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The Modern Scholar: Geology

By: Professor Kate Zeigler
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Summary

Geology is often thought of as simply the study of rocks. In reality, geology is the study of our planet on all scales, from microscopic to planet-wide, and ranging in time from almost instantaneous events, like earthquakes, to the glacially slow motion of the tectonic plates. Everything we know about our world from a geologic perspective is based on information locked into the rock record and the job of a geologist is to tease out that story through a wide variety of observations. This insightful course explores a range of topics that help to tell the story of Earth and to explain the discipline of Geology and the role of the geologist.

Individual lectures explore subjects such as minerals, the three different rock types and how they relate through the rock cycle, as well as how the interior of the earth is divided and the processes that occur there. Further lectures explore geologic time and how we sort out the history of any given sequence of rocks, how rocks deform and how plate tectonics works, and many processes related to surface water and groundwater. Geology has grown to become a very broad field with numerous areas of specialization, but this course provides a substantial overview of some of the most important features and processes that affect us as we interact with our planet and as it interacts with us.

©2013 Kate Zeigler (P)2013 Crescite Group, LLC

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An Excellent Book

I am an energy engineer and an environmentalist, I wanted to learn more about geology but without having to wade through a mixture of books that were below my level of understanding or too voluminous and difficult for me to read in a sensible period of time. This audio book fulfilled my expectations, some of the concepts need a little more attention and need going over several times. Really well done Prof Zeigler, I am now looking forward to studying geology in more depth.

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Engaging

One of few audiobooks that I have finished. Just the right amount of information, not too heavy and the speaker is easy to listen to.

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Great book

I bought this for my son. He was struggling to learn for his geology exam. Covers everything one needs to know.

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Geology basics - all delivered enthusiastically

Did short courses on basic geology a few years ago. This brought it all back and more. Wish I'd had these lectures then. I really like the knowledgeable and very enthusiastic delivery style of this set of lectures.

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very interesting

Nice reading voice and manner. Very instructive. Good intro to subject. Makes you want to learn more.

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Great introduction to Geology.

Having struggled on a previous Geology course , this book helped to clarify key concepts.

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This book is great even if you know nothing about geology

A great example of when an expert is able to explain his topic to non-experts in a way that is super interesting and understandable

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concise and well read

Have been an amature geologist 20 odd years. This was a good recap of how what rock got to where it is now.

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