Geology and London

City Lit

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

London has a remarkable geological history and has much to offer to the geology enthusiast. This course highlights the effect that geology has had on the development of London’s landscape and buildings.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

1. Identify the three key rock types and list their characteristics,
2. Summarise the impact of the rock types on the landscapes and built history of the city and the landscapes within London
3. Identify the stone used in the key buildings selected in the course
4. Compare and contrast some of the qualities of key buildings in London.

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Subjects

  • Geology

Course programme

This course will cover the following:
1. The rock types of Greater London

2. The landscape which results

3. Development of London’s urban landscape

4. The buildings and visual results.

Interactive illustrated lecture; practical examination of rock specimens; group discussion and question and answer. Bring a notepad and pen. There are no additional costs. HS026 Introduction to geology See also the London studies and walks programmes within Humanities. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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