Geology for Geologists: Mineral, Rock ID, and Mapping

A comprehensive course designed to equip geologists with advanced skills in mineral and rock identification, geological mapping, and structural analysis for effective resource exploration and hazard assessment.

Mineral Identification and Properties

Unit 1: Introduction to Minerals

Unit 2: Physical Properties of Minerals

Unit 3: Optical Properties & Identification Tools

Unit 4: Common Rock-Forming Minerals

Rock Identification and the Rock Cycle

Unit 1: Igneous Rocks: Formation and ID

Unit 2: Sedimentary Rocks: Formation and ID

Unit 3: Metamorphic Rocks: Formation and ID

Unit 4: The Rock Cycle

Geological Maps and Stratigraphy

Unit 1: Understanding Topographic Maps

Unit 2: Geological Maps: The Basics

Unit 3: Stratigraphy and Cross-Sections

Geological Structures and Remote Sensing

Unit 1: Understanding Geological Structures

Unit 2: Remote Sensing for Geologists

Unit 3: Geological Hazards and Resources