| Course Name |
Geology |
| Course Provider |
University College Cork |
| Course Code |
DGEOL |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Diploma (Level 7 NFQ)
More info...
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Special Purpose |
National University of Ireland |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Next Intake: September 2017 |
| Application Date |
Closing Date: TBC |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
2 years part-time. |
| Course Fee |
Costs: €1,250 per academic year |
| Entry Requirements |
Normally, applicants will be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application. However, applicants who have appropriate training and experience, but who are not yet 21 years, may be deemed suitable by the selection committee. English Language Requirement: All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS Level 6 or the equivalent TOEFL score. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Overview
This two year Diploma programme aims to give a broad based up-to-date appreciation of Geology. It tackles subjects such as the history of the earth and its environment over the past 4.6 billion years, how the earth works and an explanation ...
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This two year Diploma programme aims to give a broad based up-to-date appreciation of Geology. It tackles subjects such as the history of the earth and its environment over the past 4.6 billion years, how the earth works and an explanation for the occurrence of earthquakes, volcanoes, the evolution of life and planetary geology.
The course analyses exciting new theories of plate tectonics which aim to unify these and other topics, and presents several case studies. The course is of two years duration, for one evening per week, 7.00-10.00pm. Several one-day field classes are held at times convenient to the students, and there is a weekend field class in April of each year.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The modules for year one and year two of the course are as follows:
Year 1 Modules:
GL1800: Introduction to Geology Part 1 (15 credits)
The solar system and the Earth as a planet; the Earth's interior and plate tectonics; earthquakes; volcanoes...
Hide-The modules for year one and year two of the course are as follows:
Year 1 Modules:
GL1800: Introduction to Geology Part 1 (15 credits)
The solar system and the Earth as a planet; the Earth's interior and plate tectonics; earthquakes; volcanoes; crystal and mineral identification; classification and identification of igneous rocks; Practical work; field work around Cork Harbour area.
GL1801: Introduction to Geology Part 2 (15 credits)
Classification and identification of Sedimentary rocks; sedimentary environments; Classification and identification of metamorphic rocks; metamorphic environments; structural geology; mountain building; practical work; fieldtrip 'The Geology of the Limerick area'; fieldtrip 'The Geology of the Dingle Peninsula'.
Year 2 Modules:
GL2800: Earth and Life (15 credits)
Modes of fossil preservation; description, recognition and interpretation of fossils; geological map interpretation; field trip to The Burren, Co. Clare.
GL2801: Applied Geology, Resources and Environment (15 credits)
Weathering of rocks and products; petroleum geology; the range of geohazards; geophysical investigations of the shallow subsurface; hydrogeology; Environmental Impact and monitoring. Practical work; field work in Cork City and Co Wexford.
Students may purchase reference books. A number of fieldtrips are planned.
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment combines work completed in practical classes and on fieldtrips with individual research in the form of essays and poster presentations. Theory and practical exams are held at the end of each module. |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr. Richard Unitt
Course Coordinator
Diploma in Geology
UCC
Tel: +353 21 4904575
e-mail: r.unitt@ucc.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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