This course provides a sound basis in Geology to those wishing to pursue professional careers as geologists, mining and petroleum engineers and environmental earth scientists. It will also be of interest to those who wish to understand more about the nature and origin of earth materials. The fundamental properties of minerals and rocks and the processes by which they form are described. Geological history and structure and consequences for the formation and preservation of mineral, coal and petroleum resources are considered. Methods for the analysis, description and definition of geological materials and resources are provided.