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GEOE 488 Geology Of North America Units: 3.00
An advanced course discussing the principles of earth evolution as exemplified by North America. The holistic approach illustrates the way in which integrated geodynamics, geochemistry, sedimentation, paleobiology and oceanography are used to unravel the history of the continent.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0)
Requirements: Prerequisites: Completion of 3rd year Geological Engineering or permission of the instructor
Corequisites: Fourth Year Geological Engineering or permission of the instructors
Exclusions:
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 24
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 12
Engineering Design 0
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the tectonic and sedimentary elements that compose the North American continent.
- Understand the history of events that shaped the North American continent through geologic time.
- Place this new understanding of the North American continent in the context of Earth system evolution.