This course is designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the student is supposed to acquire after successful completion of the course, as follows:· Introduce students to the principles of geology and theories of the origin of the Earth and its relationship to the solar system and the movement of continents.· Gain a general idea of the most important disciplines of geology, for example, mineralogy, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary petroleum, geological structures, general stratigraphy, hydrology, petroleum and others.· Enable students to recognize rocks and minerals through their physical properties.· Building general information about natural phenomena and geological processes that contribute to the formation of the earth's surface.· Introducing students to geological time, celebrant geological structures and contour mapping
Intended learning outcomes
By passing this course, the student is supposed to be familiar with the following scientific and professional skills:1. Learn about the use of maps, determine geographical directions and how to prepare contour maps.2. Training in knowledge of geological phenomena and terrain through maps.3. Identify rock-forming minerals.4. Rock identification by examining rock samples5. Familiarity with the geological times that the stages of land formation have gone through and that the student compares the different geological structures.
Teaching and learning methods
The course is taught according to the following methods:· Lectures· Laboratory activities· Collection of information· Panel Discussions
Methods of assessments
Assessment is carried out through theoretical exams, practical examinations, assignments and writing scientific reports.
