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:
Physical Geology examines the geologic time scale (and associated changes, organisms and climates), minerals and rocks, water resources, plate tectonics, and natural processes (e.g., volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides) acting upon our planet, Earth. The Anthropocene, namely how humans have impacted Earth (e.g., climate, ecosystems), is also introduced. The impact geological processes have on societies and natural environments is also discussed. Mythology, legend and artwork inspired by various geological phenomena and structures will also be presented. While lectures (including class debates and discussions) will investigate geologic theory, laboratory sessions (including fieldwork on and around Mount Royal) will focus on practical and research exercises. NOTE: This course provides credits towards the SPACE: Arts and Sciences Certificate, the Environment and Sustainability Certificate and the Decolonization and Indigenization Studies Certificate.
205-FWT-DW
ANTHROPOCÈNE-APOCALYPSE
2 - 1 - 3
45
Description for Course:
Anthropocène-Apocalypse explore le concept de l'Anthropocène, une époque géologique proposée qui marque l'impact que les humains ont eu sur notre planète. Nous explorerons comment les activités humaines (l'agriculture, l'exploitation minière et l'industrialisation) ont altéré le climat, les écosystèmes et la biodiversité. Le cours examinera l'histoire dynamique de la Terre, mettant en lumière des périodes clés de transformation et ses extinctions. Les étudiants acquerront une compréhension de la manière dont la planète a évolué au cours des temps géologiques et de la façon dont les actions humaines façonnent son avenir. Anthropocène-Apocalypse permet aux étudiants de participer à l'une des discussions les plus importantes au monde : la survie sur cette planète. L'achèvement de ce cours offre l'opportunité de mener des travaux sur et autour du Mont-Royal et de recevoir des crédits pour les certificats SPACE, Environment et Sustainability et Decolonization, et Indigenization Studies.
