Introduction to Geology & GIS
What you'll learn
- Earth Science Basics.
- GIS basics and main applications.
- Explore Earth’s Internal Structure.
- Understand intrusive igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.
- Understand the factors that lead to petroleum formation.
- Learn about minerals, their formation, and tools used in their identification.
- Complete a final GIS project on downloading, processing, analyzing and visualizing geospatial data.
Requirements
- There are no pre-requisite or other course requirements.
Description
This course has a Two-fold purpose: Create a course that can serve both to state the basics of geological knowledge and GIS data analysis. Both Geology and GIS are related and can help to complement each others understanding.
This course is a MUST for students majoring in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering & Mining engineering. We cover subjects such as: Geologic time, Earth's structure, Mineral resources, Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, metamorphic rocks, earthquakes, hidrology, planetary geology PLUS a whole GIS basics section (Projection, Definitions, Data analysis)
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Who this course is for:
- Students majoring in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering Paleontology, Mining
- Students that what to learn Earth Sciencies Basics
- Students that what to learn GIS Basics
- Professionals in various sectors including public health, water resources, urban planning, and others that deal with spatial data.
- Anyone who wants to learn how to access, process and analyze spatial data.
Instructor
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- 3.7 Instructor Rating
- 468 Reviews
- 2,040 Students
- 26 Courses
I'm a geophysical engineer with experience in surveying, photography, B2B sales and teaching (This is by far my favorite). I've been able to assist people from the US, Canada, Latin America and China using innovative methods, my greatest passion is to make a change in people's life through education, innovation and cooperation