This course introduces learners to advanced geological concepts that form the foundation of Earth Sciences at the Advanced Level. Students will study the composition and structure of the Earth, rocks, minerals, fossils, geological processes, and map interpretation. The course emphasizes scientific inquiry, observation, and practical skills in accordance with the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level syllabus.
This course prepares learners for Advanced Level Geology by developing scientific knowledge, practical geological skills, and analytical abilities required for further studies and careers in Earth and environmental sciences.
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of geology, including the Earth's structure, minerals, rocks, fossils, geological processes, and map interpretation. Learners develop practical observation and analytical skills while building a strong foundation for Advanced Level Geology and Earth science studies.
By the end of this online course, learners should be able to:
Definition of Geology
Benefits of Geology to man
Benefits of Geology to man
Career groupings in Geology
Career groupings in Geology
Methods of studying Geology
Methods of studying Geology
Branches of Geology
Branches of Geology
Relationship between Geology and other subjects
Relationship between Geology and other subjects
Geologic materials
Geologic materials
Definition of Geology
Related elements to the Earth’s origin
Related elements to the Earth’s origin
Nature and formation of the solar system
Nature and formation of the solar system
Components of the solar system
Components of the solar system
Geology of the moon (Earth’s Satellite)
Geology of the moon (Earth’s Satellite)
Definition, origin and nature of a mineral
Definition, origin and nature of a mineral
Occurrence of minerals
Occurrence of minerals
Chemistry of minerals
Chemistry of minerals
Physical properties of minerals
Physical properties of minerals
The Unit Cell
The Unit Cell
Crystal morphology
Crystal morphology
Crystal geometry and Crystallographic Notation: Weiss Parameter, Index System of Miller.
Crystal geometry and Crystallographic Notation: Weiss Parameter, Index System of Miller.
Crystal symmetry
Crystal symmetry
Classification of crystals. Discussion of the seven crystal systems
Classification of crystals. Discussion of the seven crystal systems
Twinning in Crystals
Twinning in Crystals
Polymorphism
Polymorphism
Pseudomorphism and Isomorphism.
Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates
Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates
Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates II.
Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates II.
Scope of denudation (Definition, processes and agents)
Scope of denudation (Definition, processes and agents)
Definition of weathering
Definition of weathering
Running water action
Running water action
Wave action
Wave action
Mass wasting
Mass wasting
The Earth’s shell
The Earth’s shell
The Earth spheres and the scale of the Earth
The Earth spheres and the scale of the Earth
Internal Structure of the Earth
Internal Structure of the Earth
The Earth’s ’physical discontinuities
The Earth’s ’physical discontinuities
Trends inside the Earth
Trends inside the Earth
The Earth’s surface.
The Earth’s surface.
Methods used to explain the Earth's Internal structure
Methods used to explain the Earth's Internal structure
Earthquakes
Earthquakes
Definition and causes of earthquakes
Recording of earthquakes
Recording of earthquakes
Methods of evaluating earthquakes: intensity and magnitude.
Methods of evaluating earthquakes: intensity and magnitude.
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