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GLG Geology Courses


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


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. Examination of minerals in a practical session.


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


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


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.


GLG110H
is primarily intended as a science Distribution Requirement course for Humanities and Social Science students; it could also serve as an introduction to Geology programs


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. Examination of hand specimens and a field trip.
Exclusion: JGF150Y


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


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


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.


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. An overnight field trip to Bancroft and a daytrip to the Niagara Escarpment.
Exclusion: GLG219H, 221H
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H)
Recommended preparation: JGF150H


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: GLG219H, 221H
Prerequisite: GLG206H


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 each Thursday afternoon; return to campus by 6:00 p.m.
Exclusion: GLG201H, 245H
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H)
Recommended preparation: JGF150H


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 emphasize major groups of invertebrate fossils, their classification and living analogues.
Exclusion: GLG229H
Prerequisite: GLG216H


GLG299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 42 for details.


GLG318H1
Igneous Processes 26L, 39P

Examination of the processes responsible for the diversity of igneous rocks. Emphasis is on the fundamental thermodynamics and kinetics of igneous systems and their role in crystallization, melting, and magmatic behaviour such as immiscibility, assimilation and mixing. Laboratories focus on textures, mineralogy, composition and field relationships.
Prerequisite: GLG202H/206H, 221H/207H


GLG319H1
Metamorphic Processes 26L, 39P

Descriptive petrography and classification of metamorphic rocks; metamorphic processes and evolution of metamorphic rocks; interpretation of metamorphic rocks.
Prerequisite: GLG318H, 360H


GLG340H1
Field Course I: White Fish Falls - Manitoulin Island

Two- week field course in May concentrates on a wide range of geological field techniques on the north shore of Lake Huron, around the village of White Fish Falls. Methods include geological mapping, stratigraphic section measurement, use of compass-clinometers, note and sample taking and the application of computers in field geology.
This is a summer session course and students must also register with the Department in the preceding term. Each student must pay the cost of transportation and accommodation.
Prerequisite: GLG201H, 221H, 229H/245H or GLG207H, 216H, 217H


GLG345H1
Structural Geology and Geomechanics 26L, 39P

Analysis of geological structures on various scales, using the concepts of displacement, stress and strain. Deformation at convergent plate margins and in transpression/transtension zones. Fold mechanics and pluton emplacement. Application of modern structural methods in geotechnical engineering and economic geology.
Exclusion: GLG332H
Prerequisite: GLG216H/245H


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: JGG350H
Prerequisite: CHM137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H); and any 2nd year science course


GLG360H1
Sedimentary Geography 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: GLG229H
Prerequisite: GLG207H/221H, 201H/216H


GLG365H1
Earth Surface System History 26L, 39P

Earth system history for selected intervals in the Precambrian and Phanerozoic, emphasizing the interplay of lithosphere tectonics, stratigraphy and the biosphere. Paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic change as deduced from the sedimentary and fossil record. Laboratories in paleoecologic analysis using selected microfossil groups.
Prerequisite: GLG217H


GLG423H1
Mineralogy (formerly GLG323H) 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.
Exclusion: GLG323H
Prerequisite: GLG206H, 219H


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: GLG402H, 429H
Prerequisite: GLG301H/360H


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.
Exclusion: GLG433H, 434H
Prerequisite: GLG201H/216H
Recommended preparation: JGB310H


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: BIO368H/369Y/GLG201H/216H


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: GLG318H, 319H


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: GLG202H/207H, 318H


GLG443H
Mineral Deposits II 26L, 39P

Hydrothermal ore deposits: Archean and epithermal Au-Ag, volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits, and sedimentary-sequence-hosted Pb-Zn, and U deposits. Subaerial and submarine active geothermal systems. Metamorphism/deformation of ore deposits. Practicals: selected ore suits; computer methods for processing 3D ore system data.
Prerequisite: GLG319H, 442H


GLG445H1
Field Course II: Tweed

A two-week course in early May. Emphasis on field mapping and interpretation of a portion of the Grenville Province of the Canadian Shield near Tweed, Ontario; excursions to introduce a wider variety of geology. 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 their preceeding term.
Prerequisite: GLG319H, 332H/345H


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 their preceeding term.
Prerequisite: GLG355H 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: GLG355H, 455H
Prerequisite: GLG351H


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: GLG471H
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: GLG470Y
Prerequisite: Completion of the required 300-level courses in a specialist program involving Geology and permission of the Department


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