The course examines the formation of tectonic structures in rocks. It begins with an introduction to strain and stress. This is followed by an...
Introduces students to the major structural features found in deformed rocks and to the physical conditions under which they formed, and how to...
An introduction to the formation and classification of soils, including their physical, chemical and biological properties. Also considers...
Topics include: origin of the ocean-atmosphere system; ocean basins and plate tectonic processes; marine geology, hot spots, deep sea vents; ocean...
An introduction to the nature, morphology, geologic setting and classification of the principal types of ore deposits and theories about their...
This course provides a quantitative treatment of thermdynamics, major element, trace element, stable isotope, and radiogenic isotope geochemistry and...
Provides a quantitative treatment of selective chemical and mineralogical processes important in understanding the chemistry of the Earth. This will...
A thesis requiring independent research and the guidance of one or more faculty members. The subject is chosen by the student in consultation with the...
This course introduces the geology of Precambrian regions around the world with a special emphasis on the Precambrian Shield of Canada. Topics covered...
Shows how geological and ore-forming problems can be solved by integrating detailed mapping with geochemical and petrographic analysis. Students...
Includes lectures, seminars and projects covering the application of remote sensing to geological, land cover and water quality mapping. Projects are...
An applied course designed to provide students with detailed information on specific minerals and mineral groups along with the analytical techniques...
This course examines advanced and unconventional topics related to igneous processes. The origin of the elements in the universe and the solar system...
This course examines the origin, characteristics, meaning, and economic potential of carbonate sedimentary rocks, with emphasis on identification and...
The topics of this course include continental and alpine glaciation, erosional and depositional facies and dynamic processes, glacial climates and...
The course studies the combined metamorphic and structural changes in rocks during orogenesis. The aim of the course is to integrate concepts learned...
Examines the long-term record of global change as reflected in sedimentary rocks, fossil faunas and floras, and low temperature isotope geochemistry....
This synthesis course provides an integrated overview of tectonic environments and geodynamic processes and their roles in petrogenesis and...
Examines processes involved in the genesis of magmatic and hydrothermal ore deposits. Emphasis is placed on Ni-Cu-PGE and chromite deposits, the role...
An introduction to hydrogeology covering hydrogeologic properties of porous media, flow nets, groundwater resource evaluation, groundwater chemistry,...