{"id":3108,"date":"2018-01-17T20:02:28","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T20:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/geo\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=3108"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:56:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:56:51","slug":"learning-outcomes","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/geo\/chapter\/learning-outcomes\/","title":{"raw":"Learning Outcomes","rendered":"Learning Outcomes"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/384\/2018\/01\/17200205\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"icon of a magnifying glass over a list\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe content, assignments, and assessments for Geology are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/17YF3YL88P6tiIw3ZWCGtmM0WTpH1C1ZBdbBm_1UP9ww\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geology Learning Outcomes<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Module 1: Science of Geology<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Define geology as a science and identify methods used in its study.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Define the science of geology.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify and use scientific processes and the scientific methods as used by geologists and with other related scientific disciplines.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>List tools and concepts commonly used by geologists.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 2:\u00a0Rocks and the Rock Cycle<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify and compare common rock forming minerals, mineral structures and mineral properties.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe the basic chemistry involved in mineral formation and structures.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify and classify common rock forming minerals.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the most common elements in the Earth\u2019s crust and their order of abundance.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 3:\u00a0Rocks and the Rock Cycle<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify processes of the rock cycle and the different rock types associated with each step.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify igneous rocks and the steps of the rock cycle related to their formation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify sedimentary rocks and the steps of the rock cycle related to their formation.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify metamorphic rocks and the steps of the rock cycle related to their formation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 4:\u00a0Weathering and Soil Formation<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain the formation of soils, different weathering processes and erosion.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe types and processes of weathering and erosion.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe and compare typical soil profiles and basic soil types<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discuss the importance of soil conservation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 5:\u00a0Plate Tectonics<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Recognize the ongoing development of, evidence for, and large scale planetary effects of the Theory of Plate Tectonics.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe Continental Drift including supporting evidence.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Critique and interpret major types of evidence supporting the Theory of Plate Tectonics.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe different geological processes in relation to plate tectonics.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 6:\u00a0Earth's Interior<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Describe the Earth including the characteristics of the various layers; learn the implications of the different layers.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Analyze and compare the properties, material, and layers within the Earth\u2019s geosphere.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Understand how we know about the Earth\u2019s interior and its magnetism.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 7:\u00a0Crustal Deformation<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Correlate structural geology as it pertains to crustal deformation.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Compare and contrast stress versus strain in the Earth\u2019s crust.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify geologic structures created by deformation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 8:\u00a0Earthquakes<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Interpret types, causes, effects, and scientific measurements of earthquakes and seismic waves.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Investigate the causes and common locations of earthquakes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Compare and contrast properties and mechanics of different types of waves.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Define and compare magnitude versus intensity.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Understand the hazards of earthquakes and recognize our limited ability to predict seismic activity.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 9:\u00a0Volcanoes<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Explain the origin of volcanic features and landforms; as well as the causes and hazards associated with volcanic activity.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe and compare different volcano types.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe the processes that form volcanoes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Classify and identify igneous features.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe major volcanic hazards and their potential effects.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the various methods used to monitor volcanic activity.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 10:\u00a0Mass Movement<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Define and interpret the causes, types, effects and hazards of mass movement and land subsidence.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Identify and describe types of mass movement.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the various causes of mass movement, as well as ways to diminish the damage caused. 1<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 11: Hydrology<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Understand the roles, processes and effects of streams and groundwater.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Describe and model processes involved throughout Earth\u2019s hydrologic cycle.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify and describe channel types and sedimentary loads formed and carried by rivers and streams.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe critical components of groundwater.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify various geologic features associated with groundwater.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Recognize features associated with oceans and shorelines.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Module 12:\u00a0Geological Resources<\/h2>\r\n<h3>Identify common geological resources and discuss how people use them.<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Learn common processes of geologic formation of rock and mineral resources.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe some of the extraction methods and identify different types of mining.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Describe geologic materials as current or potential energy resources and categorize sources as renewable or nonrenewable.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-254\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/384\/2018\/01\/17200205\/outcomes.jpg\" alt=\"icon of a magnifying glass over a list\" width=\"200\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The content, assignments, and assessments for Geology are aligned to the following learning outcomes. A full list of course learning outcomes can be viewed here: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/17YF3YL88P6tiIw3ZWCGtmM0WTpH1C1ZBdbBm_1UP9ww\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geology Learning Outcomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Module 1: Science of Geology<\/h2>\n<h3>Define geology as a science and identify methods used in its study.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Define the science of geology.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and use scientific processes and the scientific methods as used by geologists and with other related scientific disciplines.<\/li>\n<li>List tools and concepts commonly used by geologists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 2:\u00a0Rocks and the Rock Cycle<\/h2>\n<h3>Identify and compare common rock forming minerals, mineral structures and mineral properties.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe the basic chemistry involved in mineral formation and structures.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and classify common rock forming minerals.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the most common elements in the Earth\u2019s crust and their order of abundance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 3:\u00a0Rocks and the Rock Cycle<\/h2>\n<h3>Identify processes of the rock cycle and the different rock types associated with each step.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify igneous rocks and the steps of the rock cycle related to their formation.<\/li>\n<li>Identify sedimentary rocks and the steps of the rock cycle related to their formation.<\/li>\n<li>Identify metamorphic rocks and the steps of the rock cycle related to their formation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 4:\u00a0Weathering and Soil Formation<\/h2>\n<h3>Explain the formation of soils, different weathering processes and erosion.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe types and processes of weathering and erosion.<\/li>\n<li>Describe and compare typical soil profiles and basic soil types<\/li>\n<li>Discuss the importance of soil conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 5:\u00a0Plate Tectonics<\/h2>\n<h3>Recognize the ongoing development of, evidence for, and large scale planetary effects of the Theory of Plate Tectonics.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe Continental Drift including supporting evidence.<\/li>\n<li>Critique and interpret major types of evidence supporting the Theory of Plate Tectonics.<\/li>\n<li>Describe different geological processes in relation to plate tectonics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 6:\u00a0Earth&#8217;s Interior<\/h2>\n<h3>Describe the Earth including the characteristics of the various layers; learn the implications of the different layers.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyze and compare the properties, material, and layers within the Earth\u2019s geosphere.<\/li>\n<li>Understand how we know about the Earth\u2019s interior and its magnetism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 7:\u00a0Crustal Deformation<\/h2>\n<h3>Correlate structural geology as it pertains to crustal deformation.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Compare and contrast stress versus strain in the Earth\u2019s crust.<\/li>\n<li>Identify geologic structures created by deformation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 8:\u00a0Earthquakes<\/h2>\n<h3>Interpret types, causes, effects, and scientific measurements of earthquakes and seismic waves.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Investigate the causes and common locations of earthquakes.<\/li>\n<li>Compare and contrast properties and mechanics of different types of waves.<\/li>\n<li>Define and compare magnitude versus intensity.<\/li>\n<li>Understand the hazards of earthquakes and recognize our limited ability to predict seismic activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 9:\u00a0Volcanoes<\/h2>\n<h3>Explain the origin of volcanic features and landforms; as well as the causes and hazards associated with volcanic activity.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Describe and compare different volcano types.<\/li>\n<li>Describe the processes that form volcanoes.<\/li>\n<li>Classify and identify igneous features.<\/li>\n<li>Describe major volcanic hazards and their potential effects.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the various methods used to monitor volcanic activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Module 10:\u00a0Mass 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