Geology provides valuable insights into issues such as energy sources, sustainability, climate change, and natural hazards. Whether you want to pursue further studies in geology or simply understand how the Earth works, this course is ideal for you.
The Certificate of Geology is a professional development course that covers the foundations of geology as a science and the processes behind phenomena such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and plate movements.
In this online geology course, you will learn about mineral formation, crystal structures and mineral classification, including silicate and non-silicate groups. You will also explore physical properties used to identify minerals and understand how chemical bonding and elemental composition influence geological materials.
You will learn about the rock cycle and compare igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. You will also explore structural geology and tectonics, including folds, joints, lineations and the measurement of geological structures.
On completion of this course, you will have a foundational understanding of geology and will be able to confidently explain the geological features that shape our planet.
Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.
