Geology Course Overview
Centred on the evolution of the Earth, geology is the study of rocks and similar substances that form the Earth's surface.
Geology is a broad field of study and elective subjects may include contemporary issues of concern, such as the depletion of finite resources.
Fieldwork and research is encouraged in environmental geology (focused on effects of contamination, pollution, natural hazards and urban development) and hydrogeology (focused on underground flow of water) in order to find solutions for early detection, management and prevention of risks and geologic hazards.
What will you study?
In this course, you will study the turbulent history of the Earth, from the formation of our solar system to the plate tectonic cycles and evolution of life that dominatae the Earth's present behaviour. You will learn about the fundamental processes responsible for the concentration of mineral and energy resources, as well as causes of natural hazards, such as earthquakes, floods, landslides and volcanic eruptions.
Core subjects
Atmopsheric thermodynamics and hydrostatics; computer methods in geological sciences; field methods; data analysis and interpretation; earthquake record reading and volcanology; introduction to the physic and chemistry of the Earth; geomorphology; geophysics and geotectonics; mineralogy, petrology and geochemistry.
Typical course duration
A degree in geology takes at least three years to complete.
Prerequisites
Most universities will require you to have good grades in any three of the following subjects: physics, biology, chemistry, geography or mathematics.
What do graduates do?
Apart from being a geologist, you can be a lecturer or researcher.
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