JEO 117 - General Geology

Course Objectives

The main aim of this course is to develop an understanding on basic concepts of geology and the main physical and chemical properties of the earth for our students. We target to provide the general geological background for the most basic courses of the ITU - Geological Engineering’s undergraduate programme.

Course Description

General Geology is an introductory course on understanding the earth, its materials, structures and major processes. The main goal is to teach the main principals and basic concepts of geology to first grade students of ITU Department of Geological Engineering. Topics include the short history of geology, rocks and minerals, the internal and external processes acting upon the earth and the structures that are developed under these forces. Successful students are supposed to gain basic understanding and skills of interpreting the earth and its processes.