37 courses in the 1983–84 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Department of Earth Sciences
Professor, Chairman of the Department P. Fritz, Dipi Geol, Dr. rer. nat. (Stuttgart)
Professors.
J.A. Cherry, BE (Saskatchewan), MS (California, Berkeley), PhD (Hlinois), PEng
M.B. Dusseault!, BSc, MSc, PhD (Alberta)
R.N. Farvolden, MSc (Alberta), PhD (Illinois)
P.F. Karrow, BSc (Queen's), PhD {Illinois)
R.W. Macqueen, BA, MA (Toronto), PhD (Princeton)
Associate Professors
E.C. Appleyard, BSc (Western Ontario), MSc (Queen's), PhD (Cambridge)
E.O. Frind, BASc, MASc, PhD { Toronto), PEng
1.L. Gibson, BSc, PhD (imperial College, London}
R.W. Gillham, BSA (Toronto), MSc (Guelph), PhD (illinois)
J.P. Greenhouse, BSc, MSc (British Columbia), PhD (California)
D.E. Lawson, BSc, MSc (New Brunswick), PhD (Reading)
A.V. Morgan, BSc (Leicester), MSc (Calgary), PhD Birmingham)
E.J. Reardon, BSc (St. Francis Xavier). PhD (Pennsylvania State)
R.G. Roberts, BA (Cambridge), MSc, PhD (McGill) .
LJ, Smalley’, C Eng, PhD (City University, London)
Assistant Professors
J.F. Barker, 8Sc, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Waterioo) .
J.A. Legault, BSc, MSc (Ottawa), PhD (Oklahoma)
Research Assistant Professor S.K. Frape, MSc, PhD (Queen's)
Adjunct Faculty
M.E. Brookfield, PhD (Reading)
R.M. Brown, BSc (Bishops), PhD (McGill)
JA. Franklin, BSc, (Gen. Civ. Eng.) (London), MSc, PhD (Imperial College, London)
J.E. Gale, BA, BSc (Memorial), MSc (Western Ontario), MEngSc, PhD (California, Berkeley), PEng
D. Lee, BSc, MSc (N. Dak.), PhD (Virginia Polytech. Inst.)
P. Martini, PhD (McMaster)
H.C. Saunderson, BA (Queen's Belfast), MA, PhD (Toronto)
G. van der Kamp, MSc, PhD (Free University, Amsterdam)
O.L. White, BSc, MASc (Toronto), PhD (Illinois), PEng
Senior Demonstrators J.L. Lang, BSc, MBA (Queen's). K. Lahay, BSc, MSc (Guelph)
Faculty members holding crossappointments from Earth Sciences to: 1Civil Engineering
Course Descriptions
introductory Notes
EARTH 121-122 is normally regarded as a prerequisite for any Major programs in Earth Sciences. Second, third and fourth year courses may involve field trips in the fall. All those enrolled in Honours Earth Sciences programs are required to take a two-week field camp at the end of the third year (EARTH 390). The cost will range from $50-$100 per student. Regular 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.
Origin, abundance and geochemistry of elements. Introduction to stable isotope geology and radiometric dating. Basic aqueous geochemistry. Chemical characteristics of crystalline and sedimentary rocks.
Introduction to systematic mineralogy. Bases of mineral classification. interrelationships of chemical, structural and physical properties. Occurrence of major groups of rock-forming minerals. Introduction to optical properties of minerals and the use of the petrographic microscope as a tool in identifying minerals and interpreting their genetic history.
Prereq: EARTH 121
F 2C,3L 0.5
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 deposits. 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 plants 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
An introduction to seismic, gravity, electric, electromagnetic and magnetic methods of exploration geophysics. Prereq: PHYS 111-112 or consent of instructor.
Course Descriptions 309
Earth Sciences
The principles and theories of igneous rock genesis. Silicate phase equilibria inmagmatic systems. Magmatic differentiation; distribution and occurrence of magma types.
Prereq: EARTH 231, 232
Principles and theories of metamorphic rock genesis. Static, dynamic and polyphasal crystalloblastic growth. Processes of solid-state crystallization in metamorphic environments. Zonal and facies classifications; facies series and the place of metamorphism in global tectonics. Introduction to metasomatism.
Prereq: EARTH 232
For Honours Earth Sciences and Geological Engineering students only.
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 vaiue 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, tunnels, foundations and rock slopes. Laboratory exercises will deal with uniaxial, triaxial, flexure, hardness and tensile testing of rock. Problem sets will be assigned.
Prereq: A course in Statics and Mechanics of deformable materials, or consent of instructor
The process of ilandscape evolution and the classification of landforms. Geomorphic effects of glacial, fluvial, marine and stope processes. Physical and chemical weathering, soil formation. Laboratory study of topographic maps and air photo interpretation. Field trips.
Antireq: GEOG 302
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. Prereq: EARTH 235
introduction to the principles of probability and statistics and their application in the earth sciences. Evaiuation of quantitative data; statistical models.
Prereq: MATH 113 and an introductory course in computer programming.
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..
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 contruction 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.
The application of chemical thermodynamics to geochemical problems. Development of the three laws of Thermodynamics; Gibbs free energy and equilibria constants. Introduction to various topics in aqueous geochemistry such as mineral equilibria, ion exchange and redox equilibria. Various aspects of organic geochemistry and geochemical exploration will also be treated. Prereq: First year chemistry, EARTH 221. Restricted to fourth year and graduate students.
An analytical critique of the plate tectonics theory. Tectonic syntheses based on the theory in the light of world geology.
Normaily restricted to fourth year Earth Sciences students.
The geology, tectonics, stratigraphy and history of the Canadian Precambrian Shietd. 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 arfd climatic change on biogeography through the Phanerozoic. Prereq: EARTH 336
Course Descriptions
Earth Sciences
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 their use in selected engineering geologic design and construction problems. Laboratory assignments will focus on the determination of physical properties and site assessment problems.
The tocation, 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. Antireg: GEOG 300 and GEOG 401. Not to be taken by third year students.
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 260 and an introductory course in computer programming.
Geophysical field methods for Engineering and Hydrogeology.
Prereq: Students must be enrolled in the Geophysics Option.
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 geotogical 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.
One or more regional geology field trips normally conducted at the beginning of the Fall term. These trips will emphasize the integration of the various subdisciplines within Geology to achieve an. understanding and synthesis of a geologically complex region such as the central and western Appalachians of southern Quebec. Field exercises will
be part of the trip. Enrolment will be limited to not more than 30 students per trip.
Open to Honours Earth Sciences Students only.
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