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SCI199Y1
First Year Seminar 52T

Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a distribution requirement course; see page 44.

GLG100H1
Elementary Mineralogy 26L

The natural materials of the Earth’s crust: crystals, minerals, gemstones, rocks and their role in society throughout the ages; designed for students who are not Geology specialists.

GLG100H is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students.
GLG103H1

Geology in Public Issues 26L
Geologic hazards: earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis. The distribution and politics of natural resources, including petroleum and ore deposits. Nuclear power and nuclear waste disposal. Global change: the geologic record of hot and cold climates, and how the earth survives.

GLG103H is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science.
GLG105H1

Evolution of the Earth: Controversy over the last 2300 Years 26L
The evolution of ideas about the origin and development of the earth from the Athenians to the 20th Century. With attention on whether the earth has an infinite or a finite life; on the evolution and disappearance of species; on the origin of oceans, continents and mountains; on the forces that have shaped the earth’s surface; and on the courage of scientists in confronting the religious and political views of their time.

GLG105H is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students.
GLG110H1

Introductory Geology 26L
The nature and evolution of the Earth; plate tectonics; rocks and minerals; volcanism; geological time; fossils; geology of Ontario; environmental issues.
Exclusion: JGG150Y1

GLG110H is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students
GLG130H1

Exploration of the Solar System 26L
Scientific findings of the solar system exploration program and their application to the origin of the earth and solar system; space resources; search for life on other planets.
Prerequisite: One OAC Physical Science

GLG205H1
Confronting Global Change 26L

The emergence of society as a major geological force is considered in terms of the evolving debate about the consequences of human activity for the habitability of our planet. Major issues such as climate change, environmental pollution, and depletion of natural resources are examined.

GLG205H is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students
GLG206H1

Materials of the Earth 26L, 39P
An overview of the structural, chemical and optical properties of minerals. Laboratories on the identification of minerals in hand specimen and thin section. A mandatory 2 day field trip in late September.
Exclusion: GLG219H1, 221H1
Prerequisite: CHM137Y1/151Y1/(132H1, 133H1)

GLG207H1
Rock-forming Processes 26L, 39P

Origin and classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and their associated ore deposits. Emphasis is placed on rock types in the context of plate tectonic theory, and the practical aspects of rock identification in hand sample and thin section.
Exclusion: GLG219H1, 221H1
Prerequisite: GLG206H1

GLG216H1
Dynamic Geology 26L, 39P

A survey of principal physical processes that shape and transform the continents and oceans of the Earth’s crust, with examples from North America. Laboratories in field geology and elementary mapping techniques, interpretation of geologic maps, and exercises in structural geology. Field trips in afternoon laboratory sessions; return to campus by 6:00 p.m.
Exclusion: GLG201H1, 245H1
Prerequisite: CHM137Y1/151Y1/(132H1, 133H1)

GLG217H1
Earth Evolution 26L, 39P

An introduction to the evolution of the biosphere from the earliest stabilization of the Earth’s crust. Patterns of evolution and extinction are related to physico-chemical and biologically-mediated changes at the Earth’s surface. Laboratories cover major groups of invertebrate fossils, microfossils, their classification and living analogues.
Exclusion: GLG229H1
Prerequisite: GLG216H1

ENV234Y1
Environmental Biology

(formerly JED234Y1) (See “Division of the Environment”)

GLG299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 44 for details.

ENV315H1
Chemical Analysis of Environmental Samples (See “Division of the Environment”)

GLG318H1
Igneous and Metamorphic Processes 26L, 39P

An overview of the nature and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks, with particular emphasis on the interpretation of textures and mineral assemblages as they reflect conditions of rock formation. Laboratory exercises familiarise students with the most common igneous and metamorphic rock types, and provide practical examples of the theoretical principles discussed in lectures. This course also has a mandatory weekend field trip (in conjunction with GLG206H1) to view igneous and metamorphic rocks and structures. The venue for the trip alternates yearly between Bancroft and the Montreal area.
Prerequisite: GLG206H1, 207H1

GLG319H1
Metamorphic Processes 26L, 39P

Descriptive petrography and classification of metamorphic rocks; metamorphic processes and evolution of metamorphic rocks; interpretation of metamorphic rocks. (Not offered in 2002-03)
Prerequisite: GLG318H1, 360H1

GLG340H1
Field Course I: White Fish Falls - Manitoulin Island

A twelve-day field course in mid-May. Students are introduced to field geology and to basic field measurement, mapping and documentation techniques in the Espanola - Manitoulin Island area, west of Sudbury. Students are responsible for the cost of board and lodging and transport to and from the field area.
This is a summer session course and students must also register with the Department in the preceding term
Prerequisite: GLG207H1, 216H1, 217H1

GLG345H1
Structural Geology 26L, 39P

The development of geological structures at a variety of scales is examined using the concepts of stress, strain, material behaviour and tectonic setting. Laboratory work focuses on modern methods of structural analysis and their applications in geotechnical engineering and economic geology.
Exclusion: GLG332H1
Prerequisite: GLG216H1

GLG351H1
Geochemical and Biological Regulation of Aqueous Systems 39L, 26P

An introduction to aqueous environmental geochemistry emphasising the importance of chemical equilibria, mass transport, and microbiological activity in regulating the chemical composition of natural and contaminated systems.
Exclusion: JGG350H1
Prerequisite: CHM137Y1/151Y1/(132H1, 133H1); and any 2nd year science course

GLG360H1
Sedimentary Geology 26L, 39P

An introduction to the methods for studying sedimentary rocks in surface and subsurface. Petrographic description and classification of sedimentary rocks are dealt with in lectures and laboratory exercises, followed by a treatment of the principles of stratigraphic documentation and correlation, facies-analysis methods, and a brief description of depositional systems.
Exclusion: GLG229H1
Prerequisite: GLG207H1, 216H1

GLG398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 44 for details.

JGB410H1
Evolution of Fossil Plants

(formerly JGB310H1) 26L, 39P
The fossil record of vascular plants using macroscopic and microscopic methods. Stratigraphic, paeleoecologic, and evolutionary significance of fossil plants. Practicals involve demonstrations and independent projects. (2002-03 is the last year in which this course is taught)
Recommended preparation: GLG216H1, 217H1

GLG423H1
Mineralogy

(formerly GLG323H1) 39L
Crystal chemistry of the major rock forming minerals. The course covers the underlying concepts behind the behaviour of minerals as solid-state materials including: Structure and bonding of minerals, chemical substitutions and solid-state transformations, high temperature and pressure behaviour, chemical weathering and kinetics. (Not offered in 2002-03)
Exclusion: GLG323H1
Prerequisite: GLG206H1

GLG430H1
Basin Analysis 39L, 13P

Architecture and evolution of sedimentary basins in relation to plate-tectonic setting and crustal properties. Sequence stratigraphy: sequence models and sequence forcing mechanisms tectonism, eustasy, climate change. The global-cycle-chart controversy.
World-wide review of basins in the context of plate tectonics.
Exclusion: GLG402H1, 429H1
Prerequisite: GLG360H1

GLG435H1
Stratigraphic Palynology 26L, 39P

The plant microfossil record in the Phanerozoic and its application to stratigraphy. Organic-walled microfossils of marine and terrestrial origin are systematically studied in the laboratory to illustrate evolution, paleophytogeography, and stratigraphic correlation potential on a global scale. (2002-03 is the last year in which this course is taught)
Exclusion: GLG433H1, 434H1
Prerequisite: GLG216H1/365H1
Recommended preparation: JGB310H1

GLG436H1
Paleoecological Assessment of Environmental Change 26L, 39P

The use of proxy data (terrestial and aquatic microfossils) to infer past environmental conditions. The nature and extent of Quaternary environmental change is considered in the context of assessing current issues such as acidification, metal pollution, eutrophication and global climate change. Paleoenvironmental techniques are applied in the laboratory.
Prerequisite: A 200-level course from one of BIO, GGR, GLG
Recommended preparation: BIO468H1/469Y1/GLG216H1

JGP438H1
Shallow Crust Geophysics 26L, 52P

An introduction to the geophysical exploration of the subsurface. Topics include gravity, seismic, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic surveying and their application in prospecting, hydrogeology, and environmental assessments.
Exclusion: PHY496H1
Prerequisite: GLG345H1 or permission of instructor

GLG440H1
Advanced Petrology 26L, 39P

Integrated field, experimental and theoretical approaches to understanding the petrological diversity of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Topics include development of thermobarometers for igneous and metamorphic rocks, the importance of oxygen fugacity in petrogenesis, melting/solidification and metamorphism and igneous activity in the context of global tectonics.
Prerequisite: GLG318H1

GLG442H
Mineral Deposits I 26L, 39P

Geology and geochemistry of magmatically related ore deposits, principally Ni, Cu, Pt group, Cr, including porphyry Cu deposits. Use of S, O and H isotopes and fluid inclusions in mineral deposit geology. Origin and interpretation; systematic ore mineralogy, in hand specimen and reflected light microscopy.
Prerequisite: GLG 318H1

GLG443H
Mineral Deposits II 26L, 39P

Genesis of ore deposits. The basic tools for studying ore genesis such as stable isotopes, fluid inclusions and sulfide mineralogy and their applications to selected types of ores. Practicals involve detailed study of ore suites.
Prerequisite: GLG 442H1

GLG445H1
Field Course II: Tweed

A twelve-day course in mid-May. Students will map Archean gneisses and greenstones overlain by Proterozoic sediments. Emphasis is on lithological mapping and structural interpretation in a remote area typical of the Canadian Shield. Students are responsible for the costs of board, lodging, and transportation.
This is a summer session course and students must also register with the Department during the preceding term.
Prerequisite: GLG318H1, 340H1/345H1

GLG448H1
Field Course III: Chalk River

A two-week course in late summer designed to familiarize students in a variety of hydrogeological and biogeochemical field techniques; based at Atomic Energy Canada Laboratories, Chalk River, and includes a mixture of lecture, laboratory and field exercises. Students are responsible for the cost of board and lodging and transport to and from the field area.
This is a summer session course and students must also register with the Department during the preceding term.
Prerequisite: GLG351H1 or permission of instructor

GLG450H1
Contaminant Fate and Transport in Subsurface Environments 26L, 39P

Drawing primarily on examples from hydrogeology, this course explores physical, chemical and isotopic constraints on contaminant source transport and attenuation
Exclusion: GLG355H1, 455H1
Prerequisite: GLG351H1 or permission of instructor

GLG465H1
Geodynamics 26L, 39P

Exploration of physical Earth processes and their relationship to large-scale geological phenomena. Mantle convection as plate tectonic engine; intraplate/plate boundary lithospheric deformation including orogenesis and crustal subsidence. Focus on reconciling geodynamic theory/modelling with geological/geophysical observations.
Exclusion: GLG355H1, 455H1
Prerequisite: GLG345H1 or permission of instructor

GLG470Y1
Research Project

TBA
Laboratory research emphasizing methods and experimental techniques applicable to geology. Students must obtain the consent of an instructor and register with the Undergraduate Coordinator before enrolling and are urged to do so toward the end of their Third Year. Students are required to give an oral presentation of research results to an open meeting of the Department.
Exclusion: GLG471H1
Prerequisite: Completion of the required 300-level courses in a specialist program involving Geology and permission of the Department

GLG471H1
Research Project

TBA
Laboratory research emphasizing methods and experimental techniques applicable to geology. Students must obtain the consent of an instructor and register with the Undergraduate Coordinator before enrolling and are urged to do so toward the end of their Third Year. Students are required to give an oral presentation of research results to an open meeting of the Department.
Exclusion: GLG470Y1
Prerequisite: Completion of the required 300-level courses in a specialist program involving Geology and permission of the Department

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