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Earth System science examines the complex interactions among the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere. It focuses on physical, chemical, and biological processes that extend over spatial scales ranging from microns to the size of planetary orbits, and spans time scales from fractions of a second to billions of years. (3 credits, 3 hours lecture)
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| Formerly known as ATOC/EPSC/GEOG 104; offered to U0 students |
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Jensen
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A comparative survey of the planets of our solar system with an emphasis on the terrestrial planets and their implications for the Earth as a planet. Topics include: structure and origin of the solar system, meteorites, and comparisons of the terrestrial planets in terms of their rotational properties, magnetic fields, atmospheres, surface histories, internal structure, chemical composition, volcanism, and tectonics. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures)
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Hall
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Introduction to the relationship of geological processes and materials to the human environment; geologic hazards; hydrogeology; impacts of waste disposal, energy use land resource development. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures)
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| Formerly known as EPSC 243 |
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Vali
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Astrobiology is the search for the origin, evolution and destiny of life in the universe. The course will provide insight into the formation and evolution of habitable worlds, the evolution of life and the biogeochemical cycles in the Earth's oceans and atmosphere, and the potential for biological evolution beyond an organism's planet of origin. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures - not open to students who have taken or are taking 504-205A)
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| Formerly known as EPSC 205 |
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Gyakum and Stix
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This course examines the science behind different types of disasters and our ability or inability to control and predict such events. From this course the student will gain an appreciation of natural disasters beyond the newspaper headlines, and will better understand how the effects of disasters can be reduced. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures)
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| Formerly known as EPSC 250 |
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An exploration of how earth and planetary scientists reconstruct the current state, past progress, and initial conditions of the continuously evolving Earth experiment. (3 credits. 3 hours seminar. Restriction: Open only to newly admitted U0 and U1 Science students, who may take only one FYS. Students who register for more than one will be obliged to withdraw from all but one of them. Registration limited to 20 students.)
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| Topic: The Man in the Moon: Evolution of hypotheses on lunar origins. |
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Williams-Jones (Fall), Galbraith (Winter)
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Learn about Earth's origin, its place in the solar system, its internal structure, rocks and minerals, the formation of metal and fossil fuel deposits, and the extinction of dinosaurs. Discover the impact of the volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and mountain chains on earth's past, present and future. Explore 125 million-year-old Mount Royal. (3 credits, 3 lectures; afternoon field trips)
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Hynes
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Primary igneous and sedimentary structures, attitudes of planes and lines, stress and strain, fracturing of rocks, faulting, homogeneous strain, description and classification of folds, foliation and lineation, orthographic and stereographic projections. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory)
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Paquette
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Crystal chemistry and identification of the principal rock-forming and ore minerals. Elementary crystallography. Optional 2-day field trip. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory)
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Francis
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Survey course of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and the processes leading to their formation. Emphasis in the laboratory on hand-specimen description and classification, supplemented by thin sections.(3 credits. 3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisite: EPSC 210)
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Baker
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Basic concepts in geochemistry and the application of geochemical principles of chemistry to geological subdisciplines. Particular emphasis on origin of elements, controls on their distribution in Earth and cosmos, isotopes, organic geochemistry and water chemistry. Application of phase diagrams to geology. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisites: EPSC 201, 210)
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Pappas-Maenz
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An introductory course in physical geology designed for majors in civil and mining engineering. Properties of rocks and minerals, major geological processes, together with natural hazards and their effects on engineered structures are emphasized. The laboratory is an integral part of the course which includes rock and mineral identification, basic techniques of airphoto and geological map interpretation, and structural geology. (3 credits)
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| Offered by EPSC for Faculty of Engineering students |
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Vali
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Survey of the physical and chemical properaties of the main mineral groups. Discussion of their relationships to the chemical composition and structure of minerals. The practical exercises emphasize the physical and chemical properties that relate to industrial uses and environmental issues, and the identification of hand specimens. (1 credits, 1 hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory. Not open to students who have taken EPSC 210)
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Hynes
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Geological mapping of selected areas, preparation of maps, reports from field notes, aerial photographs, etc. (3 credits. Two-week field school in May. Prerequisite: EPSC 203, EPSC 212, or equivalent)
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Paquette
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Interpretation of stratified rocks; history of Earth with special emphasis on the regions of North America; outline of the history of life recorded in fossils. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures)
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Baker
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Interaction of minerals with electromagnetic radiation. Optical mineralogy on thin and polished sections. Demonstrations of other spectroscopic techniques applied to the identification of minerals and to the analysis of their composition and structure. (3 credits. 6 hours laborataory and relevant in-lab lectures. Prerequisite: EPSC 210).
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Liu
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Physical properties of Earth and the processes associated with its existence as inferred from astronomy, geodesy, seismology, geology, terrestrial magnetism and thermal evolution. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures. Corequisite: MATH 222)
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Jensen
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Seismic wave theory; body waves, surface waves and free oscillations; seismicity and earthquakes; seismology and Earth's internal structure. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures, tutorial as required. Prerequisites: MATH 314/EPSC 320. Corequisites: MATH 319)
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Staff
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Geological field study of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic terranes of the Applachian orogen, including preparation of stratigraphic sections, and edited field notes. (3 credits. Two-week field school in May. 2 hours lectures or seminars per week in 2nd term)
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Paquette
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Preservation of fossils; the fossil record of invertebrates; use of fossils in stratigraphy and paleoecology; fossils in evolutionary studies. Fossils of invertebrates are studied in the laboratory. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures and one laboratory period)
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Wing
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Introduction to modern techniques for combining geological, geophysical, and geochemical measurements with theoretical knowledge about Earth and other planets. Use of tools from time series analysis and inverse methods to build models and test hypotheses within the Earth and Planetary Sciences. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Completion of U1 year in Earth & Planetary Sciences or permission of instructor.)
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A field school which will be given in May in alternate years to EPSC 331. The course examines sedimentary strata in the St. Lawrence low lands, igneous rocks of the Monteregian intrusions, and metamorphic rocks in the Grenville Province near Ottawa. ( 3 credits. Prerequisites: EPSC 210, 203, 212 and 231 or permission of the instructor)
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Rowe
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Rheology of the earth, mechanics of the crust and mantle and core, convection in the mantle, evolution and kinematics and deformations of the oceanic and continental plates, thermal evolution of the earth, the unifying theory of plate tectonics. (3 credits. Prerequisites: EPSC 320, MATH 222 or equivalent)
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Staff
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Independent research project. (3 credits. Restrictions: This course cannot be taken under the S/U option. Departmental permission required. Open to students in programs offered by the Faculty of Sciences. Enrolment may be limited. Students are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative couse in the case that no suitable project is available. Individual projects will be suggested each term which may have project-specific prerequisities. See http://www.mcgill.ca/science/ours for more information.
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This course examines the surficial features of the terrestrial planets, Mercury, Venus, and Mars, and the moons of the outer planets. These bodies will be investigated mainly using space probe and Earth-based remote sensing techniques. The tectonics and petrological processes responsible for shaping the planetary surfaces will be studied in the context of what is currently known about Earth. ( 3 credits. 3 hours lectures. Prerequisites: EPSC 210, 203, 212 or permission of the instructor)
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Francis
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Physical properties, nucleation, crystallization, differentiation and emplacement of magmas. Integrated studies on various rock suites. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory. Prerequisites: EPSC 212, 312)
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Carbonate and clastic sedimentation: Physical processes of transport and deposition, facies associations and sequences, depositional environments of modern and ancient settings. Stratigraphic correlations, seismic and sequence stratigraphy. Basin analysis. Tectonics and sedimentation. (3 credits. 2 hours lectures, 3 laboratory. Prerequisites: EPSC 210, 212)
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Methods in geophysical surveying including gravity, magnetism, electromagnetism, resistivity and induced polarisation, seismology and radioactivity; applications to oil and mineral exploration and near surface environmental and hydrological targets. (3 credits. 3 hours lectures. Prerequisites: MATH 222, MATH 133 and EPSC 320 or equivalents))
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Williams-Jones
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The origin, classification and petrological significance of metamorphic rocks, from the point of view of theory, experiment and field observations. (3 credits. Prerequisites: EPSC 210, 212)
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The principles of hydrothermal ore-forming processes. Application of these principles to understanding the nature and mode of occurrence of selected types of metallic mineral deposits. (3 credits. Prerequisite: EPSC 220)
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A systematic review of the nature and origin of the major types of metallic and non-metallic mineral deposits; typical occurrences; geographic distribution; applications to exploration. Emphasis on magmatic ores, massive sulfides, iron formations. (3 credits. Prerequisite: EPSC 312, 220)
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Halverson
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This course discusses the origin, diagenesis, classification and economic importance of sedimentary rocks. Students will learn about the physical properties of sedimentary rocks, including porosity and permeability, different techniques for analyzing those rocks (thin sections, hand specimens, wireline logs) and the types of sedimentary basins within which sediments accumulate. (3 credits. Prerequisites: EPSC 210, EPSC 212)
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Staff
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Research project leading to a thesis. Students must register for both EPSC 470D1 and EPSC 470D2. No credit will be given unless both are successfully completed in consecutive terms. A written proposal outlining the research to be undertaken must be signed by the student and the supervising faculty member, and approved by the undergraduate student adviser by September 10 of the U3 year. The results of the research must be presented in the form of an undergraduate thesis.
(6 credits. Restriction: For Major students in 3rd year.)
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Staff
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Supervised research project in earth and planetary sciences. (1 credit. Restrictions: Open only to U3 students. Students are expected to find an appropriate instructor for their project.)
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A written proposal outlining the studies to be undertaken must be submitted to the undergraduate Student Adviser by May 1st of the U2 year. The proposal will be reviewed by a committee and a decision forwarded by mail. If approved the investigation will be supervised by a staff member, and the results must be presented in the form of an undergraduate thesis. (6 credits. Prerequisite: for Honours students in 3rd year)
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Research and/or reading project in Earth and Planetary Sciences, designed by the student in consultation with a Faculty supervisor. A statement of the proposed project and the method of evaluation must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies before October 15 (Fall semester) or February 14 (Winter semester). (3 credits. May not be taken concurrently with EPSC 480)
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Research and/or reading project in Earth and Planetary Sciences, designed by the student in consultation with a Faculty supervisor. A statement of the proposed project and the method of evaluation must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies before October 15. (3 credits total. Students must register for both EPSC 482D1 and EPSC 482D2. No credit will be given for this course unless both EPSC 482D1 and EPSC 482D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms. EPSC 482D1 and EPSC 482D2 together are equivalent to EPSC 482.)
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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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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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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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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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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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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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