41 courses in the 1988–89 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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, abundance and geochemistry of elements. Introduction to stable isotope geology and radiometric dating. Basic aqueous geochemistry. Chemical characteristics of crystalline and sedimentary rocks.
Prereq: EARTH 231 or permission of instructor
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
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, elec-
tric, electromagnetic and magnetic
methods of exploration geophysics. Prereq: PHYS 111/112 or consent of
instructor
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 tock 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
Course Descriptions 16:39 Earth Sciences
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
The process 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. Antireq: GEOG 201
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 rocks 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. Evaluation of quantitative data; statistical models.
Prereq: MATH 113A/B and an introductory course in computer programming
The influence of geology on the natural environment with special emphasis on hazards and the role of groundwater; hydrogeology in the runoff cycle; groundwater resources development and subsurface waste disposal; environmental geology as a factor in health and disease. Prereq: EARTH 121/122 or GEO E 126 Antireq: SCI 250
Topics in the plate tectonics, heat flow.
gravity, seismology, magnetics, electro-
magnetics and dynamics of the planet. Prereq: PHYS 121/122, EARTH 260
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16:40 Course Descriptions Earth Sciences
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 113A/B, PHYS 121/122 or equivalent
Cross-listed as PHYS 368
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 113A/B and PHYS 121/122 or equivalent
Cross-listed as PHYS 369
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.
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 covered.
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.
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 Phanerozoic. Prereq: EARTH 336
The geometry, kinematics and dynamics of structural geology. The relationships 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 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
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.
nary Period with emphasis on glaciation. Laboratory studies on glacial deposits. Field trips. A previous course in geomorphology is recommended.
Not to be taken by third year students.
An introduction to Quaternary ecology. The morphology, biostratigraphy, distribution and paleoecological significance of major plant and animal groups in the Quaternary sciences. Relationships of fossil assemblages to modern ecosystems. Students will be expected to arrange with the instructors a field trip in the preceding term.
Prereq: EARTH 440 or consent of instructors
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 113A/B and an introductory course in computer programming
An introduction to the physical side of hydrogeology, including Darcy’s law, the groundwater flow equations for steadystate and transient conditions, applications to flow nets, aquifer testing, groundwater resources evaluation, and construction-project dewatering. The role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle is explored with emphasis on natural groundwater flow systems and their influence on stream flow, slope stability and soil drainage.
Prereq: EARTH 121/122 or GEO E 126 or CIV E 253, and MATH 213A/B or equivalents.
Formerly EARTH 439
An introduction to the chemical side of hydrogeology with emphasis on groundwater quality and contaminants in the groundwater zone, the geochemical origin of major ions in natural groundwater, causes of hardness, groundwater age determination using isotopes, common causes of groundwater contamination; processes governing contaminant behaviour including dispersion, diffusion and adsorption, hydrogeologic aspects of site selection for waste disposal.
Prereq: EARTH 221 or CIV E 375 or equivalent, and EARTH 458
Formerly EARTH 439
A detailed examination of selected topics in exploration geophysics, with an emphasis on data processing and computer modelling of geophysical responses.
Prereq: EARTH 260
Recommended: MATH 213A 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 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
One or more geology field trips normally conducted at the beginning of the Fall term. These trips will emphasize field observations of a wide-ranging nature; some trips will augment field observations with study of specimens, core laboratory data, etc. Field exercises and reports may be part of the requirements. Enrolment limits will apply to all trips.
Honours Earth Sciences students are required to attend at least one of these trips. Open to other students only if places are available.
Field trip fees will apply; listing of current trips and respective costs avait able from department office.
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