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Geology of Ogun State, Nigeria: Insights and Implications

The geology of Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria, particularly within the Dahomey or Benin Basin, holds significant value for understanding the region's origins and geological evolution. This includes insights on sedimentary basins, the Wilson Cycle, and the unique characteristics of the Dahomey or

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Engineering Geology for a Habitable Earth: Presentation at XIV IAGEE Congress

Presenting at the XIV Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment on the topic of Engineering Geology for a Habitable Earth. The presentation covers the background of the project, methodology used, results obtained, and conclusions/recommendations drawn. Tip

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Insights from the International Kimberlite Conference on Diamonds and Geology

Delve into the world of diamond mining and geology with a focus on Kimberlites. Explore topics such as diamond deposits exploration, mantle petrology, and economic geology presented by experts in the field. Discover the origins and evolution of Kimberlites, advancements in prospecting techniques, an

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Geology Unit Review

This geology unit review covers identifying different processes such as uplift, subduction, and convection, as well as types of volcanoes like cinder cones and composite volcanoes. It also discusses the Pacific Plate and its unique characteristics, along with volcanic activity around the Ring of Fir

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Medical Geology and Environmental Health Studies at Western Oregon University

Explore the interdisciplinary field of Medical Geology at Western Oregon University, covering topics such as environmental exposure, geological impacts on nutrition, geologic hazards, and water quality. Discover how the Earth's subsystems interact and affect human health, with a focus on pathways of

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Understanding Fossil Diversity in Geology Labs

Explore the world of fossils and geological time scales in a Geology for Non-Science Majors lab under Dr. Kate Bulinski at Bellarmine University. Understand major paleontological events, diversifications, mass extinctions, and groups of organisms while learning to graph in Microsoft Excel.

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INDOT Hydraulics Training Courses Overview

INDOT Hydraulics Training Courses offer education on hydraulics design, aimed at improving quality of submissions, reducing resubmittals, and speeding up reviews. Courses cover topics like Driveway Permit Training, Small Structure and Pipe Hydraulic Design, Storm Sewer and Detention, and Bridge Hydr

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Understanding Minerals, Rocks, and Ores in Geology Studies

Exploring the world of geology, this content delves into minerals as inorganic substances with specific compositions, rock formations of various origins, and ore classifications encompassing metallic, noble, industrial, gemstone, and fuel resources. It covers the definitions, characteristics, and cl

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Understanding Geological Maps: Interpretation and Description

Training in geological map interpretation aims to accurately identify features depicted on maps through careful examination of geological information. The description of a geological map involves a chronological synthesis of geological data, analysis of the geology of an area focusing on relief, suc

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Understanding Sediment Provenance in Geology

Sediment provenance in geology involves reconstructing the origin of sediments through compositional analyses to determine erosion history and geographical origins. It helps characterize the journey of sediments from source to sink, providing insights into tectonic and paleoclimatic histories. Prove

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Insights into the Siwaliks: Geography, Geology, and Climate

Siwaliks, part of the Himalayan range, hold a rich geological history with unique landscapes and diverse flora and fauna. Stretching from Bhutan to Pakistan, these mountains boast a variety of rock layers, surrounding rivers, and distinct climates. The region's straitigraphy and geology mark it as a

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Understanding Resistivity Measurements in Geology

Explore the concept of resistivity measurements in geology, focusing on electrode configurations such as Wenner and Schlumberger arrays. Learn about the potential differences in electrode setups and how to calculate apparent resistivity through geometrical factors. Various electrode arrangements and

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Understanding Earth's Geology: Chapter 6 Clicker Questions

Chapter 6 of the Earth's geology covers various topics including the melting associated with the addition of carbon dioxide or water to rocks, types of magma based on silica content, descriptions of hot mafic magma, and characteristics of pyroclastic flows in volcanoes. Test your knowledge with thes

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Implementation of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) in Education

Implementation of CBCS involves various components such as Ancillary Credit Courses, Internship/Apprenticeship programs, Optional Courses, Open Elective Courses, General Interest Courses, and more. Students have the flexibility to choose courses based on their interests and can earn credits in diffe

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Recertification and Assessment of Core Curriculum Courses

The Core Curriculum Council of the Faculty Senate presents a process for recertification and assessment of core curriculum courses to maintain integrity and quality. Courses must be recertified every four years to ensure consistency amidst changes in instructors, content, and teaching methods. State

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CIM Course Inventory Management: Tools and Processes for Course Management

Experience an intuitive Course Inventory Management (CIM) system that streamlines the process of managing courses, from proposal to deactivation. Use the CIM to search for courses, propose new courses, edit existing courses, manage General Education requirements, and explore course ecosystems. Dive

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Professional Geologist Research Project in Geology Courses

Staged research project for WAC by Dr. David Krantz at the University of Toledo, focusing on sedimentology and stratigraphy in geology courses. Includes WAC approaches, self-reflection tasks, and writing exercises related to stratigraphy and the environmental sciences. Examples and writing tasks lik

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Understanding Earth's Geology and Rock Formation

Earth's geology varies across regions, with distinct rock types like metamorphic rocks found in particular environments. Learn about the characteristics of rocks, the properties of different rock types, and the impact of human activities on the rock cycle.

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Geology Test Review: Rocks and Minerals

This review covers the identification of rocks as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic, along with definitions and properties of minerals like cleavage, crystal structure, streak color, and more. It also discusses the classification of rocks as foliated or nonfoliated. Prepare for your geology test

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Understanding Erosion and Deposition Processes in Geology

Explore the dynamic forces of erosion and deposition in geology, from the constructive and destructive processes to weathering, erosion agents, rates of erosion, sorting of sediment, deposition, and different depositional environments where sediments settle. Delve into how factors like weather, clim

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Understanding Erosion, Deposition, Weathering, and Mass Movement in Geology

Explore the processes of erosion, deposition, weathering, and mass movement in geology. Learn about how rocks are broken down and carried away, the different types of weathering, and the factors affecting these processes. Discover the role of gravity in erosion and the impact of chemical reactions o

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Evolution of Geoscience Education at Rutgers University

The Rutgers Geology Museum played a significant role in the development of geoscience education in the 19th and 20th centuries at Rutgers University. From the rise of geology in the United States to the establishment of geology courses at the university, key figures like George H. Cook and A.H. Ches

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Formation of Finger Lakes Geology

Explore the geology and formation of the Finger Lakes region as detailed in the USGS Professional Paper 1089 by Fullerton (1980). Learn about the intriguing processes that shaped these unique lakes and their surrounding landscapes. Stunning images depict the geological features and illustrate how th

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Understanding the Goldschmidt System in Geology

Explore the Goldschmidt System in geology, which classifies chemical elements based on their preferred host phases. Learn about lithophile elements concentrated in the Earth's crust and the elemental composition of the crust. Discover the significance of chondrites in meteorites and the foundational

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Exploring Careers in Geology: Opportunities and Pathways

Geology is the scientific study of the Earth's physical structure, substances, history, and processes. This field offers diverse career opportunities, from teaching and economic geology to environmental and engineering geology. Geologists play crucial roles in understanding natural hazards, explorin

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The Geology of the United States: Overview of Major Provinces and Landforms

The geology of the United States is diverse and fascinating, organized into 10 key geologic provinces along with Hawaii and Alaska. Orogeny processes have shaped the land over time, adding new land to the Precambrian craton. Geologic maps depict the location and age of rocks in the uppermost crust u

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New GCSE Geology Overview and Assessment Details

Explore the new GCSE Geology starting from September 2017, introduced under the Eduqas brand. The course offers a comprehensive examination structure with components including Geological Principles assessments involving multiple-choice and structured writing questions. Contact details for subject of

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Exploring the Fascinating World of Geology and Earth Sciences

Delve into the diverse field of geology, covering topics such as physical and historical geology, geochronology, mineralogy, petrology, and more. Learn about the solar nebula hypothesis and the Earth's lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Discover the composition of Earth's atmospher

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Understanding Environmental Geology and Surface Processes

Geology in relation to the environment involves studying Earth's geological processes, both surface and deep, and their impacts on nature and human activities. Environmental geology focuses on the interaction between humans and the Earth's near-surface environment, addressing hazards like erosion, f

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Understanding Economic Geology: A Comprehensive Overview

Economic geology, as discussed in the provided content, delves into the commercial and industrial utilization of Earth's resources. Covering topics such as mineral deposits, ores, gangue minerals, common economic minerals, and classification of mineral deposits, this field plays a crucial role in id

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Basic Principles of Medical Geology and Trace Elements Overview

This session delves into the fundamental principles of medical geology and its impact on human health. It explores how exposure to certain elements in the geologic environment can affect well-being, emphasizing pathways of trace elements into the body and their consequences. Dr. Patrick Asamoah Saky

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Immersion Education for Online Learning Success

Immersion education, typically used in fields like geology, has shown to enhance conceptual understanding. Can online environments be leveraged for immersion education? This study explores the impact of immersion education on student learning outcomes in an online Introduction to Environmental Geolo

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Overview of Feldspar Group in Geology: Types, Composition, and Properties

The Feldspar Group is a vital component of rock-forming silicates found in various types of rocks. Comprising two main types - Alkali Feldspar and Plagioclase Feldspar, they exhibit distinct chemical compositions and physical properties. These alumino-silicates are characterized by their atomic stru

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Understanding Pyroxene Group in Geology: Composition and Significance

Pyroxenes are vital rock-forming minerals found in various types of igneous rocks and metamorphic conditions. They consist of linked SiO4 tetrahedra, forming structural chains with specific chemical compositions. The orthorhombic and monoclinic pyroxenes play essential roles in geology, demonstratin

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Glacial Geology of Hudson River Gorge: A Detailed Exploration

Detailed study of the glacial geology of Hudson River Gorge based on bridge crossings between Albany Coveville and Newburgh, NY. The research delves into late Pleistocene stratigraphy, preglacial drainage, and physiographic provinces, presenting a comprehensive analysis of the geological history of

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Enhancing Geology Education Through Teaching Assistantship

This project utilizes teaching assistants in a community college geology classroom to improve student understanding and retention. Teaching assistants assist in lab activities, lead field trips, and provide tutoring, resulting in enhanced learning outcomes for students like Jeremy, Kristie, and Rand

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Missouri 2020 School Health Profiles Report

The report presents findings from a weighted survey of lead health education teachers in Missouri schools regarding health education courses from grades 6 to 12. It includes data on the number of required health education courses, schools requiring two or more health education courses, courses taugh

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Texas A&M Geology & Geophysics Curriculum Revision and Development

Involving a backward redesign led by curriculum revision specialists, the Texas A&M Geology and Geophysics curriculum has been undergoing changes since 2014. The revision aims to identify the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies for students. It includes new courses introduced in 2016-17, w

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