Nov 11, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University

GEOL 4107 - Geological History of Western Canada


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Lab Hour(s): 3

An examination of the geological evolution of western Canada from the Precambrian to the Recent, with emphasis on the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin. Laboratory component comprises the sedimentology, age relationships, palaeontology and palaeogeography of major stratigraphic units, based on well core and outcrop samples and the primary geologic literature. 

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 2107  and GEOL 2109,  each with a grade of C- or higher.
Recommended Preparation: Any 3000-level GEOL course.
General Science Option