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Earth & Ocean ScienceS

Diploma in Geology

Programme content	The Diploma in Geology provides an introduction to the science of geology for people with a general interest in the natural environment: How did it form? What are geological materials? How is the Earth exploited and what effect does that have? The programme aims to provide the student with a broad introduction to the study of the Earth and hands-on practical experience of the techniques employed within the field of geology. The principles of geology are covered using case studies and physical materials from around the world and the course includes field trips to see in-situ geology in an Irish context.
Duration	Students attend for 3 hours per week over 2 years, for a total of four semesters, and at least one fieldtrip per semester. The programme includes lectures and practicals.
Entry Requirements	There are no formal entry requirements to this programme.
Summary of Course Content	The programme consists of lectures and practicals concerning the structure of the Earth from the atomic to the planetary level, internal and external Earth processes and materials, and the interaction between people and the planet they inhabit. The programme includes the following topics: Planet Earth Structural Geology and Geological Maps Building Blocks of the Earth Crystallography, Mineralogy and Microscopy Global Geology Virtual Geology T ours Evolution of the Earth Application of the Pure Sciences Economic Geology Earth’s Physical Resources The Human Perspective Hazards and the Environment There are also two field trips available per semester, from half a day to 1 day in duration. These are all located in the west of Ireland , in Counties Mayo, Galway , Clare and Kerry and are designed to complement the course material.
Application Info	Admissions Office NUI, Galway Phone: 091 750437 Fax: 091 750436 Email: admissionsnuigalway.ie Application Form (PDF, 100 kb) Galway Diploma Series 2010 Brochure (PDF, 280 kb)
Award	NUI Diploma in Scientific Studies (Geology)
Info Contact	Dr Kathryn Moore, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Quadrangle Building , NUI Galway Phone: 091 493682 Fax: 091 494533 Email: kathryn.moorenuigalway.ie
Schedule	Thursday evenings

Earth and Ocean Sciences, School of Natural Sciences
National University of Ireland, Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland.
Phone: +353 (0)91 492 126, E-mail: Earth and Ocean Sciences
This page was last updated Friday, June 18, 2010

Earth & Ocean ScienceS

Diploma in Geology

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Summary of Course Content

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