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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Earth Sciences (S)

Earth Sciences (S)

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Earth Sciences 1022A/B - Earth Rocks!

What our planet is made of, how it works, and how it affects us. Framed on the interactions of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Specific topics include: geological time and earth history; formation of rocks and minerals; rock deformation; volcanoes and earthquakes; plate tectonics and mountain building; natural resources.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 020, 082a/b.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 1023A/B - Planet Earth: Shaken and Stirred

An overview of the origin and development of Earth and solar system; constitution and active processes of Earth interior; how these processes have shaped Earth evolution in the past and how they continue to control surface phenomena such as earthquake and volcanic activity. Labs will introduce the main resource exploration techniques.

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2123A/B, the former Earth Sciences 085a/b.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 1081A/B - Resources, Environment and Sustainability in a Material Society

This course introduces students to the relationship between humans and their geological environment. Emphasis is placed on the evidence for perturbations of Earth's natural environments by humans that impact on our planet's future. Specific topics include utilization of natural resources, waste management, water quality, geological hazards, and global change.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 020.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 1083F/G - Life on Planet Earth

Concepts of the development of life on Earth. Darwinian evolution and modern concepts of evolution. Genetics and evolution. Mode and rate of evolution. A survey of the vertebrate fossil record with focus on particular groups, including dinosaurs. Major extinction events in the fossil record. Origin of the geological time scale.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 020.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 1086F/G - Origin and Geology of the Solar System

Our best perception of the origin of the Universe, the Milky Way Galaxy, and our Solar System, meteorites, asteroids, comets and the formation of planets. The slow growth of Planetary Science reason and analysis of hypotheses. Why and how Earth evolved along a path radically different than the other planets.

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Extra Information: The equivalent of 3 lecture hours per week. Offered only on-line (see UWO Distance Studies); 0.5 course

Earth Sciences 1088F/G - A Foundation for Medical and Forensic Geology

Practical applications of the Earth Sciences to human welfare. Aspects of origin, natural concentration, and biological intake of earth materials are considered and the significance of these substances to human health is discussed. Use of earth materials in surgery, treatment of disease and of Earth Science techniques to solve criminal cases are covered.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 1089F/G - Earth, Art and Culture

An examination of Earth materials used in the arts over the history of human culture. Topics include: Earth materials as media in the Visual Arts (pigments, stone and clay); rocks, minerals and fossils as motifs in famous works of art; landscape photography; gemstones and jewelery; earth materials in wine and cuisine, and modern technology.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2123A/B - The Dynamic Earth

An introduction to the Earth as a large heat engine; topics will focus on large scale dynamic processes that occur in the deep interior (mantle and core convection) and their relation to activity and phenomena on the face of the Earth (tectonic plate motions, plate interactions, earth magnetic field, etc.).

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 1023A/B, the former Earth Sciences 085a/b.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2200A/B - Plate Tectonic Theory, Environments and Products

Rock types and their distribution within the Earth's crust are a result of tectonics, including continental rifting, seafloor spreading, subduction, obduction, and orogenic uplift and collapse. Lectures synthesize and explain major rock types in primary and secondary tectonic settings. Laboratories examine rocks and textures in hand specimens.

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Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year requirements.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2201A/B - Structural Geology

Deformation of Earth's crust; description of geological structures; construction and interpretation of geologic maps, cross sections and block diagrams; stereographic and orthographic representation of structural data; mechanical behavior of rocks; origin and tectonic significance of geological structures.

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Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Note: Grade 12 Physics or 0.5 course in first year Physics is recommended before taking this course.

Earth Sciences 2206A/B - Mineral Systems, Crystallography, and Optics

Introduction to mineral chemistry, crystal chemistry and mineral paragenesis, with emphasis on rock-forming minerals and ore minerals. Identification of minerals and mineral properties in hand specimen and thin section.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 205a, 210.

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Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B, or registration in a Materials Science module plus either Materials Science 2800 or Physics 2800.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Note: Grade 12 Chemistry or 0.5 course in Chemistry is recommended.

Earth Sciences 2212A/B - Genesis of Meteorites and Planetary Materials

The origin of meteorites and planetary materials (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks) will be deduced from textural evidence obtained from microscopic studies. These deductions then will be used to constrain hypotheses concerning genesis and evolution of Earth, other planets and the Solar System.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B and 2206A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2220A/B - Environmental and Exploration Geophysics I

A brief introduction to applied seismology – the investigation of Earth structure using sound waves in rocks. Topics include: seismic reflection methods, a cornerstone of oil and gas exploration; seismic refraction methods; earthquake seismology. This lab-oriented course will provide hands-on experience with computers and analysis of large digital data sets.

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Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 1225A/B and 1229A/B or the former Mathematics 030 or Calculus 1000A/B (or Calculus 1100A/B) and one of Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2221A/B - Introduction to Environmental and Exploration Geophysics

An introduction to geophysical techniques used for subsurface sensing, with applications to environmental studies and resource exploration. The course is intended for students in Earth Sciences, but is also relevant to students in other programs including Environmental Science and Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 320a/b.

Prerequisite(s): At least 0.5 course from Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, Applied Mathematics 1411A/B or 1413, Calculus 1000A/B or 1100A/B, Linear Algebra 1600A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2222A/B - Data Analysis and Signal Processing in the Sciences

An introduction to data analysis techniques, including but not limited to, filtering, interpolation techniques, transforms, and correlation analyses. A variety of applications from various fields will be used to illustrate these techniques, including earth sciences (seismology), economics (financial data), atmospheric sciences (climate change), medicine (electrocardiograms), and engineering (circuit analysis).

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 322a/b.

Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course from Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Applied Mathematics 1411A/B, 1413, Calculus 1000A/B or 1100A/B, Linear Algebra 1600A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2230A/B - Introduction to Geochemistry

Effects of temperature, pressure and bulk composition on stabilities of minerals in natural geological settings are evaluated using thermodynamic principles. Reaction rates among minerals and fluids, including the effects of natural catalysts and inhibitors, and biotic mediation are addressed. Introduction to the principles of radioisotope and stable isotope geochemistry.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B or permission of the Department.

Corequisite(s): Chemistry 1050 or the former Chemistry 020 or 023.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2231A/B - Birth, Life, and Death of Elements, Planets and Stars

Discussion of the formation of the elements in stellar interiors. Production of stable and unstable isotopes, with emphasis on their rate of decay. Development of the "absolute" time scale. The immensity of time and consequences of energy production are discussed with respect to the "life" of the Earth, other planets and the Sun.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 330b.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2240F/G - Catastrophic Events in Earth History

Rare events so catastrophic that they leave evidence in the geologic record and threaten life on Earth. Included are impacts by asteroid and comets, eruptions from giant resurgent volcanic caleras, large to mega-earthquakes and associated tsunami, and dramatic reduction of atmospheric oxygen by release of reservoirs of methane hydrate.

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2241A/B or the former Earth Sciences 240a/b.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year requirements and a half course from Earth Sciences 1022A/B, 1023A/B, 1081A/B, 1083F/G, 1086F/G, 1088F/G, 1089F/G, 2123A/B, the former Earth Sciences 020, 082a/b, 085a/b, or co-registration in Earth Sciences 2200A/B.

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Extra Information: The equivalent of 3 lecture hours per week, 0.5 course.

Only offered on-line (see Distance Studies).

Earth Sciences 2241A/B - Hazardous Earth

Earth processes leading to disasters; the amplification of earth processes by human activity; individual, national and global policies mitigating natural disasters. Volcanoes and earthquakes in the context of plate tectonic processes. Mass wasting, large storms, floods, and fires; global climate change.

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2240F/G, the former Earth Sciences 240a/b.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year requirements.

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Pre-or Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2250Y - Introductory Field Mapping Techniques

Eleven day field camp in the vicinity of Whitefish Falls, northern Lake Huron. Students will examine Precambrian metasedimentary and Early Paleozoic sedimentary rocks, make a geological map, measure a stratigraphic section and learn techniques of paleocurrent analysis.

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Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B and registration in a module where Earth Sciences 2250Y is mandatory, or permission of the department.

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Extra Information: 11 day field course, 0.5 course

Note: Entry is limited to students registered in the Honors Specialization in Geology, the Specialization in Geology, the Honors Specialization in Environmental Geoscience, the Specialization in Environmental Geoscience, the Honors Specialization in Geology and Biology, the Specialization in Geology and Biology, and the Major in Earth and Planetary Science. Partial cost of the field expenses must be borne by the student, and is payable to the Department prior to February 28th. The cost per student is $250 in 2007, and will increase by $15 every year thereafter. Qualified students registered in other Earth Sciences modules are permitted to take the course, but will not be subsidized by the Department.

Earth Sciences 2260A/B - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology: From Beds to Basins

Origins of sedimentary grains. Transport processes. Characteristics of the main types of sedimentary basins. Stratigraphic methods, including litho-, allo-, bio-, chrono-, and magneto-stratigraphy. Labs include examination of sedimentary rocks, well-log correlation and seismic stratigraphic analysis. At least one field trip is organized.

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Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2261A/B - Biospheric Interactions Through Time

This course explores the significance of life on Earth, past and present. Topics include ecological revolutions, mass extinctions, roles of life in the mediation of physical and chemical processes in the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere, controls on global biodiversity patterns, and case histories of selected invertebrate and vertebrate groups.

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Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2265A/B - Paleobiology and Paleoecology

A survey of the fossil record from bacteria, protista, calcareous algae, to invertebrate animals. Topics on each group of fossils include functional morphology, evolutionary trend, ancient living environments, contribution to sediment accumulation and reef-building, utility for dating and correlating rocks and for understanding long-term biodiversity change.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 361a/b.

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Corequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B or permission of department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2266F/G - Evolution of the Vertebrates

Introduction to the fossil record that documents the major steps in vertebrate evolution, including the origin and radiation of fishes, amphibians, mammal-like reptiles, dinosaurs, birds, and mammals.

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Prerequisite(s): Completion of first-year requirements, and registration in a Geology, Biology, or Anthropology module.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 2281A/B - Geology for Engineers

Introduction to physical geology with emphasis on the engineering oriented aspects of the Earth Sciences. Topics include: minerals and rocks; mass movements; interpretation of aerial photographs, topographic and geologic maps; surficial processes and their manifestations; surface and ground water; structural geology and subsurface processes; and earth resources.

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 1022A/B, 1081A/B, 2123A/B or the former Earth Sciences 020, 082a/b.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in second, third, or fourth year Civil and Environmental Engineering; or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3310A/B - Structure and Chemistry of Minerals and Materials

Study of crystal structure, crystal chemistry, and stability of rock-forming minerals. Theory of atomic substitutions of major and trace elements in minerals. Advanced topics include crystal field theory, X-ray powder diffraction. Mineral physics includes elastic properties, bulk and shear moduli, density, band theory, lattice defects and transport properties.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2206A/B, 2230A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3313A/B - Igneous Petrology

Study of igneous processes using rock and thin section descriptions (petrography). Discussion of how different compositions and conditions influence the phases present in a rock (phase equilibria). Association of different rock types with plate tectonic setting.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 311 and 312a.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2206A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3314A/B - Sedimentary Petrology

Identification and description of various types of siliciclastic and carbonate rocks; the important characteristics of sedimentary rocks and their key sedimentary features for interpretation of present and ancient despositional environments; survey of diagenetic processes that alter original properties of primary sediments.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B; Earth Sciences 2206A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3315A/B - Metamorphic Petrology

Study of metamorphic processes using rock and thin section descriptions (petrography). Discussion of factors that control the mineralogy and physical attributes of different metamorphic rocks (e.g., temperature, pressure, composition, fluids). Use of phase equilibria and geochronology to understand metamorphic histories. Association of different rock types with plate tectonic setting.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 312a.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2230A/B and Earth Sciences 3313A/B or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3321A/B - Physics of the Earth I

An introduction to physics of the Earth's interior. Major topics are: Earth structure from seismic observations, heat flow, the physics of minerals under high temperatures and pressures, equations of state, seismological, thermal and compositional models.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2220A/B or 2221A/B.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3323A/B - Introduction to Geodesy and Remote Sensing

An introduction to the basic concepts of geodesy and geodetic surveying, to include geometrical and physical geodesy. Material covered will include datums and coordinate systems, space and surface geodetic techniques, gravity and precise leveling, uncertainty estimation, and error propagation. Specific applications will include GPS data collection and analysis.

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Prerequisite(s): Calculus 2303A/B or 2503A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3340A/B - Watershed Hydrology

Occurrence, movement, and behavior of water in the hydrologic cycle. The development of quantitative representations of hydrologic processes (e.g., precipitation, evapotranspirtation, runoff, infiltration and unsaturated flow, saturated flow, surface flow). Analysis of stream response hydrographs. Statistical models of predicting flood responses and water resource management.

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Prerequisite(s): 1.0 course from Mathematics 1225A/B, 1229A/B or the former Mathematics 030, Applied Mathematics 1411A/B, 1413, Mathematics 1228A/B, Calculus 1000A/B or 1100A/B, Calculus 1201A/B or 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Linear Algebra 1600A/B, or Statistical Sciences 1023A/B, 1024A/B; or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3341A/B - Waters and Geochemical Cycles

Acquisition of solutes by rain, surface and subsurface waters and their transportation and deposition in natural environments (e.g., formation of ore deposits). Natural sources of potential pollutants (e.g., heavy metals). Geochemical cycles of solutes and waters.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 330b.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2230A/B or Chemistry 1050 or one of the former Chemistry 020 or 023, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3350Y - Advanced Field Mapping Techniques

A ten day field school in a deformed metamorphic terrain. Observation and documentation of geological features at outcrops. Three-dimensional thinking and reconstruction of structural geometry. Establishing overprinting relationships among structures. Mapping from mesoscopic to macroscopic scales. Kinematic interpretation and tectonic synthesis of geological data at different scales.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2201A/B and 2250Y.

Corequisite(s): Any two of Earth Sciences 3313A/B, 3314A/B, 3315A/B, and registration in the Major in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Specialization in Geology or Honors Specialization in Geology.

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Extra Information: 10 day field course in May, 0.5 course.

Note: Registration may be limited to Earth Sciences modules in which Earth Sciences 3350Y is a required course; students must register prior to the September "Add" deadline for full year courses (see Undergraduate Sessional Dates). Partial cost of the field expenses must be borne by the students, and is payable to the Department prior to February 28th. The cost per student is $250 in 2007, and will increase by $15 every year thereafter. Students will receive the maximum subsidy if the course is a requirement for their module. In the case that the course is not a requirement, partial subsidy may be provided depending on the module in which the student is currently enrolled (please contact the Departmental Undergraduate Chair).

Earth Sciences 3369A/B - Geomicrobiology

A study of geomicrobiological processes recorded in the Earth record and bacteria interactions in contemporary systems, including methods for the analysis of prokaryotes. The factors affecting their community structure and function, and their relationship to geochemistry. In the laboratory, students will develop bacteriological culture techniques used in geomicrobiological research.

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Prerequisite(s): 0.5 course from: Earth Sciences 2200A/B, Biology 1222 or 1223, Astronomy 2021A/B, Geography 1100, 1300A/B, 1500F/G.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3370A/B - Metallogeny I: Ore Petrology

A survey course introducing the broad field of mineral deposit geology and the importance of mineral resources. Global theories of ore genesis are considered in deposit classification. Various methods of ore petrology are discussed within the context of specific applications. Laboratory work focuses on reflected light microscopy in the practical study of ore suites.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B and 2206A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 3371A/B - Metallogeny II: Ore Deposit Models

The material covered builds directly on Earth Sciences 3370A/B Metallogenic models are applied to a wide spectrum of deposit types. Emphasis is placed on establishing geological criteria for mineral exploration. Laboratory work focuses on reflected light microscopy in practical studies of ore suites.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3370A/B or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4400A/B - Earth Evolution

A survey of the geological evidence of change during the last 4 billion years of earth history; the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 4461A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3313A/B and 3314A/B, or the former 300b, 312a, or 311; or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4415A/B - Advanced Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

The origin and abundance of elements and their distribution within the earth. Geochemical methods (trace elements and radiogenic isotopes) and experimental approaches to determine the history of igneous rocks. Melting and crystallization processes, ascent and emplacement of magma. Equilibrium methods to examine recrystallization in different metamorphic environments.

Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 411a/b, 412a/b.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3313A/B and 3315A/B, or the former Earth Sciences 312a.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4420A/B - Geophysical Forward and Inverse Modelling Methods

An introduction to potential theory and methods of interpreting geophysical data through the construction of forward models, optimization of misfit surfaces, and inversion.

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Prerequisite(s): Calculus 2302A/B and 2303A/B, or the former Applied Mathematics 290a and 291b.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4421A/B - Physics of the Earth II

Advanced topics in physics of the Earth's interior: Age of the Earth, shape of the Earth, rotation of the Earth, thermal state of the Earth, origin of the Earth's magnetic field and rock magnetism.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3321A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4423A/B - Applied Seismology

Advanced concepts in the application of seismic-reflection and refraction techniques for exploration of the subsurface. Topics include: elastic wave propagation fundamentals; prestack and post-stack data processing and analysis; deconvolution of time series data; seismic migration; inversion of traveltime data; amplitude-versus offset analysis; 3-D seismic interpretation.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2220A/B, 2222A/B, or the former 322a/b; Calculus 2303A/B or 2503A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4424A/B - Advanced Mineral Physics

Introduction to elementary solid state theory, high pressure geophysics, phase transformations, elasticity, physical properties and mineral physics of the earth's mantle and core.

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Prerequisite(s): Calculus 2302A/B and 2303A/B, or the former Applied Mathematics 290a and 291b; Earth Sciences 3310A/B or 3321A/B.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4425A/B - Global Seismology

Advanced concepts in earthquake rupture dynamics and seismic analysis of global earth structure. Topics covered will include: seismic wavefield theory; seismic sources and source parameters; synthetic seismograms; global seismic tomography; methods of teleseismic data analysis.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2220A/B, 2222A/B, or the former 322a/b, Calculus 2303A/B or 2503A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 lab/tutorial hours, 0.5 course

Earth Sciences 4431A/B - Isotope Geochemistry in Earth and Environmental Science

Stable isotopes (O,H,C,S,N), atmosphere, hydrosphere, sedimentary and diagenetic systems, hydrothermal systems, fluid migration, ore-forming fluids, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Environmental applications: groundwater, oceans, wetlands, acid rain; acid mine drainage, climate fluctuation; global cycle modification. Radiogenic isotopes: dating techniques; crust and mantle evolution, environmental tracing.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3341A/B or the former Earth Sciences 330b and completion of any 2000 level half course in Chemistry; or registration in third or fourth year of an Environmental Sciences modules; or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4440A/B - Fundamentals of Ground Water Flow and Contaminant Transport

Occurrence, distribution, movement, chemistry and composition of ground water as a function of the geological environment; water quality and ground water contamination; collection and evaluation of hydrogeologic data; modelling ground-water flow and advective transport; case histories.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3340A/B, or CEE 3326, or 80% in Geography 3342A/B, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4444A/B - Hazardous Mine Wastes

Introduction to uranium, Cu-Pb-Zn sulphide and lode-gold deposits. Quantitative modelling is introduced, and focuses on reactions occurring in mine wastes. Common geochemical remediation practices are discussed. Students will propose and test chemical remedial actions for waste sites using geochemical modelling. Laboratories include the analysis and leaching of ores.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3341A/B or the former Earth Sciences 330b; or completion of any 3000 level course in Chemistry or Civil Engineering; or registration in Year 4 of the Science of Materials modules; or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4450Y - Regional Field Geology

Field study of the geology of major structural provinces of North America. A ten day field trip at the beginning of September.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3350Y, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: A ten day field course in early September, 0.5 course

Note: Registration is limited to students enrolled in either the Honors Specialization in Geology and the Minor in Advanced Studies in Earth and Planetary Sciences, or the Honors Specialization in Geology and Biology and the Minor in Advanced Studies in Earth and Planetary Sciences. Students not in these modules must get approval from the trip leader and pay the full cost if they wish to take the course. Students must inform the Department of their intention to register in the course prior to May 1st and register prior to August 15th. Partial cost of the field course must be borne by the student, and is payable to the Department by May 1st. The cost per student is $300 in 2007, and will increase by $15 every year thereafter.

Earth Sciences 4451Y - Geophysical Field Techniques

An introduction to geophysical techniques used for environment studies, as well as exploration for mineral deposits and hydrocarbons. Techniques covered will include gravity, magnetic, seismic and electromagnetic field methods. Data acquisition and basic data processing and interpretation will be covered, together with an introduction to data analysis using MATLAB.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2220A/B, or the former Earth Sciences 320a/b, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: Approximately one week of field camp plus on-campus lectures and report writing, 0.5 course.

Notes: The course is taught during the fall term, with lectures and laboratories held in the first four weeks of term, followed by a week of field camp, and follow-up lectures and labs focused on delivering a comprehensive final report by the end of term. The course is to be offered in co-operation with other institutions, including Queen’s University, with possible participation of one or two geophysical contractors on-site. UWO students enrolled in the Specialization or Honors Specialization in Geophysics are partially subsidized by the Department. However, all students are expected to contribute toward transportation, lodging and equipment rental costs (currently estimated at $450).

Earth Sciences 4458A/B - Selected Topics in Earth Sciences

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Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department

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Extra Information: 5 hours per week, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4459A/B - Selected Topics in Earth Sciences

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Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 5 hours per week, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4460A/B - Sedimentology of Clastic and Carbonate Rocks

An overview of the principal depositional environments of clastic and carbonate rocks, with emphasis on the recognition and interpretation of sedimentary facies and facies successions. Field and laboratory exercises involving outcrop and subsurface data will be used to integrate facies analysis with sequence stratigraphy.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2260A/B and Earth Sciences 3314A/B; or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4461A/B - Advanced Paleontology

Advanced topics on applications of paleontological data to reconstructions of evolutionary history, ancient environments, geochronology, and paleobiogeography.

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Prerequisite(s): 0.5 course from Earth Sciences 2265A/B, 2266F/G, or the former 361a/b.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4462A/B - Glacial and Quaternary Geology

The last 2 million years of Earth history. Glacial-interglacial cycles, global sea level and climate changes, and their causes. Extent and dynamics of North American Pliestocene ice sheets. Dating methods, Quaternary resources, waste disposal, air photo interpretation and surficial mapping. Laboratory exercises, field project, field trip.

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Prerequisite(s): 0.5 course from Earth Sciences 2260A/B, 3314A/B, Geography 2330A/B, 3331A/B, 3332A/B, 3333A/B, 3334A/B, 3350A/B, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 seminar/laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4470A/B - Global Metallogenic Cycles in Crustal Evolution

Advanced-level study of the global distribution of ore deposits. Problems of metal source, transport and deposition are discussed within the context of crustal evolution. Ore types sensitive to secular changes in the Earth's lithosphere-hydrosphere-atmosphere-biosphere are emphasized. Field excursions to major ore districts may be arranged.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3370A/B and 3371A/B, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 seminar/laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4471A/B - Petroleum Geology

Production and accumulation of organic matter, petroleum generation, primary migration of petroleum, secondary migration and accumulation of petroleum, petroleum alteration, reservoir rocks and traps, sedimentary basins and occurrence of petroleum traps.

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Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 3314A/B, or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 seminar/laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Earth Sciences 4490E - Senior Thesis

A presentation of research on a chosen problem. Original data must be generated from field or laboratory studies and analyzed using appropriate methodologies. The results must be integrated into the existing literature on the topic. Independence in the conduct and reporting of research must be demonstrated.

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Prerequisite(s): Registration in year 4 of an honors module in Earth Sciences or permission of the Department.

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Extra Information: 1.0 course.

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