EASC 624: Geology of the Canadian Cordillera
Description:
The stratigraphy, structure and historical geology of the Canadian Cordillera, examined from a plate tectonic perspective. Models of development of the various terrains and related entities, and their amalgamation to form the present Codillera, will be examined in detail.
Prerequisite:
An undergraduate background that includes courses at any level in structural geology, plate tectonics, geochemistry, geophysics, petrology (sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous), plus permission from the instructor.