Geology combines all the basic sciences in a broad-ranging discipline for studying the way Planet Earth works. This course explains the origin of the Earth, its composition, continents and oceans, mountains, earthquakes, the great diversity of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, the history of life, and much more.

No prior academic knowledge is assumed. Each session includes practical work with specimens, and opportunity for discussion. Mankind faces important geological issues: natural disasters, species diversity, global warming: these and others are included in the course.

• Teacher: Carol Lister