Course details
Presents an overview of the processes and materials that form and shape the planet Earth. The theory of plate tectonics is introduced and used as the basis of understanding the fundamental geological processes that operate both on, and beneath the Earth's surface. The formation and characteristics of minerals and development of the geological time scale, and deformation in the Earth's crust are reviewed as are an introduction to the geology of mineral and energy deposits and the geology of North America. Laboratory work includes identification of minerals, examination of geological maps and structures, and study of geological processes.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Cost
$730.92
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below is one offering of MINE 1101 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 39862
Duration
Thu Sep 01 - Fri Dec 09 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 39862
- $730.92
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01 - Dec 09 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Reza Tafti
Course outline
Credits
4
Cost
$730.92
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Please note: Late registrations will be accepted until Friday September 09, 2022, For late registrations into the course, please contact Program Assistant Elisa Loaisiga, eloaisiga@bcit.ca
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Winter 2023
Below is one offering of MINE 1101 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 80161
Duration
Wed Jan 04 - Fri Apr 21 (16 weeks)
- 16 weeks
- CRN 80161
- $730.92
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Apr 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Credits
4
Cost
$730.92
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
Notes: Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Please note: Late registrations will be accepted until Friday January 6, 2023. For late registrations into the course, please contact Program Assistant at mshehadeh@bcit.ca
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed October 26, 2022 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the mechanisms of plate tectonics and the significance of plate tectonic theory to the geological sciences [1].
- Identify the major divisions of the Earth’s crust and describe their physical characteristics [1].
- Describe the chemical and physical characteristics of minerals [1,3].
- Identify common rock forming and economic minerals in the laboratory [1].
- Discuss the characteristics and origin of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks [1].
- Describe, identify and name common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks [1].
- Outline the difference between relative and absolute geological time and recall the geological time scale [1].
- Describe stress and strain and their relationship to rock deformation [1].
- Outline the features of common deformation structures such as joints, fractures, faults, foliation and folds [1].
- List common mineral deposits types [1,3].
- Describe the formation of coal, oil and gas [1].
- Identify the major geological divisions of North America [1].
Effective as of Winter 2018
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