Saint Mary's University- Earth Science Department

Winter 2026
Hyflex MW 4-5:15 p.m. / GEOL 1212
Dr. Jacob Hanley | [email protected]

Examine topics related to the exploitation of Earth for its mineral wealth, including:
• Archaeology and history of mining as an essential human activity
• Environmental impacts of mining, and sustainable practices in the industry
• Conflict minerals and the geopolitics of the global mineral resource industry
• Critical minerals essential for advanced technology, energy and food production
• Humans as consumers in minerals supply chain

No prerequisites. No lab. 3 credit hours.

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Join us for a presentation By BGC Engineering Inc. on 'Careers in Geoscience'. Friday, Jan 25th, 2025, 11 am, S411.

For more info on this and other SMU Geology events & news, please visit: https://smu.ca/geology/newsevents/

All are welcome to attend.

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Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Hanley of Saint Mary's University- Geology Department for receiving the President’s Award for Excellence in Research. Well deserved!🙌

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Join us on Friday, Nov 29th @ 1 pm for a seminar talk by Dr. Marcos Zentilli of Dalhousie University.

For more info on this and other SMU Geology events & news, please visit: https://www.smu.ca/geology/newsevents/

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Join us on Wednesday, Nov 13th for a seminar talk By Professor Ali Polat from University of Windsor.

For additional information on this and other SMU Geology news/events visit: https://www.smu.ca/geology/newsevents/

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APGNS Student Awareness Presentation
By: Maureen Matthew, M.Sc. P.Geo.
Chair of the Student Committee (APGNS)

Friday, Oct 11, 2024 | 1 pm | Science Building 408

Pizza will be served!🍕🥤
All are welcome to attend!

For additional information on this and other SMU Geology seminars/events visit: https://www.smu.ca/geology/newsevents/

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Unlock the secrets of Earth's ancient history with our course on the 3.8-billion-year evolution of life! 🦖🪨

Explore:
🌏 Theories of Life's Origin
🌏 Fossil Preservation
🌏 Fossils in Geological Age and Paleoenvironment Studies

Enroll today and journey through Earth's remarkable history!

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GEOL 1211: Atlantic Ocean: Formation, Fossils, Phenomena
An in-depth look at marine geology, species, atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns, & the ocean’s formation.
Two Fall 2024 sections, remote or on campus (Tuesday & Thursday, 4 pm - 5:15 pm). Open to all students.

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🧐Looking for an interesting elective course this Fall?

This brand new GEOL course might be the one for you.
GEOL 1211 - Atlantic Ocean: ⏰Tues-Thurs 04:00-05:15 p.m.
Questions? Contact Dr. Simone Booker @ [email protected]

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This week's talk will feature 2023 Howard Street Robinson Medalist, Mr. Garth Kirkham, Principal of Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. as guest speaker discussing 'Fundamentals of Mineral Resources Estimation'.

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Please join us on Thursday, Feb 29th, 2024 for Dana Silerova’s PhD. Proposal Defense.

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