May Be Subject To Change:

Should there be any discrepancies between the course list below and the official course list provided by the Registrar's Office, the official listing will govern. 


Earth Sciences 1000:  Earth Systems       

A survey of the structure, function and interrelations of Earth's lithosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Topics include an exploration of the physical and chemical properties of planetary materials, forces driving and sustaining Earth systems, and biological modifiers (including humankind) on the earth today.

Lab:            Three hours per week 
Lab topics:  Description and identification of common minerals and rocks 
                   Introduction to the polarizing microscope and thin-sections
                   Introduction to hydrogeology
                   Mid-term & final lab exams  


Earth Sciences 1002: Concepts and Methods in Earth Sciences

Introduction to a broad range of concepts concerning the development of the geological record and the Earth; practical methods for collection of field-based data; topics in map interpretation and geometric analysis, stratigraphy, paleontology, structure and petrology. The course is presented with an emphasis on the development of practical skills needed to pursue a career in Earth Sciences.

Prerequisite:  Earth Sciences 1000

Lab:              Three hours per week  
Lab Topics:   Interpretation of topographic & geological maps
                     Structural geology (applied geometry & trigonometry) 
                     Fossil classification and morphology
                     Microfossil mystery: conodont conundrum
                     Correlation of stratigraphic rock units
                     Geology of Newfoundland & Labrador and Canada
                     Mid-term & final lab exams


Earth Sciences 2150: The Solar System (not offered in winter semester, 2010)

Basic astronomy of the Solar System, tracing the search to understand motion of the sun, moon and planets in the sky; modern observations of planets, moons, comets, asteroids and meteorites and what they tell us about the origin and evolution of the Solar System.

Prerequisite:  Mathematics 1000 (or 1081)

Note:  Earth Sciences 2150 is designed for students taking Earth Sciences as an elective subject and may only be used as a non-Science elective for Earth Sciences Majors and Earth Sciences Honours students.