Fundamentals of geology: introduction to mineralogy and structural geology

Upon completion of the Teaching Unit, the students will be able to :

• List the major stages in the history of the Earth and explain the scientific process by which they were identified
• Describe the geological processes responsible for the formation, modification and destruction of rocks and how they influence the landscape of a region
• Identify the main building blocks of rocks (minerals), specifying the links that exist between their atomic structure and their general appearance
• Initiate a discussion on the interactions between geology, climate, life, natural resources and risks, land management, and the protection of the environment