Introduction

* P.H. von Bitter, MA, Ph D

J.A. Westgate, B Sc, Ph D (S)

Associate Professors

M. Douglas, M Sc, Ph D

G.S. Henderson, M Sc, Ph D

M.P. Gorton, B Sc, Ph D

D.J. Schulze, M Sc, Ph D (E)

Assistant Professors

J.M. Brenan, B Sc, Ph D

J. Mungall, M Sc, Ph D

R. Pysklywec, M Sc, Ph D

Senior Lecturer

K. Kemp, M Sc

* Cross-appointed

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 21) 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:

Alexander Cruden (416-946-7284)

Enquiries:

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

GEOLOGY PROGRAMS

GEOLOGY (B.Sc.) Consult the Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Geology, Earth Sciences Centre

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

First Year:
CHM 137Y1/151Y1/(132H1, 133H1); MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 138Y1/140Y1

Second Year:
GLG 206H1, 207H1, 216H1, 217H1; CHM 238Y1/225Y1; MAT 235Y1/223H1, 224H1
Third Year
: GLG 318H1, 340H1, 345H1, 351H1, 360H1; ENV 315H1
Fourth Year
:
1. GLG 445H1
2. 3.0 400-series GLG or JGP courses

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

First Year:
CHM 137Y1/151Y1/(132H1, 133H1); MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 138Y1/140Y1

Second Year:
GLG 206H1, 207H1, 216H1, 217H1

Higher Years:

1. GLG 340H1
2. 2.5 courses from 300/400-series GLG courses/ENV 315H1/JGP 438H1

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 137Y1/151Y1/(132H1, 133H1); MAT 137Y1; PHY 140Y1

Second Year:
GLG 206H1, 207H1, 216H1, 217H1; MAT 237Y1, 244H1; PHY 251H1, 255H1

Third Year:

APM 346H1; GLG 345H1; PHY 225H1, 308H1, 351H1, 352H1

Fourth Year:

1. GLG 340H1
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.