Geology is science that is concerned with the study of solid Earth, rocks and the process of metamorphosis of such rocks. Through geology one gets to understand the history of rocks, plate tectonics as well as evolutionary history of life. Such knowledge is very crucial in today’s life because it helps in exploration of minerals and exploiting the water resources.
Geology course therefore covers issues to don with Earth surface, its history, the foundation of the Earth (rocks) and metamorphosis of rocks changes over time. The course involves a series of lectures accompanied by class presentations, and field trip touring various Geological sites. Some of the topics covered in this course includes; branches of geology, principles of geology, history of geology, geology concepts, some of the occupations in geology, plate tectonics, minerals and rocks, geological structures, geologists who have made history among others.
During the course, the lecturer presented several theories and concepts relating to geological studies. The information presentation related to the forces responsible for the formation of the earth and the features found both on the surface and below the surface of the earth. The lecturer presented the natural forces that led to the formation of mountains. The lecturer gave a presentation on information of the tectonic plates, which are the basis of the formation of the earth. The presentation was also based on climate causing factors and the issues to do with climate change. The impact of climate change on the earth has been given much attention. The concepts and theories entailed the forces responsible for the formation of rocks and minerals. The importance of the rocks and minerals has been given emphasis in relation to the environment. The lecture gave an analysis of metamorphic forces, which plays a role in formation of minerals. The theories and the concepts of geology have been related to the forces, which are responsible for the formation of the earth. The theories try to explain the nature of the environment in relation to the structure of the earth as well as the reasons for the shape of the earth.
The theories and concepts of the about the course made me have a deeper understanding of issues of the earth and felt knowledgeable. I felt better placed and proud having reasons why the Earth is the way it is because in the past I just used to see things changing but I could not explain. The theories and concepts for instance, on the age of the Earth which explains that the age of the Earth is based on the radiometric age dating of the Earth’s meteorite material are in relation which the olden ages that were being used in the past. These are scientific theories, which are based on the factual evidence, and this made me more confident of my course and the knowledge that I acquired. Such findings are important in daily life because scientists are normally with questions for example, questions on how the age of the Earth was arrived at. I now love the course more than before and I would encourage my class to conduct more fieldwork to make the course lively and practical.
In conclusion, the forces that surround the nature and structure of the earth are important in order to understand how to handle the earth in order to exploit the resources carefully. The knowledge of the structure of the earth is necessary when performing activities like mining and drilling of boreholes. The knowledge of rocks is also very important in determination of minerals present in a given region. The study of geology is therefore necessary for the better understanding the forces that revolves around the structure of the earth.
Works CitedFossen, Haakon. Structural Geology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010. Print.
