25th - 30th May 2009
The aim of the course is to provide a general introduction to geology which will provide the background to understanding the geology of South East Ireland.
This will be achieved through a series of indoor lectures and practical work and a fieldtrip along the Copper Coast (day trip to be arranged at a later date, tide dependant).
Topics studied will include:
- Our Dynamic Earth: Earthquakes and Internal layering of earth
- Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics
- Geological Time
- Minerals and Crystals
- Igneous Rocks and Volcanic Activity
- Sedimentary and Ancient Environments
- Metamorphic Rocks
- Palaeontology
- The Geology of South East Ireland
No previous knowledge is required, only a healthy curiosity about the Earth and how it works.
The course will be run by Tina Keating, our newly appointed geologist.
Location: to be announced
Fee and bookings: €110, please contact Paula at 051-292828 or paula@coppercoastgeopark.com. Please note that the number of places is limited to 24 so early booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
