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EASC Graduate Course Descriptions

600 Level

EASC 600 - Introduction to Graduate Studies

Introduction to Graduate Studies

EASC 600

A required course designed to acquaint new graduate students with the research strengths of the program, research facilities in the University, and its vicinity. Procedures and policies relating to preparation, conduct and presentation of thesis research will be discussed. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

EASC 601 - Advanced Groundwater Geochemistry

Advanced Groundwater Geochemistry

EASC 601

Advanced topics in understanding water-rock interactions and the geochemistry of groundwater during processes such as weathering and recharge, acid mine drainage, diagenesis and hydrothermal ore deposit formation. The course focuses on the physical and chemical principles that govern the geochemistry of groundwater with emphasis on water sample collection and analysis, chemical thermodynamics, gas-water-rock interactions and geochemical modeling. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in hydrogeology recommended (or permission of instructor).

EASC 602 - Environmental Isotopes

EASC 603 - Field and Lab Techniques in Hydrogeology

EASC 604 - Deformation Mechanisms and Continental Tectonics

EASC 605 - Advanced Glaciology

Advanced Glaciology

EASC 605

An advanced introduction to theoretical glaciology within a continuum mechanical framework. The course focuses on fundamentals of glacier and ice-sheet flow and the key surface and subsurface processes that drive them, Course content includes a brief review of tensor analysis and continuum mechanics, glacier mass and energy balance, the material properties and rheology of ice, the basic equations of glacier deformation, ice-sheet and shelf flow, basal processes, glacier hydrology, and unstable modes of flow. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

EASC 606 - Advanced Field Methods in Earth Sciences

EASC 607 - Exploration Seismology

EASC 608 - Advanced Metamorphic Petrology

Advanced Metamorphic Petrology

EASC 608

Field relations, nature and origin of metamorphic and metsomatic rocks, graphical treatment and interpretation of mineral assemblages and heat-flow regimes in the framework of global tectonics, with special emphasis on derivation of pressure-temperature-fluid conditions ranging from low-grade rocks through granulites to partial melts. Laboratory: petrographic techniques applied to the study of rock suites. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

EASC 609 - Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing Applications

Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing Applications

EASC 609

Principles of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar Remote Sensing and its Applications. An overview of the basic theory is presented to understand the capabilities and limitations of complex SAR data and their key land and marine applications. Learning outcomes for the course include proficiency with applications of interferometric SAR (InSAR) to Geosciences, including generation of topographic maps as well as advanced time series analysis for measuring ground surface motion associated with seismic displacement, compaction related subsidence volcanic inflate and landslides. Prerequisite: Recommended: undergraduate courses in advanced mathematics, remote sensing, geophysics, natural hazards (or permission of instructor).

EASC 610 - Energy Geosystems

EASC 611 - Sedimentology

EASC 612 - Stratigraphy

EASC 613 - Groundwater Modelling

Groundwater Modelling

EASC 613

An introduction to groundwater modelling providing the relevant theory and practical experience to develop and test conceptual models, to recognize data requirements, and to identify the limitations of numerical models. State-of-the-art groundwater modelling software will be used. An emphasis is placed on modelling flow in the saturated zone, but unsaturated zone hydrology, solute transport, and density dependent flow are also covered. Prerequisite: EASC 304 or equivalent.

EASC 617 - Quaternary Geology    

EASC 619 - Environmental Geoscience    

EASC 620 - Volcanology

Advanced Volcanology

EASC 620

Physical, chemical and tectonic aspects of volcanology examined with emphasis on processes of magma generation and evolution, styles of eruption, environments of deposition, and interpretation of volcanic facies. May include weekend field trips. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in petrology and structural geology.

EASC 621 - Tectonics and Magmatism Convergent Plate Margins

EASC 622 - Principles of Ichnology

EASC 623 - Groundwater Resource Evaluation

EASC 624 - Geology of the Canadian Cordillera

Geology of the Canadian Cordillera

EASC 624

The stratigraphy, structure and historical geology of the Canadian Cordillera, examined from a plate tectonic perspective. Models of development of the various terranes and related entities, and their amalgamation to form the present Cordillera, will be examined in detail. There will also be a 4-day field trip associated with this class. Prerequisite: An undergraduate background that includes courses at any level in structural geology, plate tectonics, geochemistry, geophysics, petrology (sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous), plus permission from the instructor.

EASC 625 - Issues in Canadian Cordillera Geology and Tectonics

EASC 626 - Applied Geochronology

EASC 628 - Advanced Mineral Deposits

EASC 629 -  Advanced Engineering Geology

EASC 630 - Groundwater Contamination and Transport

EASC 635 - Water, Environment and Climate Change

700 Level

EASC 703 - Special Topics in Earth Sciences III

EASC 704 - Special Topics

Special Topics

EASC 704

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

EASC 705 - Special Topics

Special Topics

EASC 705

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

EASC 706 - Special Topics

EASC 707 - Special Topics

EASC 708 - Special Topics

EASC 709 - Directed Readings

Directed Readings

EASC 709

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

EASC 710 - Directed Readings

Directed Readings

EASC 710

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

EASC 711 - Directed Readings

Directed Readings

EASC 711

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

800 Level

EASC 810 - MSc Thesis Proposal

MSc Thesis Proposal

EASC 810

Candidates must make an oral presentation of the written research proposal to an open audience including the supervisory committee, followed by a closed discussion between the student and committee. This allows the committee to assess the suitability of the project and the ability of the student to undertake the proposed research. The proposal presentation usually takes place prior to the end of the second term of enrollment. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSc program.

EASC 898 - MSc Thesis

MSc Thesis

EASC 898

Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MSc program.

900 Level

EASC 901 - PhD Research Seminar

PhD Research Seminar

EASC 901

Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Enrollment in PhD program.

EASC 910 - PhD Candidacy Examination

PhD Candidacy Examination

EASC 910

Candidates must pass an oral examination to demonstrate their ability to carry out the proposed thesis research. The examination comprises an oral presentation of the proposed research to an open audience, followed by a closed oral examination by the examining committee. The examination is usually taken prior to the end of the fourth term of enrollment, or within one term after transferring from the MSc program. It may not be taken more than twice. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Enrollment in PhD program.

EASC 998 - PhD Thesis

PhD Thesis

EASC 998

Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisite: Enrollment in PhD Program.

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