GEO 1115 Introduction to Earth Materials

3 units
Geology
Faculty of Science
Identification, properties and interpretation of Earth materials in field excursions and laboratory exercises. Common rock-forming and metallic minerals; sedimentary rocks and fossils; igneous rocks and textures; metamorphic rocks and fabrics; unconsolidated materials (clay, silt, sand, gravel and soils). Geology of the Ottawa area. A minimal fee is required to cover transportation for field trips.

Components:

Laboratory
Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus 4U or Calculus and Vectors 4U or MAT1319 or MAT1339 and two of the 4U Science or Mathematics courses.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall

French Equivalent:

All Professors
C+ Average (4.834)
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Simone Dumas

4 sections from Fall 2017 to Fall 2023

C+ Average (4.790)
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Claude Farley

2 sections from Fall 2022 to Fall 2023

C+ Average (5.284)
Most Common: A- (14%)
194 students

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