Applications in Everyday Life Exploring the practical applications of geology in everyday life, including natural resources, environmental issues, and hazards mitigation.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Introduction to Geology career
