Intermediate Geology

Key Information

Course tutor: Karl Egeland-Eriksen

Starting: Friday 13 March

Course length: 8 weekly sessions, 10.30 am-12.30 pm, field trips 10.30 am-3.30 pm.

Course structure: 3x field trips across North East. Indoor sessions to be held in NHSN's Council Room, located on Floor 2 of the Great North Museum: Hancock.

Course cost: £125 NHSN Members / £135 Non-Members

Course content

Don’t be put off by the term “intermediate”. This course is designed to introduce a more detailed examination of geological processes and practical skills. As long as you are familiar with some common rocks, such as sandstone, limestone, basalt, and granite, and can identify a fault or fold, then this course should present no problems.

We will take a closer look at rocks and the minerals they are composed of, including thin section examination. Geological maps will be explained, and we will construct a stratigraphic (vertical) section in the field (Howick). Sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic processes, and plate tectonics will be covered, plus more.

Course programme

13/03 NHSN Council Room

20/03 NHSN Council Room

27/03 NHSN Council Room

Easter Break

10/04 Field Trip

17/04 NHSN Council Room

24/04 Field Trip

01/05 NHSN Council Room

08/05 Field Trip

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