This course builds on geological concepts acquired in Lower and Upper Sixth, enabling learners to understand the Earth's structure, geological processes, mineral resources, and their applications. Students will develop practical skills in geological observation, map interpretation, rock and mineral identification, and environmental analysis, in line with the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level syllabus.
This course provides an advanced study of geological processes, Earth's structure, rocks, minerals, fossils, structural geology, geomorphology, and economic geology. Learners develop practical skills in geological mapping, interpretation, environmental conservation, and resource management while preparing for the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level examination.
By the end of this online course, learners should be able to:
Correlation of successions
Types and categories of geological maps
Characteristics of Geologic Map
Direction and orientation on maps
Scale of maps
Conventional geologic symbols on map
Geometrical properties of strata
Strike lines
Three point problem.
Geological history.
Construction of geological cross sections.
Recognition and description of geological structures on maps
The Soil
Soil Formation
Types of Soil layers
Soil characteristics
Soil usage and sustainable management of the soil
Advantages of soil management and Protection of the soil
Economic geology
Classification of mineral deposits
Occurrence of mineral deposits
Coal, petroleum, natural gas and others
Energy sources
The hydrologic cycle
Underground water circulation and accumulation
Sources of ground water
Water Quality and Groundwater Contamination
Rock properties affecting flow of groundwater
Aquifers and Aquicludes
Springs, Rivers, Oceans and Water well
Definition of Environmental Geology
Common natural geologic hazards
Geologic mining methods and the environment
Simple methods of controlling Geohazards
Global warming and its effects on climate
Geologic hazards in Cameroon
Metamorphics of Cameroon
Sedimentary geology and basins in Cameroon
Limnology and Lacustrine processes in Cameroon
Geologic structures in Cameroon
Economic minerals and natural resources in Cameroon
Stratigraphy of Cameroon
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