Eleven day field school in a deformed metamorphic terrain. Observation and documentation of geological features at outcrops. Three-dimensional thinking and reconstruction of structural geometry. Establishing overprinting relationships among structures. Mapping from mesoscopic to macroscopic scales. Kinematic interpretation and tectonic synthesis of geological data at different scales. Antirequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2201A/B and 2250Y. Corequisite(s): Any two of Earth Sciences 3313A/B, 3314A/B, 3315A/B, and registration in the Major in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Specialization in Geology or Honors Specialization in Geology, or in the Honors Geology or Honors Environmental Geoscience Programs for Professional Registration. Pre-or Corequisite(s): Extra Information: 11 day field course in May, 0.5 course. Note: Students must register prior to the September “Add” deadline for full year courses (see Undergraduate Sessional Dates). Partial cost of the field expenses must be borne by the students, and is payable to the Department prior to February 28th. The cost per student is $295 in 2010, and will increase by $15 every year thereafter. Students will receive the maximum subsidy if the course is a requirement for their module. In the case that the course is not a requirement, partial subsidy may be provided depending on the module in which the student is currently enrolled (please contact the Departmental Undergraduate Chair). back to top
