Lecture, lab, and occasional field trips.
- Map scales, projections, coordinate systems and symbology.
- Publicly-available maps and reports: GSC, BCGS and other provincial agencies, USGS and other organizations.
- Maps and cross-sections applied to exploration and mining, including the selection, display and analysis of a number of types of data: surface locations (drill holes, samples, adits, claim boundaries, etc.), surficial geology, bedrock geology, structure, thickness, lithology, mineralogy, geochronology, geochemistry, facies, fractures, subsurface maps, others. Some applications will use ArcGIS.
- Geology of sedimentary deposits of minerals and coal, including the following types: aggregate (gravel and sand), coal, potash, uranium, banded iron, shale gas. Deposit characteristics will be discussed, including: formation, mineralogy, petrology, diagenesis, mapping.
- Geological data collection using outcrop evaluation, core logging, drill information, and prepared samples.
- Mineral and rock identification using hand specimen, stereo (low-power) microscope and petrographic microscope (introductory skills).
- Geological reports.
After successfully completing EAES 2800, a student will be able to:
- Utilize various publicly-available information sources when geologically evaluating an area.
- Prepare and interpret a variety of geological map types, utilizing paper base maps and ArcGIS.
- Describe several types of sedimentary deposits of minerals and coal.
- Collect mapping data from rock outcrops, drill cores and drill information (including mineral and rock identification, textures and structures).
- Prepare geological reports.
Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation will be based on the following:
Assignments and Labs 25 - 40%
Project(s) 10 - 25%
Term Exams and quizzes 25%
Final Exam 25%
Students should consult the bookstore for the latest required course materials, including textbooks.
Textbooks:
- Ridley, J.; Ore Deposit Geology; Cambridge University Press or equivalent.
- Moon, C.J, Whateley, M.K.G., Evans, A.M.; Introduction to Mineral Exploration; Blackwell Publishing, or equivalent.
- Bennison, G.M.; An Introduction to Geological Structures and Maps; Hodder Education Publishing, or equivalent.
Other Course Materials: "Rite in the Rain" waterproof booklet or equivalent, rock hammer, hand lens, mineral identification kit, safety eyewear.