This course is concerned with introducing the
student to the general foundations of earth science and its various branches
and the role of Muslim scientists in developing this science, giving the
student basic information for the main branches of earth science, introducing
the student to the importance of earth science and the role of workers in its
field in research and excavation for the purpose of discovering natural
resources
Intended learning outcomes
The intended educational
outcomes from studying the course
Compare the geomorphological events in the Earth's time scale
2-Distinguish
between the geomorphological forms associated with igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks.
Recognize
the geomorphological phenomena resulting from the esoteric factors 3-
4-Recognize weak areas
in the earth's crust.
Explain the factors and processes of change on the surface of the
earth's crust
Teaching and learning methods
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures 1-
World
map.2
Showing documentaries about the terrain phenomena
A field visit
Methods of assessments
evaluation methods
Methods
of evaluating students in this course: (semester work 40% and final 60%)
The final practical exam is 10 and the
theoretical exam is 50
