Gemstones including their physical and chemical properties, geological formation and geographic occurrence. Introduction to gemological laboratory...
Geochemical processes within crustal to surface environments, and use of isotopic variations of certain elements to define geochronological frameworks...
An introduction to the use of fossil evidence for studying the evolution of mammals, including the application of anatomy, functional morphology,...
An introduction to fossil vertebrates, including fish, amphibians and reptiles, concentrating on anatomy, functional morphology, origins, evolution...
The origin and evolution of our species from geological, biological and cultural perspectives. The course traces human ancestry from our primate roots...
Field-based analysis of sedimentary processes as developed in modern and preserved in ancient geological environments. This course occurs off campus...
Analysis and interpretation of the geological and geochemical processes responsible for mineral deposit genesis in a global context. Prerequisite(s):...
Principles of deep- to shallow fluid flow within the Earth's crust, and introduction to the exploration, development and management of groundwater as...
Composition and movement of the oceans, processes of sediment production and its distribution, ocean/climate interactions, geological proxies for...
Genesis of metamorphic rocks as determined from field, petrographic and geochemical data. Precludes additional credit for ERTH 3202 (no longer...
The principal geological, physical, chemical and biological oceanographic processes and their interaction in today’s oceans in comparison to a...
An introduction to the tools of applied geophysics including seismology, electrical, magnetic, and gravitational surveying methods. Precludes...
Structures and deformational processes in a variety of crustal settings. Applications to geological engineering and mineral and petroleum exploration....
This course provides practical experience for students enrolled in the Co-operative Option. To receive course credit a student must receive...
One or more projects involving at least 15 days field and/or laboratory research, not related to thesis research. Assessment based on written reports...
Paleoecological and biostratigraphic significance, and evolutionary history of marine and freshwater microorganisms. Prerequisite(s): ERTH...
Soil composition and soil classification. Soil properties, compaction, seepage and permeability. Concepts of pore water pressure, capillary pressure...
Earth's resources: where they occur, how they are concentrated, how they are extracted and used, and how human exploitation of natural resources...
The origin, composition and diagenesis of carbonate rocks. Study of modern and ancient platform systems; development of facies models; petrographic...