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Introduction

Geology means “Study of the Earth.” This covers everything from the origin of the Earth and its position in the Solar System, to the physical, chemical and biological processes which have brought the Earth through its 4.5 billion year history to the present time, when society itself can be seen as an agent of geological change. Besides the fundamental studies of rocks, minerals and fossils, Geology is concerned with the exploration and responsible recovery of vital resources such as metalliferous ores, coal, petroleum, natural gas, industrial minerals and groundwater. An understanding of the way the Earth works is important to achieve effective protection of the environment. Hence, geologists are frequently employed in problems of urban development, water and soil pollution, waste disposal, earthquake and volcanic risk assessment, public policy and resource management.

Five Specialist Programs are offered: Geology, Environmental Geosciences, Paleontology, Geology and Physics, and Chemistry and Geology. Major and Minor programs are offered in Geology as well as a Major program in the Environmental Geosciences. Students are encouraged to discuss their plans on program and course selection with the Associate Chair (Undergraduate Studies) or Program Supervisor.

The Professional Experience Year program ("PEY": see also Page 22) is available to eligible students after their third year of study. The PEY program is an optional 16-month work term which provides industrial experience; its length gives students the opportunity to enjoy the rewarding experience of initiating and completing a major project.

More information about undergraduate studies in Geology is contained in a booklet which is available from the departmental office (ESC 1066). Additional courses with geological content are listed in the Calendar of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.

Undergraduate Coordinator:

Grant Ferris (978-0526)

Enquiries:

Department of Geology, Earth Sciences Centre (978-3022)

GEOLOGY PROGRAMS

An introductory 100-level course such as JGF 150Y or GLG 110H is strongly recommended for enrolment in all programs sponsored by the Department of Geology. No minimum GPA is required.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES (B.Sc.)
Consult Professor F.G. Ferris, Department of Geology.

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(14.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
CHM 137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y

Second Year:
CHM 222Y/225Y/238Y/240Y; GLG 206H, 207H, 216H, 217H; MAT 235Y/223H, 224H

Third Year:

1. ENV 315H; GLG 340H, 351H
2. One FCE from: GLG 318H, 360H, 365H, 345H
3. One FCE from: BIO 368Y, 369Y; BOT 251Y; CHM 310H, 347H; ENV 234Y/GGR 201H/203H/205H/206H; GGR 305H, 312H, 337H;
JPA 310H; ZOO 367H, 375H

Fourth Year:

1. GLG 448H, 450H
2. One FCE from: BOT 430H, 434H; CHM 410H; GGR 402H; JGP 438H; JPA 400Y
3. Two FCEs from groups A, B, or C with no more than one FCE from each group. Group D may be substituted in any of Groups A - C.

Group A: GLG 430H, 435H, 436H

Group B: GLG 423H, 440H

Group C: GLG 442H, 443H

Group D: GLG 470Y/471H

Major program (B.Sc.):
(8 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
CHM 137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y

Second Year:

1. GLG 206H, 207H, 216H, 217H
2. One FCE from: ENV 234Y, 235Y; GGR 201H, 203H, 205H, 206H
Third and Fourth Years
: ENV 315H; GLG 351H, 340H, 360H/365H

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES MINOR — See DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

GEOLOGY (B.Sc.) Consult Professor F.G. Ferris, Department of Geology, Earth Sciences Centre.

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(14.5 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

First Year:
CHM 137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y

Second Year:
GLG 206H, 207H, 216H, 217H; CHM 238Y/225Y; MAT 235Y/223H, 224H
Third Year
: GLG 318H, 319H, 340H, 345H, 351H, 360H, 365H; ENV 315H
Fourth Year
:
1. GLG 445H
2. Three FCEs to be picked from groups A, B, C, D or E with no more than one FCE from each group. Group F may be substituted in any of Groups A - E.

Group A: GLG 430H, 435H, 436H

Group B: GLG 442H, 443H

Group C: JGP 438H

Group D: GLG 448H, 450H

Group E: GLG 423H, 440H

Group F: GLG 470Y/471H

Major program (B.Sc.):
(8 full courses or their equivalent)

First Year:
CHM 137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H); MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y

Second Year:
GLG 206H, 207H, 216H, 217H

Higher Years:
GLG 318H, 319H, 340H, 345H/360H, 365H/351H; ENV 315H

Minor program (B.Sc.):
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
1. JGG 150Y
2. Three GLG full course equivalents of which one full course or equivalent is at the 300/400-level
NOTE: Some GLG courses have CHM/MAT/PHY prerequisites

GEOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY — See CHEMISTRY

GEOLOGY AND PHYSICS (B.Sc.)
Consult Departments of Geology and Physics

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(14 full courses or their equivalent with at least one course at the 400-level)

First Year:
CHM 137Y/151Y/(132H, 133H); MAT 137Y; PHY 140Y

Second Year:
GLG 206H, 207H; MAT 237Y, 244H; PHY 225H, 251H, 255H

Third Year:

1. APM 346H; GLG 216H, 217H, 345H; PHY 351H, 352H
2. One half-course from: PHY 305H/307H

Fourth Year:

1. GLG 340H
2. 1.5 300/400-series GLG courses
3. 1.5 300/400-series PHY courses
NOTE:
1. Students are encouraged to select courses on the basis of a coherent theme such as Exploration Geology and Geophysics, Global Tectonics, or Environmental Geodynamics.
2. Students are required to register with the Departments and have their programs approved.

PALEONTOLOGY (B.Sc.)
Consult Professor G. Norris, Department of Geology

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(13 full courses or their equivalent with at least one course at the 400-level)

First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y; MAT 135Y/JMB 170Y
Second Year
: ANT 203Y/ZOO 263Y; GLG 206H, 207H, 216H, 217H

Third and Fourth Years:

1. GLG 340H, 365H; JGB 410H; ANT 332Y/(ZOO 362H, 366H)
2. One full course or equivalent in paleontological research from the following: ANT 498H, 499H/BOT 460Y/GLG 470Y/ZOO 498Y
3. 3.5 courses from the following: BOT 430H; GLG 351H, 430H, 435H, 436H; ZOO 364H, 365H, 367H, 462H