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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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; H(3-0)
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201; Geology 202 or 203; Chemistry 201 or 211; Mathematics 249 or 251 or 265 or 275 or Applied Mathematics 217; Physics 211 or 221.
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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 313; Chemistry 201 or 211; Chemistry 203 or 213.
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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Study of various rock types and sediment exposures focusing on recognition and description of rock types, construction of geological maps and cross-sections and measurement of stratigraphic sections. Field skills will include map interpretation, navigation, and measuring planar and linear features. Field exercises will normally be conducted off campus for about 15-18 days during August before the Fall Term of third year.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 333 or 311; and Geology 343 or 341; and Geology 381 and admission to programs in Geology or Geophysics or Applied and Environmental Geology or Environmental Science (Geology concentration) or Natural Sciences (Geoscience concentration).
Notes:
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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 381.
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
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Overview of the geomorphologic and hydrologic processes that operate on and just beneath the Earth’s surface. Includes hydrology (precipitation, evaporation, soil water, ground water, and their interaction in watersheds), surface processes (erosion, weathering, rivers, glaciers, Quaternary geology, landforms); engineering properties of surface materials; applications (including aggregates and water as resources, geotechnical issues, water quality, etc.).
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201; and 202 or 203; Chemistry 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:
3 units; 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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Sedimentary Rocks and Processes
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 201, and 202 or 203; Chemistry 201 or 211 or 203 or 213; Physics 211 or 221.
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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:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 353.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 401 and 601 will not be allowed.
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Geology
403
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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, theory and application of aqueous thermochemical models.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 403 and 503 will not be allowed.
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Geology
431
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Igneous Petrology
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Petrogenesis of igneous rocks using field data, geochemistry and experiments. Application of igneous petrology to Earth processes and evolution.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323 and Geology 333 or 311.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for no more than one of Geology 431, 443, 531, will be allowed.
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Geology
433
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Metamorphic Petrology
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Petrogenesis of metamorphic rocks using field data, geochemistry and experiments. Application of metamorphic petrology to Earth processes and evolution.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 431.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for no more than one of Geology 433, 443, 533, will be allowed.
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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:
3 units; H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323, 337 and 381; one of Geology 311 or 333; one of Geology 341 or 343 and admission to the Geology or Applied and Environmental Geology programs.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 435 and either Geology 437 or 439 will not be allowed.
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
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:
3 units; 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. 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
445
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Structural Geology
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Mechanical principles involved in the deformation of rocks; classification of tectonic structures in stratified and non-stratified rocks; manipulation of structural data and its predictive use. Includes basic kinematics, dynamics, rheology, and descriptive structural geology. Also includes a strong lab component emphasizing 3D problem solving, structural analysis, and the use of geologic data sets to construct geologic cross-sections.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 343; Mathematics 253 or 283 or 267 or 277 or Applied Mathematics 219; Mathematics 211.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 445 and 341 will not be allowed.
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Geology
463
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Siliciclastic Sedimentology
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Depositional and diagenetic facies models applied to main depositional settings for siliciclastic sedimentary rocks, based on both modern and ancient examples. Investigation of the linkages between provenance, deposition, stratigraphic stacking and diagenesis of siliciclastic rocks, and how these factors affect the quality of subsurface fluid reservoirs.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323; and Geology 343 or 341; and Geology 381.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 463 and 461 will not be allowed.
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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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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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Geology
483
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 323; and Geology 343 or 341; and Geology 381.
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Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 483 and 583 will not be allowed.
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Geology
493
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Evolution of Earth Through Life and Time
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Origin and evolution of life within the framework of evolution of continents, oceans and atmosphere. Processes and signature of life. Concepts and patterns of evolutionary biology/paleobiology, extinctions, and diversity of life forms. Morphology and taxonomy of fossil groups and geological applications.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 337; Geology 343 or 341; Geology 381.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 493 and 491 will not be allowed.
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 401 or 601 and Geology 403 or 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:
6 units; 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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 313 or 423 and completion of at least 78 units (13 full-course equivalents).
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 431 and 433; or Geology 443.
Notes:
A weekend field trip will be run in September.
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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:
3 units; H(3-2S)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 431 and 433; or 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:
3 units; H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 333 or 311; Geology 381; Geology 435; Geology 445 or 341 and consent of the Department.
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; advanced fold and fault analysis; simple statistical analysis of data; structural analysis; applications to exploration and exploitation; cross-sections and balancing; advanced map interpretation; tectonics; geodesy, neotectonics.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1T-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 445 or 341 and completion of at least 78 units (13 full-course equivalents).
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 541 and 641 will not be allowed.
Notes:
There may be 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/or metamorphic petrology, and integration with structure, geochronology and tectonics. Applications to problems in earth science. Includes use of microscopy and geochemistry, as well as possible application of instrumental methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 431 and 433; or Geology 443.
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Geology
545
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Petroleum Geology Field School
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Description and analysis of sedimentary rocks in the field with the objective of recognizing and developing analog models for basin- and field-scale subsurface fluid reservoirs. Consideration of the range of factors affecting reservoir quality e.g. depositional settings, stratigraphy, diagenesis, deformation, etc. Field School will normally be conducted away from Calgary for about 10-12 days preceding the Fall Term or following the Winter Term.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(160 hours)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 435 and consent of the Department.
Notes:
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
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:
3 units; H(3-2S)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 431 or 443, and Geology 493 or 491.
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Geology
561
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Sequence Stratigraphy
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Integrated approach to the study of genetic 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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 343 or 341; and Geology 381; and completion of at least 78 units (13 full-course equivalents).
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 341 or 343.
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Geology
577
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Introduction to Petroleum Geology
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Fundamental concepts of petroleum geology from deposition/maturation of source rocks to hydrocarbon generation, migrate on and accumulation. Principles of hydrocarbon production. Introduction to techniques of subsurface geological analysis applied to the evaluation and quantification of oil and gas reservoirs.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 445 or 341, Geology 493 or 461, Geophysics 351 or 355; or Geophysics 457.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for no more than one of Geology 577, 575, 589.01, 589.02, 589.07, 589.08, 591, 595.01, 596, 689.01, 689.02, 689.07, 689.08, 694.01, 694.03, 696, will be allowed.
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Geology
579
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Basin Analysis
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Sedimentary and tectonic aspects of basin formation and infill. Geodynamic processes that lead to basin formation and depositional processes that govern sediment infill. Numerical models of sedimentary basins. Modelling petroleum systems based on basin histories. Comparisons of basins from around the world.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 445 or 341; 463 or 461; 493 or 491; 577; Geophysics 351 or 355.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 579 and 595.05 will not be allowed.
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Geology
581
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Advanced Petroleum Geology
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Principles and applications of the definition and characterization of hydrocarbon reservoirs. Methods of log analysis, subsurface correlation, and mapping. Evaluation of reservoir architecture and heterogeneity with respect to geological characteristics and fundamental fluid reservoir properties (e.g. porosity, permeability).
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 577.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for no more than one of Geology 575, 581, 589.01, 589.02, 589.07, 589.08, 591, 595.01, 596, 689.01, 689.02, 689.07, 689.08, 694.01, 694.03, 696, will be allowed.
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Geology
587
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Invertebrate Paleobiology
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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.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 493; or Geology 202 or 203 and Zoology 375.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Geology 587 and 491 will not be allowed.
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Geology
592
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Professional Practice for Geoscientists
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Benefits, responsibilities and duties associated with being a member of a professional geoscience association; professionalism and ethics; corporate structure and human rights; professional liability, intellectual property and confidentiality; environmental issues and responsibilities; safety and risk management; misconduct, duty of care, negligence and discipline; career development.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to programs in Geology or Applied and Environmental Geology or Geophysics or Environmental Science (Geology concentration) or Natural Sciences (Geoscience concentration), and completion of at least 78 units (13.0 full-course equivalents).
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for no more than one of Geology 592, 593.06, 693.06, will be allowed.
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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:
3 units; 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 78 units (13 full-course equivalents).
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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 401 or 601.
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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:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219 and Geography 415 and Geology 401.
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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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 527.
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Geology
633
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Advanced Petrologic Methods
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Geology 543.
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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:
3 units; 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. 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
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:
3 units; 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
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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department 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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Petroleum Engineering 513 or Geology 613.
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:
3 units; H(3-1)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 253 or 267 or 277 or 283 or Applied Mathematics 219 and Mathematics 211.
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:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; H(3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Graduate student registration in the Department of Geoscience.
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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:
3 units; H(3S-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Graduate student registration in the Department of Geoscience.
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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:
3 units; 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:
3 units; H(3-0)
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION