Earth's Surface and Interior

Earth’s Surface and Interior explores the geological processes that take place on the surface and in the interior of Earth, as recorded in the rocks and minerals of Earth’s crust and upper mantle. It centres around petrography – the practical ability to read rocks, interpreting their histories and the stories they tell about Earth’s characteristics and evolution over time. Students will also develop their skills in technical and scientific communication, including the scientific reporting of rock specimens, and the analysis of outstanding problems in the scientific literature.