Note: In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.
Click here for conversion list of former 3-digit course numbers.
|
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.).
Prerequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Any 0.5 Earth
Sciences course at the 1000 level or registration in a Major, Specialization
or Honors Specialization in the Faculty of Science or in the Basic Medical
Sciences.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of first year requirements.
Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
Earth Sciences
2266F/G -
Dinosaur and other Vertebrate Evolution
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of first-year requirements, and registration in a Geology, Biology, or Anthropology module.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Prerequisite(s):
Registration in second, third, or fourth year Civil and Environmental Engineering; or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
Earth Sciences
3320A/B -
Environmental and Exploration Geophysics II
|
An advanced course covering the geophysical techniques used for subsurface sensing, with applications to environmental studies and resource exploration. Data analysis includes seismology, gravity, electromagnetic and radiometric applications.
Antirequisite(s):
The former Earth Sciences 320a/b.
Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
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.
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
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.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Earth Sciences 2220A/B, or the former Earth Sciences 320a/b, or permission of the
Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
Earth Sciences
4458A/B -
Selected Topics in Earth Sciences
|
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the Department
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
Earth Sciences
4459A/B -
Selected Topics in Earth Sciences
|
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
Earth Sciences
4461A/B -
Advanced Paleontology
|
Advanced topics on applications of paleontological data to reconstructions of evolutionary history, ancient environments, geochronology, and paleobiogeography.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
|
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.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s):
Registration in year 4 of an honors module in Earth Sciences or permission of the Department.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information:
| back to top |
|
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION 