Centre for Lifelong Learning
Geology courses 2008-9
Tutor - Mike Horne FGS
Study skills for scientists and Forensic Geology.
This is a new course for 2008! It is an introduction to Study Skills that uses Forensic Geology as a practical example. Course starts October 2008. Five Monday evenings and two Saturday practical sessions.
Rocks and Minerals
Course starts October 2008. Here is a chance to study the common rock forming minerals and rock types using the University collection. Emphasis will be given to rocks and minerals that can be found locally on the beaches of Holderness. Ten Wednesday evenings from 7-30pm until 9-30pm in the Geography Department at the University of Hull.
Rock and mineral through the Microscope
Course starts on January 2009. This course provides an opportunity for students to discover the exciting world of rocks and minerals as they appear through the polarising microscope. Students will use equipment that is not normally available to the amateur and specimens from the University's collection. Ten Wednesday evenings from 7-30pm until 9-30pm at the University of Hull, Department of Geography.
Collecting Rocks, Minerals and Fossils
Course starts April 2009. Collecting rocks, minerals and fossils is an exciting way to study the history of our world and is a rewarding hobby in itself. Four Wednesday evenings from 7-30pm until 9-30pm at the University of Hull, Department of Geography and three half day field trips at weekends.
For more information and a registration form please contact: Centre for Lifelong Learning, The University of Hull, 49 Salmon Grove, Hull, HU6 7SZ. tel. 01482 465666; e-mail Cll@Hull.ac.uk .
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