Overview
This course covers the following learning outcomes and goals: understanding plate tectonics, continental drift, mid-ocean ridges, divergent plate boundaries, volcanoes, earthquakes, explosive eruptions, and tsunamis.
The course teaches individual skills such as interpreting world maps, recognizing geological features, and understanding the concept of deep time in Earth's history.
The teaching method of the course includes lectures on geology, interactive activities, and a summary at the end to reinforce key concepts.
The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in Earth sciences, geology enthusiasts, and students seeking to learn about plate tectonics.
Syllabus
Introduction
Who studies Earth
Geology
Continental Drift
MidOcean Ridge
Early 70s
Deep Time
Solar System
Divergent Plate Boundaries
World Map
Volcanoes
Earthquakes
Explosive eruptions
Tsunamis
Summary
QA
Questions
Taught by
UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI