EARTH 100 Geological Foundations of This course is now offered as Science 100*. Consult the Science course .
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Earth Sciences (EARTH)
30 courses in the 1973–74 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Faculty listed in 1973–74
Professor and Chairman of the R.N. Farvolden, M.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Illinois) Department . co Professor and President of the B.C. Matthews, B.S.A. (Toronto), A.M. (Missouri), Ph.D. (Cornell) ; University.
Professor P.F. Karrow, B.Sc. (Queen's), Ph.D. (Illinois) . Associate Professors E.C. Appleyard, B.Sc. (Western), M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (Cambridge) C.R. Barnes, BSc. (Birmingham), Ph.D. (Ottawa) J.A. Cherry, B.E. (Saskatchewan), M.S. (Cal, Berkeley), Ph.D, (Illinois) P. Fritz, Dipl. Geol, Dr. Rer. Nat. (Technische Hochschule Stuttgart)
Assistant Professors E.Q. Frind, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto) ; , J. P. Greenhouse, B.Sc., M.Sc. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (California) . D.E. Lawson, B.Sc, M.Sc. (New Brunswick), Ph.D: (Reading) A.V. Morgan,’ B.Sc. (Leicester), M.Sc. (Calgary), Ph.D. (Birmingham) R.G. Roberts, 2.4. (Cambridge), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McGill) D.L. Salter, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Southampton)
Adjunct Professor A. L. W. Kemp, B.Sc. (British Columbia), Ph.D. (Chicago)
Man-Environment and Earth Sciences
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
. Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science are to be found on page 236.
Earth Sciences 130, or the consent of the instructor, is prerequisite for all later courses in Earth Sciences. However, Sciences 100° may be substituted for Earth Sciences 130 as prerequisite for' Earth Sciences 235*, 236* and 336. Second and third year courses usually involve field. trips in the fall. All those majoring in Earth Sciences are required to take a two-week field camp at the end of third year and attend a week-long field excursion at the start of third year. (Expenses in excess | of $100 are to be anticipated.) Earth Sciences students are encouraged to seek geological employment in the summers.
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EARTH 130 Introductory Geology An elementary introduction to rocks, minerals, and fossils, geological
‘ *, processes and their effects, structural geology, economic geology, and historical geology. Map study. Field trips. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory. Students who are taking, or have taken Science 100* may not take Earth Sciences 130 for credit because of overlapping material. ‘
EARTH 231 Mineralogy Introductory mineralogy and crystallography. Structures of minerals
related to physical and morphological properties. Mineral chemistry. Systematic and determinative mineralogy; occurrence of rock-forming and common ore minerals. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, fail term.
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EARTH 232 Petrography
The classification and identification of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. The study of rocks in thin sections. Laboratory study of petrographic methods and problems. Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 23]* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, winter term.
EARTH 235 Stratigraphy
The principles of stratigraphy, and an introduction to the-structural framework of North America. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 236 Principles of Paleontology
The principles of paleontology with particular, stress on the species concept and evolution; examples will be drawn primarily from the fossil record of plants and vertebrates. Laboratory work will include projects and reference to field trip collections. 2 lectures. 2 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 241 Optical Mineralogy and Crystallography
Principles of optical crystallography and the optical identification of minerals. Crystallography and stereographic projection. Prerequisite: Earth Science 231* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, winter term.
EARTH 260 Introductory Structural Geology
An introduction to the deformation of rocks; the effect of stress on rock materials, the application of experimental and theoretical data to naturally deformed rocks (tectonites); elementary rock mechanics; the results of deformation, the types of structures produced; the analysis of simple structures. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, winter term.
EARTH 331 Igneous Petrology
The principles and theories of igneous rock genesis. Sillicate phase equilibria in magmatic systems. Magmatic differentiation; distribution and occurrence of magma types. Prerequisites: Earth Sciences 231*, 241* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 332 Metamorphic Petrology "333* Sedimentology 1
Principles and theories of metamorphic rock genesis. Silicate phase equilibria in metamorphism. Controls of metamorphic crystallization and the interpretation of metamorphic textures. The concept of metamorphic facies and facies system. . Prerequisites: Earth Sciences 231*, 241* 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, winter term.
The chemical and physical background of sedimentation and sediment movement by fluid flow. Sedimentary petrology. Features and interrelationships of sedimentary environments. Diagenesis. Chemical sedimentology. Sedimentary tectonics. Dispersal and current systems. Basin analysis and the sedimentary model. 2 lecture’, 3 hours laboratory, winter term.
EARTH 336 Paleontology
Advanced paleontology emphasizing morphology, classification, evolution, paleoecology and stratigraphic value of fossil invertebrates. Field trips and laboratory study of fossil collections. . Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 236* 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, fall term. /
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EARTH 342 Geomorphology
The processes of landscape evolution and the classification of landforms. Geomorphic effects of glacial, fluvial, marine, and slope processes. Physical and chemical weathering, soil formation. Laboratory study of topographic maps and air photo interpretation. Field trips. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 345 Historical Geology
A systematic review of the geological history of North America from the Precambrian to recent, exemplified by regional geology. Laboratory work will include study of rock and fossil regional suites and geological maps. Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 235* 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, winter term.
EARTH 355 Mathematical Geology
Introduction to the principles of probability and statistics and their 1 application in the Earth Sciences. Evaluation of quantitative data; ’ $tatistical models. Prerequisites: Mathematics 130 and an introductory course in computer programming. 3 lectures, fall term.
EARTH 360 Introduction to Applied Geophysics
An introduction to applied geophysics, covering seismic, gravity, electric, electromagnetic, magnetic, radiometric and borehole logging methods. Prerequisite: Physics 101*-102* or consent of instructor. 3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 368 Geophysics
Introductory topics on the physics of the earth. Seismology and the I earth’s interior. Thermal history of the earth. Gravity and isostasy. Origin of the continents and continental drift. (Identical to Physics 368%). Prerequisite: Mathematics 130, Physics 121*-122* or equivalent 2 lectures, fall term.
EARTH 369 Geophysics
The geology of the ocean basins. Topics in physical oceanography. 2 Physical properties of ocean water, heat budget of the world oceans. Oceanic circulations, Coriolis effects. Some idealized current regimes. (Identical to Physics 369%). ‘ Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 368*. 2 lectures, winter term.
EARTH 370 Geology of Ngn-renewable Primary Resources
The occurrence and geological setting of metallic, non-metallic minerals and construction materials. Energy resources. Special emphasis on Canada’s resource industry. The laboratory will involve sampling methods, ore calculations and property evaluation. Prerequisites: Earth Scientes 231*, 241* 3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, winter term.
EARTH 430 Economic Geology
Principles and processes governing the formation of metalliferous ote deposits, coal, petroleum and natural gas. The study of important examples primarily from Canada. Laboratory study will include instruction and practice in ore microscopy. Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 231*, 241* 3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory.
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EARTH 431 Geochemistry
An introduction to geochemical processes in the Earth’s Crust with special emphasis on low temperature environments. Fundamental | principles are reviewed and applied to the understanding of sedimentary rocks, the hydrosphere and hydrothermal systems. Prerequisite: first year Chemistry 3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory.
EARTH 432 Precambrian Geology
The geology, tectonics, stratigraphy and history of the Canadian Precambrian Shield. The Precambrian time scale and problems of geochronology. Life, climate and physical conditions in Precambrian time. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 434 Biostratigraphy
A study of selected fossil groups to illustrate the application of paleontological data in solving stratigraphic problems. Methods of differentiation and correlation of rock units on the basis of their fossil assemblages. Field trips. 2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 436 Honours Thesis
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the Department on a short research project. The results of this will be 1 presented in thesis form and will be critically examined by members of this and, where pertinent, other departments.
EARTH 437 Crustal Evolution
The origin of the universe, solar system and planets. Origin of the atmosphere-hydrosphere system; origin of life. Lunar geology, shields, sedimentary tectonics, geosynclines and island arcs. Tectonic aspects of continental drift, sea-floor spreading, paleomagnetism, paleoclimatology and paleogeography. 2 lectures, 2 hours seminars.
EARTH 438 Engineering Geology
The application of geology to civil engineering problems. Introductory soi] and rock mechanics. Urban and environmental geology. 2 lectures, I hour problems, winter term. Groundwater hydrology. The location, exploitation, and conservation of
EARTH 439 Groundwater Geology
groundwater resources. 3 lectures, winter term.
EARTH 440 Quaternary Geology
Stratigraphy and history of Quaternary Period with emphasis on glaciation. Laboratory studies on glacial deposits. Field trips. A previous course in geomorphology is recommended. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 456 Mathematical Geology 2 »
Boundary value problems in geophysics and hydrogeology. Mathematical modelling of geological systems; simulation. Prerequisites: Earth Sciences 355*, Mathematics 130 3 lectures, fall term.
EARTH 460 Applied Geophysics 1
An introductory course in applied geophysics, seismic, gravity, electric, and electromagnetic methods, bore-hole logging, field methods. 3 lectures, 2 hours laboratory, fall term.
EARTH 461 Applied Geophysics 2
Physical and mathematical foundations of applied geophysics, advanced methods of treatment of geophysical data, with emphasis on problems , from geophysical exploration. ? lectures. 2 hours laboratory, winter term.
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