Online Class: Geology 101
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 Course Description Geology is the study of the world around us and the way it was formed. The study expands beyond the earth and includes the building blocks of the whole universe. Without the study of geology, it would have been very difficult to build the modern world around us. For one thing, it would have been impossible to locate building materials for our roads, houses, and office buildings. Without ready access to metals like gold, we would never have been able to make the wide range of electrical devices like cell phones and digital cameras that we all depend on.  The study of geology is about more than just identifying rocks or finding mineral deposits. It is the study of how all Earth's systems work together so that we can work with nature instead of against it, and we can have a better grasp of the future implications of our actions on the world around us.
An understanding of geology and the Earth's systems has become critical in a wide range of fields. It's not just miners, oil riggers and college professors who study the story of the rocks: it is also civil engineers, architects, urban planners, government officials, and investors. In this course, you will learn about: Geology History; Fossils and Earth History--Geologic Time; Fossils and Earth History--The Eons and Eras; Rock types; Geomagnetism; Plate Tectonics; Recycling and Renewal; Erosion; The Rock Cycle; Rocks and Minerals; Gemstones and Mining. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize the history of geology.
- Describe fossils and earth history--geologic time.
- Describe fossils and earth history--the eons and eras.
- Define rock types.
- Describe geomagnetism.
- Summarize plate tectonics.
- Describe recycling and renewal processes.
- Describe erosion.
- Summarize rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle.
- Describe gemstones and mining, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1 : IntroductionGeology is all about the earth. It is the study of the world around us and the way it was formed. In the broader scope of things, the study expands beyond the earth and includes the building blocks of the whole universe. | Lesson 2 : Geology HistoryIn the beginning, people were just trying to find the best kinds of rocks to make arrowheads, or to use in a slingshot. | Lesson 3 : Fossils and Earth History--Geologic TimeWhen people talk about how long ago something happened, they often say "not too long ago," or "a long time ago." But the definitions of these expressions tend to vary with the age of the speaker. | Lesson 4 : Fossils and Earth History--The Eons and ErasLasting only 65 million years, the Cenozoic is the modern day world we know, the age of mammals, birds, flowering plants, and insects. | Lesson 5 : Rock TypesIgneous rocks are formed when hot magma cools. There are two different kinds of igneous rocks: Plutonic (intrusive) and volcanic (extrusive). | Lesson 6 : GeomagnetismThe earth has its own magnetic field, so compasses point north. Compasses have been used for centuries as a reliable navigation tool for travelers on land and sea, also good when the sun or stars were behind clouds. | Lesson 7 : Plate TectonicsEver since its earliest days, the Earth has been constantly changing and recreating itself. Even today, it continues to move and evolve. | Lesson 8 : Recycling and RenewalOkay, so we know that plates are making mountains, but what's happening to all the plates that keep sinking under other plates? Where does all this material go? | Lesson 9 : ErosionIn the previous chapter, we talked about how the backbones of the mountains are raised from the ground, but we have not yet discussed the thin blanket of soil that lies between the bedrock and the atmosphere. | Lesson 10 : Rock, Mineral, and Rock CycleGeologists often talk about the rock cycle. This is one illustration of the many ways the earth reuses everything. Take, for example, the Appalachian Mountains. | Lesson 11 : Rocks and MineralsIf you have ever gone for a walk and seen a pretty rock, you might have picked it up and admired it, but did you ever wonder where it came from, how it arrived where it is, how old it might be. | Lesson 12 : Gemstones and MiningUnlike the very specific definition of a mineral, the term "gemstone" is much looser. It is an attractive stone or mineral that is polished and used to make jewelry. | Lesson 13 : ConclusionThe science of Geology started with the need to find minerals that would allow people to improve their basic quality of life. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Geology 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550430 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
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