Anthropocene-Apocalypse delves into the concept of the Anthropocene, a proposed geological epoch that marks the profound impact humans have had on our planet, Earth. We will explore how human activities (e.g., agriculture, mining and industrialization) have altered the planet’s climate, ecosystems and biodiversity. The course will simultaneously examine Earth’s dynamic history, highlighting key periods of transformation and its mass extinctions. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the planet has evolved over geological time and how human actions are shaping its future. Ultimately, Anthropocene-Apocalypse enables students to explore and be a part of one of the world’s most important discussions: survival on this planet. NOTE: Completing this course provides an opportunity to (i) carry out fieldwork on and around Mount Royal and (ii) receive credits for the SPACE, Environment and Sustainability, Decolonization, and Indigenization Studies Certificates.
205-BZG-05
Physical Geology
3 - 2 - 3
75
Description for Course:
Geology is the study of the earth. To understand how our planet works, at depth and at the surface, the ideas and principles of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and geography are integrated in the exciting and stimulating studies which make up Earth Sciences. This course provides a basic understanding of geology and the methods used by geologists for studying Earth; the materials that constitute its makeup, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting on them. Students learn critical thinking and empirical reasoning skills that can be applied to any career or pursuit. The goal is to understand geological principles and how humans affect geological processes. Topics include the rocks and minerals composing Earth, the movement within Earth, and its surface features and the agents that form them and our environment. This course may be taken by students in both Health Science and Pure and Applied Science as a Science option.
