Programs in Geology (2024-2025)

THE GEOLOGY CORE (36 credit hours)
GEOL 1013, GEOL 1023, GEOL 2043, GEOL 2083, GEOL 2133, GEOL 2213, GEOL 2703, GEOL 3303, GEOL 3403, GEOL 3503, GEOL 3603, GEOL 4013.

HONOURS IN GEOLOGY

Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Science with Honours requirements outlined in the previous section of this calendar. All courses presented to satisfy requirements 1-3 below must be completed with a minimum grade of B-.

Program Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 75 credit hours (75h) in the Honours Program as follows:
1. The Geology Core (36h).
2. GEOL 407T/GEOL 408T.
3. 15h of Geology courses (or prescribed cognate courses: BIOL 2033, CHEM 2853, ENVS 3423, and ENVS 4613). In total a minimum of 18h in the Geology Core and Geology elective courses or cognate courses must be at the 3000-level or higher.
4. CHEM 1013 and CHEM 1023.
5. 6h MATH.
6. PHYS 1053 and PHYS 1063 (or equivalent with lab).

• Participation in departmental seminars is required. This program leads to post-graduate study in geology and can satisfy requirements for registration in professional bodies.
• This program provides a curriculum that allows the student to satisfy the provincially legislated knowledge requirements for professional registration as a ‘Geoscientist’.
• Students intending careers in paleontology should offer biology. Computer science courses are recommended to all students.

MAJOR IN GEOLOGY

Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Science (Major) requirements outlined in the previous section of this calendar. Also, no more than 3h non-lab geology courses at the 1000/2000-level may be offered toward the Major.

Program Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 69 credit hours (69h) in the Major Program as follows:
1. The Geology Core (36h).
2. 15h of Geology courses (or prescribed cognate courses), each completed with a minimum grade of C-. Cognate courses are BIOL 2033, CHEM 2853, ENVS 3423 and ENVS 4613. In total a minimum of 18h in the Geology Core and Geology elective courses or cognate courses must be at the 3000-level or higher.
3. CHEM 1013 and CHEM 1023.
4. 6h MATH.
5. PHYS 1053 and PHYS 1063 (or equivalent with lab).

• This program provides a curriculum that allows the student to satisfy the provincially legislated knowledge requirements for professional registration as a ‘Geoscientist’.
• Students intending careers in paleontology should offer biology. Computer science courses are recommended to all students.

DOUBLE MAJOR: GEOLOGY AS FIRST MAJOR

Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Science (Double Major) requirements outlined in the previous section of this calendar.

Program Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours (54h) for the First Major in Geology as follows:
1. All of the following (21h): GEOL 1013, GEOL 1023, GEOL 2043, GEOL 2083, GEOL 2133, GEOL 2703, GEOL 3603.
2. 21h additional Geology courses.
3. In total a minimum of 18h in the Geology Core and Geology elective courses or cognate courses must be at the 3000-level or higher.
4. 6h CHEM.
5. 6h MATH.

DOUBLE MAJOR: GEOLOGY AS SECOND MAJOR

Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program requirements listed below, students must also satisfy the Bachelor of Science (Double Major) requirements outlined in the previous section of this calendar.

Program Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (30h) to complete the Second Major in Geology as follows:
1. All of the following (21h): GEOL 1013, GEOL 1023, GEOL 2043, GEOL 2083, GEOL 2133, GEOL 2703, GEOL 3603.
2. 9h additional Geology courses.

MINOR IN GEOLOGY

The requirements for a minor vary by faculty and program(s) of study. BA students are required to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours (24h) in the minor program, while BSc students completing a minor in Geology are required to complete a minimum of 18 credit hours (18h) in the minor program. Students pursuing a minor should consult with their Academic Advisor to ensure that they will meet the requirements for their specific program of study.

MINORS FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS

For Geology majors, a minor is considered to be either (a) any subject outside of the Core in which the student has completed 6 courses; or (b) a “General Science Minor” in which a student has completed at least 9 course s (27h) from APSC, BIOL, CHEM, COMP, ENVS, MATH, and PHYS (consisting of the required 6 credit hours (6h) each of CHEM, MATH, and PHYS and 9 credit hours (9h) of any of the above subjects).