Geology Courses and Certifications

Geology and Engineering Geology

The course will introduce the basic geology knowledge and engineering geological analysis principles and methods to better use and protect the earth!

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Geology and Soil Mechanics

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The course prepares the student to be able to make effective learning of basic soil mechanics. The course should have the pre-requisite of mechanics of solids/strength of materials course.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Practical Geology

51 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Learn about the Earth’s history in a rock, a landscape, or a grain of sand from a seasoned field geologist who covers everything from backyard geology to the world’s most spectacular landforms.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Fundamentals of Geology

Explore Earth's fascinating processes, from mineral formation to plate tectonics, while understanding geological structures, rocks, fossils, and the origins of natural resources.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Physical Geology

This is where you begin to “rock” your life. Further get to know our planet Earth, the relationship between human survive and the environment. Earth is unique and fragile; does it need our protection?

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Hunan Normal University

Geology and Geomorphology

Explore Earth's composition, geological forces, and diverse landforms while discovering fascinating natural phenomena from minerals and plate tectonics to glaciers and volcanic processes.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Earth and Space Sciences X

Hunga Ha'apai - Tonga Eruption and Tsunami: The Geology Behind the Headlines

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Explore the geological context and scientific explanations behind the 2022 Hunga Ha'apai eruption in Tonga, its global impact, and the underlying volcanic processes.

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

The Science of the Solar System

51 reviews

Explore the solar system using principles from multiple sciences. Understand Mars, outer planets, exoplanets, and habitability. Advanced content with critical thinking emphasis.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Mountains

Comprehensive exploration of mountain formation, covering volcanoes, continental and oceanic origins, faults, folds, and famous mountain belts, with insights into current geological theories.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Faults, Folds, and Joints

Explore rock deformation through folds, faults, and joints. Learn about stress, strain, and various geological structures like anticlines, synclines, and fault types, with real-world examples and features.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Geologic Time

Explore Earth's history through geologic principles, fossil evidence, and radiometric dating techniques to understand the vast timescales of our planet's evolution.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Earthquakes and Earth's Interior

Explore Earth's dynamic interior, seismic waves, and earthquake mechanics. Learn to measure and locate quakes, understand fault types, and discover Earth's layered structure.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Metamorphic Rocks

Explore metamorphic rocks: textures, origins, minerals, and formation environments. Gain insights into metamorphic processes, from contact to regional metamorphism, and their geological significance.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Sedimentary Rocks

Explore sedimentary rock formation, textures, minerals, and depositional environments. Learn about rock types, structures, and their significance in Earth's history and energy resources.

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

Earth and Space Sciences X

Geology - Igneous Rocks

Explore igneous rocks' formation, characteristics, and classifications. Learn about magma properties, rock compositions, textures, and naming conventions in this comprehensive geology overview.

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