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Lecture
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Content
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Group Discussion/
Practical/Demonstration
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1 |
General geology and geomorphology
of Hong Kong |
·Introduction to landscade in HK
·Brief history of local and regional geology
·Theory of plate tectonics
·Rock system 1
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·How to identify rocks
·Common rocks in HK
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2 |
Concepts and principles of geology |
·Principles of stratigraphy
·Principles of geology
·Geological time scale
·Geological map reading
·Rock system 2
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·Geological map reading
·Common rocks in HK
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3 |
Stratigraphy and fossils of HK |
·Paleontology and stratigraphy of HK
·Common fossils HK
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·Fossils samples
·Common rocks in HK
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4 |
Rocks and Minerals |
·What are minerals
·Mineral occurrence in HK
·Quarrying
·Common rock types in HK
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·Mineral identification
·Minerals in rocks
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5 |
Geological History of HK |
·Tectonic framework of South China
·Mesozoic volcanic activities
·Formation of volcanic rocks in HK
·Geological structures in HK
·Structures and landscape
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·Case studies
·Geological map reading
·Model demonstration
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6 |
Geomorphological Processes |
·Weathering and erosion
·Superficial deposits
·Shoreline of HK
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·Case studies
·Video
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7 |
Health, Safety and Environment for
Geo-Tourism |
·Guidelines for Geo-tourism
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·Case studies
·Video
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Field visit locations
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Aspects to observe
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1 |
Po Toi Island and Lamma Island |
·Granitic rocks
·Xenoliths
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·Cross-cutting relationship
·Granitic landscapes
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2 |
Nam Chung Stream |
·Geological structures
·Stream profile
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·Structural-controlled landform
·Sedimentary rocks
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3 |
Tai O, Lantau Island |
·Fossils
·Stratigraphy
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·Various minerals
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4 |
Lai Chi Chong and Tolo Channel
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·Tuffaceous sediments
·Geological structures
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·Sedimenatry rocks
·Oldest rock formation
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5 |
High Island |
·Shoreline features
·Volcanic rocks
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·Geological structures
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6 |
Bluff Head, Kat O Island, Port Island |
·Shoreline features
·Volcanic rocks
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·Sedimentary rocks
·Geological structures
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Week
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Date
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Items
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Week 1
|
22 Sep 2010 |
Lecture : General geology and geomorphology of Hong Kong
Practical |
25 Sep 2010 |
Field visit: Po Toi and Lamma Islands
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Week 2
|
29 Sep 2010 |
Lecture : Concepts and principles of geology
Practical |
02 Oct 2010 |
Field visit: Nam Chung Stream
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Week 3
|
06 Oct 2010 |
Lecture : Stratigraphy and fossils of Hong Kong
Practical |
09 Oct 2010 |
Field visit: Tai O, Lantau Island
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Week 4
|
13 Oct 2010 |
Lecture : Rocks and minerals
Practical |
16 Oct 2010 |
Field visit : Lai Chi Chong and Tolo Channel
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Week 5
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20 Oct 2010 |
Lecture: Geological history of Hong Kong
Practical |
23 Oct 2010 |
Field visit: High Island
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Week 6
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27 Oct 2010 |
Lecture : Geomorphological processes
Practical |
30 Oct 2010 |
Field visit: Bluff Head, Kat O and Port Island
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Week 7
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3 Nov 2010 |
Lecture: Health, Safety and Environment for Geo-Tourism
Practical |
Week 10
|
24 Nov 2010 |
Examination
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