GEO GIRL Courses

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

2 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Foraminifera - Invertebrate Paleontology

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Brachiopoda - Invertebrate Paleontology - GEO GIRL

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Earth's Energy Sources and Renewable Energy Pros and Cons

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Gemstones Form From Igneous & Metamorphic Processes - GEO GIRL

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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

1 rating

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mass Extinction Events from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic That Nobody Talks About

Explore lesser-known mass extinctions from the Precambrian to Mid-Paleozoic eras, including the Oxygen Catastrophe and early Cambrian events, rivaling the 'Big 5' in ecological impact and species loss.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geologic Time and Dating Rocks Without Isotopes - Biostratigraphy and Lithostratigraphy

Explore geological dating methods beyond isotopes, including biostratigraphy and lithostratigraphy. Learn how fossils and rock types help construct the geologic timescale and correlate rocks globally.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

All the Types of Sand and Why There's So Many Colors - Geo Girl

Explore the diverse world of sand, from quartz to olivine, and learn about its various compositions, colors, and origins in beaches and deserts. Discover sand's uses for humans and wildlife.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The "Boring Billion"- What Really Happened 1.8 to 0.8 Billion Years Ago?

Explore Earth's "Boring Billion" era: geological events, ocean chemistry, and life evolution during 1.8-0.8 billion years ago. Uncover the truth behind this intriguing period's nickname and its impact on Earth's history.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Everything You Could Ever Want to Know About Ice - GEO GIRL

Explore the fascinating world of ice, from its unique properties to its various forms. Discover how ice impacts Earth and potentially alien life, and learn about atmospheric ice formations like snowflakes and hail.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Controversial Role of Oxygen in Animal Evolution and Diversification

Explores the complex factors behind animal evolution, challenging the oxygen control hypothesis and discussing alternative triggers like temperature, nutrients, and ecological interactions.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video