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Instruction offered by members of the Department of Geoscience in the Faculty of Science.
Department Head – C.M. Henderson
Students interested in taking geology courses are urged to read the advice in the Faculty of Science Program section of this Calendar.
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Geology
201
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Principles of Geoscience
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Composition and internal structure of the Earth; surface processes; internal processes and global tectonics; rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic maps.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 201 and 209 will not be allowed.
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Geology
202
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Applications of Geoscience
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Applications of geology and geophysics to the study of earthquakes, volcanoes and other geologic hazards; natural resources; environmental management; human impact on the Earth and global change.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 202 and 203 will not be allowed.
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Geology
209
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Introduction to Geology
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Basic concepts regarding the major features of Earth; its rock and mineral composition, processes controlling erosion, deposition and surface structures; formation of mountains, ocean basins and continents; internal structure of the Earth and plate tectonics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 209 and 201 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Not open for credit to Honours, Majors or Minors in Geology, Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration), Applied and Environmental Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science (Geology Concentration) or Natural Sciences (Geoscience Concentration).
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Geology
301
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Geology of the Mountain Regions of Western Canada
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Selected topics encountered in introductory physical geology will be pursued in greater depth in order to explain the geology of Western Canadian Mountain Parks and adjacent areas.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201 or 209.
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Geology
305
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Introduction to Dinosaurs
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Biology, evolution, and extinction of dinosaurs; geographic and temporal distribution, habitats, and ecology of the various dinosaur groups; preservation, exploration, collection, preparation, and identification of dinosaur fossils.
Course Hours:
H(2-1T)
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Geology
307
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Geological History of Life
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The history of life from the earliest records to the present. Fossils, geological time, extinction, basic paleontology. The rise and development of various animals and plants including dinosaurs, mammals and humans.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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A survey of the major gems and semi-precious stones from a mineralogical point of view. Emphasis will be on their physical and chemical properties and on their geological origins and occurrences. Modern instrumental methods of gem identification are used in the laboratory.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201 or 209.
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The chemical and physical properties of the common minerals in the context of the common rock types; introduction to crystallography; optical properties of minerals; introduction to mineral associations and rock textures in hand samples and thin sections; introduction to analytical techniques (XRD, electron microprobe, etc.).
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201; Geology 202 or 203; Chemistry 201 or 211; Chemistry 203 or 213; Mathematics 253 or 283 or 267 or 277 or Applied Mathematics 219; Physics 223.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 313 and 423 will not be allowed.
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Geology
323
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Geochemical Processes
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Focus is on chemical processes taking place in geological settings with emphasis on the abundance relationships of the elements in the Earth and the processes governing the differentiation, migration and distribution of the elements. Discussions include mineral, rock and aqueous chemistry; applications of radiogenic and stable isotopes; thermodynamics and phase diagrams; biogeochemistry and organic geochemistry; analytical techniques; applications and case studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201; Geology 202 or 203; Geology 313; Chemistry 201 or 211; Chemistry 203 or 213.
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Geology
333
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Igneous, Metamorphic and Ore Rocks and Processes
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Origin, identification, classification and interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Including common rock types, mineral assemblages and textures in hand samples and thin section, volcanic and plutonic processes and conditions, thermo-chemical conditions of metamorphic rock formation, introduction to ore deposits and ore minerals in hand sample, Canadian examples of ore deposits, tectonic settings of igneous, metamorphic and ore rocks.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 313.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 333 and 311 will not be allowed.
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Geology
337
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Introduction to Geologic Field Methods
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Creating geological maps and cross-sections from field work and measurement of stratigraphic sections. The field work will concentrate on rock identification and field relationships of sedimentary and either or both of igneous and metamorphic rocks and basic structural geology. Field exercises will normally be conducted off campus for about 10-12 days prior to the Fall Term of second year. Mapping and field skills will include map interpretation, using the compass for navigation, and measuring planar and linear features. Detailed maps will be prepared using instrumental techniques.
Course Hours:
H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201; Geology 202 or 203.
Notes:
Enrolment in Geology 337 is limited to students who started their studies prior to Fall 2014. Only Majors in a degree program requiring this course will be admitted prior to the Open Studies Registration date as specified on the Enrolment Services website (http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/). This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be prepared and equipped. Students will be required to cover food and accommodation costs, and a supplemental fee will be assessed to cover the costs of equipment and other resources.
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Geology
343
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3D Geologic Structures and Methods
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Methods of 3D geologic data collection, manipulation and interpretation. Special emphasis on maps and cross sections and the geometric methods and data types used to understand and work with 3D geologic relationships. Course will be lab-dominated and teach the use of: geologic maps, subsurface data (well logs, core lithologs, seismic profiles, etc.); 3D reconstruction (geometry and relationship of deposits and surfaces with processes over time); controls on geologic body architecture; relative dating; cross-cutting relations, unconformities.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201, and 202 or 203, and 381; Geophysics 351 or 355; Mathematics 211.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 343 and 341 will not be allowed.
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Geology
353
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Surficial Systems and Change
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Overview of the geomorphologic and hydrologic processes that operate on and just beneath the Earth’s surface. Includes hydrogeology (surface and ground water, fluid types and mechanics, Darcy’s Law, porosity and permeability), geomorphology (erosion, weathering, rivers, glaciers, Quaternary geology, landforms, neotectonics); engineering properties of surface materials; applications (including aggregates and water as resources, geotechnical issues, contamination, etc.).
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201, and 202 or 203; Chemistry 201 or 211, and 203 or 213; Physics 211 or 221, and 223; Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 353 and 373 will not be allowed.
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Geology
377
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Petroleum Engineering Geology
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The principles and methods of physical geology with special emphasis on their application to the exploitation of oil and gas. Laboratory: properties of minerals and rocks, analysis and interpretation of surface and subsurface maps, interpretation of borehole logs and core, properties of sedimentary rocks.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 377 and 201 will not be allowed.
Notes:
This course is restricted to engineering students.
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Geology
381
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Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
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Origin, identification, classification and interpretation of sediments, siliciclastic, carbonate and evaporite rocks. Study of sediment/rock components (minerals), fossils and textures in hand sample and thin section; sedimentary structures and processes; introduction to depositional environments; burial, lithification and diagenesis; applications, including introduction to basin analysis/tectonics, exploration for water and petroleum resources, etc.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201, and 202 or 203; Chemistry 201 or 211, and 203 or 213; Physics 211 or 221, and 223; Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219.
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Geology
401
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Physical Hydrogeology
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Hydrologic cycle, conservation principle, Darcy's Law, groundwater flow systems, aquifer testing, soil hydrology, effective stress, land subsidence, solute transport.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201 or 471 and Physics 223 or 259 and Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 401 and 601 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Completion of Geology 353 or 373 is highly recommended prior to taking this course.
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Geology
435
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Field Methods
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Field study of geometrically complex geological problems. Involves independent mapping and report writing. Field exercises will normally be conducted away from Calgary for about 10-12 days preceding the Fall Term or following the Winter Term.
Course Hours:
H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 311 or 333, 323, 337, 341 or 343, and 381.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 435 and either Geology 437 or 439 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Enrolment in Geology 435 is restricted to Geology and Applied and Environmental Geology majors. Registration for non-majors will require consent of the Department. This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be prepared and equipped. It may occur outside Canada. Students will be required to cover food and accommodation costs, and a supplemental fee will be assessed to cover the costs of equipment and other resources.
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Geology
441
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Field Techniques in Hydrogeology
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Entails a week at a hydrogeology field site in Alberta or British Columbia. Hydrogeology and geotechnical techniques will be demonstrated and will involve hands-on participation by students. After the field work, students will conduct extensive analysis and interpretation of data gathered during the field session, complete exercises and prepare a written report. The course normally runs for two to three weeks following Winter Term Final Examinations or prior to the Fall Term.
Course Hours:
H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 401 and consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 441 and 639 will not be allowed.
Notes:
This course has limited enrolment and priority will be given to Applied and Environmental Geology majors. Students will be required to cover food and accommodation costs, and a supplemental fee will be assessed to cover the costs of equipment and other resources.
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Geology
443
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Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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Petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory study of igneous and metamorphic rock suites. Use of igneous and metamorphic petrology to understand Earth processes and evolution.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323, 337 and 313 or 423.
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Geology
461
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Sedimentary Petrology
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Origin of sedimentary rocks, including the physics and chemistry of their formation. Laboratory includes hand specimen and microscopic petrography, and grain size and shape analysis.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 337, 381, 313 or 423, and 491 and Chemistry 201 or 211 and Chemistry 203 or 213.
Notes:
Completion of Statistics 213 or 327 or 357 is highly recommended prior to taking this course.
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Geology
471
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Geology, Engineering, and the Environment
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The principles and methods of physical geology with special emphasis on their application in dealing with civil engineering and environmental problems. Laboratory: properties of minerals and rocks, analysis and interpretation of geological maps, photogeology and seismic refraction in site investigation problems.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Notes:
This course is restricted to engineering students.
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Geology
475
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The Geological Record of Global Change
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Geochemical relationships among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere will be examined. Topics include the carbon cycle, chemical weathering, mid-ocean ridge hydrothermal activity, past changes in seawater chemistry, stable isotopes, climate change.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201, and 202 or 203; Chemistry 201 or 211; Chemistry 203 or 213; Mathematics 249 or 251 or 265 or 275 or 281 or Applied Mathematics 217.
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Systematics, paleoecology, evolution and extinction of selected microfossils and invertebrate macrofossils, emphasizing controls on preservation and distribution in time and space; followed by quick survey of fossil vertebrates and plants.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201; Geology 202 or 203; and Geology 381 or Zoology 375.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 491 and 391 will not be allowed.
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Geology
503
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Aqueous Geochemistry
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Theoretical and applied aspects of aqueous solution chemistry. Topics include: methods for collection and preservation of water samples in the field, laboratory analysis of waters, controls on aqueous geochemistry including mineral dissolution, ion exchange, sorption and redox processes, theory and application of geochemical models.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323.
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Geology
505
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Contaminant Hydrogeology
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Chemical and biological processes in surface water and groundwater systems. Topics include: water quality, contaminant transport and dispersal, fluid-sediment interactions, remediation of contamination. Techniques will include the use of thermochemical models, numerical modelling of contaminant migration, and examination of case studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 401 or 601 and 503.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 505 and Geology 609 will not be allowed.
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Geology
510
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Senior Thesis
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A written report based on independent study. Originality is emphasized, laboratory and field studies are encouraged. Published material may be included.
Course Hours:
F(0-9)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department and of a departmental faculty member who will act as a supervisor.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Geology
523
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Advanced Mineralogy
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Crystal chemistry of important mineral groups. Relations between structure, property, and composition. Common structure types and their use in understanding complex minerals. Elements of symmetry, space groups, X-ray diffraction techniques, and introduction to crystal structure determination and refinement using experimental data sets and extensive use of computers. Emphasis is on the interpretation and application of results to solving problems in Earth Sciences.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 313 or 423.
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Processes of formation of metallic ore and diamond ore deposits. Classification of ores based on petrologic association. Introduction to ore microscopy.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 443.
Notes:
Normally offered in even-odd dated academic years. However, this course may be offered in any year in which sufficient interest is indicated to the Department prior to November 1 of the preceding academic year. A weekend field trip will be run in September.
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Geology
531
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Advanced Igneous Petrology
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Mineralogical and chemical classifications of igneous rocks. Physics and chemistry of igneous rock formation. Laboratory includes hand specimen and microscopic petrology.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323, 341 or 343, and 443.
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Geology
533
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Metamorphism and Lithosphere Evolution
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Application of metamorphic petrology to pure and applied problems in Earth science, especially lithosphere evolution. Integration of metamorphic petrology with structure, geochronology and tectonics. Interpretation of mineral assemblages; pressures and temperatures of formation of metamorphic rocks; rates and controls of metamorphic processes. Laboratory will consist of petrographic studies of rock suites, instrumental analysis (electron probe, XRD), and elementary use of phase equilibrium software packages.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323 and 443.
Notes:
Normally offered in odd-even dated academic years. However, this course may be offered in any year in which sufficient interest is indicated to the Department prior to November 1 of the preceding academic year.
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Geology
535
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Early Earth Evolution
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Geological evolution in the early stages (Precambrian) of Earth's history including planetary accretion, core formation, evolution of mantle and differentiation of bulk silicate earth, evolution of continental crust and its tectonic mechanisms, evolution of continental mantle lithosphere, evolution of atmosphere and hydrosphere, geologic record of early life, etc. Current geochemical and geodynamic models that attest to these events in the geological record will be explored.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 443.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 535 and 599.18 will not be allowed.
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Geology
537
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Advanced Field Methods
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Field study of geological problems using advanced methods. Field exercises will normally be conducted away from Calgary for about 10-12 days preceding the Fall Term or following the Winter Term.
Course Hours:
H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 435, 443, and 461. A minimum grade of "B" is required in Geology 435.
Notes:
This course occurs in rugged field conditions and varying weather, for which participants must be prepared and equipped. It may occur outside Canada. Students will be required to cover food and accommodation costs, and a supplemental fee will be assessed to cover the costs of equipment and other resources.
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Geology
541
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Advanced Structural Geology
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Structural features of complexly folded strata; simple statistical analysis of data; structural analysis in plutonic and metamorphic rocks; applications to exploration and exploitation.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 341 or 343 and completion of at least 15 full-course equivalents.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 541 and 641 will not be allowed.
Notes:
There is a weekend field excursion during the term.
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Geology
543
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Advanced Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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Advanced study of igneous and metamorphic petrology, and application to problems in earth science. Includes use of microscopy and geochemistry, as well as possible application of instrumental methods.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 443.
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Geology
550
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Advanced Geology Field Camp
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Application of advanced field methods to complex geologic regions in or outside of Canada. Location and duration will vary from year-to-year.
Course Hours:
F(320 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 311 or 333, 341 or 343, 381, 435 and consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 550 and two of Geology 599.19, 599.24 and 599.25 will not be allowed.
Notes:
This course occurs in rugged field conditions. Variable weather is to be expected. Participants must be prepared and properly equipped. Students will be required to cover all field-related expenses. This course may be associated with an additional 0.5 FCE, such as Science 507, to be counted as an elective. This is dependent upon the instructor, location, and course content.
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Geology
555
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Global Tectonics
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Global aspects of plate tectonics and regional geology through time. Application of fundamental stratigraphic and structural principles. Contributions of geophysics, geochemistry, experimental and theoretical petrology to the modern plate tectonic model. Analysis and interpretation of major structural provinces as they relate to plate boundary interactions.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 443 or Geophysics 457.
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Geology
561
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Sequence Stratigraphy
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Integrated approach to the study of stratigraphic sequences and their bounding surfaces, linked to facies analysis of clastic and carbonate successions. Principles of sequence stratigraphy and applications to petroleum reservoirs.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 435 or 441, and 461.
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Geology
563
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Geological History of the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin
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Stratigraphic assembly, tectonic evolution and resources of the WCSB within the Precambrian crystalline basement to the Jurassic-Paleogene Foreland Basin succession in the subsurface and exposures in the Rocky Mountains.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 443 and 461; or Geophysics 457.
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Geology
571
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Engineering Geology
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Application of geology to engineering problems with emphasis on the geologic aspects of site and environmental investigations. Characterization of rock masses and surficial deposits and examination of their behaviour; special mapping methods, air photo interpretation and the application of some geophysical techniques.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 341 or 343 and Geophysics 351 or 355.
Notes:
Completion of Geology 401 is highly recommended prior to taking this course. Students who have not completed Geology 401 are advised to attend the tutorial session of Geology 571, offered during January block week.
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Geology
575
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Subsurface Methods in Petroleum Geology
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Principles and methods of correlation and mapping of subsurface geological features emphasizing oil and gas exploration and development. Sedimentary and structural geology concepts as well as petrophysical log evaluation are incorporated.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 449 or Geophysics 449.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for more than one of Geology 575 or 599.01 will not be allowed.
Also known as:
(formerly Geology 463)
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Geology
577
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Petroleum Geology
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Principles and theory of hydrocarbon generation, migration and accumulation. Global occurrences of petroleum. Introduction to techniques of subsurface geology applied to the evaluation and quantification of oil and gas reservoirs.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 435 or 441 and 461; or Geophysics 457.
Notes:
Not open for credit to Honours or Majors in Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration), or to students who have taken Geophysics 449, Geology 449, 463, or 589.
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Geology
583
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Advanced Carbonate Sedimentology
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Sedimentological, biological, climatic and economic significance of modern and ancient carbonate rocks. Warm- and cool-water carbonate factories. Lacustrine, peritidal, neritic, reef, slope, seep and pelagic environments. Ocean chemistry of carbonate systems. Diagenesis and the origin of dolomite. Carbonate petroleum plays.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 461 and 491.
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Geology
585
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Biostratigraphy
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Principles of applied biostratigraphy for siliceous and calcareous microfossils and conodonts with emphasis on their use in basin analysis, sequence stratigraphy, and economic resource exploration.
Course Hours:
Q(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 491.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 585 and 685 will not be allowed.
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Geology
589
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Selected Topics in Petroleum Geology I
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589.01. Aqueous Fluids
589.02. Petroleum Fluids
589.06. Professional Practice for Geoscientists
589.07. Analytical Techniques for Petroleum Geochemistry
589.08. Petroleum Generation and Migration
Course Hours:
E(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 449 or Geophysics 449, and Geology 461 or Geophysics 457.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 589 and 689 will not be allowed.
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Geology
591
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Reservoir Characterization and Resource Evaluation
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Geological reservoir characterization: pore types, permeability, relative permeability, pay cut-off determination, reservoir architecture and heterogeneity, fluid contacts, reservoir drive mechanisms. Hydrocarbon assessment: classification of reserves and resources, reserve estimation methods.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 449 or Geophysics 449, Geology 461 and 575.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 591 and 595.03 will not be allowed.
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Geology
596
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Selected Topics in Petroleum Geology IV
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Courses are offered in specific topics related to Petroleum Geology. Topics may include subsurface mapping, play assessment, reservoir characterization, reservoir geology, reserves and resources, basin analysis, petroleum geochemistry.
Course Hours:
F(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 449 or Geophysics 449, and Geology 461 or Geophysics 457.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 596 and 696 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Geology
597
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Geostatistics
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Statistical analysis of spatial data, multivariate data analysis, regression, variogram analysis, kriging, co-kriging and stochastic simulation.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219 and Mathematics 211 and completion of at least 15 full-course equivalents or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 597 and 697 will not be allowed.
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Geology
599
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Contemporary Topics in Geology
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Courses are offered in contemporary topics in areas such as geochemistry, hydrogeology, mineralogy, paleontology, petroleum geology, petrology, quantitative geology, sedimentology, structural geology, and surficial geology.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Graduate Courses
Graduate students are urged to read the Geoscience Department section in the Graduate Studies calendar. Only where appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 500-599. Courses numbered 600 are available to fourth-year students who obtain Departmental approval and who have credit for the prerequisite courses.
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Geology
601
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Advanced Physical Hydrogeology
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An advanced treatment of topics covered in Geology 401.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 601 and 401 will not be allowed.
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Geology
605
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Groundwater Flow and Transport Modelling
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Review of the partial differential equations and boundary conditions that describe groundwater flow and transport. Introduction to numerical methods. The course emphasizes the practical aspects of building groundwater and transport models using computer exercises and a groundwater modelling project.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 401 or 601 or consent of the Department.
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Geology
607
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Advanced Physical Hydrology
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Coverage of more advanced topics in the physical hydrology of surface and subsurface waters including land-atmosphere exchange, vadose zone processes, and watershed hydrology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219 and Geography 415 and Geology 401; or consent of the Department.
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Geology
609
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Advanced Contaminant Hydrogeology
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An advanced treatment of topics covered in Geology 505.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 609 and Geology 505 will not be allowed.
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Geology
611
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Groundwater Resource Management
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Advanced topics related to groundwater resource development and management, including exploration methods, aquifer test analysis, aquifer-aquitard systems, groundwater recharge, and the role of models. Fundamental issues related to regional integrated management of water resources.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219 and Geology 401 or Geography 415.
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Geology
613
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Flow in Porous Media
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Fundamentals of fluid flow in porous media: pore structure; capillarity; single phase flow; immiscible and miscible fluid flow; pore level modelling of porous media. Concepts applied to hydrocarbon reservoirs and fluid migration in soils including: characterization of pore space, single phase flow in porous media, capillarity, wettability, routine and advance core analysis, miscibility in porous media. Similarities and differences between hydrocarbon reservoirs and soils. Introduction to enhanced oil and gas processes.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Chemical Engineering 331 or Geology 401.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 613 and either 699.20 or Petroleum Engineering 513 will not be allowed.
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Geology
623
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Modern Diffraction and Scattering Techniques
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Space groups and principles of X-ray, neutron, and electron diffraction and their applications. Crystal structure determination and refinement using single crystal and Rietveld methods. X-ray and neutron scattering techniques (using the Pair Distribution Function, PDF) to examine local disorder in nano-materials and glasses. Phase transition and structural evolution with pressure, temperature, and composition. Analyses of experimental data sets and extensive use of computers.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 523 or equivalent.
Notes:
Offered every alternate Fall Term
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Geology
627
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Advanced Topics in Ore Deposits
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A detailed study of ore occurrences with special emphasis on Canadian deposits. Laboratory: the study of comprehensive suites from deposits.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 527.
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Geology
633
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Advanced Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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Theoretical and applied problems in petrology, including some or all of: numerical techniques in petrology, phase equilibria, geothermometry and geobarometry, kinetics in petrology, physics and chemistry of magmatic processes. Laboratory will consist of petrographic study of rock suites.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 443 or equivalent or consent of the Department.
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Geology
639
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Field Laboratory in Groundwater Hydrogeology
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Entails a week at a hydrogeology field site in Alberta or British Columbia. Hydrogeology and geotechnical techniques will be demonstrated and will involve hands-on participation by students. After the field work, students will conduct extensive analysis and interpretation of data gathered during the field session, complete exercises and prepare a written report. Relative to Geology 441, Geology 639 requires more sophisticated analyses of data and additional exercises. Geology 639 normally runs for two to three weeks following Winter Term Final Examinations or prior to the Fall Term.
Course Hours:
H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 401 or 601 and consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 639 and 441 will not be allowed.
Notes:
This course has limited enrolment.
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Geology
641
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Advanced Structural Methods
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Analysis of mesoscopic and megascopic structural data; the construction and analytical use of cross-sections, subsurface maps and 3-dimensional models; structural analysis of the Canadian Cordillera.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 641 and 541 will not be allowed.
Notes:
There is a weekend field excursion during the term.
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Geology
649
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Advanced Petrophysical Techniques
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Application of petrophysical well logs and their relation to cores, cuttings, fluids and seismograms. Case studies applied to petroleum exploration and exploitation.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Geology 649 and any of 649, Geophysics 449, or 649 will not be allowed.
Also known as:
(Geophysics 649)
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Geology
655
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Unconventional Gas Reservoir Characterization and Evaluation
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Overview of the unique storage and production mechanisms associated with coalbed methane, tight gas and shale gas reservoirs; adsorbed gas storage and modelling; gas-in-place determination and volumetric reserves estimation; material balance techniques; fracture and matrix flow mechanisms; completion/stimulation methods; reservoir characterization methods including core analysis, rate-transient and pressure-transient analysis; exploration and development concepts.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Petroleum Engineering 523 or consent of the instructor.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 655 and Geology 699.37 will not be allowed.
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Geology
663
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Applications of Stable Isotopes
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Application of stable isotope techniques with special focus on Hydrogeology, Geology and Environmental Sciences. The use of isotopes to understand the water, carbon, nitrogen and sulphur cycles is demonstrated. Topics include hydrology, paleoclimates, geothermometry, fossil fuels exploration and recovery, pollutant tracing, food webs, forensic investigations, among others.
Course Hours:
H(2-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(Physics 663)
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Geology
675
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Advanced Topics in Dinosaur Paleontology
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Topics related to the paleobiology, paleoecology, and paleoenvironments of the Dinosauria will be covered.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of instructor or enrolment in a paleontology-based graduate program.
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Geology
677
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Advanced Topics in Oil and Gas Production
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Advanced study of the problems related to production of conventional oil, heavy oil, and natural gas; analysis of interactions of oil, water and gas; the effects of fluid properties, rock structure and capillary, gravity and viscous forces acting on the reservoir system; application to the design of improved oil and gas recovery methods. New processes in oil and gas recovery.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Petroleum Engineering 513 or Geology 613 or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 677 and either Chemical Engineering 619.26 or 677 will not be allowed.
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Geology
679
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Petroleum and Environmental Organic Geochemistry
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Origin of petroleum; sedimentation of organic matter and the carbon cycle; diagenesis of organic matter; hydrocarbon generation and migration; kinetic models; creosote contamination; methods; interpretation of geochemical data; applications of geochemical data to geological and environmental problems.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Geology
685
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Advanced Biostratigraphy
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Advanced studies of the principles of applied biostratigraphy for siliceous and calcareous microfossils and conodonts with emphasis on their use in basin analysis, sequence stratigraphy, and economic resource exploration.
Course Hours:
Q(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 685 and 585 will not be allowed.
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Geology
689
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Advanced Petroleum Geology I
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689.01. Aqueous Fluids
689.02. Petroleum Fluids
689.06. Professional Practice for Geoscientists
689.07. Analytical Techniques for Petroleum Geochemistry
689.08. Petroleum Generation and Migration
Course Hours:
E(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 689 and 589 will not be allowed.
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Geology
693
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Advanced Petroleum Geology II
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693.05. Ichnology
693.06 Professional Practice for Geoscientists
Course Hours:
Q(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 693 and 593 will not be allowed.
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Geology
694
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Advanced Petroleum Geology III
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694.01. Advanced Petroleum Geology III Core Examination
694.03. Reservoir Evaluation and Hydrocarbon Play Assessment
694.05. Basin Analysis
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 694 and 595 will not be allowed.
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Geology
696
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Advanced Petroleum Geology IV
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Courses are offered in specific topics related to Petroleum Geology and the application of techniques to case studies of petroleum systems.
Course Hours:
F(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 696 and 596 will not be allowed.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Geology
697
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Advanced Geostatistics
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Advanced treatment of the topics covered in Geology 597 with special emphasis on reservoir characterization.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219 and Mathematics 211; or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 697 and 597 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Completion of Mathematics 331 and/or Statistics 357 or 327 is recommended prior to taking this course.
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Geology
699
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Selected Topics in Geology
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Courses are offered in specific topics in areas such as geochemistry, hydrogeology, mineralogy, paleontology, petroleum geology, petrology, quantitative geology, sedimentology, structural geology, and surficial geology.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Geology
701
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Advanced Independent Study
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A written report based on laboratory and field studies is required.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Notes:
Open only to graduate students in the Department of Geoscience.
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Geology
703
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Readings in Geology
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A written report based on a literature review is required.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Notes:
Open only to graduate students in the Department of Geoscience.
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Geology
707
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Geology and Geophysics of Western Canada
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Topics include stratigraphy, sedimentology, structure, petrology, geophysics and economic geology. Laboratories contain a field component.
Course Hours:
H(2-2)
Notes:
Open only to graduate students in the Department of Geoscience and compulsory for beginning doctoral students in Geology.
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Geology
709
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Seminars on Applied Basin Studies
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A seminar-based course that will cover topics that consider the development, evolution, stratigraphic and sedimentologic architecture, and stratigraphic correlation of sedimentary basins. Topics could include biostratigraphy, tectonics and sedimentation, subsurface correlation including sequence stratigraphy, siliciclastic and carbonate sedimentology, geochronology and petroleum geology. Concepts will be developed from discussions, assigned reading, seminars and field trips to local geological sites.
Course Hours:
H(3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Graduate student registration in the Department of Geoscience, or consent of the Department.
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Geology
711
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Seminars on Applied Basin Field Studies
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A seminar-based course that will consider the entire geologic history of a particular basin or sub-basin as well as key sections or geological sites that will be visited at the end of the semester. Topics will range across the full discipline of sedimentary geology with emphasis on applications to Petroleum Geology.
Course Hours:
H(3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Graduate student registration in the Department of Geoscience, or consent of the Department.
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Geology
729
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Sedimentary Geochemistry
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Application of chemical and isotopic data and techniques to the mineral assemblages observed to form during diagenesis. Water-rock interactions are examined using the thermodynamics of solution-mineral-gas equilibria. Topics may include kinetics, reaction path modelling, fluid flow in sedimentary basins and the relationships between fluid flow and diagenetic events.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
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Geology
733
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Analytical Methods in Petrology
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Topics may include scanning electron microscope, electron probe, x-ray diffraction and x-ray fluorescence.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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