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 mlesher@laurentian.ca. To register please contact Roxane Mehes

rmehes@laurentian.ca.

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 : HES@laurentian.ca

Visit: hes.laurentian.ca and merc.laurentian.ca