Surface and subsurface geological and geophysical techniques used to define the distribution and origin of geological basins, the architecture of...
A study of the structural evolution of mountain belts, with emphasis on field methods. Prerequisite(s): ERTH 3806.Lectures, seminars and laboratory...
Geologic evolution of Canada focusing on geological styles and tectonic processes of Archean cratons, Proterozoic and Phanerozoic orogenic belts. ...
Volcanology, petrology, mineralogy and geochemistry of igneous rocks and their tectonic setting; includes one to two weeks of field-based instruction,...
Introduction to the quantitative analysis of pressure-temperature-time trajectories and rock-forming processes during metamorphic petrogenesis. ...
Seismological topics with engineering applications. Characterization of seismicity and 0seismic sources (areas and faults). Seismic hazard analysis....
The physical properties of the solid Earth. Gravitational, magnetic and palaeomagnetic fields; seismology and earthquake occurrence; heat flow and...
Chemical evolution of the Earth, meteorites; mantle and crustal evolution; radiogenic and stable isotopes; noble gas isotopes; applications to mineral...
Application of geophysical methods to explore for petroleum and mineral resources, with emphasis on seismic and electromagnetic methods. Case...
Two-week field camp designed to extend the student's geological knowledge by integrating advanced field, theory and experimental data. Assessment...
Two-week field camp at Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta) designed to extend the student's vertebrate paleontological knowledge by integrating field,...
Independent studies. Requires prior written approval of a topic from a supervisor and the course co-ordinator. Oral and written proposal, progress and...
Understanding research methods, data interpretation and presentation, through readings, seminars and-or laboratory projects related to a topic...