This course is
designed to achieve the general objectives in the form of outputs that the
student is supposed to acquire after successfully completing the course, as
follows:
1.
Study
of the geographical and stratigraphic distribution of rock units in sedimentary
basins and their tectonic origin.
2.
A
study of the genesis, division, and exposing patterns of rocks: the
Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic rocks in Libya.
3.
Study
the distribution and diversity of volcanic eruptions in Libya.
4.
Identify
the economic importance of the local geological diversity.
Intended learning outcomes
By passing this
course, the student is assumed to be familiar with the following practical and
professional skills:
1.
To
use the general explanations of the tectonic theory in understanding the rock
record of Libya.
2.
To
acquire the skills of using stratigraphy in the study and analysis of
sedimentary basins.
3.
To
analyze, compare and interpret field data.
4.
To
acquire the skills of economic evaluation of natural resources and determining
their locations.
Teaching and learning methods
The course is
taught according to the following methods and processes:
·
Lectures
·
Laboratory
activities
·
Data
collection
·
Panel
discussions
Methods of assessments
Assessment is
carried out through theoretical exams, practical examinations, assignments and
writing scientific reports.
