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GEOL 5806
Modular Course
December 5-15, 2018
Exploration Geochemistry
Course Description
11-day intensive course in Exploration Geochemistry including a pre-course
tutorial on iOgas® geochemical plotting and analysis software (no extra cost
but required for those not proficient in iOgas), lectures and laboratory exer-
cises on Analytical Methods, Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Lithoge-
ochemical and Surficial Geochemical Methods including Radiogenic and Sta-
ble Isotopes, Alteration Geochemistry, and Alteration Indices; Applications
and Case Studies in Lithogeochemistry, Surficial Chemistry, and Drift Pro-
specting.
Remote Learning Option: The course will be given in the recently-
constructed state-of-the-art Executive Learning Centre on the third floor of
the Fraser Auditorium Building, which includes an 80-seat multimedia lec-
ture theatre and five seminar rooms, all equipped with the latest presenta-
tion and communication technology. If you have a high-speed internet con-
nection with no data restrictions and are interested in participating in the
course remotely, please consult the connection information on https://
hes.laurentian.ca/programs-and-courses/modular-courses.
Prerequisites: Advanced undergraduate-level courses in Geochemistry,
Petrology, and Ore Deposits.
Course Format: lectures, laboratory practicals, and problem sets.
Grading: Laboratory practicals and problem sets 100%.
Course Credit: 3 credits, applicable toward thesis-based or coursework-
based MSc programs and PhD programs; applicable toward continuing edu-
cation and professional development requirements for Professional Regis-
tration.
Course Cost: Students: Tuition and PDFs of course notes included in tui-
tion fees (CDN$ $1306 for Canadian residents, CDN$ 2915 for non-residents:
see http://laurentian.ca/graduate-fees under Part-Time).
Non-Students: CDN$3107.50 (includes HST) for the entire course
(including PDFs of course notes, CDN$339 (includes HST) per day for indi-
vidual course days (including relevant course notes), or $84.75 for individual
90-minute lectures or labs (including relevant course notes).
MERC Foundation and Corporate members are eligible for discounts.
All participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and meals.
Registration: For additional information please contact Prof Michael
Lesher [email protected]. To register please contact Roxane Mehes
Provisional Speakers:
Dr Steve Beyer
Queen’s University
Dr Marcus Burnham
Ontario Geoscience Labs
Dr Jennifer Hargreaves
Ontario Geoscience Labs
Prof Michael Lesher
MERC/Harquail School of Earth Sciences Laurentian University
Dr Matthew Leybourne
Queen’s University
Dr Beth McClenaghan
Geologic Survey of Canada
Dr Tom Morris
Northern Superior Resources
Dr Jan Peter
Geologic Survey of Canada
Prof Ross Sherlock
MERC/Harquail School of Earth Sciences Laurentian University
Prof Cliff Stanley
Acadia University
Dr. Stéphane Perrouty
MERC/Harquail School of Earth Sciences Laurentian University
Course Details
Laurentian University
Mineral Exploration Research Centre
Harquail School of of Earth Sciences Goodman School of Mines
935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, On-tario, Canada P3E 2C6
Telephone: (705) 675-1151 x6575;
E-mail : [email protected]
Visit: hes.laurentian.ca and merc.laurentian.ca