An introduction to the internal structure of the earth and to the dynamic processes which have shaped the earth's surface. An integrated study of...
The relationship between human-kind and our ever-changing planet, with a focus on natural geologic hazards (volcanic eruptions, earthquakes,...
The history of life, from its inception four billion years ago to the present day, focusing on the inter-relationship between organic evolution and...
Introduction to marine science. Topics include: ocean basins and their sediments; seawater chemistry/biochemistry; ocean waves, tides and currents;...
An introduction to the crystallography and crystal chemistry of rock-forming minerals for students not in the Geological Sciences. The structural,...
An introduction to the field study and description of surficial deposits, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks, and geological processes, based...
Characterization of rock- and soil-forming silicate and non-silicate minerals (their crystallography, optical and physical behaviour, and crystal...
Macroscopic and microscopic characterization of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Processes by which rocks are formed and transformed, and...
An examination of the genetic link between surficial geological processes and the sedimentary record produced by these processes. Students obtain an...
The application of physical principles to examine and characterize the Earth at all scales. The Earth's physical properties and dynamic processes will...
The basic mineralogy and petrology of mineral deposits are examined. The formation and classification of mineral deposits, considering such aspects as...
An examination of the physical principles and properties exhibited by the Earth which can be used to understand its origin, structure, dynamic...
An earth-system engineering perspective on the nature, acquisition and utilization of energy, mineral and water resources, with particular emphasis on...
An intensive two-week course taken immediately after final examinations in second year (see Sessional Dates). Teams of students use geological field...
Techniques of geophysics (including gravity, magnetic, electrical, and seismic) applied to engineering problems, including resource exploration and...
Application of material mechanics to rock deformation. The nature, origin and interpretation of deformation and fracture of rocks, and the application...
Quaternary paleoclimates and ice ages. Glacial and proglacial processes, environments and landforms. Dating techniques. Glacial-interglacial history...
The nature and origin of surficial deposits and landforms are investigated with emphasis on their recognition and their inter-relationships with, and...
Review of the major groups of invertebrate fossils, emphasizing functional morphology, and geological significance. Introduction to paleoecology and...
Development of the equations governing flow and transport; sensitivity to sub-surface