This course on Geology aims to provide an understanding of the Earth's structure and processes. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify different geological structures, explain the history of the Earth, understand the composition of rocks and minerals, and classify different types of rocks. The course covers topics such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, types of silicates, and the origin of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. The teaching method involves lectures and visual aids to explain complex geological concepts. This course is intended for individuals interested in gaining foundational knowledge in geology and earth sciences.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Geology
History of the Earth Part 1: Hadean, Archean, and Proterozoic Eons
History of the Earth Part 2: Phanerozoic Eon – Paleozoic Era
History of the Earth Part 3: Phanerozoic Eon – Mesozoic Era
History of the Earth Part 4: Phanerozoic Eon – Cenozoic Era
Overview of Geologic Structures Part 1: Rock Deformation, Stress and Strain
Overview of Geologic Structures Part 2: Faults and Folds
An Overview of Earth’s Layers
Earthquakes and Seismology in Earth’s Interior
The Development of Plate Tectonics
The Wilson Cycle and Plate Boundaries
The Layers of the Ocean
Composition of Oceanic Crust Part 1: Topography and Types of Sediments
Composition of Oceanic Crust Part 2: Pillow Lava, Dikes, Gabbro, and Peridotite
The Composition of Rocks: Mineral Crystallinity and Bonding Types
Macroscopic Characteristics of Minerals Part 1: Luster and Color
Macroscopic Characteristics of Minerals Part 2: Cleavage and Hardness
The 8 Classes of Minerals Part 1: Native Elements, Oxides, Halides, and Sulfides
The 8 Classes of Minerals Part 2: Carbonates, Sulfates, and Phosphates
Types of Silicates Part 1: Orthosilicates, Disilicates, and Cyclosilicates
Types of Silicates Part 2: Inosilicates, Phyllosilicates, and Tectosilicates
Origin of Igneous Rocks
Classification of Igneous Rocks: Intrusive vs. Extrusive
Characteristics of Sedimentary Rocks: Size, Provenance, and Composition
Mineralogy of Sedimentary Rocks: Weathering and Diagenesis
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks Part 1: Terrigenous/Siliciclastic Rocks
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks Part 2: Biogenic Rocks
Classification of Sedimentary Rocks Part 3: Chemogenic Rocks
Origin of Metamorphic Rocks
Types of Metamorphism: Low P/T, Medium P/T, and High P/T
Taught by
Professor Dave Explains
