Geology - Geoscience and the Origins of the Earth

Explore the foundations of Earth science in this comprehensive geology lecture. Delve into key concepts including the geologic time scale, scientific inquiry methods, Earth's spheres, and their intersections. Examine Earth's early evolution, from the Big Bang to the Nebular Theory, and investigate the planet's internal structure. Learn about the rock cycle and the three main rock types. Gain insights into Earth's systems and processes, viewing our planet from both terrestrial and lunar perspectives. Discover how geology connects various scientific disciplines to explain Earth's origins and ongoing transformations.

Intro
The Science of Geology
The Geologic Time Scale
The Nature of Scientific Inquiry
Earth's Spheres
The Intersection of Three Spheres: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geosphere
A View of Earth from the Moon
Earth as a System
Early Evolution of Earth The universe began with the Big Bang (-13.7 Billion years ago)
Early Evolution of Earth: Nebular Theory
Earth's Internal Structure
The Rock Cycle and the Three Types of Rock
The Face of the Earth
End of Lecture