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Geophysics
Students interested in the origin, evolution, and future of the Earth, and who wish to obtain a better understanding of the physical, chemical and biological processes that affect the development of the Earth System should consider a degree program within the Department of Geological Sciences.
Students who intend to specialize in geology or exploration geophysics should pursue a four-year program leading to the B.Sc. Four-year or Honours degree. The four-year programs in geology and geophysics, meet the minimum requirement for employment in industry and qualify graduates for registration as Professional Geoscientists in the Province of Saskatchewan, and, if sufficiently high standards are attained, for advancement to post-graduate studies.
Degree Requirements
The Department of Geological Sciences is committed to delivering its courses to all qualified students admitted to its majors to the extent that the department’s resources will allow. However, depending on resources, the department may have to restrict access to all senior-level Geology courses. This restriction may be by registration through departmental permission only with priority given to qualified students in the department’s majors who require the course(s) as part of their degree program as set out in the Course & Program Catalogue and meet minimum academic standards as defined by the department.
Therefore, students wishing to enrol in 200-level GEOL courses must have attained a minimum final grade of at least 65% in either GEOL 121 or GEOL 122 and meet the progression average of 62.5% for all geoscience courses designated as part of their major. Meeting the minimum averages does not guarantee registration access and may still require the department, depending on student numbers and averages, to restrict any student’s registration in any course required for their program and, in some cases, to withdraw the student from registration in senior GEOL courses.
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Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc. Four-year) - Geophysics
Students wishing to pursue careers in petroleum exploration, mineral exploration, or environmental geophysics, should consult with the program coordinator for an appropriate selection of electives.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (15 credit units)
- GEOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- CMPT 111.3 or CMPT 116.3 (Students intending to register in CMPT 116 must contact the geophysics program advisor for permission)
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement ( 48 credit units)
- GEOL 224.3
- GEOL 245.3
- GEOL 258.3
- GEOL 282.3
- GEOL 334.3
- GEOL 335.3
- GEOL 481.3
- GEOL 482.3
- GEOL 483.3
- GEOL 485.6
- EE 202.3
- EP 228.3
- EP 325.3
- MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3
- MATH 226.3 or MATH 238.3
C7 Electives Requirement (33 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 266.3
- PHYS 356.3 or EE 301.3
- EP 320.3
Open Electives (24 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
- Students are advised to take MATH 338.6
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - Geophysics
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Of the 120 credit units required for the B.Sc. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. For further details, please see College Program Requirements and Policies section.
Students wishing to pursue careers in petroleum exploration, mineral exploration, or environmental geophysics, should consult with the program coordinator for an appropriate selection of electives.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (15 credit units)
- CHEM 112.3
- CMPT 111.3 or CMPT 116.3 (Students intending to register in CMPT 116 must contact the geophysics program advisor for permission)
- GEOL 121.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (48 credit units)
- GEOL 224.3
- GEOL 245.3
- GEOL 258.3
- GEOL 282.3
- GEOL 334.3
- GEOL 335.3
- GEOL 481.3
- GEOL 482.3
- GEOL 483.3
- GEOL 485.6
- EE 202.3
- EP 228.3
- EP 325.3
- MATH 238.3
- MATH 276.3
C7 Electives Requirement (33 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 266.3
- MATH 338.6
- PHYS 356.3 or EE 301.3
- EP 320.3
Open Electives (18 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Honours program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Year 1
- GEOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CMPT 111.3 or CMPT 116.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 116.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 125.3 (formerly PHYS 121)
- 9 credit units to fulfill Program Type C requirements
Year 2
- GEOL 224.3
- GEOL 282.3
- MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3 (honours must do 276.3)
- MATH 226.3 or MATH 238.3 (honours must do 238.3)
- MATH 266.3
- EE 202.3
- EP 228.3
- EP 325.3
- 6 credit units to fulfill Program Type C requirements
Year 3
- GEOL 245.3
- GEOL 258.3
- GEOL 334.3
- GEOL 335.3
- EP 320.3
- EE 301.3 or PHYS 356.3
- MATH 338.6 (Honours)
- 3 approved credit units to fulfill Program Type C requirements (4-year)
- 3 credit unit senior science elective (4-year)
- GEOL 226.3 or GEOL 358.3 recommended; students not pursuing the honours program may substitute 6 credit units senior science elective for MATH 338.6
Year 4
- GEOL 481.3
- GEOL 482.3
- GEOL 483.3
- GEOL 485.6
- 12 approved credit units to fulfill Program Type C requirements
- 3 credit units senior science elective (GEOL 411.3 or GEOL 463.3 or GEOL 465.3 are recommended)
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