BSc or BA (120 credit hour) Major in Earth Sciences
The 120 credit hour Major is suited to students who want to focus on Earth Sciences, but wish to have a program that is somewhat less constrained than the Honours program.
Earth Sciences Majors complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in Earth Sciences courses above the 1000 level.
Research and other experiential learning opportunities are available through laboratories and research project classes.
A Co-op option is available for students enrolled in a 120 credit hour BSc Major program in Earth Sciences.
Departmental requirements
In addition to fulfilling the requirements outlined in the Academic Regulations and College of Arts and Science Degree Requirements sections, students in a Major program in Earth Sciences must complete the following courses:
1000 level
2000 level and higher
- An additional 18-credit hours of Earth Sciences courses, of which a minimum of 15-credit hours must be at the 3000- or 4000-level