Course description
Geology is the most exciting and ‘hands-on’ of the sciences. Geology is the study of a dynamic Earth that is changing daily due to tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, meteorite impacts, tsunami, weathering, and more. This course is an ‘introduction’ and it begins by outlining the formation of the Earth and Moon as seen in context with the formation of the Universe and Solar System. The course then examines the properties of the Earth, its dynamic activities, its rocks, minerals, and fossils, and the use of minerals and rocks. The course closes with an examination of Geology-related careers.
Course details
Please note: This course is offered through OntarioLearn. To review important information such as textbook, exam and grade information, visit the OntarioLearn Information web page.
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
End date: Apr. 18, 2023
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2023 registration opens November 28, 2022. Spring 2023 registration opens February 27, 2023.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery