Continental Drift Course
Gain expertise in plate tectonics and continental drift to construct reliable reconstructions, analyse past climates, evaluate resources, and connect historical plate movements to modern geology, seismic risks, and basin development—key competencies for geography and geology professionals in Singapore.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
This course offers a focused, hands-on guide to mastering plate reconstructions from 300 Ma to present. Delve into essential plate-tectonic concepts, paleomagnetic and seafloor data, tools such as GPlates and PALEOMAP, plus time-slice mapping techniques. Apply these skills to paleoclimate studies, resource assessment, and hazard analysis, culminating in the ability to create authoritative technical reports and briefings.
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Develop Skills
- Master plate reconstruction workflows to build robust global circuits swiftly.
- Evaluate paleomagnetic and stratigraphic data to refine drift models accurately.
- Utilise GPlates and digital atlases for precise time-slice maps with uncertainties.
- Analyse tectonic evolution linking past motions to current geological hazards.
- Produce clear technical reports and briefings on plate tectonics for experts.
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