Building Earth: Rocks, Minerals, Magmas

How does our planet evolve over time? What is its interior like? These questions were first addressed by looking at rocks, and the study of rocks remains a vibrant field within the geosciences. In this subject you will discover the astonishing diversity and complexity of rocks that appear on Earth’s surface. You will learn to read the stories of planetary change that these rocks record–whether they formed during volcanic eruptions, at the hearts of mountain belts, or in ancient tropical seas.