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Geology - Geoscience and the Origins of the Earth

Earth and Space Sciences X via YouTube

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This introductory lecture presents geology as the scientific study of Earth, focusing on physical geology, Earth's interacting spheres, geologic time, early evolution, internal structure, rocks, and surface features.

Syllabus

Intro
The Science of Geology
The Geologic Time Scale
The Nature of Scientific Inquiry
Earth's Spheres
The Intersection of Three Spheres: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geosphere
A View of Earth from the Moon
Earth as a System
Early Evolution of Earth The universe began with the Big Bang (-13.7 Billion years ago)
Early Evolution of Earth: Nebular Theory
Earth's Internal Structure
The Rock Cycle and the Three Types of Rock
The Face of the Earth
End of Lecture

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Earth and Space Sciences X

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    Mueed Aayan
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    I really enjoyed this course on geology and the origins of the Earth. The content is engaging, and the instructor does a great job explaining complex geoscience concepts clearly. It's a solid introduction for beginners looking to learn more about our planet's history and structure.

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    Bob Lowe
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    For a beginner like me, this is a great start in the understanding of earth science. Very informative and easy to follow. Looking forward to continue the series. Thanks!

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