History of Geology

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

SERC

Collection:

Starting Point (SERC)

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

The Mineral Resources of New South Wales provides a brief history of geology with a focus on Australian geologic history. The site contains information on the classical period, Medieval and renaissance times, 17th and early 18th centuries, geology becoming a science, the establishment of the geological time scale, the development of geology in Australia and other geological advancements. Users can also follow links to additional geologic information and a historic photo gallery.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0
We encourage the reuse and dissemination of the material on this site for educational, noncommercial purposes as long as attribution is retained. To this end the material on this site is offered under a Creative Commons license. Authors of original works submitted to SERC retain their copyright. But in volunteering the works they agree to offer it under this license allowing for reuse and redistribution with attribution. Authors are responsible for obtaining copyright permission for all materials that they distribute within their work.

Copyright Holder:

Copyright New South Wales Department of Mineral Resources, Australia 1996-2002. Material on these pages may be copied for the purposes of private use and study.