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Course Details
| Course Title |
Introduction to Geology: An Overview of Planet Earth |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1119 |
| Host College |
St. Lawrence College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
SL-CSSL10 |
| Start Date |
09/10/2024 |
| End Date |
12/17/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$431.25 |
| Hours |
45 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
Geology is the study of a dynamic Earth that is changing on a daily basis due to tectonic activity, volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, meteorite strikes, tsunami and more. This introductory course outlines the formation of the Earth in the context of the formation of the Universe and Solar System. It examines the history of the Earth and of the Moon and its formation. Course content includes an examination of the properties of the Earth, its dynamic activities, its rocks and minerals and fossils, and the uses of rocks and minerals. An examination of the careers that are associated with geology is included. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
09/10/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Project 10%, Journal 10%, Tests 55%, Final Exam 25% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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