Pre-requisites:

Passes in at least two science subjects at CAPE OR equivalent.

Course Content:

This course in physical geology involves the study of the different physical and chemical processes that operate within different environments and produce a range of geomorphological features on the Earth. The course will cover the introductory aspects of physical geology including: weathering and erosion; landforms (rivers, slopes, coastlines, arid lands and glaciated environments). An appreciation of the processes acting on the Earth’s surface and how they can be used to interpret Earth history, which is central to understanding the global distribution of rocks, geologic features and earth resources. This course also provides an introduction to historical geology – the origin of the Earth, the origin and evolution of life on Earth, and the geological timescale – with an emphasis on using present geological processes to interpret the past.

(2 Credits) (Level 1) (Semester 2)