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  • Introduction to Geology: An Overview of Planet Earth [CSSL10]
  • Fee: $410.55
    Delivery: Online - OntarioLearn
    Course Code: CSSL10
    Dates: 1/14/2025 - 4/22/2025
    ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SECTION IS CLOSED.
    To inquire about this course contact lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca.

    Geology is the most exciting and hands-on of the sciences.  It is the study of a dynamic Earth that is changing on a daily basis due to tectonic activity, volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, meteorite strikes, tsunami and more. This course is an "Introduction to Geology" and it outlines the formation of the Earth in context of the formation of the Universe and Solar System.  It examines the history of the Earth and of the Moon and its formation.  This is followed by an examination of the properties of the Earth, its dynamic activities, its rocks and minerals and fossils and the uses of rocks and minerals.  The course closes with an examination of the careers that are associated with Geology. No Textbook Required.


 

  • Introduction to Petrology (Rocks) [CSSL14]
  • Fee: $410.55
    Delivery: Online - OntarioLearn
    Course Code: CSSL14
    Dates: 1/14/2025 - 4/22/2025
    ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS SECTION IS CLOSED.
    To inquire about this course contact lifelonglearning@sl.on.ca.

    Petrology is the study of rocks. This course examines the different categories of rocks, the processes by which different rocks are created, the characteristics of rocks that allow them to be identified, and the location of different types of rocks. Software required: PowerPoint to view presentations. No Textbook Required. 


 

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