45 courses in the 1992–93 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Undergraduate Officers R.G. Roberts, ESC 2328, ext. 3379 S. Schiff, PHY 222A, ext. 2473
Introductory Notes
1. EARTH 121/122 or GEO E 126 is normally regarded as a prerequisite for any Major program in Earth Sciences.
2. 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 wilf range from $120-$150 per student.
3. Regular Earth Sciences students are encouraged to seek geological emplovment in the summers.
This course will be given in two parts.
1. Planet Earth: Structure of the Earth including plate tectonies, earthquakes, and volcanoes.
2. AHome for Peopie: Natural processes operating on the Earth, e.g. mass wasting, permafrost, erosion, rivers, oceans.
This course will be given in three parts.
1. A Planet for the Taking: Minerals and non-renewable Earth resources and their exploitation.
2. The Planet Strikes Back: Natural hazards and global change.
3. Future Planet Earth: Primary considerations for survival; water, food and energy supplies, soil loss, waste disposal.
Prereq: EARTH 121 or permission of instructor
Coreq: EARTH 122L
Antireq: GEO E 126, EARTH 126
For students taking EARTH 121. Laboratory exercises on selected topics from EARTH 121 lectures.
For students taking EARTH 122. Laboratory exercises on selected topics form EARTH 122 lectures.
Introduction to components of the hydrologic cycle, the interaction of these components and their revelance to current environmental concems. Particular consideration will be given to geotogic factors as they influence precipitation, surface runoff, urban runoff, streamflow generation, soil moisture, groundwater and surface watergroundwater interactions.
An introduction to physical geology and earth processes. Geological time, introduction to earth, air and water processes including vulcanism, sedimentation, weathering, fithification, continental drift, radioactive dating, hydrogeology, pedology, resources, mass wasting, erosion.
Cross-listed as GEO E 126
Antireq: EARTH 121/122
Origin, abundance and geochemistry of elements. Introduction to stable isotope geology and radiometric dating. Basic aqueous geochemistry.
Prereq: EARTH 231 or permission of instructor
introduction to systematic mineralogy. Bases of mineral classification. Interrelationships of chemical, structural and physica! 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. 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; elamentary rock mechanics. The deformation of earth materials, continuous and discontinuous structures. Introduction to regional tectonics as applied to structures.
Prereq: EARTH 121/122
An introduction to seismic, gravity, electric, electromagnetic and magnetic methods of exploration geophysics.
Prereq: PHYS 111/112 or PHYS 121/122 or consent of instructor
The principles and theories of igneous rock genesis. Silicate phase equilibria in magmatic systems. Magmiatic 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
The origin, transport and deposition of
sediments. Size analysis and sedimentary
Structures. Recent sedimentary environ-
ments as a key to the interpretation of
ancient sediments. Sedimentary petrology. Prereq: EARTH 232, 235
Course Descriptions Earth Sciences
Advanced paleontology emphasizing morphology, classification, evolution, paleoecology and stratigraphic value of fossil invertebrates. Laboratory study of fossil collections.
Prereq: EARTH 236
Physical processes, environmental impact and remediation. Development, erosion and engineering capabilities of soils and glacial drift. Permafrost. Fluvial processes. Flood control. Glacial deposits. Landslides. Coastal processes. Laboratory work involves field projects, air photo interpretation and terrain analysis. Prereq: EARTH 121/122 or GEO E 126 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 maps and cross sections. 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: CS 100 or equivalent computing experience
Antireq: STAT 202, 204, 220 or 221, CIV E 224, ME 202, SY DE 214, SY DE 213
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, CHEM 123 or equivalent
Antireq: SCI 250
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Quantitative introduction to the physical principles that govern the flow of fluids through porous and fractured geologic materials. Physical properties of fluids and porous media will be presented and conservation, flux and state equations will be developed. Physics of slow of immiscible fluids, including air-water and oil-water combinations will be included.
Prereq: EARTH 121/122 or GEO E 126 or CIV E 253, MATH 213A or equivalents
Introductory topics on the physics of the earth. Radioelement dating. Paleomagnetism and geomagnetism. Thermal history of the earth. Gravity and isostasy. Seismology and the earth’s internal structure. Prereq: MATH 113A/B, PHYS 121/122 or equivalent. MATH 216 is recommended Cross-listed as PHYS 368
Topics in physical oceanography. Physical properties of ocean water. Heat budget of the world oceans. Oceanic circulations. Coriolis effects. Some idealized current regimes. Prereq: MATH 113A/B, PHYS 121/122 or equivalent. MATH 216 is recommended Cross-listed as PHYS 369
Diverse exploitable resources: metals, rocks, fuels, soils, and water, and their use by civilizations. Geology and occurrence of resources in the earth; concentration and exploitation. Impact of alternatives on society and environment. Laboratory involves geological applications, sampling methods, and ore mineral suites from mines and quarries.
Prereq: EARTH 231, 232
Week long field study in Sudbury and Whitefish Falls area. Held at end of Winter term. Geological and geotechnical field techniques, map construction, report writing.
Prereq: EARTH 232, 235, 238
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. Laboratory session will involve various experiments related to mineral solubility, chemical kinetics, acid-base equilibria and chemical modelling. Prereg: First year chemistry, EARTH 221 ‘ Restricted to fourth-year and graduate students.
The application of geological knowledge
and reasoning to significant contemporary
earth science problems including that of
global tectonics and global change. 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 238
Course Descriptions Earth Sciences
(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 faboratory 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.
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 Earth Sciences 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 elernents. Solution of boundary value problems, mathematical modelling.
Prereq: MATH 1134/8 and an introductory course in computer programming
An introduction to physical hydrogeology, including Darcy's law, the groundwater flow equations for steady-state 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. Physical processes controlling groundwater contamination are introduced.
Prereq: EARTH 121/122 or GEO E 126 or CIV E 253. MATH 2134/8 or equivalents are recommended.
(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 ClV E 375 and EARTH 231 or permission of the instructor, and EARTH 458
(Formerly EARTH 439)
A detailed examination of selected topics in exploration geophysics, with an emphasis on data processing, time series analysis and computer modelling of geophysical responses.
Prereq: EARTH 260
Recommended: MATH 213A and an introductory course in computer programming.
A field oriented course emphasizing current methodology in environmental geophysics, including waste management and hydrogeological applications.
Prereq: EARTH 260
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 available from department office.
Course Descriptions East Asian Studies
East Asian Studies
Director . P. Swann, Renison College, 884-4400
introductory Notes
1. Students who are interested in the Chinese, Japanese and Korean language courses should be aware that the completion of at least three courses in a subject is recommended for a minimum working knowledge of the language. The East Asian Culture course is a good preparation for students intending to spend time in the Far East.
2. We reserve the right to refuse admission to, andor credit for, any of the language courses listed to a student who has, in our view, a level of competence unsuited to the course(s).
3. Students who have previous experience with, or who have studied the Chinese, Japanese or Korean languages at the elementary or secondary school level should not enrol! in first year level courses of the same language. Such students should consult with Renison College regarding the appropriate level to enter.
EASIA 201R F,W 3C 0.5 East Asian Culture An introductory survey of the cultures of East Asia with particular reference to China, Japan and Korea.
Open to all students above first year
EASIA 210R W 3C 0.5 . Chinese Literature (in Translation)
An introduction to Chinese literature in the classical and modern languages: historical writing, belles lettres, poetry, novels and drama. A knowledge of Chinese is not required.
CHINA 101R F,W 3C 0.5
First Year Chinese 1
An introductory course for students who have no knowledge of Chinese to develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Practical oral and written exercises are used to provide a firm grammatical foundation for further study. The pronunciation used is the Mandarin (Pu-tung-hua) dialect.
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CHINA 102R F,W 3C 05
First Year Chinese 2
With the completion of the study of the
Tudiments of phonetics (as provided in
CHINA 101R), the emphasis in this course
will shift to Mandarin Chinese tonality. Six
types of questions and four kinds of simple
sentences will be introduced. Vocabulary
will be expanded to 500 to 700 words. Prereq: CHINA 101R
CHINA 201R 3C 0.5 Second Year Chinese 1 This course and its follow-up (CHINA 202R} will include a survey of grammar, complex sentences, logical stress and a final review.
Prereq: CHINA 102R
CHINA 202R 3C 0.5 Second Year Chinese 2 The study of Chinese characters will receive more emphasis. Grammar instruction will include four types of comparison, different kinds of complements and complex sentences — pauses, logical stress, atc. Some study of Chinese culture is included.
Prereq: CHINA 201R
Upon completion of CHINA 201R and 202R, the student should have a reading vocabulary of 1,000 to 1,500 Chinese characters and a writing vocabulary of 700 to 1,000 characters.