The Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre

Tory Building 320
Telephone: 788-4400
Fax: 788-4490

The Centre
   Director of the Institute: R.L. Brown

The Centre, established in 1982, represents the combined research
strengths of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.
Research facilities are shared between the two campuses and
graduate students are enrolled in the University where their
faculty supervisors hold appointments. Programs are available
leading to the degrees of M.Sc. and Ph.D. in most areas of
geoscience. Six areas of research are emphasized, each involving a
major component of field work:  Precambrian studies, tectonics,
resource geology, northern studies, environmental geoscience, and
geochemistry. The Derry/Rust Research Group for Sedimentary
Resources and the Geotechnical Science Laboratories are research
units in the Centre.

All thesis, seminar and examination requirements in the Centre may
be met either in French or English. Courses are offered in French
wherever appropriate.

Members of the Centre

   F.P. Agterberg, Geomathematics, Evaluation of Nonrenewable
    Resources, Automated Stratigraphic Correlation
   R.W. Arnott, Clastic Sedimentology, Experimental Sedimentology
   G.E. Bauer, Geotechnical Engineering,  Groundwater Flow,
    Soil Mechanics
   Keith Bell, Isotope Studies, Petrology of Alkaline Rocks
    and Carbonatites, Geochronology
   Keith Benn, Structural Geology, Structural Petrology, Anisotropy
    of Magnetic Susceptibility, Basement Tectonics
   R.G. Berman, Metamorphic Petrology, Experimental Petrology
   John Blenkinsop, Mass Spectrometry, Geochronology,
    Isotope Geochemistry
   G.F. Bonham-Carter, Spatial Information Systems, Spatial
    Data Modelling
   A.C. Brown, Sedimentary Mineral Deposits
   R.L. Brown, Tectonics and Structural Geology
   C.R. Burn, Permafrost and Ground Ice, Yukon and Western Arctic
   E.M. Cameron, Precambrian Geochemistry, Genesis of
    Gold Deposits, Exploration Geochemistry
   S.D. Carr, Cordilleran and Grenville Tectonics,
    U-Pb Geochronology
   G.Y. Chao, Mineralogy, Crystallography
   I.D. Clark, Hydrogeology, Environmental Isotope Geochemistry
   André Desrochers, Carbonate Sedimentology and
    Diagenesis, Canadian Arctic
   G.R. Dix, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Emphasis
    on Sedimentary Modern and Ancient Environments
   O.A. Dixon, Invertebrate Paleontology, Stratigraphy,
    Canadian Arctic
   J.A. Donaldson, Precambrian Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
   M.J. Drury, Geothermics and Borehole Geophysics
   C.R. Duguay, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems
   A.D. Fowler, Geochemistry, Archean Metavolcanic Belts,
    Non-linear Dynamics
   J.M. Franklin, Ore Deposits, Hydrothermal Alteration, Sea
    Floor Hydrothermal Activity
   H.M. French, Permafrost and Periglacial Phenomena
   Peter Fritz, Isotope, Geochemistry, Isotope Hydrology,
    Aqueous Geochemistry and Paleoclimatology
   W.K. Fyson, Structural Analyses in Metamorphic Terrains
   M.-A. Geurts, Palynology and Geomorphology, Travertine
   H.J. Gibson, Subaqueous Volcanic Processes and Metallic
    Mineral Deposits
   W.D. Goodfellow, Geochemistry of Modern and
    Ancient Sediment-hosted Deposits, Mass Extinction
   S.K. Hanmer, Shear Zones, Progressive Strain, Grenville Problems
   Keiko Hattori, Isotope Geochemistry, Mineral Deposits,
    Archean Geology
   D.D. Hogarth, Mineralogy: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology,
    Alkalic Rocks
   C.W. Jefferson, Sediment-hosted Ore Deposits, Resource
    Assessment, Exploration Geochemistry
   P.G. Johnson, Glacial Geomorphology, Slope Mass Movements,
    Glacier Hydrology
   I.R. Jonasson, Geochemistry, Ore Deposits
   D.J. King, Remote Sensing, Vegetation Damage Assessment
    including Geobotanical Techniques, Geographic Information
    Systems
   Ralph Kretz, Mineral Chemistry, Metamorphism,
    Environmental Studies
   Jarmila Kukalova-Peck, Paleontology, Fossil Insects
   A.E. Lalonde, Petrology and Mineralogy of Plutonic Rocks
   B.M. Lauriol, Geomorphology
   Joyce Lundberg, Karst, Quaternary Studies, Geochronology
   D.J. McLaren, Geological Time, Event Stratigraphy
   F.A. Michel, Isotope Geochemistry, Groundwater
    and Permafrost Studies
   R.R. Parrish, Geochronology, Tectonics, Cordilleran Geology
   R.T. Patterson, Micropaleontology Specializing in Foraminifera
   Giorgio Ranalli, Rheology of the Earth, Geodynamics,
    Plate Tectonics
   D.G. Rancourt, Mössbauer Spectrometry, Mineralogy, Geobarometry,
    Geothermometry, Micas
   R.J. Rice, Precambrian Sedimentology
   M.J. Robin, Contaminant Hydrogeology, Geostatistics,
    Geomathematics
   D.A. Russell, Vertebrate Paleontology
   D.F. Sangster, Sediment-hosted Mineral Deposits,
    Geochemistry, Stable Isotopes
   C.J. Schröder-Adams, Micropaleontology, Biostratigraphy,
    Paleoecology, Foraminifera, Sequence Stratigraphy
   W.W. Shilts, Quaternary Geology, Glacial Sedimentology, Mineral
    Exploration in Glaciated Terrains, Environmental Geochemistry
   G.B. Skippen, Metamorphic Petrology, Aqueous Geochemistry
   M.W. Smith, Permafrost, Microclimate, Soil Freezing
   B.E. Taylor, Stable Isotope Geochemistry, Crystal Fluids,
    Igneous/Metamorphic Processes, Mineral Deposits
   R.P. Taylor, Fluid-rock Systems, Mineral Deposits
   J.K. Torrance, Soil Chemistry, Clays, Oxide Minerals
    and Geotechnical Problems
   Jan Veizer, Sedimentary Geochemistry, Carbonates, Diagenesis,
    Ores, Precambrian Sedimentology
   D.H. Watkinson, Metallic Mineral Deposits
   P.J. Williams, Soil Freezing and Geotechnical Problems,
    Cold Region Pipelines
   Research Associate
      J.W. Card, Radiogenic Isotope Geochemistry
   Postdoctoral Fellows
      J.L. Burr, Structural Geology, Metamorphic Petrology
      B.L. Cousens, Igneous Petrology; Isotope Geochemistry

Master of Science

Admission Requirements

   The normal requirement for admission to the program is an
   honours B.Sc. degree, with at least high honours standing, in
   geology or a related discipline.

Program Requirements

   *  A research thesis, which will be defended at an oral
      examination

   *  The equivalent of two full courses, one of which may be at the
      senior undergraduate level

   *  Participation in the geoscience seminar series and
      presentation of a seminar

Academic Standing

   A grade of B- or better must normally be received in each course
   counted towards the master's degree.

Doctor of Philosophy

Admission Requirements

   The normal requirement for admission to the Ph.D. program is an
   M.Sc. degree in earth sciences or a related discipline. Students
   who show outstanding academic performance and research promise
   while in the M.Sc. program may be permitted to transfer to the
   Ph.D. program without completing the M.Sc.

Program Requirements

   *  A research thesis, to be defended orally before an examination
      board which will include an external examiner

   *  A comprehensive examination, with emphasis on areas chosen by
      the student's advisory committee. The examination is normally
      taken within the first twelve months of study

   *  Two graduate full courses

   *  Participation in the geoscience seminar series and
      presentation of a seminar

Residence Requirement

   The normal residence requirement for the Ph.D. degree is at
   least four terms of full-time study.

Graduate Courses

*  Geology 67.511 (GEO5111)
   Crystallography
   Principles and techniques of X-ray crystallography;
   interpretation of X-ray photographs and application to the study
   of minerals.
   G.Y. Chao.

*  Geology 67.512 (GEO5112)
   Rock-Forming Minerals
   Recent work on structure, chemistry and interrelationships of
   igneous and metamorphic rockforming minerals.
   (To alternate with 67.513/GEO5113 or GEO5713)
   D.D. Hogarth.

*  Geology 67.513 (GEO5113)
   Mineralogy of Plutonic Rocks
   A seminar course reviewing the applications of mineralogical
   studies to the petrogenesis of felsic and mafic plutonic rocks.
   Topics include: structural state of feldspar minerals,
   applications to granitic
    rocks; chemical evolution of mica, pyroxene and amphibole
   minerals in plutonic bodies; phase relationships; review of the
   mineralogy of specific plutonic rock-types (e.g. anorthosites,
   syenites and hyperaluminous granites).
   (To alternate with 67.512/GEO5112)
   A.E. Lalonde.

*  Geology 67.513 (GEO5713)
   Minéralogie des Suites Plutoniques
   Un cours ayant pour but d'accentuer la contribution des études
   minéralogiques détaillées à l'élaboration de la pétrogénèse des
   roches plutoniques mafiques ou felsiques. Parmi les sujets
   couverts figurent: la mise en ordre des feldspaths, son
   évaluation et ses applications à l'étude des granites,
   l'évolution chimique des micas, pyroxènes et amphiboles,
   relations de phases ainsi qu'une revue de la minéralogie de
   suites plutoniques spécifiques telles que les anorthosites, les
   syénites et les granites hyperalumineux.
   A.E. Lalonde.

*  Geology 67.521 (GEO5121)
   Igneous Petrogenesis
   Concentration on one or more of: origin and differentiation of
   basaltic magma; origin of granites; computer modelling of
   partial melting and fractional crystallization; magmatism in
   time and space. Laboratory and lecture material linked together
   in project form.
   offered as GEO5721)
   A.D. Fowler, R.P. Taylor, A.E. Lalonde.

*  Geology 67.521 (GEO5721)
   Pétrogenèse Ignée
   Un cours basé sur un (ou plusieurs) des thèmes suivants: origine
   et différenciation de magma basaltique; origine de granites;
   simulation par ordinateur de fusion partielle et cristallisation
   fractionnée; magmatisme en temps et en espace. Laboratoire et
   cours qui s'enchainent sous forme d'un projet.
   A.D. Fowler and A.E. Lalonde.

*  Geology 67.522 (GEO5122)
   Physical Volcanology
   The distribution, classification and physical characteristics of
   volcanos and other volcanic landforms; lava flows, tephra,
   breccias, and other rocks formed through volcanic activity.
   Volcanic environments; recognition of ancient volcanic features;
   case histories.

*  Geology 67.523 (GEO5123)
   Metamorphic Petrology
   Thermodynamics and kinetics of mineral reactions; metamorphic
   zones and isograds; mass transfer; regional and global aspects
   of metamorphism.
   Ralph Kretz and G.B. Skippen.

*  Geology 67.524 (GEO5124)
   Metallic Mineral Deposits
   Relationships of some metallic mineral deposits to igneous
   rocks; topics range from oxides and sulfides in and around
   intrusions to stratiform volcanogenic deposits. Course concludes
   with a field trip to northern Ontario and Quebec at end of
   winter term.
   D.H. Watkinson.

*  Geology 67.527 (GEO5127)
   Physical Processes in Igneous Petrology
   Lecture, reading and seminar course dealing with the physical
   processes responsible for generation, ascent, crystallization
   and cooling of igneous rocks. Topics covered include partial
   melting in the upper mantle and separation of the liquid; magma
   properties, structure, viscosity, temperature, density, and
   heat; magma processes, intrusion, extrusion, diffusion,
   convection types, assimilation, nucleation, and crystal growth;
   cooling of magmas, conduction, convection, permeability, vapour
   phase exsolution, meteoric water, development of spinifex,
   spherulites. These processes will be related to field examples
   wherever possible.
   A.D. Fowler.

*  Geology 67.527 (GEO5727)
   Les Processus Physiques en Pétrologie Ignée
   Les processus responsables directement à la génération,
   l'ascension, la croissance et le refroidissement des roches
   ignées seront présentés dans les cours, les colloques et dans la
   discussion de la littérature récente. Les sujets suivants seront
   traités; fusion dans le manteau et la séparation du liquide;
   propriétés des magmas, la structure, la viscosité, la
   température, la densité et la chaleur; les processus
   magmatiques, l'intrusion, l'extrusion, la diffusion, la
   convection, la perméabilité, l'exsolution d'une vapeur, l'eau
   météorique, le développement de spinifex et les sphérulites. Les
   processus seront étudiés à l'aide d'exemples de terrain chaque
   fois que ça sera possible.
   A.D. Fowler.

*  Geology 67.528 (GEO5128)
   Ores in Sediments
   Ore-forming processes in sediments and sedimentary rocks. The
   generation, transport and deposition of ore elements relative to
   processes such as redox traps, basin water expulsion, direct
   precipitation from seawater, and placer sedimentation are
   discussed in seminar format. All major sedimentary deposit-types
   are included.
   Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in mineral deposits.
   D.F. Sangster and A.C. Brown.

*  Geology 67.530 (GEO5130)
   Dynamics of Sedimentary Systems
   Weathering, rivers, ocean and atmosphere, sedimentation and
   tectonism, basins and their sediments, P-T evolution,
   compaction, diagenesis, brines and fluid dynamics,
   mineralization, rock cycle and evolution through geologic time.
   Jan Veizer.

*  Geology 67.531 (GEO5131)
   Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
   Selected problems in sedimentary geology, emphasizing
   sedimentary structures, facies models and diagenesis. The
   application of modern techniques of stratigraphic, petrologic
   and statistical analysis.
   J.A. Donaldson.

*  Geology 67.532 (GEO5132)
   Paleoecology
   Emphasis on marine fossils as paleoenvironmental indicators:
   effects of substrate type, energy conditions, light,
   temperature, biotic associates and other environmental factors
   on the occurrence and distribution of organisms and their fossil
   remains.
   O.A. Dixon and R.T. Patterson.

*  Geology 67.533 (GEO5133)
   Advanced Micropaleontology
   Selected topics in micropaleontology covered in greater detail
   than in introductory micropaleontology. Areas addressed include
   the paleoecology, biogeography and biology of foraminifera and
   other microfossil groups, as well as their application to
   biostratigraphy and paleoceanography.
   R.T. Patterson.

*  Geology 67.534 (GEO5134)
   Fossil Fuels
   Petroleum, natural gas, coal and unconventional fossil fuels;
   their origin, occurrence, and evaluation in the light of current
   geological thought.


*  Geology 67.536 (GEO5136)
   Paleobiology
   Selected topics in paleobiology of marine fossils. Topics
   include extinctions, micro- and macro-evolutionary processes,
   long-term trends and cycles in the Phanerozoic, and functional
   morphology.
   R.T. Patterson.

*  Geology 67.539 (GEO5139)
   Glacial Sedimentology
   Systematic study of various glacial sedimentary environments and
   processes, with emphasis on the influence of geological
   substrate and regional drainage gradient on glacial erosion
   sediment characteristics and sediment distribution; significance
   of genesis of glacial sediments for stratigraphic correlations,
   mineral exploration, interpretation of environmental
   geochemistry, aggregate evaluation, and hydrogeology. Weekly two
   hour lectures supported by slides and extensive video records of
   glaciers and glacial processes. Local field trips and one
   weekend field excursion to Quebec to observe interrelationships
   of sedimentary facies.
   W.W. Shilts.

*  Geology 67.541 (GEO5141)
   Permafrost Hydrology and Investigative Methods
   An examination of groundwater flow in permafrost regions. The
   importance of groundwater in the formation of various types of
   ground ice, and the effect of groundwater flow on permafrost
   distribution.
   F.A. Michel.

*  Geology 67.542 (GEO5142)
   Environmental Geoscience
   A study-seminar course in which students will examine, in depth,
   certain environmental problems, including geological hazards,
   mineral and energy consumption and environmental degradation.
   The relation between development and the environment will be
   considered. Students will prepare a report and present a seminar
   on a subject of their choice, and will participate in a research
   project centred in the Ottawa area.
   Ralph Kretz.

*  Geology 67.543 (GEO5143)
   Environmental Isotopes and Groundwater Geochemistry
   Stable environmental isotopes (180, 2H, 13C, 34S, 15N) in studies
   of groundwater origin and flow, and geothermal studies.
   Groundwater dating techniques involving tritium and
   radio-carbon, and exotic radioisotopes (e.g. 36Cl, 39Ar, 85Kr).
   Low temperature aqueous geochemistry and mineral solubility with
   emphasis on the carbonate system. Some application to
   paleoclimatology will be discussed.
   Prerequisite: Fourth-year hydrogeology (67.420 or GEO4192) or
   equivalent.
   I.D. Clark and F.A. Michel.

*  Geology 67.544 (GEO5144)
   Groundwater Resources
   Advanced topics in the exploration and development of
   groundwater resources, including detailed aquifer response
   analysis. Examination of hydrogeology in arid and undeveloped
   regions will also be included.
   Prerequisite: Fourth-year hydrogeology (67.420 or GEO4192) or
   equivalent.
   F.A. Michel and I.D. Clark.

*  Geology 67.545 (GEO5145)
   Contaminant Hydrogeology
   A theoretical and applied course examining sources of
   groundwater contamination and mechanisms of transport.
   Inorganic, radioactive, and organic, biological contaminant
   behaviour will be discussed as well as regulations, monitoring
   methodologies, aquifer restoration and fundamental questions of
   high-level radioactive-waste disposal and municipal landfills.
   Prerequisite: Fourth-year geochemistry or equivalent, or
   permission of instructor.
   M.J. Robin and I.D. Clark.

*  Geology 67.546 (GEO5146)
   Numerical Methods in Hydrogeology
   Application of numerical methods in hydrogeological problem
   solving, including a review of governing equations, initial and
   boundary conditions, and both finite element and finite
   difference methods. Additional topics to be explored include
   particle tracking, Laplace and Fourier transforms, and
   stochastic methods.
   Prerequisite: Fourth-year hydrogeology or permission of
   instructor.
   M.J. Robin.

*  Geology 67.547 (GEO5147)
   Geochemistry of Natural Waters
   Aqueous speciation, solubility of metals, minerals and gas,
   reaction kinetics and equilibria. Chemistry and dynamics of
   groundwaters and hydrothermal fluids.
   Keiko Hattori and I.D. Clark.

*  Geology 67.548 (GEO5148)
   Theory of Flow and Transport in Porous Media
   Course designed for hydrogeologists and engineers who want
   in-depth understanding of the theory of fluid flow and solute
   transport through geological materials. Emphasis on porous
   media. Topics to be covered: types of fluids and porous media;
   saturated, unsaturated, and multi-phase flow; development of
   solute transport equations using continuum and stochastic
   approaches. Three hour lecture per week, reading and
   problem-solving assignments plus final examination.
   Prerequisites: Fourth-year hydrogeology, second-year calculus,
   and first-year statistics, or permission of the instructor.
   Michel Robin.

*  Geology 67.551 (GEO5151)
   Precambrian Geology
   Problems of Precambrian geology, emphasizing classical and
   current studies in North America; comparative study of the
   Canadian Shield and other Precambrian shields; research
   projects, field trips and petrologic studies of representative
   rock suites.
   J.A. Donaldson.

*  Geology 67.552 (GEO5152)
   Geology of Arctic Canada
   Origins and development of the principal geological regions of
   the Canadian Arctic. Emphasis on the Phanerozoic record but
   other topics or problems may be included.
   O.A. Dixon.

*  Geology 67.553 (GEO5153)
   Applications of Spatial Information Systems to Geology
   This is a practical course in the application of PC-based
   geographic information systems to the analysis of regional
   geoscientific data. Spatial data capture, spatial data
   structures, spatial data analysis and modelling will be reviewed
   with reference to applications in mineral exploration,
   environmental and other problems. Students will undertake
   assignments and projects involving the use of a PC-based system.
   G.F. Bonham-Carter.

*  Geology 67.557 (GEO5157)
   Tectonic Processes Emphasizing Metamorphism and Geochronology
   Applications of empirical, analytical and quantitative
   techniques to problems in regional geology and crustal
   tectonics; orogenic processes; heat and metamorphism; isotopic
   geochronology as applied to thermal history; derivation and
   interpretation of P-T-t paths; comparison of modern, Phanerozoic
   and Precambrian tectonic processes.
   Sharon Carr.

*  Geology 67.560 (GEO5160)
   Chemistry of the Earth
   An investigation of the geochemical constitution of the Earth
   and how the Earth has evolved. Topics will include meteorites
   and the early history of the Earth; chemical and isotopic
   constraints on the geochemical evolution of the crust and
   mantle; Earth models and their limitations.
   John Blenkinsop.

*  Geology 67.562 (GEO5162)
   Physical Geochemistry
   Application of thermodynamics to geologic problems. Experimental
   study of mineral equilibria.
   G.B. Skippen.

*  Geology 67.563 (GEO5163)
   Stable Isotope Geochemistry
   Mechanisms of isotope fractionation in nature; physical and
   chemical isotope fractionation, kinetic isotope effects.
   Variation of stable isotope ratios (hydrogen, carbon, oxygen and
   sulphur) in nature. Preparation techniques of natural samples
   for isotope analysis. Applications of stable isotopes to study
   magma genesis, ore genesis, nature of water and formation fluids
   and sedimentary environments.
   Keiko Hattori.

*  Geology 67.566 (GEO5166)
   Exploration Geochemistry
   Selected topics in applied geochemistry including:
   biogeochemical exploration; element mobilities in the surface
   environment; recent developments in data interpretation; quality
   control of geochemical data. Special attention to the use of
   geochemical methods for gold exploration and possible
   applications of stable and radiogenic isotopes to mineral
   exploration.
   E.M. Cameron.

*  Geology 67.567 (GEO5167)
   Hydrothermal Fluids
   Liquids, vapours, supercritical fluids as the agents of
   rock-water interaction and mass transfer in the crust. Phase
   relations in systems such as NaCl-H2O-CO2 and thermodynamic
   constraints on geological fluids. Applications to mineral
   equilibria and the microscopic study of fluid inclusions.
   G.B. Skippen.

*  Geology 67.568 (GEO5168)
   Mineralized Hydrothermal Systems
   Geology of active geothermal systems, generation of hydrothermal
   fluids, geochemistry of hydrothermal fluids, stability and
   solubility of minerals in base-metal and precious-metal
   mineralization, interpretation of fluid inclusion data.

*  Geology 67.569 (GEO5169)
   Radioisotope Geochemistry
   Nucleosynthesis; chemical differentiation of the Earth.
   Evolution of large scale reservoirs. Isotopic tracers
   (143Nd/144Nd, 87Sr/86Sr, common Pb). Geochronology; fundamentals
   and application of Sm/Nd, Rb/Sr, U/Pb, K/Ar and Lu/Hf methods.
   Evolution of the solid Earth from the isotopic perspective.
   Before 1992-93 67.569/GEO5169 was listed as Geology
   67.565/GEO5165.
   Keith Bell.

*  Geology 67.571 (GEO5171)
   Physics of the Earth
   The physics and dynamics of the solid Earth: seismology;
   gravitational and magnetic fields, thermal state. Geophysical
   constraints on the structure and composition of the interior.
   Geodynamic processes.
   Giorgio Ranalli.

*  Geology 67.572 (GEO5172)
   Tectonophysics
   The physics of deformation; continuum mechanics approach
   (elasticity, strength, plasticity, viscosity), and
   micro-rheological approach (diffusion, dislocations, and flow
   mechanisms). Applications to tectonic processes.
   Giorgio Ranalli.

*  Geology 67.573 (GEO5173)
   Structural Geology
   Selected problems in structural geology treated in seminar and
   laboratory sessions. Emphasis on interpretation of fabrics
   developed during synmetamorphic strain. Students investigate and
   report on individual projects.
   R.L. Brown and W.K. Fyson.

*  Geology 67.574 (GEO5174)
   Tectonics
   An investigation of the structural style of mountain belts and
   their tectonic setting; tectonics of Precambrian deformed belts.
   R.L. Brown and W.K. Fyson.

*  Geology 67.575 (GEO5175)
   Neotectonics
   An investigation of present day geological processes in a
   variety of plate boundary and intraplate settings. Topics will
   include analysis of island arcs, currently active mountain
   ranges in convergent plate boundary settings, and rift systems
   in both continental and oceanic settings. Consideration will be
   given to depositional basins, structure, magmatism, metamorphism
   and mineralization in these various settings.
   R.L. Brown.

*  Geology 67.576 (GEO5176)
   Rock Microfabric Analysis
   An overview of rock fabric studies. Specific topics will include
   shape and lattice-preferred orientations of minerals, anisotropy
   of magnetic susceptibility fabrics, mode of development and
   evolution of fabrics with progressive deformation, fabric
   asymmetries, and textural and petro-fabric criteria for
   determination of deformational mechanisms. The course will
   include a review of measurement techniques (U-stage, X-ray,
   anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility, image analysis), and of
   methods of statistical analysis (vector averaging, pole and
   inverse pole diagrams, orientation distribution function).
   Tectonic implications of fabric type distributions and fabric
   development will be stressed. The relationship between
   petrofabrics and seismic anisotropy will be discussed. The
   course may include one or more of the following; student
   seminars, reports based on bibliographic research or personal
   research, work on fabric of selected samples.
   Keith Benn.

*  Geology 67.576 (GEO5776)
   L'Analyse des Microfabriques
   Un regard sur l'étude de la fabrique des roches à l'échelle
   microscopique. Les sujets abordés comprendront: les orientations
   préférentielles de résaux et de forme des minéraux, les
   fabriques d'anisotropie de susceptibilité magnétique, les modes
   de développement et d'évolution des fabriques lors de la
   déformation progressive, les asymmétries entre fabriques et
   sous-fabriques, et les critères pétrographiques pour
   détermination des mechanismes de déformation. Les techniques de
   mesure des fabriques (platine universelle, anisotropie de
   susceptibilité magnétique, rayons-X, analyse d'image) et les
   méthodes d'analyse statistique des données directionnelles
   (moyennes vectorielles, projections de pôles, diagrammes de
   densité, fonction de la distribution des orientations) seront
   discutées. La signification tectonique du développement et de la
   distribution spatiale des différents types de fabriques sera
   mise en évidence. Les relations entre pétrofabrique et
   anisotropie sismique seront aussi abordées. Ce cours comprendra
   un ou plus des travaux dirigés suivants: séminaires, rapports
   écrits basés sur une recherche bibliographique ou basés sur un
   travail personnel, mesures et analyses des fabriques des
   échantillons sélectionnés.
   Keith Benn.

*  Geology 67.581 (GEO5181)
   Pattern Formation and Analysis
   The course examines the quantitative measure of texture, and
   current ideas of pattern formation in the earth sciences.
   Spatial series, patterns, textures and other distributions are
   investigated. Pattern formation, self-organization, and rhythmic
   processes are studied. Students are expected to participate in
   seminars, term papers and assigned readings.
   A.D. Fowler.

*  Geology 67.590 (GEO5190)
   Directed Studies
   Directed reading and/or laboratory studies for full-credit
   course, under the guidance of selected extramural or intramural
   directors. A written description of the project must be
   submitted for departmental approval prior to registration.

*  Geology 67.591 (GEO5191)
   Directed Studies
   Directed reading and/or laboratory studies for half-credit
   course, under the guidance of selected extramural or intramural
   directors. A written description of the project must be
   submitted for departmental approval prior to registration.

*  Geology 67.593 (GEO5193)
   Field Studies
   Systematic investigations of geological problems, based on a
   minimum of fifteen days field work plus related library research
   and laboratory projects. Written report required.

*  Geology 67.594 (GEO5294)
   Problems in Historical Geology and Geological Time
   Controversial ideas concerning the Earth and time; historical
   development of thought on the physical and biological evolution
   of the Earth. Understanding the stratigraphic column in regard
   to duration, age and correlation, including evidence from
   paleontology and sedimentology, particularly gaps in the
   succession and rhythmic or episodic events. Origin and nature of
   life; relationship between crustal events and evolution,
   including extinctions. Concepts and models in geology;
   responsibility of the geologist to humanity. Half-course given
   during fall and winter terms.
   D.J. McLaren.

*  Geology 67.599 (GEO7999)
   M.Sc. Thesis
   A thesis proposal must be approved by the research advisory
   committee by the end of the first year of registration.

*  Geology 67.699 (GEO9999)
   Ph.D. Thesis
   A thesis proposal must be approved by the research advisory
   committee by the end of the first year of registration.

The following Geography courses are included in the Centre's
program:

Department of Geography,

Carleton University:

*  Geography 45.530W1
   Soil Thermal and Hydrologic Regimes
   Characteristics of soil regimes, particularly in freezing soils,
   role of soil properties; analytical and numerical methods,
   including computer simulation.
   M.W. Smith.

*  Geography 45.532F1
   Soil Thermal and Hydrologic Properties
   Instrumental techniques for investigation of hydrological and
   thermal processes near the Earth's surface, laboratory
   instrumentation and analysis of laboratory and field procedures
   in geotechnical science.
   P.J. Williams.

*  Geography 45.533W1
   Periglacial Geomorphology
   Permafrost, its distribution and significance, seasonal ground
   freezing, ground thermal regime, physical, thermodynamic, and
   geotechnical properties of freezing and thawing soils, terrain
   features ascribable to frost action, and solifluction and
   patterned ground.
   P.J. Williams.

*  Geography 45.534W1
   Aspects of Clay Mineralogy and Soil Chemistry
   The role of clay minerals in soils will be considered from a
   geotechnical and/or biological perspective.
   J.K. Torrance.

*  Geography 45.583F1, W1, S1
   Remote Sensing and Image Analysis
   Radiometric, geometric and resolution characteristics of
   remotely sensed data, image processing algorithms, analysis of
   spectral, textural, and contextual image information,
   applications in vegetation mapping and environmental analysis.
   Douglas King.

Department of Geography,

University of Ottawa:

*  GEG 5001
   Seminar: Earth Sciences (full-credit course)

*  GEG 5303
   Process in Geomorphology: Physics of Media, Mechanics of
   Movement and Topographic Expression
   Discussion of the physics of medium deformation as the basis of
   landscape-forming processes (ice, water, and Earth surface
   materials), the mechanics and effects of movement on the Earth's
   surface, and concepts of landscape evolution due to the spatial
   and temporal variations of these processes.

*  GEG 5703
   Concepts Climatiques en Paléogéographie de l'Holocène dans le
   Nord du Canada
   Le cours examine: 1) les causes et les mécanismes des variations
   climatiques de la fin du pléistocène et de l'holocène et leur
   impact sur les paysages; et 2) les méthodes d'acquisition et
   d'interprétation des données indirectes (palynologie,
   géomorphologie, analyses isotopiques).

*  GEG 7905
   Pleistocene Periglacial Problems
   The course will consist of a series of seminars which will focus
   upon the problems of Pleistocene paleogeographic reconstruction
   in the mid-latitudes. The various lines of geomorphic and
   stratigraphic evidence which are used to infer cold non-glacial
   (i.e. periglacial) conditions in the Pleistocene will be
   critically examined in the light of our understanding of present
   day periglacial landforms and processes.
   H.M. French.