35 courses in the 1981–82 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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Department of Earth Sciences
Professor, Chairman of the Department C. R. Barnes', BSc (Birmingham), PhD (Ottawa)
Professor, President of the University B. C. Matthews, BSA (Toronto), AM (Missouri), PhD (Cornell), DU (Sherbrooke)
Professor, Dean of Science R. N. Farvolden, MSc (Alberta), PhD (Illinois)
Professors J. A. Cherry, BE (Sask.), MS (Cal., Berkeley), PhD (Illinois), PEng P. Fritz, Dip! Geol, Dr. rer. nat. (Stuttgart) P. F. Karrow, BSc (Queen’s), PhD (Illinois) R. W. Macqueen, BA, MA (Toronto), PhD (Princeton)
Associate Professors E. C. Appleyard, BSc (W. Ont.), MSc (Queen’s), PhD (Cambridge) E. O. Frind, BASc, MASc, PhD (Toronto), PEng J. E. Gale, BA, BSc (Memorial), MSc (W. Ont.), MEngSc, PhD (Cal., Berkeley), PEng J. P. Greenhouse, BSc, MSc (Br. Col.), PhD (California) D. E. Lawson, BSc, MSc (New Br), PhD (Reading) A. V. Morgan?, BSc (Leicester), MSc (Calgary), PhD (Birmingham)
E. J. Reardon, BSc (St. Francis Xavier), PhD (Penn.
State) . R. G. Roberts, BA (Cambridge), MSc, PhD (McGill)
Assistant Professors J. F. Barker, BSc, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Waterloo) P. Fransham, BSc (Sir G Wms), MSc, PhD (McGill) R. W. Gillham, BSA (Toronto), MSc (Guelph).
PhD (Illinois)
J. A. Legault, BSc, MSc (Ottawa), PhD (Oklahoma)
Research Professor 1. L. Gibson, BSc, PhD (Imp. Callege, London)
Adjunct Professors
M. E. Brookfield, PhD (Reading)
R. M. Brown, BSc (Bishops), PhD (McGill)
D. Lee, BSc, MSc (N. Dak.), PhD (Virg. Polytech. Inst.)
P. Martini, PhD (McMaster)
F. A. Prantl, BSc, MSc, PhD (Innsbruck)
Vv. K, Prest, BSc, MSc (Manitoba), PhD (Toronto)
H. C. Saunderson, BA (Queen's Belfast), MA, PhD (Toronto) ‘
R. L. Thomas, BSc, PhD (Wales)
O. L. White, BSc, MASc (Toronto), PhD (Illinois), PEng
Senior Demonstrators J.L. Lang, BSc, MBA (Queen’s) P. McCauley, BSc, MSc (Laurentian)
Faculty members holding cross-appointments as shown
Earth Sciences and Biology
2Earth Sciences and Man-Environment Studies
Course Descriptions
Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science are to be found in Chapter 14.
Earth 121-122 or the consent of the instructor is a prerequisite for all later courses in Earth Sciences. Second and thifd 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 the third year and attend a week-long field excursion at the start of fourth year (Earth 390 and Earth 440). The cost will range from $50 to $100 per student for each course. Earth Sciences students are encouraged to seek geological employment in the summers. .
An introduction to rocks and minerals and the processes of their formation. The structure of the earth, plate tectonics and its relationship to deformation, metamorphism and formation of magmas. Earth resources.
An introduction to processes that shape the earth’s landscapes. Consideration of the time concept in geology. Introduction to fossils, their occurrence and uses in earth sciences. The geological history of North America.
Prereq: Earth 121
Origin and abundances of elements. Chemical characteristics of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Review and application of thermodynamic principles in geochemical systems. Introduction to aqueous geochemistry.
Prereq: Earth 121-122 and Earth 231
Introductory mineralogy and crystallography. Structures of minerals related to physical and morphological properties. Mineral chemistry. Determinative mineralogy. Occurrence of rockforming minerals. The nature of light, determination of refractive index.
Prereq: Earth 121-122.
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Optical properties and identification of minerals under the microscope. The study of rocks in thin section. The classification and identification of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Prereq: Earth 231
An introduction to the nature, origin and interpretation of stratified earth materials. Emphasis on principles and approaches. Stratigraphy in earth history and economic Yeposits.
Prereq: Earth 121-122
The principles of paleontology with particular stress on the species concept and evolution; examples will be drawn primarily from the fossil record of piants and vertebrates. Laboratory work will include projects related to lecture topics.
Prereq: Earth 121-122 .
Major structural features of the earth. Concepts of stress and strain; elementary rock mechanics. The deformation of earth materials, continuous and discontinuous structures. Introduction to regional tectonics.
Prereq: Earth 121-122
The principles and theories of igneous rock genesis. Silicate phase equilibria in magmatic systems. Magmatic differentiation; distribution and occurrence of magma types.
Prereq: Earth 231, 232
Principles and theories of metamorphic rock genesis. Intensive parameters controlling silicate phase equilibrium in metamorphism. Mobility of elements and solid state crystal growth. Origin and interpretation of metamorphic textures. Zonal and facies classifications. The concept of facies series. Prereq: Earth 231, 232
The origin, transport and deposition of sediments. Size analysis and sedimentary structures. Recent sedimentary environments as a key to the interpretation of ancient sediments. Sedimentary petrology. , Prereq: Earth 232
Advanced paleontology emphasizing morphology, classification, evolution, paleoecology and
- stratigraphic value of fossil invertebrates. Laboratory study of fossil collections. Prereq: Earth 236
Review of stress and strain. Mohr’s circle, strength ” theories, laboratory tests, classification of rocks. Rock mechanics considerations in the construction of shafts, drifts, tunnets, foundations and rock slopes. Laboratory exercises will deal with uniaxial, triaxial, flexure, hardness and tensile testing of rock. Problem sets wil! be assigned..
Prereq: A course in Statics and Mechanics of deformable materials, or consent of instructor
The process of landscape evolution and the classification of tandforms. 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.
A systematic review of the geological history of North America from the Precambrian to the Recent exemplified by regional geology. Laboratory work will include study of rock and fossil regional suites and geological maps.
Prébeq: Earth 235
Introduction to the principles of probability and statistics and their application in the earth sciences. Evaluation of quantitative data; statistical models. Prereq: Math 113 and an introductory course in computer programming.
An introduction to seismic, gravity, electric, electromagnetic and magnetic methods of exploration geophysics.
Prereq: Physics 111-112 or consent of instructor
Introductory topics on the physics of the earth. Seismology and the earth's interior. Thermal history of the earth. Gravity and isostasy. Origin of the continents and continental drift.
Prereq: Math 113, Phys 121-122 or equivalent
Course Descriptions , 301 Earth Sciences .
The geology of the ocean basins. Topics in physical oceanography. Physical properties of ocean water, heat budget of the world oceans. Oceanic circulation, Coriolis effects. Some idealized current regimes. Prereq: Math 113 and Phys 121-122 or equivalent
The occurrence and geological setting of metallic, non-metallic minerals and construction materials. Energy resources. Special emphasis on Canada’s resource industries. The laboratory will involve sampling methods, ore calculation and property evaluation.
Prereq: Earth 231, 232
Ten day field camp at Whitefish Falls, held at beginning of spring term.
Earth421, W 203. 05
Geochemistry 2.
An introduction to geochemical processes in the low temperature environment with special emphasis on
‘aqueous geochemistry. The laboratory is analytically
orientated and familiarizes students with techniques used in geochemical investigations. Prereq: First year chem., Earth 221
An analytical critique of the plate tectonics theory, its historical development, the evidence on which it is based, past and present criticisms. Tectonic syntheses based on the theory in the light of world - geology.
Normally restricted to fourth year Earth Sciences students.
The geology, tectonics, stratigraphy and history of the Canadian Precambrian Shield. The early evolution of the earth’s crust. The Precambrian time scale and problems of geochronology. Life, climate and physical conditions in Precambrian time.
The source, migration and sedimentary environment of hydrocarbons, exploration, types of traps, extraction. Carbonate sediments and their diagenesis. The environmental impact and control of recent sedimentation.
Prereq: Earth 333
Methods of using paleontological data to solve stratigraphic problems. Faunal provinces in space and time. Effects of continental drift and climatic change on biogeography through the Phenerozoic. Prereq: Earth 236
The geometry, kinematics and dynamics of structural geology. The relationship of structures from the microscopic to the megascopic scale; statistical studies of structural elements.
Prereq: Earth 260
(A course for honours Earth Sciences students only.) Each student will work under the direction of a member of the Department on a short research project. The results of this will be presented in thesis form and will be critically examined by members of this and, where pertinent, other departments.
Review of basic concepts in soil and rock mechanics. Field and laboratory methods used to define and characterize the properties of geological materials and the use in selected engineering geologic design and construction problems. Laboratory assignments will focus on the determination of physical properties and site assessment problems..
The location, exploitation, and conservation of groundwater. Groundwater-surface water interactions, effect of man’s activities on ground water quality, hydrogeologic aspects of subsurface waste disposal. .
Stratigraphy and history of the Quaternary Period with emphasis on glaciation. Laboratory studies on glacial deposits. Field trips. A previous course in geomorphology is recommended.
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Introduction to numerical methods and their use In geology and hydrogeology. Finite differences and finite elements. Solution of boundary value problems, mathematical modelling.
Prereq: Math 113 and an introductory course in computer programming.
A detailed examination of selected topics In exploration geophysics, with an emphasis on data processing and computer modelling of geophysical responses.
Prereq: Earth 360 and an introductory course in computer programming.
The petrology and genesis of metalliferous ore deposits. The description of classic deposits; the Stability of ore minerals; ore minerals in aqueous systems. The laboratory will include instruction and practice in ore microscopy.
Prereq: Earth 370
Depending on the demand and the availability of an instructor, a six week field course may be offered in an area of unusual geological interest during the spring or summer. This course will consist of two. weeks of classroom lectures and one month in the field location. Expenses are to be paid by the student. Prereq: consent of the instructor.
Field trip
Eight-day trip to the Quebec Appalachian Orogenic Belt, including study of stratigraphy, structural style and tectonic evolution of the overthrust belt in the vicinity of Quebec City, and the ophiolite belt and related rocks of the Eastern Townships. An acceptable report/synthesis is required for credit in the course.