Earth Sciences Honours
This bachelor of science (BSc) with honours program offers a wide cross-section of discipline-related courses while providing an opportunity for independent research. The program has three course stream options leading to course concentrations: geology stream, environmental geoscience stream, and general earth sciences stream.
The geology and environmental geoscience streams are designed to permit a student to enrol as a geologist or environmental geoscientist respectively, in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC), the governing body that regulates geoscience practice in BC. All students intending to practice as a geoscientist in BC must be licensed by APEGBC, and are strongly advised to pursue one of these two streams. Many other Canadian provinces also require professional licensing.
Students who are not intending to practice as professional geoscientists, may
choose to pursue the general Earth Sciences stream. This stream may best
accommodate students in some joint maior programs.
Students should seek the advice ofa departmental program advisor.
Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements
Entry to the program requires a 3.00 or higher (B standing) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), and departmental permission.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Students wishing to enroll in Earth Sciences courses must obtain a C- grade or better in prerequisite courses.
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 132 units, as specified below including a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average to be awarded an honours degree.
Lower Division Requirements
All students, no matter which streams they will choose, will complete a minimum of 54 units including all of
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: BC high school chemistry 12 or CHEM 111. Recommended: MATH 151 (or 154) and PHYS 120 (or 101) as a corequisite. Students may not count both CHEM 120 and 121 for credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Gary Leach Steven Holdcroft Sophie Lavieri |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D115 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D116 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D117 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Gary Leach Steven Holdcroft Sophie Lavieri |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D203 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D204 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D208 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D209 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D210 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D214 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D216 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Garry Mund |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D301 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D302 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D303 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D304 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D305 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D306 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D307 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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Garry Mund |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D401 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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LA02 |
Julie Lunniss |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LA03 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA05 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA06 |
Julie Lunniss |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LB03 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LB05 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LB06 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LB15 |
Julie Lunniss |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LB16 |
Julie Lunniss |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LC01 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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LC02 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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LC03 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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LC04 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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LC05 |
Garry Mund |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:00 a.m.β1:50 p.m.
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Surrey |
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or 120. Recommended: MATH 152 (or 155) and PHYS 121 (or 102) as a corequisite. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Charles Walsby |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jenny Wong |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Jenny Wong |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Origin and character of minerals, rocks, Earth structure, Earth surface processes and plate tectonic theory. Primarily designed to deliver prereq. information to EASC majors/honours and students pursuing degrees in other Departments and Faculties that require a strong foundational course in Earth Science. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Reid Staples |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Cindy Hansen |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D201 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 3:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
An introduction to the nature, origin and interpretation of stratified earth materials. Principles of lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy, the facies concept. Prerequisite: EASC 102 or 210.
Introduction to crystallography, crystal chemistry and chemical properties and chemical principles necessary for the study of minerals. Prerequisite: EASC 101 and CHEM 121.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Kevin Cameron |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Optical phenomena related to the use of the polarizing microscope in the identification of minerals in thin section. Petrogenesis and classification of igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Hand specimen and thin section identification of rocks and minerals. Prerequisite: EASC 202, CHEM 122, PHYS 102 or 121 or PHYS 126 or 141, and PHYS 131 or 130 unless PHYS 141 was taken.
Methods of field navigation, geological mapping and the interpretation of geological field data including cross sections, the geological time scale, and stratigraphic sections and columns. Includes two weekend field trips. Field locations may vary from year to year. All lectures and field trips are mandatory. Prerequisite: EASC 101. Prerequisite/co-requisite: EASC 210.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Robbie Dunlop |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
An introduction to geophysics emphasizing seismic, magnetic and gravimetric observations of the Earth. Applied geophysics. Prerequisite: MATH 152, PHYS 102, or 121 or 126 or 141, and PHYS 130 or 131 (unless PHYS 141 taken). Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nathan Hayward |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Environmental geology is a branch of Earth Science that deals with the relationship of people to their geological habitat. Topics covered will include environmental impact of mineral extraction and logging; erosion and sedimentation in rural and urban environments; and mass movements in mountainous terrain. The course includes two 1-day field trips that usually occur on Saturdays. This course is primarily designed for EASC program students and those pursuing degrees in other Departments and Faculties that require a strong foundational course in Environmental Geoscience. Prerequisite: EASC 101. Students with credits for EASC 303W may not take this course for credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Brent Ward |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The study of the evolution of the Earth, the geological time scale, fossils and evolution, stratigraphic concepts, geological history of western Canada. Prerequisite: EASC 101. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Cindy Hansen |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nathan Ilten |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
and one of
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jeremy Chiu |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Abraham Punnen |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Matthew DeVos |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Zhaosong Lu |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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OPO1 | TBD | ||
OPO2 | TBD |
and one of
Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: 30 units. Students with credit for any of STAT 101, 203 or 270 may not take STAT 201 for further credit,. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Marie Loughin |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Richard Lockhart |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
and one of
Force and motion, conservation of energy and momentum, fluids, properties of soft matter and thermal physics with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Students with credit for PHYS 120, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Karen kavanagh |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D115 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D116 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Erol Girt Bernd Stelzer |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D116 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D117 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D118 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D119 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An enriched course in mechanics for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Special relativity and classical topics such as translational and rotational dynamics and conservation laws will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first-year courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Co-requisite: MATH 125. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Howard Trottier |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Neil Alberding |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D101 |
Neil Alberding |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
Neil Alberding |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D201 |
Neil Alberding |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
LA01 |
Neil Alberding |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
LA02 |
Neil Alberding |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
and one of
Waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; modern physics emphasizing radioactivity, with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-. Co-requisite: BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisites: MATH 152, 155 or 158, PHYS 130. Students with credit for PHYS 121, 126, or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sabine Betts |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
George Kirczenow |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
|
D201 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140 (or PHYS 101 with a grade of A or B). Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
An enriched course in electromagnetism for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Classical topics such as waves, electricity and magnetism, as well as wave particle duality and the birth of Quantum Mechanics, will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first year courses. Prerequisite: PHYS 125 and permission of the department. Co-requisite: MATH 126. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C- (or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B). Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
and if not completing PHYS 140/141, one of
Elementary experiments in optics, electricity, mechanics and heat that are designed to augment the general survey course. Corequisite: PHYS 102 should be taken concurrently or may precede; or by permission of the department. Students with credit for PHYS 131 or 141 may not take PHYS 130 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Andrei Frolov |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Andrei Frolov |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Andrei Frolov |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Andrei Frolov |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Elementary experiments in optics, electricity, and mechanics that are designed to augment the general survey courses. Corequisite: PHYS 121 or 126 should be taken concurrently or may precede; or by permission of the department. Students with credit for PHYS 130 or 141 may not take PHYS 131 for further credit. Quantitative.
** Students are encouraged to complete the standard stream (PHYS 120, 121, 131) or the advanced stream (PHYS 125, 126, 131). Students may also choose to complete the studio physics stream (PHYS 140, 141). Students who complete the life sciences stream (PHYS 101, 102, 130) (which has a corequisite of BISC 100 or 101 or 102) with a minimum B grade should have sufficient preparation for the major program.
Upper Division Requirements
Students will complete 60 units minimum of 300 and 400 division EASC or related courses that are approved by the department. Students are encouraged to select upper division elective courses in consultation with an academic advisor, as APEGBC has specific groupings of elective courses for each stream, respectively.
Geology Stream
Students who choose this stream will complete a minimum of 51 units, including all of
Integrated theoretical and practical investigation of igneous rocks. Topics include melt generation, ascent and modification of magma, and solidification of magma in plutonic and volcanic environments. Emphasis will be placed on mineralogy, geochemistry and petrography. Relations between magmatic and tectonic processes will be explored. Prerequisite: EASC 205 and 208.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Cameron |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Description and classification, field and microscopic identification of sedimentary rocks; petrogenesis and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Prerequisite: STAT 201 or 270, EASC 201 and 205.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
James Maceachern |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A 10-14 day field camp held after final exams in the spring term. Students will learn how to observe, record and interpret geological features, and will carry out geological mapping and analysis. Approximately five 1-hour lectures on field methods, equipment and safety will precede the field camp. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Prerequisite/Corequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, ' and 206.
A 10-14 day field school held at the end of the summer term. Students will observe and interpret sedimentary and glacial geomorphic features, investigate natural hazard mechanisms and become acquainted with environmental geoscience topics. Students will carry out geological, geotechnical and geophysical surveying and analysis. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 206 and 209W. Recommended: EASC 207. Students with credit for EASC 406 may not take this course for further credit.
The study of motion and deformation of the earth's crust and upper mantle at a regional and global scale. A detailed examination of plate tectonic theory: plate boundary types, mechanics of plate movements, basin formation and mountain building. Case studies of major orogenic belts of the world highlighting regional structural deformation processes in response to tectonic stresses. Students are required to attend a weekend field trip during this course. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, 206 and 207. Students with credit for EASC 407 prior to fall 1998 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Reid Staples |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Principles of classification, morphology and development of the major groups of animals and plants in the geological record; the paleoecologic significance of fossils. Prerequisite: EASC 102 or 210. Recommended: BISC 102. Students with credit for EASC 203 or EASC 310 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Robbie Dunlop |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Will include experimental and/or theoretical research in earth sciences or a related discipline, and the preparation of a thesis (research report). Selection of a research topic and preparation of the thesis will be done in consultation with a faculty member in earth sciences. A research seminar will be delivered at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: 105 units, admittance to the honours program and consent of a thesis supervisor.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
TBD |
and at least one of
An introduction to the basic concepts and principles governing the flow of groundwater in the subsurface environment. These are used to develop an understanding of aquifers and their physical properties, groundwater sustainability and management, and interaction of groundwater with surface water. In addition, as a foundation course in fluids in geologic media, this course has relevance to the oil and gas and mining industries, as well as to engineering applications such as dewatering. Prerequisite: EASC 101 and PHYS 102 or 121 or 126 or 141; and 12 additional units in earth sciences, physical geography or environmental science. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Diana Allen |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the engineering properties and behavior of soil and rock. Laboratory and field measurements of soil and rock properties. Applications in engineering design will be illustrated with case studies of slope stability, road design, foundations and underground excavations. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of soil and rock mechanics in the resources sector. Prerequisite: EASC 101, 204 or permission of instructor.
and at least 18 units chosen from
An in-depth treatment of selected topics of earth sciences. Prerequisite: To be determined by instructor.
An introduction to the basic concepts and principles governing the flow of groundwater in the subsurface environment. These are used to develop an understanding of aquifers and their physical properties, groundwater sustainability and management, and interaction of groundwater with surface water. In addition, as a foundation course in fluids in geologic media, this course has relevance to the oil and gas and mining industries, as well as to engineering applications such as dewatering. Prerequisite: EASC 101 and PHYS 102 or 121 or 126 or 141; and 12 additional units in earth sciences, physical geography or environmental science. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Diana Allen |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Implementation of mathematical methods and numerical techniques for problem solving in the Earth Sciences. Examples and lab assignments will use Excel spreadsheets and/or Matlab computer programming/display software. Concepts covered include quantitative techniques for field data and error analysis in the geosciences, basic computer programming concepts and numerical modeling of Earth processes. Prerequisite: EASC 101; MATH 152, PHYS 121 or 126 or 102 or 141, and STAT 201 or 270 (all with a grade of C or higher), and six units in any 200 division or higher EASC courses.
Application, instrumentation and limitations of electrical, electromagnetic, ground penetrating radar and seismic methods for engineering and geoscience applications. Prerequisite: EASC 207. Quantitative.
The principles of stratigraphy, and their integration with sedimentary facies analysis. Techniques applicable to outcrop and subsurface correlation, as well as the principal stratigraphic paradigms and their application to the rock record are discussed. Prerequisite: EASC 201 and 204. Recommended: EASC 206, 302.
An introduction to the engineering properties and behavior of soil and rock. Laboratory and field measurements of soil and rock properties. Applications in engineering design will be illustrated with case studies of slope stability, road design, foundations and underground excavations. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of soil and rock mechanics in the resources sector. Prerequisite: EASC 101, 204 or permission of instructor.
An introduction to the study of ice in the modem environment from a geophysical perspective, with a focus on glaciers and ice sheets. Topics include the physical and chemical properties of ice, glacier mass and energy balance, glacier and ice-sheet hydraulics and dynamics, fast ice flow and the relationship between ice and climate. Prerequisite: 60 units, including MATH 152, PHYS 102 or 121 or 126 or 141, and any 100-level EASC course or permission of the instructor. Recommended: EASC 101. Quantitative.
Emphasis is on the fundamentals of water-rock interactions and the chemistry of natural waters, developing an understanding of the physical and chemical principles that govern the geochemistry of water within Earth's crust. Topics will include water sample collection and analysis, chemical thermodynamics, gas-water-rock interactions and geochemical modeling. The applications range from weathering and recharge to acid rock drainage and diagenesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 126. Corequisite or prerequisite: EASC 304. Students with credit for EASC 412 and/or EASC 315 may not complete this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Dirk Kirste |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Application of geophysical methods to the study of the Earth's evolution and its interior structure: geometrical nature of plate tectonics on a sphere; the Earth's magnetic field and its use in reconstruction of past plate motions; earthquake seismology and understanding the deep interior, gravity and lithospheric flexure, radioactive decay and an absolute geological time scale; heat loss and mantle convection; structure of oceanic lithosphere; structure of continental lithosphere; the early Earth and the tectonics of other planets. Prerequisite: EASC 207 or permission of instructor. Quantitative.
The petrology and genesis of metalliferous ore deposits; description of classic ore deposits; the occurrence and exploitation of industrial and non-metallic minerals. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 204, 208 and 301.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Marshall |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Sediment transport in fluids, the formation, character and classification of internal structures in sediments and paleoenvironmental analysis. Prerequisite: EASC 302.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
James Maceachern |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Application of advanced concepts in structural geology to a variety of tectonic problems; deformation mechanisms; flow concepts applied to ductile deformation; description and interpretation of microstructural fabrics; strain partitioning from grain scale to global scale. Prerequisite: Pre/corequisite: EASC 301 and 309.
Applies and integrates concepts from hydrological science to assess the various impacts to water cycles over a range of scales, considering both climate and other environmental stressors. Secondary impacts of climate change on water resources (including water for humans and aquatic ecosystems) are explored, focusing on current issues to generate ideas for potential mitigative and adaptive solutions. Prerequisite: EASC 304, EASC 315W or EASC 412, and GEOG 311.
The stratigraphy, structure and historical geology of western Canada. Terrane analysis. Important mineral and fossil sites will be discussed. Students are required to attend one 4 day field trip during the course. Prerequisite: /Corequsite: EASC 309. Students with credit for EASC 305 prior to fall 1998 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Gibson |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to contaminant hydrogeology and mass transport processes in groundwater regimes. Topics include natural groundwater quality, sources of contamination, for example from mine waste, agriculture, saltwater intrusion, and industrial activities, and the processes and principles governing mass transport, including advection, dispersion and diffusion. The course also explores methodologies for site investigation as well as various remediation methods. Prerequisite: EASC 315W or EASC 412. Quantitative.
Application and role of Quaternary Geology in terrain mapping and terrain analysis and will emphasize the British Columbia Terrain Classification System. Applications of terrain maps, including landslide, earthquake and volcanic hazard mapping will be discussed. The lab sessions will cover morphological mapping, surficial material genesis, geomorphic processes and finally, production of a terrain and terrain stability map. The course includes three days in the field to ground truth the map. Prerequisite: EASC 206 and 209W or GEOG 213. Recommended: GEOG 252 and 313.
Application of geotechnics to the resource sector with particular emphasis on forestry and minerals. Topics covered will include: Engineering geological characterization, slope failure mechanisms in soil and rock, methods of slope stability analysis, techniques of slope reinforcement and stabilization, slope monitoring, road construction and deactivation, underground excavations and petroleum geotechnics. Brief case studies will be used to illustrate the influence of geotechnics in the forestry, mining and the petroleum industries. Prerequisite: EASC 313 or permission of instructor.
This course is intended to complement the theoretical aspects of hydrogeology by providing students with hands-on experience using hydrogeological equipment, and implementing sampling and testing protocols. The course involves a series of pre-field session assignments consisting of the analysis and interpretation of geophysical, geochemical and surficial geology data, and a week at various field sites in the Metro Vancouver area at which students collect hydrogeological and hydrochemical data. After the field work, students conduct extensive analysis and interpretation of data gathered during the field session, complete exercises, and prepare a written report. The course normally runs for about three weeks following Spring semester final examinations. Prerequisite: EASC 304, EASC 315W or EASC 412. Quantitative.
Elements of the petroleum system, including basin type, source rock origination, migration, and trapping mechanisms. Techniques used to identify and map potential hydrocarbon reservoirs in the subsurface, including geophysical methods, surface mapping, well log correlation, and core/chip sample descriptions will be discussed. This material will be presented in a context that demonstrates the life cycle of a hydrocarbon field from exploration (early), delineation (assessment), and production (mature) stages. Datasets available during different stages of development will be discussed in light of their pertinence to optimal reservoir performance. Prerequisite: EASC 304, 309.
An introduction to physical and chemical volcanology through a comprehensive examination of volcanic eruptions and their consequences. The main topics covered are the rheological properties of magmas and lavas, structure of volcanic landforms, eruption dynamics, monitoring and hazard assessment, the emplacement of volcanic deposits, extraterrestrial volcanism and the effects of eruptions on the environment. Prerequisite: EASC 207. Co/Prerequisite: EASC 301.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Glyn Williams-Jones |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Environmental Geoscience Stream
Students who choose this stream will complete a minimum of 51 units, including all of
An introduction to the basic concepts and principles governing the flow of groundwater in the subsurface environment. These are used to develop an understanding of aquifers and their physical properties, groundwater sustainability and management, and interaction of groundwater with surface water. In addition, as a foundation course in fluids in geologic media, this course has relevance to the oil and gas and mining industries, as well as to engineering applications such as dewatering. Prerequisite: EASC 101 and PHYS 102 or 121 or 126 or 141; and 12 additional units in earth sciences, physical geography or environmental science. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Diana Allen |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
A 10-14 day field camp held after final exams in the spring term. Students will learn how to observe, record and interpret geological features, and will carry out geological mapping and analysis. Approximately five 1-hour lectures on field methods, equipment and safety will precede the field camp. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Prerequisite/Corequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, ' and 206.
A 10-14 day field school held at the end of the summer term. Students will observe and interpret sedimentary and glacial geomorphic features, investigate natural hazard mechanisms and become acquainted with environmental geoscience topics. Students will carry out geological, geotechnical and geophysical surveying and analysis. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 206 and 209W. Recommended: EASC 207. Students with credit for EASC 406 may not take this course for further credit.
An introduction to the engineering properties and behavior of soil and rock. Laboratory and field measurements of soil and rock properties. Applications in engineering design will be illustrated with case studies of slope stability, road design, foundations and underground excavations. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of soil and rock mechanics in the resources sector. Prerequisite: EASC 101, 204 or permission of instructor.
Emphasis is on the fundamentals of water-rock interactions and the chemistry of natural waters, developing an understanding of the physical and chemical principles that govern the geochemistry of water within Earth's crust. Topics will include water sample collection and analysis, chemical thermodynamics, gas-water-rock interactions and geochemical modeling. The applications range from weathering and recharge to acid rock drainage and diagenesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 126. Corequisite or prerequisite: EASC 304. Students with credit for EASC 412 and/or EASC 315 may not complete this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Dirk Kirste |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Will include experimental and/or theoretical research in earth sciences or a related discipline, and the preparation of a thesis (research report). Selection of a research topic and preparation of the thesis will be done in consultation with a faculty member in earth sciences. A research seminar will be delivered at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: 105 units, admittance to the honours program and consent of a thesis supervisor.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
TBD |
and at least one of
Integrated theoretical and practical investigation of igneous rocks. Topics include melt generation, ascent and modification of magma, and solidification of magma in plutonic and volcanic environments. Emphasis will be placed on mineralogy, geochemistry and petrography. Relations between magmatic and tectonic processes will be explored. Prerequisite: EASC 205 and 208.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Cameron |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Description and classification, field and microscopic identification of sedimentary rocks; petrogenesis and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Prerequisite: STAT 201 or 270, EASC 201 and 205.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
James Maceachern |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The study of motion and deformation of the earth's crust and upper mantle at a regional and global scale. A detailed examination of plate tectonic theory: plate boundary types, mechanics of plate movements, basin formation and mountain building. Case studies of major orogenic belts of the world highlighting regional structural deformation processes in response to tectonic stresses. Students are required to attend a weekend field trip during this course. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, 206 and 207. Students with credit for EASC 407 prior to fall 1998 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Reid Staples |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Principles of classification, morphology and development of the major groups of animals and plants in the geological record; the paleoecologic significance of fossils. Prerequisite: EASC 102 or 210. Recommended: BISC 102. Students with credit for EASC 203 or EASC 310 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Robbie Dunlop |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and a minimum of 21 units chosen from
An in-depth treatment of selected topics of earth sciences. Prerequisite: To be determined by instructor.
Integrated theoretical and practical investigation of igneous rocks. Topics include melt generation, ascent and modification of magma, and solidification of magma in plutonic and volcanic environments. Emphasis will be placed on mineralogy, geochemistry and petrography. Relations between magmatic and tectonic processes will be explored. Prerequisite: EASC 205 and 208.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Cameron |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Description and classification, field and microscopic identification of sedimentary rocks; petrogenesis and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Prerequisite: STAT 201 or 270, EASC 201 and 205.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
James Maceachern |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Implementation of mathematical methods and numerical techniques for problem solving in the Earth Sciences. Examples and lab assignments will use Excel spreadsheets and/or Matlab computer programming/display software. Concepts covered include quantitative techniques for field data and error analysis in the geosciences, basic computer programming concepts and numerical modeling of Earth processes. Prerequisite: EASC 101; MATH 152, PHYS 121 or 126 or 102 or 141, and STAT 201 or 270 (all with a grade of C or higher), and six units in any 200 division or higher EASC courses.
Application, instrumentation and limitations of electrical, electromagnetic, ground penetrating radar and seismic methods for engineering and geoscience applications. Prerequisite: EASC 207. Quantitative.
The study of motion and deformation of the earth's crust and upper mantle at a regional and global scale. A detailed examination of plate tectonic theory: plate boundary types, mechanics of plate movements, basin formation and mountain building. Case studies of major orogenic belts of the world highlighting regional structural deformation processes in response to tectonic stresses. Students are required to attend a weekend field trip during this course. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, 206 and 207. Students with credit for EASC 407 prior to fall 1998 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Reid Staples |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Principles of classification, morphology and development of the major groups of animals and plants in the geological record; the paleoecologic significance of fossils. Prerequisite: EASC 102 or 210. Recommended: BISC 102. Students with credit for EASC 203 or EASC 310 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Robbie Dunlop |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The principles of stratigraphy, and their integration with sedimentary facies analysis. Techniques applicable to outcrop and subsurface correlation, as well as the principal stratigraphic paradigms and their application to the rock record are discussed. Prerequisite: EASC 201 and 204. Recommended: EASC 206, 302.
An introduction to the study of ice in the modem environment from a geophysical perspective, with a focus on glaciers and ice sheets. Topics include the physical and chemical properties of ice, glacier mass and energy balance, glacier and ice-sheet hydraulics and dynamics, fast ice flow and the relationship between ice and climate. Prerequisite: 60 units, including MATH 152, PHYS 102 or 121 or 126 or 141, and any 100-level EASC course or permission of the instructor. Recommended: EASC 101. Quantitative.
Application of geophysical methods to the study of the Earth's evolution and its interior structure: geometrical nature of plate tectonics on a sphere; the Earth's magnetic field and its use in reconstruction of past plate motions; earthquake seismology and understanding the deep interior, gravity and lithospheric flexure, radioactive decay and an absolute geological time scale; heat loss and mantle convection; structure of oceanic lithosphere; structure of continental lithosphere; the early Earth and the tectonics of other planets. Prerequisite: EASC 207 or permission of instructor. Quantitative.
The petrology and genesis of metalliferous ore deposits; description of classic ore deposits; the occurrence and exploitation of industrial and non-metallic minerals. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 204, 208 and 301.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Marshall |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Sediment transport in fluids, the formation, character and classification of internal structures in sediments and paleoenvironmental analysis. Prerequisite: EASC 302.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
James Maceachern |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Application of advanced concepts in structural geology to a variety of tectonic problems; deformation mechanisms; flow concepts applied to ductile deformation; description and interpretation of microstructural fabrics; strain partitioning from grain scale to global scale. Prerequisite: Pre/corequisite: EASC 301 and 309.
Applies and integrates concepts from hydrological science to assess the various impacts to water cycles over a range of scales, considering both climate and other environmental stressors. Secondary impacts of climate change on water resources (including water for humans and aquatic ecosystems) are explored, focusing on current issues to generate ideas for potential mitigative and adaptive solutions. Prerequisite: EASC 304, EASC 315W or EASC 412, and GEOG 311.
The stratigraphy, structure and historical geology of western Canada. Terrane analysis. Important mineral and fossil sites will be discussed. Students are required to attend one 4 day field trip during the course. Prerequisite: /Corequsite: EASC 309. Students with credit for EASC 305 prior to fall 1998 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Daniel Gibson |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An introduction to contaminant hydrogeology and mass transport processes in groundwater regimes. Topics include natural groundwater quality, sources of contamination, for example from mine waste, agriculture, saltwater intrusion, and industrial activities, and the processes and principles governing mass transport, including advection, dispersion and diffusion. The course also explores methodologies for site investigation as well as various remediation methods. Prerequisite: EASC 315W or EASC 412. Quantitative.
Application and role of Quaternary Geology in terrain mapping and terrain analysis and will emphasize the British Columbia Terrain Classification System. Applications of terrain maps, including landslide, earthquake and volcanic hazard mapping will be discussed. The lab sessions will cover morphological mapping, surficial material genesis, geomorphic processes and finally, production of a terrain and terrain stability map. The course includes three days in the field to ground truth the map. Prerequisite: EASC 206 and 209W or GEOG 213. Recommended: GEOG 252 and 313.
Application of geotechnics to the resource sector with particular emphasis on forestry and minerals. Topics covered will include: Engineering geological characterization, slope failure mechanisms in soil and rock, methods of slope stability analysis, techniques of slope reinforcement and stabilization, slope monitoring, road construction and deactivation, underground excavations and petroleum geotechnics. Brief case studies will be used to illustrate the influence of geotechnics in the forestry, mining and the petroleum industries. Prerequisite: EASC 313 or permission of instructor.
This course is intended to complement the theoretical aspects of hydrogeology by providing students with hands-on experience using hydrogeological equipment, and implementing sampling and testing protocols. The course involves a series of pre-field session assignments consisting of the analysis and interpretation of geophysical, geochemical and surficial geology data, and a week at various field sites in the Metro Vancouver area at which students collect hydrogeological and hydrochemical data. After the field work, students conduct extensive analysis and interpretation of data gathered during the field session, complete exercises, and prepare a written report. The course normally runs for about three weeks following Spring semester final examinations. Prerequisite: EASC 304, EASC 315W or EASC 412. Quantitative.
Elements of the petroleum system, including basin type, source rock origination, migration, and trapping mechanisms. Techniques used to identify and map potential hydrocarbon reservoirs in the subsurface, including geophysical methods, surface mapping, well log correlation, and core/chip sample descriptions will be discussed. This material will be presented in a context that demonstrates the life cycle of a hydrocarbon field from exploration (early), delineation (assessment), and production (mature) stages. Datasets available during different stages of development will be discussed in light of their pertinence to optimal reservoir performance. Prerequisite: EASC 304, 309.
An introduction to physical and chemical volcanology through a comprehensive examination of volcanic eruptions and their consequences. The main topics covered are the rheological properties of magmas and lavas, structure of volcanic landforms, eruption dynamics, monitoring and hazard assessment, the emplacement of volcanic deposits, extraterrestrial volcanism and the effects of eruptions on the environment. Prerequisite: EASC 207. Co/Prerequisite: EASC 301.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Glyn Williams-Jones |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduction to the hydrologic cycle, with an emphasis on the hydrology of British Columbia; description and analysis of the processes of water movement and storage measurements and analysis of hydrologic data. Prerequisite: GEOG 213 or 214; GEOG 251 or one of STAT 101, 201, 203 (formerly 103), or 270. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Faran Ali |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Intermediate analysis in fluvial and coastal geomorphology with particular reference to British Columbia. Prerequisite: GEOG 213. Quantitative.
An introduction to the study of soils: physical, chemical and biological properties of soils; soil formation, description, classification, survey and use. Field and laboratory techniques of soil analysis. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 213, 214, 215, or CHEM 121. Students with credit for GEOG 318 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Margaret Schmidt |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An examination of glacial processes and environments emphasizing landscapes and sediments resulting from the movement of ice, water, and sediment; application of field techniques. Prerequisite: 60 units, including GEOG 213; GEOG 313 and EASC 201 recommended. Writing.
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Jonny Cripps |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jonathan Cripps |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 1:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
General Earth Sciences Stream
Students who choose this stream will complete a minimum of 51 units, including all of
A 10-14 day field camp held after final exams in the spring term. Students will learn how to observe, record and interpret geological features, and will carry out geological mapping and analysis. Approximately five 1-hour lectures on field methods, equipment and safety will precede the field camp. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Prerequisite/Corequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, ' and 206.
A 10-14 day field school held at the end of the summer term. Students will observe and interpret sedimentary and glacial geomorphic features, investigate natural hazard mechanisms and become acquainted with environmental geoscience topics. Students will carry out geological, geotechnical and geophysical surveying and analysis. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 206 and 209W. Recommended: EASC 207. Students with credit for EASC 406 may not take this course for further credit.
Will include experimental and/or theoretical research in earth sciences or a related discipline, and the preparation of a thesis (research report). Selection of a research topic and preparation of the thesis will be done in consultation with a faculty member in earth sciences. A research seminar will be delivered at the end of the semester. Prerequisite: 105 units, admittance to the honours program and consent of a thesis supervisor.
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TBD |
and one of
Principles of classification, morphology and development of the major groups of animals and plants in the geological record; the paleoecologic significance of fossils. Prerequisite: EASC 102 or 210. Recommended: BISC 102. Students with credit for EASC 203 or EASC 310 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Robbie Dunlop |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Emphasis is on the fundamentals of water-rock interactions and the chemistry of natural waters, developing an understanding of the physical and chemical principles that govern the geochemistry of water within Earth's crust. Topics will include water sample collection and analysis, chemical thermodynamics, gas-water-rock interactions and geochemical modeling. The applications range from weathering and recharge to acid rock drainage and diagenesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 126. Corequisite or prerequisite: EASC 304. Students with credit for EASC 412 and/or EASC 315 may not complete this course for further credit. Writing.
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Dirk Kirste |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and at least 33 other upper division EASC units*
* students may only complete a maximum of 3 units from a combination of EASC 491, 492, or 493
Faculty of Science Honours Requirements
In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Science honours program requirements as follows:
- students are required to complete additional upper division units to total a minimum of 60 upper division units (excluding EDUC 401 to 406)
- students who were enrolled at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV between fall 1991 and summer 2006 are required to complete a minimum of 12 units in subjects outside the Faculty of Science (excluding EDUC 401 to 406) including six units minimum to be completed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.