New Course Offering: GEOL 1212 - Mining and Society
Location: Science Building
Mining and Society: From Exploitation to Sustainability
Winter 2026
Hyflex MW 4-5:15 p.m. / GEOL 1212
Dr. Jacob Hanley | geology@smu.ca
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.
Open to all students!
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