University of Calgary

GLGY 535 - Early Earth Evolution - Fall 2016

Geological evolution in the early stages (Precambrian) of Earth's history including planetary accretion, core formation, evolution of mantle and differentiation of bulk silicate earth, evolution of continental crust and its tectonic mechanisms, evolution of continental mantle lithosphere, evolution of atmosphere and hydrosphere, geologic record of early life, etc. Current geochemical and geodynamic models that attest to these events in the geological record will be explored.
This course may not be repeated for credit.

Hours

  • H(3-3)

Prerequisite(s)

  • Geology 431 and 433; or Geology 443.

Antirequisite(s)

  • Credit for both Geology 535 and 599.18 will not be allowed.
Syllabus

Sections

  • LEC 1TR 14:00 - 15:15
    Rajeev Sasidharan Nair
    SEM 1T 08:00 - 09:50
    SEM 2T 17:00 - 18:50
    SEM 3W 08:00 - 09:50
    SEM 4W 10:00 - 11:50
    SEM 5W 17:00 - 18:50
This course will be offered next in Winter 2019.
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