BSc or BA (120 credit hour) Concentrated Honours in Earth Sciences

Students who want a challenging program that includes an in-depth background in Earth Sciences and an independent research experience may want to enroll in an Honours program. Students interested in eventually pursuing graduate studies are particularly encouraged to consider Honours. Honours students complete a minimum of 54 credit hours above the 1000 level in Earth Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and write a research-based Honours thesis. The Honours thesis and Qualifying Examination requirements are satisfied through completion of ERTH 4201.03/ ERTH 4202.03.

A Co-op option is available for students enrolled in a BSc Concentrated Honours in Earth Sciences.

Admission to Honours

Students must apply for admission to Honours programs, usually by the end of their third year. Students considering Honours in Earth Sciences should consult with an Earth Sciences Academic Advisor early in their studies.

Departmental Requirements

In addition to fulfilling the requirements outlined in the Academic Regulations and College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements, students in the Concentrated Honours program in Earth Sciences must complete the following:

Core Requirements (Section A)

1000 level

• MATH 1010.03: Differential and Integral Calculus II, or MATH 1030.03: Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra I, or MATH 2300.03: Mathematical Modelling, or STAT 1060.03: Introductory Statistics for Science and Health Sciences or STAT 2060.03: Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• PHYC 1190.03: Introduction to Physics and PHYC 1290.03: Introduction to Physics (recommended), or PHYC 1310.03: Physics In and Around You I and PHYC 1320.03: Physics In and Around You II

2000 level and higher

• ERTH 2270.03: Introduction to Applied Geophysics
• ERTH 4201.03 and ERTH 4202.03: Honours Thesis
• Minimum of 21 additional credit hours of ERTH courses at or above the 2000 level, of which at least 15 credit hours must be at or above the 3000 level

Additional Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.5 in Honours subject courses, with no grade less than a C
• First-class Honours; Minimum GPA of 3.7 in Honours subject courses, with at least an A- in ERTH 4200.06