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This module provides a concise overview of what geology involves, including its practical applications (volcanic and seismic risk, rock engineering, mineral and hydrocarbon resources). In lectures you will learn about minerals and the principal rock types, and how they form, as well as the internal structure of the Earth and how plate tectonics controls many processes and large-scale geomorphological features. In practicals you will learn about the identification and classification of the principal mineral and rock groups, including ore specimens, and how to interpret simple geological maps. Prior knowledge and skills are not required to take this module; it is suitable for both specialist and non-specialist students and those on interdisciplinary pathways. 

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