Fall 2023 - EASC 620 G100
Advanced Volcanology (3)
Class Number: 4023
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Glyn Williams-Jones
glynwj@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3306
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Prerequisites:
Undergraduate course in petrology and structural geology.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Physical, chemical and tectonic aspects of volcanology examined with emphasis on processes of magma generation and evolution, styles of eruption, environments of deposition, and interpretation of volcanic facies. May include weekend field trips.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is designed to give students an introduction to physical and chemical volcanology through a comprehensive examination of volcanic eruptions and their consequences. The main topics covered are the rheological properties of magmas and lavas, structure of volcanic landforms, eruption dynamics, monitoring and hazard assessment, the emplacement of volcanic deposits, extraterrestrial volcanism and the effects of eruptions on the environment.
Course Topics:
- Properties of magmas and lavas
- Volcanic eruption dynamics
- Geomorphology of volcanic landforms
- Types of volcanic deposits and emplacement mechanisms
- The hazards, monitoring techniques and mitigation of volcanic events
Grading
- Lab / Field trip assignments 15%
- In Class Volcanic Hazard Simulation 10%
- Mid-term Exam 35%
- Final Exam 40%
NOTES:
Course Organisation:
- One 2-hour lecture and 3-hour lab per week.
One compulsory field trip – end of Sept., exact date TBD
REQUIREMENTS:
Permission of Instructor
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
“Volcanism” by Hans-Ulrich Schmincke, 2004, Springer, New York, 329 p., ISBN 978-3-540-43650-8
“Encyclopedia of Volcanoes”, H. Sigurdsson, B. Houghton, H. Rymer, J. Stix, S. McNutt (Eds.), 2000, Academic Press, ISBN 0-12-643140-X.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Graduate Studies Notes:
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Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.