Graduate Courses
The course schedule is subject to change. Please refer to student centre for the most up to date information. Registration for fall courses opens in early August, Winter courses in December and Summer courses in April.
Fall 2026
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GP9509A: Geophysics Field Techniques Instructor: Sheri Molnar |
See field courses below.
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PS9603A: Introduction to Planetary Science August 31 - September 6, 2026 Instructor: Catherine Neish |
This intensive 7-day course is designed for graduate students, researchers, industry professionals, and government employees. It is mandatory for new ·ÛºìÅ®ÀÉ planetary science graduate students, ideally taken in the first year. The course covers fundamental processes shaping planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, with lectures by leading experts and hands-on activities using data from recent planetary missions. Contact instructor at cneish@uwo.ca for more details.
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GP9572A: Earth's Interior NEW online format Instructor: Rick Secco |
An introduction to physics of the Earth's interior. Major topics are: Earth structure from seismic observations, heat flow, the physics of minerals under high temperatures and pressures, equations of state, seismological, thermal and compositional models.
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GL9506A: Stable Isotope Geochemistry Instructor: Elizabeth Webb |
Stable isotopes (O,H,C,S,N), atmosphere, hydrosphere, sedimentary and diagenetic systems, hydrothermal systems, fluid migration, ore-forming fluids, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Environmental applications: groundwater, oceans, wetlands, acid rain; acid mine drainage, climate fluctuation; global cycle modification.
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GP9573/HRR9573A: Natural Catastrophes Instructor: Katsu Goda |
Natural hazarads and disaster risk reduction is a rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field in Canada and globally, spanning natural sciences, applied engineering, data sciences, and risk financing. This course introduces natural catastrophe modelling, covering hazard characterization, exposure modelling, volunerability assessment, and financial risk analysis.
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Winter 2027
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GL9369B: Environmental Microbiology Instructor: Jeremiah Shuster |
An introduction to the role of microorganisms in geochemical processes within Earth’s diverse environments over time. Topics include methods for the analysis of bacteria, factors affecting their community structure and function, and their relationship to biogeochemistry. The laboratory component will introduce students to fundamental microbiological techniques and research methods.
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GL/GP9580B: Grad Seminar Instructor: Roberta Flemming |
This is a required course for all new M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. The objectives of the course are to: i) write and present a thesis/project proposal, ii) develop strong research skills, iii) learn how to effectively present information orally, iv) become familiar with grant proposal writing, and v) practice scientific and professional learning skills through teamwork exercises.
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GL95##B: Origin of Planetary Materials New Instructor: TBA * Crosslisted with ES4312 |
Course description coming soon. |
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GP9505B: Forward & Inverse Theory Modelling May not be offered in 2027-2028 Instructor: TBA |
An introduction into parameter estimation and data inversion for several geophysical problems. Students will be given an overview of fundamental concepts related to the construction of forward models, design of optimization methods and algorithms, and inversion of data for the underlying geophysical processes. Topics will include discrete linear inverse problems, maximum likelihood methods, singular value decomposition,
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GP9507B: Advanced Mineral Physics May not be offered in 2027-2028 Instructor: Sean Shieh |
The course introduces elementary solid state theory, thermodynamics, elasticity, equation
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Notes
GL9576 Advanced Glacial Geology was offered in Winter 2026, will not be offered in Winter 2027, but will return in Winter 2028.
Field Courses
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GP9509A: Geophysical Field Aug 29 - Sep 8, 2026 Instructor: Sheri Molnar |
Contact instructor at smolnar8@uwo.ca for more details.
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GL9650: Field Structural Analysis First two weeks of May 2027 Instructor: Dazhi Jiang |
A field school in a deformed metamorphic region. Emphasis will be on mapping techniques at large scales (from individual outcrops to macroscopic scales). The students will learn how to identify, measure, and document geological features at the outcrop scale and to make connections between outcrops. They are required to understand the structure of their map area in three-dimensions and to establish a kinematic synthesis for the history of their map area. |
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PS9604: Impact Cratering Short Course and Field School and PS9605: Planetary Surface Processes Field School |
Should return in 2027 - 2028 |
