EOSC

EOSC 332 · Tectonic Evolution of North America

Learning Goals

  • Learn about the tectonic evolution of Earth, and the North American Continent in particular, since the Hadean.
  • Relate shallow crustal processes to processes operating in the deep crust and mantle in various tectonic settings (e.g., arcs, continental rifts, etc.).
  • Actively work with complex datasets (geochemical, chronological, structural) to unravel the tectonic history of mountain belts and cratons.
  • Review the growth of the North American continent as a consequence of tectonic accretion.

EOSC 331 · Introduction to Mineral Deposits

Instructors

Ken Hickey & James Scoates (Sept-Dec 2023)

Course Content

See Course Webpage on UBC Canvas to access lecture slides, project information, and lab pre-reads.  An updated syllabus for the Sept-Dec 2023 term will be available later in August.

Format

All lectures in Sept-Dec 2023 term is regularly scheduled time each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00-10:50 am.  Labs begin in Week 2  – the labs are 3 hours and will involve group exercises overseen by our superb TAs.

EOSC 326 · Earth and Life Through Time

Learning Goals

1. Express how the concept of geological time is an important factor in our  understanding of the evolution of the Earth System.

2. Apply basic geological principles and geoscience knowledge in the interpretation of Earth’s geological and biological history.

3. Describe how the biosphere has adapted to exploit various environments in the Earth's oceans over time.

See also learning goals for non-specialist courses.

EOSC 322 · Metamorphic Petrology

Learning Goals

  1. Explain how metamorphic processes form an integral part of plate tectonics and the rock cycle.
  2. Describe the primary variables that control metamorphism (P, T, fluid composition, rock composition). 
  3. Describe the important chemical reactions that occur in metamorphosed mudstones (pelites), carbonates, and mafic rocks.
  4. Identify and interpret metamorphic minerals and assemblages in hand sample and in thin section.
  5. Illustrate the importance of fluid infiltration and metasomatism in different tectonic settings. 

EOSC 321 · Igneous Petrology

Learning Goals

  1. Describe, classify, and correctly name igneous rocks based on field and lab data.
    These include the morphology of the body, observations on the field relationship of the rock, the macroscopic texture of the rock, shapes and sizes of minerals in thin sections, correct identification of minerals in the rock.
  2. Interpret the origin and formation of igneous rocks.
    These include the place of formation for major magmas, the tectonic setting necessary to produce the magma, the thermal regime and depth of magma generation.

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