Current Course Involvement (UBC Okanagan)
EESC 325 - Structure and Tectonics
How stresses acting on Earth's materials cause them to become strained. In a plate tectonic context, structural and geological data describing geologic structures such as folds and faults are reviewed, then used to interpret physical processes for deformation and structures developing from deformation of the crust.
EESC 425 - Tectonics and Orogenesis
This course examines large-scale plate tectonic processes that are recorded in the geologic record and/or are active today with particular emphasis placed on mountain building (orogenesis). General tectonic environments are reviewed and analytical techniques used to constrain the geological, geophysical, and geochemical aspects of tectonic systems are explored. Orogenic systems and processes will be examined using examples from the Canadian Cordillera, the Alps, the Andes, and the Himalaya.
EESC 390 - Geological Field Mapping
This course will explore the detailed bedrock geology of a portion of the Canadian Cordillera. Students will undertake a series of mapping projects and assignments of various lengths that will involve substantial amount of field observations and data collection. The course is conducted as an on-site field trip with field work and data collection carried out during the day and data analysis, map generation, assignment preparation and report writing taking place in the evenings. Students will be (re)introduced to geological mapping methods, field note taking, and geologic observational tools. They will be trained in various observational techniques and asked to use what they have learned to generate a reasoned geologic map and history for the region being investigated. Students will work together in small groups, though it is expected that each student will be proficient at all necessary tasks.
How stresses acting on Earth's materials cause them to become strained. In a plate tectonic context, structural and geological data describing geologic structures such as folds and faults are reviewed, then used to interpret physical processes for deformation and structures developing from deformation of the crust.
EESC 425 - Tectonics and Orogenesis
This course examines large-scale plate tectonic processes that are recorded in the geologic record and/or are active today with particular emphasis placed on mountain building (orogenesis). General tectonic environments are reviewed and analytical techniques used to constrain the geological, geophysical, and geochemical aspects of tectonic systems are explored. Orogenic systems and processes will be examined using examples from the Canadian Cordillera, the Alps, the Andes, and the Himalaya.
EESC 390 - Geological Field Mapping
This course will explore the detailed bedrock geology of a portion of the Canadian Cordillera. Students will undertake a series of mapping projects and assignments of various lengths that will involve substantial amount of field observations and data collection. The course is conducted as an on-site field trip with field work and data collection carried out during the day and data analysis, map generation, assignment preparation and report writing taking place in the evenings. Students will be (re)introduced to geological mapping methods, field note taking, and geologic observational tools. They will be trained in various observational techniques and asked to use what they have learned to generate a reasoned geologic map and history for the region being investigated. Students will work together in small groups, though it is expected that each student will be proficient at all necessary tasks.
University of Saskatchewan
GEOL 121 - Earth Processes
Exploration of the global and local-scale physical processes that have shaped our planet. Strong emphasis is on interrelationships of geological processes and humans. Topics for discussion include volcanoes, earthquakes, pollution, and the origin and exploitation of energy, mineral and water resources.
GEOL 226 - Introductory Petrology
Provides the basics of optical mineralogy, with specific reference to mineral assemblages in igneous and metamorphic rocks. The classification, field relationships, textures, geochemistry, and tectonic setting of igneous and metamorphic rocks will be introduced.
GEOL 258 - Structural Geology
An introduction to the structural features of rocks; including discussions of their origin and use. The description of folds, faults, and joints are emphasized, along with outcrop relationships of intrusive bodies. Other topics will include tectonics, orogeny, stratigraphic facing, and non-orogenic process, such as salt doming and glacial thrusting. Laboratories will introduce mapping techniques and the analysis of geological maps.
GEOL 308 - Geological Mapping I
A field course held at the Little Rocky Mountains, Montana. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting and mapping sedimentary rocks, although igneous rocks will also be studied.
GEOL 408 - Geological Mapping II
Methods of geological mapping based on a field course in the Precambrian Shield which will examine deformed and metamorphosed volcanic, sedimentary, and instrusive rocks. Mapping results will be presented as a report and in oral presentation.
Exploration of the global and local-scale physical processes that have shaped our planet. Strong emphasis is on interrelationships of geological processes and humans. Topics for discussion include volcanoes, earthquakes, pollution, and the origin and exploitation of energy, mineral and water resources.
GEOL 226 - Introductory Petrology
Provides the basics of optical mineralogy, with specific reference to mineral assemblages in igneous and metamorphic rocks. The classification, field relationships, textures, geochemistry, and tectonic setting of igneous and metamorphic rocks will be introduced.
GEOL 258 - Structural Geology
An introduction to the structural features of rocks; including discussions of their origin and use. The description of folds, faults, and joints are emphasized, along with outcrop relationships of intrusive bodies. Other topics will include tectonics, orogeny, stratigraphic facing, and non-orogenic process, such as salt doming and glacial thrusting. Laboratories will introduce mapping techniques and the analysis of geological maps.
GEOL 308 - Geological Mapping I
A field course held at the Little Rocky Mountains, Montana. Emphasis will be placed on interpreting and mapping sedimentary rocks, although igneous rocks will also be studied.
GEOL 408 - Geological Mapping II
Methods of geological mapping based on a field course in the Precambrian Shield which will examine deformed and metamorphosed volcanic, sedimentary, and instrusive rocks. Mapping results will be presented as a report and in oral presentation.