A survey of the geological evidence of change during the last 4 billion years of earth history; the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and...
The origin and abundance of elements and their distribution within the earth. Geochemical methods (trace elements and radiogenic isotopes) and...
An introduction to potential theory and methods of interpreting geophysical data through the construction of forward models, optimization of misfit...
Advanced topics in the physics of the Earth and planets including: magnetism; paleomagnetism and the geomagnetic timescale; radioactivity, radioactive...
Advanced concepts in the application of seismic-reflection and refraction techniques for exploration of the subsurface. Topics include: elastic wave...
Introduction to elementary solid state theory, high pressure geophysics, phase transformations, elasticity, physical properties and mineral physics of...
Advanced concepts in earthquake rupture dynamics and seismic analysis of global earth structure. Topics covered will include: seismic wavefield...
Stable isotopes (O,H,C,S,N), atmosphere, hydrosphere, sedimentary and diagenetic systems, hydrothermal systems, fluid migration, ore-forming fluids,...
The principals of metal concentration and deposition in magmatic and hydrothermal environments are examined. Natural and experimental data, including...
Occurrence, distribution, movement, chemistry and composition of ground water as a function of the geological environment; water quality and ground...
Introduction to uranium, Cu-Pb-Zn sulphide and lode-gold deposits. Quantitative modelling is introduced, and focuses on reactions occurring in mine...
Field study of the geology of major structural provinces of North America. A ten day field trip at the beginning of September. Antirequisite(s): ...
An off-campus Geophysical field school providing an introduction to geophysical techniques, including gravity, magnetic, seismic and electromagnetic...
A research-level field course to globally significant international or Canadian geological type localities. Students will gain practical field...
Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 5 hours per week, 0.5...
Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 5 hours per week, 0.5...
An overview of the principal depositional environments of clastic and carbonate rocks, with emphasis on the recognition and interpretation of...
Advanced topics on applications of paleontological data to reconstructions of evolutionary history, ancient environments, geochronology, and...
The last 2 million years of Earth history. Glacial-interglacial cycles, global sea level and climate changes, and their causes. Extent and dynamics of...
Advanced-level study of the global distribution of ore deposits. Problems of metal source, transport and deposition are discussed within the context...