Science Academic Programs and Plans

Advisors: See Faculty of Science academic advisors.

Honours Earth Sciences, Geology Specialization is available in both systems of study: regular and co-operative.

Geology is the study of the Earth, its structure and composition, and the physical, chemical, and biological processes that have affected and continue to shape this planet over a variety of time scales. Training in geology leads to numerous challenging career paths such as exploration for natural resources (minerals, oil, and gas), environmental protection, identifying geological hazards, and understanding global climate change. Graduates are in great demand in a variety of employment sectors that include the exploration industry, mining, government, education, and consulting.

Continuing in Honours Earth Sciences, Geology Specialization (regular and co-op) requires a minimum cumulative overall average of 60% and a minimum cumulative average of 60% in all EARTH courses.

Successful completion requires:

1. 21.5 units distributed as follows:
   
   • 9.0 EARTH units: EARTH 121, EARTH 121L, EARTH 122, EARTH 122L, EARTH 123, EARTH 221, EARTH 223, EARTH 231, EARTH 232, EARTH 235, EARTH 238, EARTH 260, EARTH 331, EARTH 332, EARTH 333, EARTH 342, EARTH 358, EARTH 390, EARTH 471
   • 1.0 EARTH unit: EARTH 436A and either EARTH 436B or one EARTH elective at 300-level or higher
   • 3.0 EARTH elective units with the following conditions:
     
     • 0.5 unit must be 200-level or higher
     • 2.5 units must be 300-level or higher
   • 1.5 CHEM units: CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, CHEM 123, CHEM 123L
   • 1.5 PHYS units: PHYS 111 and PHYS 111L or PHYS 121 and PHYS 121L; PHYS 112 and PHYS 112L or PHYS 122 and PHYS 122L
   • 1.5 MATH units: MATH 106 or MATH 114; MATH 127 and MATH 128
   • 0.5 STAT unit: STAT 202
   • 1.0 program elective unit chosen from any AMATH, BIOL, CHEM, CS, MATH, MNS, or PHYS course
   • 0.5 ENGL unit: ENGL 193/SPCOM 193
   • 2.0 elective units; must be 0.5 unit lecture courses
2. Co-operative program requirements (when applicable) that include:
   • A minimum of four work terms: COOP 1, COOP 2, COOP 3, COOP 4.
   • A minimum of three work-term reports: one as part of PD 11, WKRPT 200S, WKRPT 300S.
   • A minimum of four Professional Development courses: PD 1, PD 11, and two other PD courses.

Notes

1. SCI and EARTH courses may not be counted as program electives.
2. CS 100, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 124, and MATH 199 may not be counted as program electives.
3. A maximum of 1.5 SCI units may be counted as electives.

Recommended Course Sequences

See regular plan.

See co-op plan.