Fall 2017

What our planet is made of, how it works, and how it affects us. Framed on the interactions of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Specific topics include: geological time and earth history; formation of rocks and minerals; rock deformation; volcanoes and earthquakes; plate tectonics and mountain building; natural resources. 

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 1070A/B, 1081A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Syllabus: Earth Rocks!

Instructor: Cam Tsujita ctsujita@uwo.ca BGS 1064 

Schedule:

• Lecture: Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-1:30PM in NSC-1

• Lab: See Western Timetable

An overview of the origin and development of Earth and solar system; constitution and active processes of Earth interior; how these processes have shaped Earth evolution in the past and how they continue to control surface phenomena such as earthquake and volcanic activity. Labs will introduce the main resource exploration techniques. 

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2123A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Syllabus: Planet Earth: Shaken and Stirred

Instructor: Rick Secco secco@uwo.ca BGS 0178

Schedule:

• Lecture: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30-11:30AM in WSC-55

• Lab: See Western Timetable

An introduction to geology covering rock forming minerals and rock forming processes. Emphasis will be placed on how mineral and hydrocarbon resources develop. A survey of the geological record is carried out to illustrate how resources are classified and distributed through time.

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 1022A/B, 1081A/B.

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Extra Information: Only available online, 0.5 course. Purchase of Rock and Mineral Kit required.

Syllabus: Introduction to Geology and Resources of Earth

Instructor: Natalie Pietrzark-Renaud npietrz@uwo.ca WSC G7

Schedule:

• Lecture: Online

This course introduces students to geologic materials and processes and examines their significance to humans. Emphasis is placed on the evidence for perturbations of Earth's natural environments by humans that impact on our planet's future. Specific topics include utilization of natural resources, waste management, water quality, geological hazards, and global change. 

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 1022A/B, 1070A/B.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

Syllabus: Earth, Environment and Sustainability

• Lecture: Tuesday / Thursday 9:30-10:30AM in PAB 106
• Lab: Tuesday 11:30AM-1:30PM OR 3:30-5:30PM in BGS 1015

Concepts of the development of life on Earth. Darwinian evolution and modern concepts of evolution. Genetics and evolution. Mode and rate of evolution. A survey of the vertebrate fossil record with focus on particular groups, including dinosaurs. Major extinction events in the fossil record. Origin of the geological time scale.

Antirequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2265A/B, 2266F/G.

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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Syllabus: Life on Planet Earth

Instructor: Cam Tsujita ctsujita@uwo.ca BGS 1064 Schedule:

• Lecture: Monday / Wednesday / Friday 9:30-10:30AM in UCC-56
• Tutorial: Monday or Friday 10:30-11:30AM in BGS 1015

Enrolment limited to students registered in the Minor or Major in Earth and Planetary Sciences; recommended to be taken in second year and may not be taken after ES 2250Y. Transportation fee of approximately $60 required. This course does not fulfill the field course requirements for students registered in an Earth Sciences Specialization, Honors Specialization or Professional Program. 

Syllabus: Field Geography and Geology of Southwestern Ontario

Note: Grade 12 Chemistry or 0.5 course in Chemistry is recommended.

Syllabus: Mineral Systems

Note: Students must inform the Department of their intention to register in the course prior to May 1st and register prior to August 15th. Partial cost of the field course must be borne by the student, and is payable to the Department by May 1st. The cost per student is $345 in 2010, and will increase by $15 every year thereafter.

Note:  Students must inform the Department of their intention to register in the course prior to May 1st, and register prior to August 15th. The field course is subsidized by the department. Students will pay $650 in 2014, payable by May 1st. The cost may increase by $25 every year thereafter.

Note: Students must register prior to the September "Add" deadline for full year courses (see Undergraduate Sessional Dates). Registration in the course is conditional and competitive as course costs are largely covered by external funds raised by the department just prior to departure. A committee will adjudicate students on the basis of grades in program courses, a vision statement submitted as part of the application process, and demonstrated interest in field studies. Course may not be used towards minimum graduation requirements. Students who are not successful will have the course dropped from their record; normal drop dates do not apply to this course. Students are expected to contribute toward the cost of accommodation, food, and miscellaneous expenses.