地质学涉及构成地球的材料和塑造地球表面的过程的研究。地质学家对于了解矿产资源的开发和长期维护自然环境至关重要。他们喜欢在户外活动，使用侦探技能并发掘发现。在本专业中，您将学习地质材料和系统的关键特性，并深入了解地质现象。在您的现场经验中，您将熟练使用地质技术来描述，解释和预测地质关系和模型。您还将对岩石，矿物，沉积物，化石和矿石进行实验室工作。您将收集，记录，评估和解释数据，以调查地质过程并提出与科学相关的论据。您将解决地质问题并提出假设。
Geology involves the study of the materials that make up earth and the processes that mould its surface. Geologists are vital for understanding the development of mineral resources and the long-term maintenance of the natural environment. They enjoy being outdoors, using detective skills and making discoveries. In this specialisation, you'll learn about the key properties of geological materials and systems, and develop in-depth knowledge about geological phenomena. In your field-based experiences, you'll proficiently use geological techniques to describe, interpret and predict geological relationships and models. You'll also do lab work with rocks, minerals, sediments, fossils and ores. You'll collect, record, evaluate and interpret data to investigate geological processes and make scientifically relevant arguments. You'll solve geological problems and formulate hypotheses.