Courses Taught

GLGY 201  Principles of Geoscience

Composition and internal structure of the Earth; surface processes; internal processes and global tectonics; rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic maps.

 

GLGY 209  Introduction to Geology

Basic concepts regarding the major features of Earth; its mineral composition, formation of mountains, ocean basins and continents; internal structure of the Earth and plate tectonics.

 

GLGY 301  Geology of the Mountainous Regions of Western Canada

Cordilleran tectonics and terrane models; mountain-building processes; exhumation; earthquakes, volcanoes, mass wasting hazards; geology of the Rocky Mountain parks.

 

GLGY 308  Geology and Human Health

Overview of human health issues related to geological phenomena, including medical geology, metals in groundwater, effects of volcanic eruptions, and soil nutrient deficiencies.

 

GLGY 323  Geochemical Processes

Focus is on chemical processes taking place in geological settings with emphasis on the processes governing the differentiation, migration and distribution of the elements.

 

GLGY 333  Igneous, Metamorphic, and Ore Rocks and Processes

Identification of rocks and minerals in hand sample and using the petrographic microscope; rock classification; interpretation of rock textures and structures; elementary petrology.

 

GLGY 337  Introduction to Geologic Field Methods

Creating geological maps and cross-sections from fieldwork and measurement of stratigraphic sections. The fieldwork will concentrate on rock identification and field relationships and basic structural geology. Field work conducted off campus for 10-12 days.

 

GLGY 341  Structural Geology

Mechanical principles involved in the deformation of rocks; classification of tectonic structures; geological mapping; manipulation of structural data and its predictive use.

 

GOPH 375  Natural Disasters and Earth Phenomena

Causes of disasters such as earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, mud flows, landslides, avalanches, flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes. Surveys of historic disasters and their effects on life on Earth. Methods of prediction and prevention of disasters.

 

GLGY 429  Geochemical Thermodynamics
Application of chemical thermodynamics and computational methods to problems in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary geology, and aqueous geochemistry.

 

GLGY 431  Igneous Petrology

Petrogenesis of igneous rocks using field data, geochemistry and experiments. Application of igneous petrology to Earth processes and evolution.

 

GLGY 435  Field Methods II

Field study of geometrically complex geological problems. Involves independent mapping and report writing. Field exercises are conducted away from Calgary for about 10-12 days.

 

GLGY 443  Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Laboratory study of igneous and metamorphic rock suites. Use of petrology to understand Earth processes and evolution.

 

GLGY 509/510  Senior Thesis

A written report based on independent study. Originality is emphasized, laboratory and field studies are encouraged. Published material may be included.

 

GLGY 599.65  Contemporary Topics in Geology (Bahamas Geology)

This field-based course provides a unique opportunity for students to further their knowledge of carbonate sedimentology by studying onshore and offshore geology on the island of San Salvador, where carbonates currently form and have accumulated in the recent Pleistocene past.