Environmental geologists, geophysicists and hydrogeologists combine skills in geology and geophysics with knowledge of the movement and interactions of fluids on and near the Earth's surface to evaluate water supplies, pollutant transport, control, and containment, and for contaminated site remediation. Other provinces and jurisdictions have similar regulations. This program provides a broader interdisciplinary degree for those students who do not intend to become professional geoscientists. The program requires less general science and mathematics background than the other programs. Various course concentrations are possible.
Students take a series of common courses, then a specific concentration, such as geology.
This program places particular emphasis on the nature and origin of rock bodies and the resources contained therein, and on regional and international field experience. The program is taken by students interested in petroleum geology, history of the Earth, and economic mineral deposits. You specialize in geology by taking at least 17 half courses in geology and one half course in geophysics, plus seven required courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics. You'll also take another seven half courses in Science and other eight courses from outside Science. This program is appropriate for students who have a good basic background in chemistry, physics and math.