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Earth 332 – Metamorphic Geology

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Winter
The topics that will be covered in the lectures will include (and depending on time may not be limited to): Classification of metamorphic rocks, structures and textures of metamorphic rocks, stable mineral assemblages in metamorphic rocks, metamorphic facies and zones, metamorphic reactions and thermodynamics, metamorphic fluids, and the relationship between metamorphic processes and tectonic environments. Read more about Earth 332 – Metamorphic Geology

Earth 471 – Mineral Deposits

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Winter
This course covers the genesis and localization of mineral deposits as well as the theoretical, economic, legal and technical aspects of mineral exploration. This course is designed for undergraduate students in their final year and for both geologists and geological engineers with a variety of backgrounds. The course is divided into lecture and laboratory components. The lecture component will involve PowerPoint presentations and chalkboard/whiteboard segments. The laboratory component is divided into two parts: (1) ore petrology using hand sample analysis and reflected light microscopy (... Read more about Earth 471 – Mineral Deposits

Earth 625 – Advanced Petrology

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Fall
Graduate level class that explores recent developments in igneous and metamorphic petrology. Specific topics include, but are not limited to: (1) Trace element partitioning in igneous systems, (2) Granite geochemistry and genesis, (3) Nucleation, kinetics and diffusion during metamorphic processes, (4) Thermodynamics of metamorphic reactions, (5) Phase equilibria modelling in metamorphic systems, (6) Partial melting and migmatites, and (7) Applied geochronology. Read more about Earth 625 – Advanced Petrology

Earth 649 – Precambrian Geology

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Fall

This course will provide an introduction to Precambrian geology with a particular focus on Canadian geology. Linking sedimentation, tectonics, petrology, geophysics, geochemistry and geochronology to an evolving Earth. Differences and similarities between Precambrian and Phanerozoic Earth will be discussed using...

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