| GEO1111 |
Introduction to Earth Systems |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Course suited for students in the faculties of Science or Engineering who want to learn more about how the solid earth, oceans, atmosphere, and life have worked in an integrated way over the past 4.6 billion years. |
| Prerequisites: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U or OAC Calculus or MAT1319 and two of the 4U (or OAC) Science or Mathematics courses. This course cannot be combined for credits with GEO1301. |
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| GEO1115 |
Introduction to Earth Materials |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Identification, properties and interpretation of Earth materials in field excursions and laboratory exercises. Common rock-forming and metallic minerals; sedimentary rocks and fossils; igneous rocks and textures; metamorphic rocks and fabrics; unconsolidated materials (clay, silt, sand, gravel and soils). Geology of the Ottawa area. A minimal fee is required to cover transportation for field trips. |
| Prerequisites: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U or OAC Calculus or MAT1319 and two of the 4U (or OAC) Science or Mathematics courses. |
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| GEO1301 |
The Earth and How it Works |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Course designed for students outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering. Students will learn about a number of geological processes that started 4.6 billion years ago and continue to mould our Earth today, including earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building. In addition the evolution of life and the scientific and environmental issues related to natural resource exploitation (water, oil, gas, coal, metals) will be discussed. This course cannot be credited to students from the Faculties of Science and Engineering. This course cannot be combined for credits with GEO 1111. |
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| GEO1511 |
Introduction aux syst�mes terrestres |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Cours de base con�u pour toute personne des facult�s de sciences ou de g�nie qui veut savoir comment la terre solide, les oc�ans, l'atmosph�re et la biosph�re fonctionnent d'une mani�re int�gr�e depuis plus de 4,6 milliards d'ann�es. Les cours GEO 1511 et GEO 1701 sont mutuellement exclusifs. |
| Pr�alables : Fonctions avanc�es et introduction au calcul diff�rentiel 4U ou le CPO de calcul infinit�simal ou MAT1719 et deux cours 4U (ou CPO) de Sciences ou de Math�matiques. Les cours GEO1511 et GEO1701 sont mutuellement exclusifs. |
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| GEO1515 |
Introduction aux mat�riaux terrestres |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Identification, propri�t�s et interpr�tation des mat�riaux terrestres sur le terrain et au laboratoire. Principaux minerais m�talliques et min�raux de la cro�te terrestre; roches ign�es et leurs textures; roches s�dimentaires et les fossiles; roches m�tamorphiques et leurs fabriques; mat�riaux meubles (argile, silt, sable, gravier, sols). G�ologie de la r�gion d'Ottawa. Des frais minimes sont exig�s pour d�frayer le transport lors des excursions. |
| Pr�alables : Fonctions avanc�es et introduction au calcul diff�rentiel 4U ou le CPO de calcul infinit�simal ou MAT1719 et deux cours 4U (ou CPO) de Sciences ou de Math�matiques. |
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| GEO1701 |
Comment percer les secrets de la Terre |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Cours offert � toute personne � l'ext�rieur des facult�s de Sciences et de G�nie. Ce cours donne une vue d'ensemble sur de nombreux processus g�ologiques (tremblements de terre, volcans, cha�nes de montagnes) qui fa�onnent notre plan�te depuis maintenant 4,6 milliards d'ann�es. L'origine et l'�volution de la vie seront aussi discut�es, ainsi que les aspects scientifiques et environnementaux de nos ressources (eau, p�trole, gas naturel, charbon, m�taux). Ce cours ne peut pas �tre cr�dit� aux �tudiants des facult�s de Sciences et de G�nie. Les cours GEO 1701 et GEO 1511 sont mutuellement exclusifs. |
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| GEO2020 |
�tudes de terrain I / Field studies I |
3 cr. |
| The course consists of one 4-hour laboratory period per week, during the winter session, followed by a field camp (~12 days) involving geological mapping and structural analysis of a region and of its place in the tectonic history of the Appalachian belt. The field camp will be held following the end of the examination period, in late April. Fees are requested to cover accommodation and transportation. Formerly GEO2920 |
| Prequisites: GEO1111, GEO1115. |
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| GEO2113 |
Paleontology |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| The nature of fossils, particularly the fossilized remains and traces of common macro-invertebrates. Study of aspects of morphology most useful in identifying and classifying fossils and in interpreting their paleoecology and evolutionary history. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 2513.) |
| GEO1111 and BIO1130. |
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| GEO2163 |
Introduction to Mineralogy |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Fundamental concepts of mineralogy. Crystal systems, symmetry, point groups, crystal chemistry and the classification of minerals. Systematic survey of the crystal structure, uses, and occurrence of the principal minerals in rocks and soils. |
| GEO1111, GEO1115 and CHM1311 |
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| GEO2164 |
Analytical Methods in Mineralogy |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Introduction to principal analytical methods available for the study of minerals and rocks. Propagation of light in crystalline media and the use of the polarizing microscope, powder X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, electron microbeam analysis and scanning electron microscopy. |
| Prerequisite: GEO2163 |
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| GEO2165 |
Stratigraphy and Sedimentation |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| The origin of sedimentary rocks. Characteristics of primary structures and secondary alteration. Basic principles of stratigraphy. |
| Prerequisite: GEO1111 and GEO1115. |
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| GEO2307 |
Environmental Geology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Natural hazards, and environmental problems related to the exploitation of mineral resources, fossil fuels and nuclear energy. Physical and chemical characteristics of surface and subsurface environments, biogeochemical cycles, water, soil and air pollution. Remediation processes and environmental rules and regulations. (Offered in alternate years with GEO2707.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO1111. (Offered in alternate years with GEO2707.) |
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| GEO2321 |
Structural Geology and Tectonics |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Stress and strain analysis, geometrical analyses of rock structures, deformation mechanisms, fabric-forming mechanisms, introduction to plate tectonics. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 2721.) |
| Prerequisite: MAT1341, PHY1121 and Pre or Corequisite GEO2164. |
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| GEO2334 |
Quaternary Geology and Climate Change |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Examination of the past two million years of Earth history, including Pleistocene glaciations, sea level fluctuations, arid/pluvial cycles, and holocene migrations and extinctions. Cycles and mechanisms of natural and anthropogenically driven climatic change through the Quaternary and up to the present. Field excursions. A minimal fee is required to cover transportation for field trips. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 2734.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO1111 or GEO1115. |
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| GEO2513 |
Pal�ontologie |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| �tude et classification des principaux invert�br�s fossiles. Interpr�tation pal�o�cologique et �volutive � partir des traits morphologiques. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO 2113.) |
| GEO1511 et BIO1530. |
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| GEO2563 |
Introduction � la min�ralogie |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Concepts de base en min�ralogie, syst�mes cristallins, sym�trie, groupes ponctuels, classification des min�raux. Aper�u syst�matique de la structure cristalline, de l'utilisation et de la distribution des principaux min�raux dans les roches et les sols. |
| GEO1511, GEO1515 et CHM1711 |
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| GEO2564 |
M�thodes analytiques en min�ralogie |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Introduction aux principales m�thodes analytiques pour l'�tude des min�raux et des roches. Propagation de la lumi�re en milieux cristallins, utilisation du microscope polarisant, diffraction-X sur les poudres, spectrom�trie par fluorescence-X, analyse par microsonde �lectronique et microscopie � balayage �lectronique. |
| Pr�alable : GEO2563 |
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| GEO2565 |
Stratigraphie et s�dimentation |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Origine des roches s�dimentaires. Caract�ristiques des structures primaires et des ph�nom�nes d'alt�ration secondaire. Principes de base en stratigraphie. |
| Pr�alable : GEO1511 et GEO1515. |
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| GEO2707 |
G�ologie environnementale |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Dangers naturels et probl�mes environnementaux reli�s � l'exploitation des ressources min�rales, combustibles fossiles et �nergie nucl�aire. Caract�ristiques physiques et chimiques des environnements de surface et sous-surface, grands cycles biog�ochimiques, pollution de l'eau, des sols et de l'air. Processus de d�pollution et normes environnementales. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO 2307.) |
| Pr�alable : GEO1511. |
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| GEO2721 |
G�ologie structurale et tectonique |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Contraintes et d�formation, analyses g�om�triques de structures, m�canismes de d�formation, m�canismes formateurs de fabriques, introduction � la tectonique des plaques. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO 2321.) |
| Pr�alable : MAT1741, PHY1521 et Pr�alable ou Concomittant : GEO2564. |
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| GEO2734 |
G�ologie quaternaire et changement climatique |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Examen des derniers deux millions d'ann�es de l'histoire de la Terre, glaciations du Pl�istoc�ne, changements du niveau de la mer, cycles arides et pluviaux, extinctions et migrations de l'Holoc�ne. Cycles et m�canismes naturels et anthropog�niques conduisant aux changements climatiques pendant le Quaternaire. Excursions sur le terrain. Des frais minimes sont exig�s pour d�frayer le transport lors des excursions. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO 2334.) |
| Pr�alable : GEO1511 ou GEO1515. |
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| GEO2901 |
Rapport de stage coop I / Co-op Work Term Report I |
3 cr. |
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| GEO3163 |
Igneous Petrology |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Fundamentals of igneous rock classification, crystallization, differentiation, and tectonic affiliations. Microscopy of igneous rocks. Survey of the common volcanic and plutonic rocks. |
| Prerequisite: PHY1122, GEO2164, (CHM2330 or CHM2353). |
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| GEO3164 |
Metamorphic Petrology |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Fundamentals of metamorphic rock classification. Metamorphic facies and isograds; mineral equilibria, and thermobarometry; microscopy of metamorphic rocks; and metamorphic processes. |
| Prerequisites: CHM1311, MAT1341, PHY1121, GEO2164. |
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| GEO3165 |
Carbonate Sedimentology |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Processes and products of deposition in warm-to cool-water carbonate and associated evaporite producing environments; concepts of facies and microfacies, diagenetic processes and products; microscopy of carbonate and evaporite rocks. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 3565.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO2165. |
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| GEO3166 |
Siliciclastic Sedimentology |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Classification and origin of siliciclastic sedimentary rocks. Processes of sediment transport/deposition, biogenic structures, and diagenetic alteration during burial. Microscopy of siliciclastic rocks. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 3566.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO2165. |
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| GEO3167 |
Mineral Deposits |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Fundamentals of metallic and industrial mineral deposits. Lithological and mineralogical characteristics, plus geological processes of formation of the deposits including diamonds, precious metals, nickel, copper and iron. Laboratory examination of the mineralogy and textures of principal metallic types, identification of metallic minerals in hand specimen, and polished section using reflected-light microscopy. |
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| GEO3342 |
Introduction to Hydrogeology |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| The water cycle, groundwater and aquifers, theory of groundwater flow, groundwater resources, contaminants and contamination risks, impacts of over-exploitation. Laboratories to include soil physics and saturated flow experiments. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 3742.) |
| Prerequisites: (CHM2330 or CHM2353), GEO1115, MAT1330, MAT1322, PHY1122. |
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| GEO3352 |
Geological Data Analysis |
(3,0,4) 3 cr. |
| Introduction to commonly used quantitative methods of geological data analysis. Review of basic statistics: Types of data and methods of presentation; descriptive statistics; probability and sampling theory; error analysis; statistical tests, linear regression and correlation, spatial statistics. Vector analysis. Experimental design and analysis of variance. Non-parametric statistics. Multivariable analysis. Examples and applications in geology, hydrogeology, and environmental sciences. Formerly GEO 3152. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 3652.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO1111, (MAT2378 or MAT2377). |
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| GEO3372 |
Petrology of Mineral Deposits |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Identification of major metallic minerals and their host rocks. Reflected light microscopy of metallic mineral assemblages and textures. (Offered in alternate years with GEO2371.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO2163. |
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| GEO3382 |
Geochemistry |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Basic concepts and applications of geochemistry to other geological disciplines. Introduction to geochronology, radiogenic isotope systematics and stable isotope geochemistry. Particular emphasis on the present-day composition of the Earth and the processes modifying the distribution of elements in rocks, and natural waters. (Offered in alternate years with GEO 3782.) |
| Prerequisites: GEO2163 and CHM1311. |
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| GEO3393 |
Planetary Geology |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Geology of Moon, Mercury, Marc and Venus, compared with the Geology of Earth; the outer planets and their satellites; meteorites and tektites; impact craters; origin and development of the Solar System. Laboratory: photo-interpretation of surface features of Moon, study of geological maps of Moon and Mars, microscopic examination of lunar rocks, meteorites, and terrestrial impact breccias. Not offered each year. Students must check with the department. |
| Corequisite: GEO3163 or GEO3563. |
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| GEO3563 |
P�trologie ign�e |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Concepts de base de la classification des roches ign�es; processus de cristallisation et de diff�rentiation; discrimination et identification tectonique. Microscopie des roches ign�es. Aper�u des principales roches volcaniques et plutoniques. |
| Pr�alable : PHY1522, GEO2564, (CHM2730 ou CHM2753). |
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| GEO3564 |
P�trologie m�tamorphique |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Concepts de base de la classification, des faci�s et des isogrades m�tamorphiques, �quilibre des min�raux et thermobarom�trie, microscopie des roches m�tamorphiques, processus m�tamorphiques. |
| Pr�alables : CHM1711, GEO2564, MAT1741, PHY1521. |
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| GEO3565 |
S�dimentologie carbonat�e |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Processus et produits de la s�dimentation carbonat�e et �vaporitique dans les milieux marins chauds et froids; concepts de faci�s et microfaci�s, processus et produits diag�n�tiques; microscopie des roches carbonat�es. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO3165.) |
| Pr�alable : GEO2565. |
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| GEO3566 |
S�dimentologie silico-clastique |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Classification et origine des roches s�dimentaires silico-clastiques. Processus de transport/d�position des s�diments, structures biog�niques, et alt�ration diag�n�tique au cours de l'enfouissement. Microscopie des roches silico-clastiques. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO3166.) |
| Pr�alable : GEO2565. |
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| GEO3567 |
G�ologie des g�tes min�raux |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Concepts de base sur les g�tes min�raux m�talliques et industriels incluant: diamant, m�taux pr�cieux, nickel, cuivre et fer; caract�ristiques min�ralogiques et lithologiques; processus de formation. Laboratoires: examen de la min�ralogie et des textures des principaux g�tes m�talliques; identification de min�raux m�talliques sur des �chantillons de terrain; microscopie en lumi�re r�fl�chie de plaques polies. |
| Pr�alables : GEO2563 et GEO2564 |
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| GEO3742 |
Introduction � l'hydrog�ologie |
(1.5,0,3) 3 cr. |
| Introduction au cycle de l'eau, nappes phr�atiques, th�orie de l'�coulement des eaux souterraines, sources d'eau, contaminants et risques de contamination, impact de la surexploitation. Laboratoires (physique des sols, �coulements satur�s). (Offert en alternance avec GEO 3342.) |
| Pr�alables : (CHM2730 ou CHM2753), GEO1515, MAT1730, MAT1732, PHY1522. |
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| GEO3752 |
Analyses de donn�es g�ologiques |
(3,0,4) 3 cr. |
| Introduction aux m�thodes d'analyse quantitative des donn�es g�ologiques. Revue des statistiques de base: types de donn�es et m�thodes de pr�sentation; statistiques descriptives; probabilit� et th�orie de l'�chantillonage; analyse de l'erreur; estimation et d�cision statistique; r�gression lin�aire et corr�lation. Statistiques dans l'espace. Analyse de vecteurs. Design exp�rimental et analyse de variance. M�thodes non-param�triques. S�ries statistiques multiples. Exemples et applications en g�ologie, en hydrog�ologie, et en sciences environnementales. Ant�rieurement GEO3552. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO3252.) |
| Pr�alable : GEO1511, (MAT2778 ou MAT2777). |
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| GEO3782 |
G�ochimie |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Concepts de base et applications de la g�ochimie dans les domaines de la g�ologie. Introduction � la g�ochronologie, syst�matique des isotopes radiog�niques, g�ochimie des isotopes stables. Accent mis sur la composition actuelle de la Terre et les processus modifiant la distribution des �l�ments dans les roches et les eaux naturelles. (Offert tous les deux ans en alternance avec GEO 3382.) |
| Pr�alables: GEO2563 et CHM1711 |
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| GEO3901 |
Rapport de stage coop II / Co-op Work Term Report II |
3 cr. |
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| GEO3902 |
Rapport de stage coop III / Co-op Work Term Report III |
3 cr. |
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| GEO3920 |
�tudes de terrain II / Field Studies II |
3 cr. |
| The course focuses on Archean rocks through detailed examination of key sections and outcrops within the Abitibi Sub-province. Preparatory lectures in Ottawa, additional lectures in the field, field observations with daily assignments. The field camp will be held following the end of the examination period, in late April. Fees are requested to cover accommodation and transportation. |
| Prerequisite: GEO2020, GEO3563, GEO3564. |
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| GEO4010 |
Projet de recherche / Honours Project |
(5,0,0) 6 cr. |
| A report of research in the field and laboratory on a subject approved by the Department of Earth Sciences and supervised by a faculty adviser. Students are encouraged to seek suitable thesis topics during summer employment preceeding their final year. They are required to attend seminars of the Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre and present a seminar on their thesis topic. Formerly GEO4900. |
| Prerequisite: Student must have completed required basic courses in science and compulsory 3000 level courses within the field and have a minimum CGPA of 4.5. |
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| GEO4300 |
Field studies in Earth Sciences |
3 cr. |
| Special projects based on a total of at least 10 days of fieldwork investigations and requiring a written research report. |
| Prerequisite: Student must have completed 12 credits at 3000 level within the field. |
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| GEO4301 |
Selected Topics in Earth Sciences |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Lectures and seminars on selected topics in geology. |
| Prerequisite: Student must have completed 12 credits at 3000 level within the field. |
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| GEO4322 |
Advanced Structure |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| A study of the structural evolution of mountain belts, with emphasis on field methods. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO2321 or GEO2721. |
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| GEO4329 |
Principles of Rock Deformation |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Principles applicable to brittle and ductile deformation of rocks within the earth. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO2321 or GEO2721. |
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| GEO4332 |
Permafrost Geomorphology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Description and interpretation of processes and landforms typical of permafrost terrain. Emphasis on the Arctic and Sub-Arctic environments of North America and the former Soviet Union. This course is also offered under the course code GEG 4101. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO 2334 or GEO 2734. |
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| GEO4341 |
Advanced Physical Hydrogeology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| The principles governing the movement of groundwater through various geological media and the mathematical modeling of groundwater flow. Methodologies for the exploration, development and monitoring of groundwater resources. Groundwater, geohazards and geotechnics. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3342 or GEO3742. |
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| GEO4342 |
Groundwater Geochemistry |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Thermodynamic principles and processes controlling water-rock interaction, and the geochemical evolution of ground waters. The carbonate system, weathering, redox evolution, geochemical modelling, environmental isotope tracers and the hydrological cycle. Case studies. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3342 or GEO3742. |
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| GEO4354 |
Quantitative Analysis in Geology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| One or more of the following topics will be addressed: Morphology analysis, image analysis, geostatistical contouring techniques, introduction to geographic information systems, expert systems. Markov chain analysis, fractals, non-linear dynamics, growth algorithms. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3352 |
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| GEO4362 |
Advanced Igneous Petrogenesis |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| A course dealing with the genesis of plutonic and volcanic rocks and concentrating on one or more of the following - origin and differentiation of basaltic magma; origin of granite; computer modelling of partial melting and fractional crystallization; magmatism in time and space; trace elements and isotopes in petrogenesis. (Not offered each year, students much check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3163 or GEO3563. |
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| GEO4363 |
Advanced Metamorphic Petrology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| An advanced lecture and seminar course dealing with metamorphic processes and concentrating on one or more of the following - field relations of metamorphic rocks; graphical treatment and interpretation of mineral assemblages. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3164 or GEO3564. |
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| GEO4365 |
Advanced Carbonate Sedimentology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Lectures and seminars will cover aspects of modern depositional systems, dynamic facies models, sequence stratigraphy, mineralogy and diagenesis of carbonate sediments. Practical part of the course will include laboratory exercices that integrate various techniques in carbonate sedimentology (petrography, staining, cathodoluminescence, fluorescence, SEM). (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3165 or GEO3565. |
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| GEO4366 |
Advanced Siliciclastic Sedimentology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| A lecture and field course on the nature and occurrence of sediment and siliciclastic sedimentary rocks. The physical basis of sedimentary processes and the characteristics of siliciclastic deposition environments analysed in a sequence stratigraphic framework. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3166 or GEO3566. |
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| GEO4367 |
Advanced Mineralogy |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Topics covered will include crystal chemistry, phase equilibria and occurrences of the principal rock-forming mineral groups. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO2164 |
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| GEO4371 |
Advanced Mineral Deposits |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| A lecture, laboratory and seminar course on the genesis of various ore deposits. Lectures include description of classical deposits, relationship between deposits and host rock, tectonic setting of the deposits, geochemical characteristics of important ores, and various techniques for studying ore genesis. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3167 |
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| GEO4382 |
Advanced Geochemistry |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Chemical differentiation and evolution of the Earth through magmatic and sedimentary processes, isotopes for geochronology, isotope systematics for petrogenesis and geochemical cycle. (Not offered each year, students must check with the Department.) |
| Prerequisite: GEO3382 |
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| GEO4700 |
�tudes de terrain en sciences de la Terre |
3 cr. |
| Projets sp�ciaux comprenant au moins 10 jours de travaux sur le terrain et demandant la r�daction d'un rapport de recherche. Des frais peuvent �tre exig�s pour d�frayer les co�ts de transport et de logement. |
| Pr�alable : L'�tudiant doit avoir compl�t� 12 cr�dits au niveau 3000 dans le domaine. |
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| GEO4701 |
Sujets choisis en sciences de la Terre |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Cours et s�minaires sur un sujet choisi en Sciences de la Terre. |
| Pr�alable : L'�tudiant doit avoir compl�t� 12 cr�dits au niveau 3000 dans le domaine. |
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| GEO4901 |
Rapport de stage coop IV / Co-op Work Term Report IV |
3 cr. |
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