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Welcome to Crash Course Geology! Over the course of 25 episodes, Sage will introduce you to the incredible geological forces, cycles, and processes that shape our world. This series will explore how geology touches all of our lives — and connects us to a much bigger story.
Course Description
In 25 episodes, we’re going to learn about geology—the study of Earth’s physical structure and processes. Our host, Sage, will teach you about the geological forces and cycles that shape our planet’s past, present, and future.
This content is based on an introductory university-level curriculum. By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Trace Earth’s development from its earliest periods to its current structure
Understand the forces of plate tectonics and how they shape Earth’s landscape
Describe the formation of geologic elements like minerals, rocks, and gems
Identify geologic forces and cycles that impact the earth, while dispelling myths about extreme geological hazards
Learn what geology reveals about Earth’s distant past and what it can teach us about our current changing climate
Explore the geology of other planets within the context of Earth’s unique and common qualities and phenomena
Become familiar with different specialities within geology and what different types of geologists do
Key texts cited include:
Marshak, Stephen. 2021. Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Seventh Edition.
Babcock, Loren E. 2009. Gemstones and Precious Metals.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RpwM8ZQPFk_DkzMJjMdtRrNGrJSNJ7FbgmQybSZ2Cqo/edit?tab=t.0
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Course Description
In 25 episodes, we’re going to learn about geology—the study of Earth’s physical structure and processes. Our host, Sage, will teach you about the geological forces and cycles that shape our planet’s past, present, and future.
This content is based on an introductory university-level curriculum. By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Trace Earth’s development from its earliest periods to its current structure
Understand the forces of plate tectonics and how they shape Earth’s landscape
Describe the formation of geologic elements like minerals, rocks, and gems
Identify geologic forces and cycles that impact the earth, while dispelling myths about extreme geological hazards
Learn what geology reveals about Earth’s distant past and what it can teach us about our current changing climate
Explore the geology of other planets within the context of Earth’s unique and common qualities and phenomena
Become familiar with different specialities within geology and what different types of geologists do
Key texts cited include:
Marshak, Stephen. 2021. Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Seventh Edition.
Babcock, Loren E. 2009. Gemstones and Precious Metals.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RpwM8ZQPFk_DkzMJjMdtRrNGrJSNJ7FbgmQybSZ2Cqo/edit?tab=t.0
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Mike Cumings, Jr., NassauLinda, Chuck Smith, DexcilaDou, Martin G. Diller, Johnathan Williams, Allison Wood, Katrix , Jason Terpstra, Evan Nelson, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, SpaceRangerWes, Dalton Williams, Chelsea S, Matthew Fredericksen, Michael Maher, AThirstyPhilosopher ., Mitch Gresko, Gina Mancuso, Roger Harms, Shruti S, Quinn Harden, Reed Spilmann, Stephen Akuffo, Andrew Woods, Kevin Knupp, UwU, David Fanska, oranjeez, Brandon Thomas, Toni Miles, Elizabeth LaBelle, Emily Beazley, Leah H., Rie Ohta, Barbara Pettersen, Ken Davidian, Tanner Hedrick, Trevin Beattie, Eric Koslow, Les Aker, Samantha, Laurel Stevens, Pietro Gagliardi, Alan Bridgeman, Stephen McCandless, Alex Hackman, Steve Segreto, Liz Wdow, Constance Urist, Thomas, Katie Dean, ClareG, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Jennifer Killen, Kristina D Knight, Nathan Taylor, John Lee, Evol Hong, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Emily T, Breanna Bosso, Bernardo Garza, Rizwan Kassim, Jason Buster, Wai Jack Sin, Scott Harrison, Triad Terrace, Ian Dundore, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, Ken Penttinen, Barrett, Krystle Young, Duncan W Moore IV, Matt Curls, Erminio Di Lodovico, Perry Joyce, Siobhán, team dorsey, Joseph Ruf, Jason Rostoker, Luke Sluder, Caleb Weeks, Tandy Ratliff
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