# GEOL 205 — Earth Resources and Energy (AUB) > GEOL 205 Earth Resources and Energy at American University of Beirut. 4.0/5 from 1 rating · 12 student reviews. Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/618 Retrieved: 2026-09-17 ## Facts - Course code: GEOL 205 - Title: Earth Resources and Energy - University: American University of Beirut (AUB) - Subject: Geology - Department: Earth Science - Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Credits: 3 - Counts toward General Education: Understanding the World - Professors on record (2): Raghida Oueida, Tony Nemer ## Catalogue description A study of the main economic mineral resources and traditional and alternate energy resources, with an emphasis on the environmental impacts of their use and misuse. A special emphasis is given to regional issues. Open to both arts and sciences students. ## Quick answers ### What is GEOL 205 at AUB? GEOL 205 Earth Resources and Energy is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A study of the main economic mineral resources and traditional and alternate energy resources, with an emphasis on the environmental impacts of their use and misuse. A special emphasis is given to regional issues. Open to both arts and sciences students. ### How many credits is GEOL 205? GEOL 205 Earth Resources and Energy is worth 3 credits at AUB. ### Is GEOL 205 hard? Students rate GEOL 205 4.0 out of 5 overall, from 1 rating. ### Who teaches GEOL 205 at AUB? Studiety has 2 professors on record for GEOL 205: Raghida Oueida, Tony Nemer. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now. ## Student ratings - Overall: 4.0/5 from 1 rating ## What to expect - Has Quiz 1 - Has Quiz 2 - Has Final - Has Attendance - Has Participation - Original Book Necessary ## Student reviews 12 of 12 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line. - **4/5 · 2022-08** — Between GEOL 205 with Tony Nemer and CHEM 202, students say to definitely go with the geology course. - **2020-04** — Very interesting course and she explains very well - **2020-04** — She's a very nice person, and 205 is relatively easier than other Geol courses - **2020-04** — She explains well, material is easy, but the exams are a bit hard - **2020-04** — You have to memorize the whole material and you will get a 90, you don't memorize you will fail - **2020-04** — Memorize everything in the booklet and the figures in the slides with their captions. and the class notes. An example of what to expect: There might be many "resources" you should know what the "ultimate resource" is - **2020-04** — A lot to memorize but the topic is interesting - **2019-08** — I'm taking it now with her she's really good as a prof but if you're not into geology don't take it. The material is big cause it's cumulative - **2019-08** — Very easy. Just memorize the booklet in details and you'll end up with a very good grade. Miss Raghida is a very good and fair instructor - **2019-08** — She explains well, material is easy, bes exams are a bit hard - **2019-08** — She's a VERY nice person, and 205 is relatively easier than other Geol courses - **2019-08** — Geol 205 with Raghida. Very interesting course and she have a very nice explanation ## See also - [All Geology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/geology.md) - [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md) --- From Studiety (https://studiety.com/), an independent, student-run course guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any university. Reviews are the opinions of individual students.