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Paquette
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Discussion of crystal structures and compositions of important mineral groups, especially oxides, sulphides and silicates. Solid solution. Relation of structure to morphology and to chemical and physical properties of the rock-forming minerals. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 1 hour seminar. Prerequisite: CHEM 203 or CHEM 213)
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Jensen
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The gravity field of the earth and planets, body and orbital dynamics the earth, moon and planets, tidal interactions of the earth-moon-sun system, deformation of the earth under static and dynamic loads, the magnetic field of the earth and planets: the magnetosphere, the external radiation belts, magnetohydrodynamic models of the core dynamo, geochemical convection in the core, fluid dynamic motions of the outer core, dynamics of the inner core. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures. Prerequisites: EPSC 320, MATH 319 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: EPSC 350)
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Wing
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Geochronology, the fractionation of the stable isotopes, and applications to petrology and mineral deposits. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures. Prerequisites: U2 core program)
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This course will provide participants with opportunity to learn how different types of data (wireline logs, seismic, etc) are employed tomap geological features in the subsurface. Lectures will teach participants about the physical basis of each of the data types, and the basic mapping and analytical techniques (eg. Geostatistics, gridding) that are employed in subsurface mapping. The principal focus will be on applying these techniques and concepts to real-world data sets. (3 credits. Prerequisites: EPSC 455 or permission of instructor)
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Stix
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The physical mechanisms that drive volcanoes and volcanic activity are presented. Descriptive, practical and theoretical approaches to the study of volcanoes are discussed. (3 credits, 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisites: EPSC 212, 312 or permission of instructor)
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Mucci
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History of chemical oceanography. Seawater composition and definition of salinity/chlorinity. Physical chemistry of seawater. Minor and trace-element distribution in the ocean. Chemical speciation. Geochemical mass balance. Dissolved gases in sea water. CO2 and the carbonate system. ediment geochemistry. Organic matter and the carbon cycle in the marine environment. (3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 213, CHEM 257 or equivalents, or registration in Graduate Program in Oceanography)
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Mucci
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Chemical evolution of the atmosphere and oceans. Detailed characterization of the major reactions and processes governing the weathering of rocks and the diagenesis of various types of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Basic concepts of chemical equilibria, reaction kinetics and transport applied to the interpretation of the diagenetic evolution of pore waters and sediments. Nature of the driving forces and an introduction to modeling of diagenesis. Relationship between organic matter and mineral diagenesis. Geochemical cycles. (3 credits. prerequisites CHEM 203, 213, EPSC 212, 312)
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Pore fluid/rock interactions during burial diagenesis of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Origin and chemical evolution of porewaters and subsurface brines. Diagenesis of siliceous oozes and chert, argillaceous sediments and organic matter. Diagenesis and secondary porosity in sandstones and carbonates. Dolomitization. Diagenetic mineral deposits. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 3 laboratory/seminars. Prerequisites: EPSC 212, 220, 312)
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Baker
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Advanced thermodynamics and kinetics will be applied to construct models that quantitatively investigate geochemical processes. Topics include, but are not restricted to: activity-composition relationships in solids, liquids and fluids, crystallization and melting, precipitation and dissolution, rates of geochemical processes, interaction of geological liquids and fluids with rocks and minerals.(3 credits. 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites: EPSC 220, MATH 222, or permission of instructor)
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Baker
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Investigation of the primary mechanisms causing the diversity of igneous rock compositions on the Earth, other planets, asteroids, and meteorite parent bodies. (3 credits, 2 hours lecture, 1 hour seminar. Prerequisites: EPSC 423)
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McKenzie
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Introduction to groundwater flow through porous media. Notions of fluid potential and hydraulic head. Darcy Flux and Darcy's Law. Physical properties of porous media and their measurement. Equation of groundwater flow. Flow systems. Hydraulics of pumping and recharging wells. Notions of hydrology. Groundwater quality and contamination. Physical processes of contaminant transport. (3 credits, 3 hours lecture, 1-2 hours laboratory. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor)
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Staff
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Research seminar and/or lecture with readings in topics concerning aspects of current interests in Earth & Planetary Sciences. (3 credits, 2 hours seminar, permission of department undergraduate advisor)
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Staff
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Research seminar and/or lecture with readings in topics concerning aspects of current interests in Earth & Planetary Sciences. (3 credits, 2 hours seminar, permission of department undergraduate advisor)
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Staff
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Research seminar and/or lecture with readings in topics concerning aspects of current interests in Earth & Planetary Sciences. (3 credits, 2 hours seminar, permission of department undergraduate advisor)
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Williams-Jones
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Physicochemical controls of hydrothermal mineral deposition. Discussion of fluid inclusion theory and application; stable isotope systemsatics, wall-rock alteration; ore mineral solubility and speciation; and mechanisms of mineral deposition. (3 credits. Prerequisites: EPSC 451 or EPSC 452, or permission of the insructor)
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Williams-Jones
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Genesis of hydrothermal mineral deposits. Discussion of geological setting, fluid and metal sources, method of metal transport, and factors controlling metal concentration for a selection of hydrothermal mineral deposit types. (3 credits. Prerequisites: EPSC 451 or EPSC 452, or permission of the instructor)
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Francis
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Examines the implications of phase equilibria and the compositions of meteorites and the solar system for the formation and internal differentiation of the terrestrial planets and the nature of chemical fractionation processes in both planetary interiors and the solar system as a whole. (3 credits, 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites: EPSC 220, 210 or permission of instructor)
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Mucci
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The use of chemical thermodynamics to study fluid-rock interactions with an emphasis on the aqueous phase. The course introduces basic concepts and discusses aqueous complexation, mineral-surface adsorption, and other controls on crustal fluid compositions. Applications range from considering contaminated groundwater systems to metamorphic reactions. (3 credits, 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites: EPSC 210, 212 or permission of instructor)
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Mucci/Williams-Jones
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Seminar course devoted to field case studies that illustrate the applications of geochemical principles to solving geologic problems. Each student will prepare and lead a class devoted to a geochemical subject of their own choosing. (3 credits, 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites: EPSC 220, 210 or permission of instructor)
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Martin
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A review of the mineralogy and phase equilibria relevant to felsic igneous systems. Role of crust and mantle source-areas. Importance to postmagmatic phenomena. Petrogenetic schemes in the current literature. (3 credits. Prerequisite: EPSC 423 or equivalent)
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Francis
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A survey of the petrochemistry of basic magmatic provinces with a focus on processes and the origin of terrestrial magmas in upper-mantle source regions. (3 credits. Prerequisite: EPSC 423 or equivalent)
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Staff
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A survey of a research topic of particular current interest.
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A survey of a research topic of particular current interest. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures or seminars)
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A weekly reading and discussion course designed to broaden the experience of graduate students by exposing them to current issues in the range of geoscience disciplines represented by the faculty. (Fall, 3 hours, seminar)
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Independent study, theoretical and/or laboratory work in connection with the development of an M.Sc. thesis. Success in the course is dependent on presentation of an adequate progress report to the supervisory committee. (9 credits)
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Independent study, theoretical and/or laboratory work in connection with the development of an M.Sc. thesis. Success in the course is dependent on presentation of an adequate progress report to the supervisory committee. (12 credits)
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Independent study, theoretical and/or laboratory work in connection with the development of an M.Sc. thesis. Success in the course is dependent on presentation of an adequate progress report to the supervisory committee. (12 credits)
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(0 credits. No credit will be given for this course unless both EPSC 700D1 and EPSC 700D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms. EPSC 700D1 and EPSC 700D2 together are equivalent to EPSC 700)
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Hynes
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Plate tectonics and orogenesis. Plate tectonics in the geologic past. Problems of tectonic evolution in Precambrian time. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures or seminars)
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Minarik
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Application of analytical instrumental technqiues to obtaining reliable chemical data from complex (geological and environmental) materials, and evaluation of the data in problem solving. Electron Microprobe analysis (WDS and EDS), Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Fluorescence Spectromentry, X-ray Diffraction, Atomic Spectroscopy (Atomic Absorption, ICP and ICP-MS). Neutron Activation Analysis. (3 credits. 3 hours lecture and 3 hour laboratory)
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Staff
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Research and/or reading project. Independent study under the guidance of qualified staff in areas of special interest to the student. (3 credits. Ineligible for credit in M.Sc. Thesis program)
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Staff
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Research and/or reading project. Independent study under the guidance of qualified staff in areas of special interest to the student. (3 credits. Ineligible for credit in M.Sc. Thesis program)
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