Field Courses 2024/2025

ES 2250Y: Introductory Field Mapping

Instructor: Patricia Corcoran pcorcor@uwo.ca BGS 0164
Offered: May 1-11 

Eleven day field camp in the vicinity of Whitefish Falls, northern Lake Huron. Students will examine Precambrian metasedimentary and Early Paleozoic sedimentary rocks, make a geological map, measure a stratigraphic section and learn techniques of paleocurrent analysis.

Pre-or Corequisite(s):  and registration in a module or program where  is mandatory; or registration in an Earth Sciences Minor and a minimum mark of 60% in .

Extra Information: 11 day field course, 0.5 course

Note: Students must register prior to the September "Add" deadline for full courses (see Undergraduate Sessional Dates). Partial cost of the field expenses must be borne by the student, and is payable to the Department prior to the September "Add" deadline. There is an associated cost with this course, see the Department of Earth Sciences website for more information. Fees are non-refundable in the event of a course drop, except in extenuating circumstances.

Fees: TBD

 Course Outline: TBD

ES 3350Y: Advanced Field Mapping Techniques

Instructor: Dazhi Jiang djiang3@uwo.ca BGS 0176
Offered: Field Camp Takes Place May 1-11

Eleven day field school in a deformed metamorphic terrain. Observation and documentation of geological features at outcrops. Three-dimensional thinking and reconstruction of structural geometry. Establishing overprinting relationships among structures. Mapping from mesoscopic to macroscopic scales. Kinematic interpretation and tectonic synthesis of geological data at different scales.

Prerequisite(s):  and .  
Corequisite(s): Any two of , , , and registration in the Major, Specialization or Honors Specialization in Geology, or in the Honors Geology or Honors Environmental Geoscience Programs for Professional Registration.

Extra Information: 11 day field course in May, 0.5 course.    

Note: Students must register prior to the September "Add" deadline for full year courses (see Undergraduate Sessional Dates). Partial cost of the field expenses must be borne by the students, and is payable to the Department prior to the September "Add" deadline. There is an associated cost with this course, see the Department of Earth Sciences website for more information. Fees are non-refundable in the event of a course drop, except in extenuating circumstances. Students will receive the maximum subsidy if the course is a requirement for their module. In the case that the course is not a requirement, partial subsidy may be provided depending on the module in which the student is currently enrolled (please contact the Departmental Undergraduate Chair).

Fees: TBD

 Course Outline: TBD

ES 4450Y: Regional Field Geology

Instructor: Guy Plint gplint@uwo.ca
Offered: Sept 

Field study of the geology of major structural provinces of North America. A ten day field trip at the beginning of September.
Prerequisite(s):  and registration in the Honours Specialization in Geology, or the Honours Specialization in Geology for Professional Registration, Specialization in Geology for Professional Registration, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: A ten day field course in early September. Note: Students must inform the Department of their intention to register in the course prior to registering. Partial cost of the field course must be borne by the student, and is payable to the Department. See Department of Earth Sciences website for updated fee information.
 Course Outline: TBD

ES 4451Z: Geophysical Field Techniques

Instructor: Sheri Molnar smolnar8@uwo.ca
Offered: Aug-Sept 
An off-campus Geophysical field school providing an introduction to geophysical techniques, including gravity, magnetic, seismic and electromagnetic methods. Classroom lectures, with accompanying outdoor sessions and field exercises. Offered in co-operation with other Universities, with participation from geophysical contractors. The course meets professional registration requirements for Field Techniques (Geophysics).
Antirequisite(s): The former Earth Sciences 4451Y.
Prerequisite(s):  or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: A ten day field course in early September. Note: Students must inform the Department of their intention to register in the course prior to May 1st, and register prior to August 15th. The field course is subsidized by the department. Students will pay $650 in 2014, payable by May 1st. The cost may increase by $25 every year thereafter.
 Course Outline: TBD

ES 4452Z: International Geoscience Field Experience

Instructor: TBD
Offered: TBD
A research-level field course to globally significant international or Canadian geological type localities. Students will gain practical field experience through the collection, analysis, and presentation of primary geological and geophysical field data. Lectures/ seminars/ practical exercises will emphasize the interaction between the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of the Earth system.
Prerequisite(s):  and registration in year 4 of a Specialization or Honours Specialization offered by the Department of Earth Sciences with a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
Extra Information: A 10 to 14 day field course typically held in April/May although it may be offered at other times of the year given the weather in international locations.Note: Students must register prior to the September "Add" deadline for full year courses (see Undergraduate Sessional Dates). Registration in the course is conditional and competitive as course costs are largely covered by external funds raised by the department just prior to departure. A committee will adjudicate students on the basis of grades in program courses, a vision statement submitted as part of the application process, and demonstrated interest in field studies. Course may not be used towards minimum graduation requirements. Students who are not successful will have the course dropped from their record; normal drop dates do not apply to this course. Students are expected to contribute toward the cost of accommodation, food, and miscellaneous expenses.
 Course Outline: TBD