Geology

Course summary

Volcanoes erupt, Earth's plates shift, welcome to the only course at Runshaw which is 4 billion years in the making. Geology is an exciting and vibrant subject with appeal to Science-based and Physical Geography students. It is a diverse and interesting subject with a mixture of applied, practical and theoretical work, delving into the structure, evolution and dynamics of the Earth. We examine the vastness of geological time and the record of life on Earth, together with the impact Geology has on our own lives through the exploitation of its mineral and energy resources.