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Lower Sixth-Science-Geology

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    By - High School Geology Tutor

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  • 16 Hours 40 Min
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General Overview

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.

Compulsory Materials

  • Geology textbook approved for the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level.
  • Notebook or digital note-taking application.
  • Scientific calculator.
  • Geological and topographic maps.
  • Pen, pencil, ruler, eraser, coloured pencils, and graph book.
  • Mobile device for accessing Yakili lessons, quizzes, and practical activities.

    Recommended Materials

    • Rock and mineral identification charts.
    • Geological atlas and field guides.
    • Supplementary geology textbooks and Cameroon GCE past questions.
    • Educational videos, animations, and virtual fieldwork resources available on Yakili.

    Skills and Competencies Required

    • Sound knowledge of Ordinary Level Science subjects, especially Geography, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
    • Ability to observe, classify, interpret diagrams, and record scientific observations.
    • Basic analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Willingness to participate in practical and independent learning activities.

      Online Learning Requirements

      • Reliable internet connection for accessing video lessons and assessments.
      • Smartphone, tablet, or computer with sufficient storage.
      • Active participation in quizzes, assignments, and discussion forums.
      • Commitment to regular study, revision, and timely completion of course activities.

      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.

Course Description

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.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this online course, learners should be able to:

1. Earth and Geological Materials

  • Describe the internal structure and composition of the Earth.
  • Identify and classify common minerals and rocks based on their physical properties and modes of formation.
  • Explain the rock cycle and the processes involved in rock formation.

2. Geological Processes

  • Explain the processes of weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition.
  • Describe the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
  • Explain the role of internal and external geological forces in shaping the Earth's surface.

    3. Fossils and Geological History

    • Identify common fossil groups and explain their importance in geology.
    • Describe the principles of geological time and the evolution of the Earth's history.
    • Explain the significance of fossils in determining the age of rock formations.

    4. Geological Mapping and Practical Skills

    • Interpret simple geological and topographic maps.
    • Construct and interpret geological cross-sections.
    • Analyze geological diagrams, specimens, and field observations accurately.

    5. Environmental and Economic Geology

    • Explain the importance of geological resources to society.
    • Identify major mineral and energy resources found in Cameroon.
    • Describe the environmental impacts of geological activities and methods of sustainable resource management.

      6. Digital and Scientific Competencies

      • Use digital learning tools, virtual geological resources, and online assessments effectively.
      • Complete practical exercises, assignments, and quizzes on the Yakili platform.
      • Demonstrate scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and independent learning skills required for success in Advanced Level Geology and related fields.

Course Curriculum

  • 15 chapters
  • 141 lectures
  • 0 quizzes
  • 16 Hours 40 Min total length
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1 Definition of Geology
6 Min

Definition of Geology

2 Definition of Geology
2 Min

Definition of Geology

3 Geologic materials
7 Min

Geologic materials

4 Geologic materials
2 Min

Geologic materials

5 Relationship between Geology and other subjects
5 Min

Relationship between Geology and other subjects

6 Relationship between Geology and other subjects
2 Min

Relationship between Geology and other subjects

7 Branches of Geology
6 Min

Branches of Geology

8 Branches of Geology
2 Min

Branches of Geology

9 Methods of studying Geology
6 Min

Methods of studying Geology

10 Methods of studying Geology
2 Min

Methods of studying Geology

11 Career groupings in Geology
5 Min

Career groupings in Geology

12 Career groupings in Geology
2 Min

Career groupings in Geology

13 Benefits of Geology to man
7 Min

Benefits of Geology to man

14 Benefits of Geology to man
2 Min

Benefits of Geology to man

1 Related elements to the Earth’s origin
6 Min

Related elements to the Earth’s origin

2 Related elements to the Earth’s origin
2 Min

Related elements to the Earth’s origin

3 Nature and formation of the solar system
5 Min

Nature and formation of the solar system

4 Nature and formation of the solar system
2 Min

Nature and formation of the solar system

5 Components of the solar system
7 Min

Components of the solar system

6 Components of the solar system
2 Min

Components of the solar system

7 Geology of the moon (Earth’s Satellite)
7 Min

Geology of the moon (Earth’s Satellite)

8 Geology of the moon (Earth’s Satellite)
2 Min

Geology of the moon (Earth’s Satellite)

1 Definition, origin and nature of a mineral
7 Min

Definition, origin and nature of a mineral

2 Definition, origin and nature of a mineral
2 Min

Definition, origin and nature of a mineral

3 Occurrence of minerals
5 Min

Occurrence of minerals

4 Occurrence of minerals
2 Min

Occurrence of minerals

5 Chemistry of minerals
5 Min

Chemistry of minerals

6 Chemistry of minerals
2 Min

Chemistry of minerals

7 Physical properties of minerals
7 Min

Physical properties of minerals

8 Physical properties of minerals
2 Min

Physical properties of minerals

9 The Unit Cell
5 Min

The Unit Cell

10 The Unit Cell
2 Min

The Unit Cell

11 Crystal morphology
5 Min

Crystal morphology

12 Crystal morphology
2 Min

Crystal morphology

13 Crystal geometry and Crystallographic Notation: Weiss Parameter, Index System of Miller.
6 Min

Crystal geometry and Crystallographic Notation: Weiss Parameter, Index System of Miller.

14 Crystal geometry and Crystallographic Notation: Weiss Parameter, Index System of Miller.
2 Min

Crystal geometry and Crystallographic Notation: Weiss Parameter, Index System of Miller.

15 Crystal symmetry
5 Min

Crystal symmetry

16 Crystal symmetry
2 Min

Crystal symmetry

17 Classification of crystals. Discussion of the seven crystal systems
6 Min

Classification of crystals. Discussion of the seven crystal systems

18 Classification of crystals. Discussion of the seven crystal systems
2 Min

Classification of crystals. Discussion of the seven crystal systems

19 Twinning in Crystals
11 Min

Twinning in Crystals

20 Twinning in Crystals
2 Min

Twinning in Crystals

21 Polymorphism
9 Min

Polymorphism

22 Polymorphism
2 Min

Polymorphism

23 Pseudomorphism and Isomorphism.
2 Min

Pseudomorphism and Isomorphism.

24 Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates
9 Min

Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates

25 Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates
2 Min

Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates

26 Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates II.
10 Min

Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates II.

27 Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates II.
2 Min

Basis of classification of minerals into silicates and non-silicates II.

1 Scope of denudation (Definition, processes and agents)
10 Min

Scope of denudation (Definition, processes and agents)

2 Scope of denudation (Definition, processes and agents)
2 Min

Scope of denudation (Definition, processes and agents)

3 Definition of weathering
10 Min

Definition of weathering

4 Definition of weathering
2 Min

Definition of weathering

5 Running water action
9 Min

Running water action

6 Running water action
2 Min

Running water action

7 Wave action
12 Min

Wave action

8 Wave action
2 Min

Wave action

9 Mass wasting
10 Min

Mass wasting

10 Mass wasting
2 Min

Mass wasting

1 The Earth’s shell
11 Min

The Earth’s shell

2 The Earth’s shell
2 Min

The Earth’s shell

3 The Earth spheres and the scale of the Earth
8 Min

The Earth spheres and the scale of the Earth

4 The Earth spheres and the scale of the Earth
2 Min

The Earth spheres and the scale of the Earth

5 Internal Structure of the Earth
9 Min

Internal Structure of the Earth

6 Internal Structure of the Earth
2 Min

Internal Structure of the Earth

7 The Earth’s ’physical discontinuities
2 Min

The Earth’s ’physical discontinuities

8 The Earth’s ’physical discontinuities
10 Min

The Earth’s ’physical discontinuities

9 Trends inside the Earth
6 Min

Trends inside the Earth

10 Trends inside the Earth
2 Min

Trends inside the Earth

11 The Earth’s surface.
6 Min

The Earth’s surface.

12 The Earth’s surface.
2 Min

The Earth’s surface.

13 Methods used to explain the Earth's Internal structure
6 Min

Methods used to explain the Earth's Internal structure

14 Methods used to explain the Earth's Internal structure
2 Min

Methods used to explain the Earth's Internal structure

1 Earthquakes
6 Min

Earthquakes

2 Earthquakes
2 Min

Earthquakes

3 Definition and causes of earthquakes
2 Min

Definition and causes of earthquakes

4 Recording of earthquakes
5 Min

Recording of earthquakes

5 Recording of earthquakes
2 Min

Recording of earthquakes

6 Methods of evaluating earthquakes: intensity and magnitude.
6 Min

Methods of evaluating earthquakes: intensity and magnitude.

7 Methods of evaluating earthquakes: intensity and magnitude.
2 Min

Methods of evaluating earthquakes: intensity and magnitude.

8 Wave travel times and earthquake epicentre. Seismic waves and the Earth’s interior.
6 Min

Wave travel times and earthquake epicentre. Seismic waves and the Earth’s interior.

9 Wave travel times and earthquake epicentre. Seismic waves and the Earth’s interior.
2 Min

Wave travel times and earthquake epicentre. Seismic waves and the Earth’s interior.

10 Distribution of earthquakes on a global scale.
6 Min

Distribution of earthquakes on a global scale.

11 Distribution of earthquakes on a global scale.
2 Min

Distribution of earthquakes on a global scale.

12 Predicting, monitoring and managing of Eartquakes.
7 Min

Predicting, monitoring and managing of Eartquakes.

13 Predicting, monitoring and managing of Eartquakes.
2 Min

Predicting, monitoring and managing of Eartquakes.

14 Effects of Earthquakes
7 Min

Effects of Earthquakes

15 Effects of Earthquakes
2 Min

Effects of Earthquakes

16 Earthquakes and plate tectonics
6 Min

Earthquakes and plate tectonics

17 Earthquakes and plate tectonics
2 Min

Earthquakes and plate tectonics

1 Isostasy
6 Min

Isostasy

2 Isostasy
2 Min

Isostasy

3 Introduction to the concept of Isostasy
6 Min

Introduction to the concept of Isostasy

4 Introduction to the concept of Isostasy
2 Min

Introduction to the concept of Isostasy

5 Models or theories of Isostasy
6 Min

Models or theories of Isostasy

6 Models or theories of Isostasy
2 Min

Models or theories of Isostasy

1 Orogenesis-Seafloor form
8 Min

Orogenesis-Seafloor form

2 Orogenesis-Seafloor form
2 Min

Orogenesis-Seafloor form

3 Stages of Orogenic Cycle (Evolution of Mountains)
6 Min

Stages of Orogenic Cycle (Evolution of Mountains)

4 Types of mountains
6 Min

Types of mountains

5 Global Location of mountains
6 Min

Global Location of mountains

6 The scope of Seafloor topography
8 Min

The scope of Seafloor topography

7 Features and Benefits of continental margins
5 Min

Features and Benefits of continental margins

1 Scope of continental drift
2 Min

Scope of continental drift

2 Scope of plate tectonics
11 Min

Scope of plate tectonics

3 Intra plate activities (triple point, hot spots)
8 Min

Intra plate activities (triple point, hot spots)

4 Merits and demerits of tectonics
10 Min

Merits and demerits of tectonics

1 Structural geology
12 Min

Structural geology

2 Scope of structural geology
10 Min

Scope of structural geology

3 Tectonic forces and control of rock deformation
10 Min

Tectonic forces and control of rock deformation

4 Geometrical properties of strata
2 Min

Geometrical properties of strata

5 Folds (Definition and nomenclature)
7 Min

Folds (Definition and nomenclature)

6 Faults (Definition, nomenclature & Sense of displacement)
9 Min

Faults (Definition, nomenclature & Sense of displacement)

7 Joints (Definition)
8 Min

Joints (Definition)

1 IGNEOUS GEOLOGY
7 Min

IGNEOUS GEOLOGY

2 Factors controlling the violence of an eruption
5 Min

Factors controlling the violence of an eruption

1 Classification of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions
5 Min

Classification of volcanoes and volcanic eruptions

2 Products of volcanic eruptions
6 Min

Products of volcanic eruptions

3 Extrusive and intrusive features
5 Min

Extrusive and intrusive features

4 Effects and prediction of volcanic eruption
5 Min

Effects and prediction of volcanic eruption

1 Textures in igneous rocks
5 Min

Textures in igneous rocks

2 Classification of igneous rocks
5 Min

Classification of igneous rocks

3 Igneous activities and plate tectonics/Uses of igneous rocks
5 Min

Igneous activities and plate tectonics/Uses of igneous rocks

1 Scope and Origin of sedimentary rocks
6 Min

Scope and Origin of sedimentary rocks

2 Nature of sedimentary rocks
7 Min

Nature of sedimentary rocks

3 Sedimentation Processes
7 Min

Sedimentation Processes

4 Sedimentary differentiation
5 Min

Sedimentary differentiation

5 Sedimentary structures
9 Min

Sedimentary structures

6 Classification of sedimentary rocks
8 Min

Classification of sedimentary rocks

7 Description of sedimentary rocks
8 Min

Description of sedimentary rocks

8 Sedimentary facies
7 Min

Sedimentary facies

9 Sedimentary environments
7 Min

Sedimentary environments

10 Importance of Sedimentary rocks.
8 Min

Importance of Sedimentary rocks.

1 METAMORPHIC GEOLOGY
4 Min

METAMORPHIC GEOLOGY

2 Definition of metamorphism/metamorphic rocks
8 Min

Definition of metamorphism/metamorphic rocks

3 Occurrence and Metamorphic processes
8 Min

Occurrence and Metamorphic processes

4 Limits of metamorphism
9 Min

Limits of metamorphism

5 Metamorphic textures and structures
4 Min

Metamorphic textures and structures

6 Classification/Description of metamorphic rock
5 Min

Classification/Description of metamorphic rock

7 Metamorphic Facies
6 Min

Metamorphic Facies

8 Plate tectonic and evolution of metamorphism
5 Min

Plate tectonic and evolution of metamorphism

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