GEO GIRL Courses

Crystal Habit, Mineral Color, Luster, Cleavage, Hardness, Density, Solubility - Mineralogy

2 reviews

Comprehensive overview of mineral properties including crystal habit, color, luster, cleavage, hardness, and density. Explores identification techniques and the science behind mineral characteristics.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Gemstones Form From Igneous & Metamorphic Processes - GEO GIRL

1 review

Explore the formation of 12 gemstones through igneous and metamorphic processes. Learn about their unique colors, properties, and geological origins, from diamonds to turquoise.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Is Europa's Ocean Made Of and How Do We Know? - Geo Girl

1 review

Explore Europa's hidden ocean: its composition, salinity, and potential for life. Discover geological evidence, water-rock interactions, and the role of hydrothermal vents in this fascinating Jovian moon.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Life on Europa - What Conditions Make Europa Habitable? - Astrobiology

1 review

Explore Europa's potential for harboring life by examining its water, essential elements, and energy sources. Discover possible metabolic pathways and the distinction between habitable and inhabited environments.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Foraminifera - Invertebrate Paleontology

1 review

Explore foraminifera's role in paleoclimate reconstruction, their classification, ecology, anatomy, and evolution. Learn about planktonic and benthic types, wall structures, and the significance of fusulinids as index fossils.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Brachiopoda - Invertebrate Paleontology - GEO GIRL

1 review

Explore brachiopod anatomy, morphology, and classification. Learn to distinguish these marine invertebrates from mollusks and understand their evolutionary history and diverse shell shapes.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Working in Oil and Gas Actually Entails - Petroleum Geology Career Guide

1 review

Explore petroleum geology careers through real industry insights, daily work experiences, salary expectations, educational requirements, and networking opportunities with professional geologist Julia.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Earth's Energy Sources and Renewable Energy Pros and Cons

1 review

Explore Earth's energy sources, renewable options, and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. Learn about solar, wind, hydro, and chemical energy, their pros and cons, and the importance of carbon sequestration.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mineral Weathering - How and Why Rocks Weather and How Microbes Drive Weathering

1 review

Comprehensive exploration of mineral weathering processes, including microbial influences, silicate and carbonate dissolution, and their impact on global climate. Covers key concepts and mechanisms in geochemistry.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

More Times Plate Tectonics Caused Major Climate Events - GEO GIRL

Explore 5 major climate events caused by plate tectonics, including the formation and closure of ocean basins, continental collisions, and the onset of the modern Ice Age.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Where Did Earth's Water Come From and How Do We Know?

Explore Earth's water origins through geological evidence and isotope tracking, uncovering its cosmic journey and significance for planetary formation and potential extraterrestrial life.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Ocean Fertilization Plan and Its Potential Consequences

Explores ocean fertilization as a potential solution to combat global warming, discussing its mechanisms, consequences, and challenges. Analyzes the feasibility and environmental impacts of this controversial climate intervention strategy.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Invertebrate Paleontology

Comprehensive exploration of invertebrate fossils, covering preservation, taxonomy, evolution, and major phyla. Dive into Earth's ancient life forms and their significance in paleontology.

• YouTube
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

When Diversity of Life on Earth Tripled - GEO GIRL

Explore the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event, its causes, and impacts on Earth's ecosystems. Learn about evolutionary fauna transitions and how this event shaped life's diversity on our planet.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How and Why Earth Went From Purple to Green - Twice

Explore Earth's colorful past, from purple to green, as ancient microbes shaped our planet's appearance. Discover the fascinating evolution of photosynthesis and its impact on Earth's visual history.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video