2001-2002 Calendar: Geology

GLG Geology

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.

Four Specialist Programs are offered: Geology, Environmental Geosciences, 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 (416-978-0526)

Enquiries:

Department of Geology, Earth Sciences Centre (416-978-3022)

GEOLOGY PROGRAMS

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

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; 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)
Four 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

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES (B.Sc.) - See DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Consult Professor F.G. Ferris, Department of Geology.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCES MINOR - See DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

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, 216H, 217H; MAT 237Y, 244H; PHY 251H, 255H

Third Year:

APM 346H; GLG 345H; PHY 225H, 308H, 351H, 352H

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.