Program Overview
Earth Sciences, B.Sc. General Overview
The Earth Sciences program at the University of Manitoba offers a comprehensive education in the geological sciences, with a focus on the Earth's composition, structure, and processes. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of geology, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the field.
Degree Requirements
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences, students must complete a minimum of 90 credit hours, including:
- 30 credit hours in Geological Sciences courses
- 18 credit hours in a minor program
- 6 credit hours from the Faculty of Arts
- Enough elective credit to total 90 credit hours for the program
Courses
The program includes a range of courses in Geological Sciences, such as:
- GEOL 1340: The Dynamic Earth
- GEOL 1400: Time-Trekker's Travelog: Our Evolving Earth
- GEOL 1410: Natural Disasters and Global Change
- GEOL 1420: Exploring the Planets
- GEOL 2500: Introduction to Mineralogy
- GEOL 2520: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- GEOL 2530: Introductory Sedimentary Petrology and Stratigraphy
- GEOL 2570: Energy and Mineral Resources
- GEOL 2770: Principles of Inorganic Geochemistry
- GEOL 2800: Optics and Spectroscopy of Minerals
Faculty
The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members with expertise in a range of areas, including geology, geophysics, and environmental science.
Admission Criteria
To be admitted to the General program, students must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 2.00. In addition, students must have completed GEOL 1340 with a grade of 'C+'.
Continuation Requirements
To continue in the program, students must maintain a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 2.00. Students who do not meet the minimum performance requirement will be placed on academic warning, probation, or academic suspension.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the degree, students must complete 90 credit hours, inclusive of Geological Sciences courses, a minor in a second department or program, and any University 1 requirements. Minimum performance requirements include passing grades ("D" or better) in each course, a minimum degree grade point average of 2.00 in Geological Sciences courses, and an overall degree grade point average of 2.00 on the 90 credit hours which constitute the degree.
Residence Requirement
Students must complete a total of 48 credit hours at the University of Manitoba, or they must complete their final 30 credit hours at the University of Manitoba in order to satisfy the residency requirement.
Recognition of Academic Merit
Students who achieve a minimum 3.50 Degree Grade Point Average on all courses constituting the General degree will be awarded a degree with distinction.
Earth Sciences Advanced Entry
The program also offers an advanced entry option for students who have completed a diploma or degree in a related field. The advanced entry requirements include a minimum degree grade point average of 2.50, as well as specific course requirements.
Earth Sciences Graduation Requirements
The graduation requirements for the Earth Sciences program include a minimum degree grade point average of 2.00, as well as the completion of a range of courses in Geological Sciences.
Plan of Study Grid
The program includes a plan of study grid that outlines the required courses for each year of the program. The grid includes courses in Geological Sciences, as well as elective courses and a minor program.
Course Descriptions
The program includes a range of courses in Geological Sciences, each with its own description and requirements. The courses include:
- GEOL 1340: The Dynamic Earth
- GEOL 1400: Time-Trekker's Travelog: Our Evolving Earth
- GEOL 1410: Natural Disasters and Global Change
- GEOL 1420: Exploring the Planets
- GEOL 2500: Introduction to Mineralogy
- GEOL 2520: Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- GEOL 2530: Introductory Sedimentary Petrology and Stratigraphy
- GEOL 2570: Energy and Mineral Resources
- GEOL 2770: Principles of Inorganic Geochemistry
- GEOL 2800: Optics and Spectroscopy of Minerals
- GEOL 3110: Petrogenesis of Igneous Rocks
- GEOL 3130: Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences
- GEOL 3140: Gemology
- GEOL 3310: Paleontology
- GEOL 3420: Engineering Geology
- GEOL 3440: Structure and Metamorphism
- GEOL 3450: Hydrogeology
- GEOL 3740: Exploration Seismology
- GEOL 3750: Geology and Geophysics of the Planets
- GEOL 3810: Applied Geophysics
- GEOL 3900: Sedimentology
- GEOL 3910: Introduction to Field Mapping
- GEOL 4250: Theory and Application of Geophysical Inversion Methods
- GEOL 4260: Applied Geophysics Field Course
- GEOL 4270: Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences
- GEOL 4280: Instrumental Techniques in Geology
- GEOL 4300: Mineral Deposits
- GEOL 4310: Paleontologic Principles
- GEOL 4320: Physics of the Earth: Seismology and Heat Flow
- GEOL 4330: Physics of the Earth: Geomagnetism and Gravity
- GEOL 4360: Mineral Exploration Techniques
- GEOL 4370: Global Change
- GEOL 4380: Mineral Resource Development
- GEOL 4520: Petroleum Geology
- GEOL 4670: Global Tectonics
- GEOL 4740: Geophysics Field Course
- GEOL 4810: Geophysical Data Analysis
- GEOL 4870: Honours Thesis
- GEOL 4890: Basin Analysis
- GEOL 4910: Advanced Field Mapping
- GEOL 4920: Technical Report
Each course has its own prerequisites, corequisites, and mutual exclusions, which are outlined in the course descriptions.