Office of the Registrar

194

Programs by Department

194.6 Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

    Earth and Atmospheric Sciences encompass the study of the atmosphere, surface and interior of the earth. The Department administers 12 academic programs: Honors and Specialization in Atmospheric Sciences, Honors and Specialization in Environmental Earth Sciences, Honors and Specialization in Geology, Honors and Specialization in Paleontology, BSc Specialization in Planning, BA Major and Minor in Human Geography, and BA Major in Planning. For details on the Major and Minor in Human Geography and on the BA Major in Planning, see Faculty of Arts listing.

194.6.1 Honors in Atmospheric Sciences

    Atmospheric science is the study of atmospheric composition, state and motion, from the small scale (e.g., the environment of a single leaf) through medium scales (e.g., a cumulus cloud) to the global scale (global pollution and warming). Most atmospheric scientists in Canada work for Environment Canada, providing weather forecasts or environmental information. Opportunities also arise with provincial governments and in the private sector.

    Continuation in the Honors in Atmospheric Sciences program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last *60 credited to the degree.

    A student enrolling in the Honors program should consult the Atmospheric Sciences advisor before registration each year.

Year 1

CMPUT 174

EAS 100

*6 junior ENGL or *3 junior ENGL and *3 junior WRS

MATH 113 or 114, 115

MATH 125 or 127

PHYS 144 and 146

STAT 141 or 151

Year 2

EAS 212, 221 and 270

EAS 294 or HGP 250

MATH 214 and 215

PHYS 244 and 281

*3 Science option

*3 Arts option

Year 3

EAS 327, 370, 371, 372 and 373

PHYS 234

*6 in Arts options

*3 in Science options (see Note 1 below)

*3 in Open option (see Note 2 below)

Year 4

EAS 426

EAS 470, 471 and 475

*12 in Science options (see Note 1 below)

*3 in Open option (see Note 2 below)

Notes

(1)

Students are recommended to consult Advisor for approved Science options.

(2)

Open option – Chosen from any credit course offered by the University of Alberta

(3)

For students in the Industrial Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956.

(4)

Recommended Arts options include any EAS X9X courses or any HGP courses.

(5)

For students entering Atmospheric Science Honors, credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to CMPUT 174, EAS 100, MATH 113, 115, PHYS 144, 146 and *9 Science options equivalent to CHEM 101, 102 and EAS 105.

194.6.2 Specialization in Atmospheric Sciences

    Continuation in the Specialization in Atmospheric Sciences program requires successful completion of at least *18 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last *60 credited to the degree.

    A student enrolling in the Specialization program should confer with the Atmospheric Sciences program student advisor before registration each year.

Year 1

CMPUT 174

EAS 100

*6 junior ENGL or *3 junior ENGL and *3 junior WRS

MATH 113 or 114, 115

MATH 125 or 127

PHYS 144 and 146

STAT 141 or 151

Year 2

EAS 212, 221, and 270

EAS 294 or HGP 250

MATH 214 and 215

PHYS 244 and 281

*3 in an Arts option

*3 in a Science option

Year 3

EAS 327, 370, 371, 372 and 373

PHYS 234

*6 in Arts options

*3 in Science option (see Note 1 below)

*3 in Open option (see Note 2 below)

Year 4

EAS 470, 471 and 475

*18 in Science options (see Note 1 below)

*3 in Open option (see Note 2 below)

Notes

(1)

Students are recommended to consult Advisor for approved Science options.

(2)

Open option – Chosen from any credit course offered by the University of Alberta

(3)

For students in the Industrial Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956.

(4)

Recommended Arts options include any EAS X9X courses or any HGP courses.

(5)

For students entering Atmospheric Science Specialization, credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to CMPUT 174, EAS 100, MATH 113, 115, PHYS 144, 146 and *9 Science options equivalent to CHEM 101, 102 and EAS 105.

194.6.3 Honors in Environmental Earth Sciences

    Environmental Earth Science is the study of interactions between humans and Earth's natural environment. It encompasses the influence of human activities on the local and global environment, as well as how our actions are shaped and controlled by the geologic and geomorphic processes occurring around us. Environmental Earth Scientists are typically employed by consulting companies, large resource and industrial firms, and government organizations.

    Continuation in the Honors in Environmental Earth Sciences program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last *60 credited to the degree.

    A student enrolling in the Honors program should confer with the Environmental Earth Sciences Program student advisor before registration each year.

Year 1

CHEM 101 and 102

EAS 100 and 105

*6 junior ENGL or *3 junior ENGL and *3 junior WRS

MATH 113 or 114 and 115

PHYS 124 and 126 or PHYS 144 and 146

Year 2

BIOL 108

EAS 221, 222, 224, 225, 233, 234, and either 212 or 270

EAS 294 or HGP 250

STAT 141 or 151

Year 3

BIOL 208

EAS 250, 320, 323, 324 and 354

*6 of EAS 327 or 351 or 451

GEOPH 223

*3 Arts option

Year 4

EAS 425 or 468

EAS 426

*6 of EAS 457 or 458

*6 Arts options

*9 Science and related options

Notes

(1)

EAS 458 may be taken more than once for credit. Science and related options require the approval of the Environmental Earth Sciences advisor.

(2)

For students in the Industrial Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956.

(3)

For students entering Environmental Earth Science Honors, credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 108, CHEM 101, 102, EAS 100, 105, MATH 113, 115, PHYS 144 and 146.

194.6.4 Specialization in Environmental Earth Sciences

    Continuation in the Specialization in Environmental Earth Sciences program requires successful completion of at least *18 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last *60 credited to the degree.

    A student enrolling in the Specialization program should confer with the Environmental Earth Sciences Program student advisor before registration.

Year 1

CHEM 101 and 102

EAS 100 and 105

*6 junior ENGL or *3 junior ENGL and *3 junior WRS

MATH 113 or 114 and 115

PHYS 124 and 126 or PHYS 144 and 146

Year 2

BIOL 108

EAS 221, 222, 224, 225, 233, 234, and either 212 or 270

EAS 294 or HGP 250

STAT 141 or 151

Year 3

BIOL 208

EAS 250, 320, 323, 324 and 354

*6 of EAS 327 or 351 or 451

GEOPH 223

*3 in an Arts option

Year 4

EAS 425 or 468

*6 of EAS 457 or 458

*6 in Arts options

*15 Science and related options

Notes

(1)

EAS 458 may be taken more than once for credit. Science and related options require the approval of the Environmental Earth Sciences advisor.

(2)

For students in the Industrial Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956.

(3)

For students entering Environmental Earth Science Specialization, credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 108, CHEM 101, 102, EAS 100, 105, MATH 113, 115, PHYS 144 and 146.

194.6.5 Honors in Geology

    Geology is the study of the planet Earth—the materials it is made of, the processes which affect these materials, and the origin and evolution of life. Geologists are employed by companies engaged in exploration for and production of minerals and fuels, by government agencies, by companies engaged in engineering and environmental projects, and by universities.

    Continuation in the Honors in Geology program requires successful completion of at least *24 with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 3.0 GPA on the last *60 credited to the degree.

    A student enrolling in the Honors program should consult the Geology program student advisor before registration each year.

Year 1

CHEM 101 and 102

EAS 100 and 105

*6 junior ENGL or *3 junior ENGL and *3 junior WRS

MATH 113 or 114 and 115

PHYS 124 and 126 or PHYS 144 and 146

Year 2

EAS 221, 222, 224, 225, 230, 232, 233, and 234

*3 Arts option

*3 Option

Year 3

EAS 320, 323, 331, 332, 333 and 336

EAS 364 or 368

GEOPH 210 or 223 or 224

*3 Arts option

*3 Science option

Year 4

EAS 426

GEOPH 210 or 223 or 224

*6 Arts option

*12 EAS Science courses numbered 300 or higher

*3 Science option

Notes

(1)

Recommended Arts options include any EAS X9X courses or any HGP courses.

(2)

For students in the Industrial Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956.

(3)

For students entering Geology Honors, credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 108, CHEM 101, 102, EAS 100, 105, MATH 113, 115, PHYS 144 and 146.

194.6.6 Specialization in Geology

    Continuation in the Specialization in Geology program requires successful completion of at least *18 with a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last *60 credited to the degree.

    A student enrolling in the Specialization program should consult the Geology program student advisor before registration each year.

Year 1

CHEM 101 and 102

EAS 100 and 105

*6 junior ENGL or *3 junior ENGL and *3 junior WRS

MATH 113 or 114 and 115

PHYS 124 and 126 or PHYS 144 and 146

Year 2

EAS 221, 222, 224, 225, 230, 232, 233 and 234

*3 Arts option

*3 Option

Year 3

EAS 320, 323, 331, 332, 333 and 336

EAS 364 or 368

GEOPH 210 or 223 or 224

*3 Arts option

*3 Science option

Year 4

GEOPH 210 or 223 or 224

*15 EAS Science courses numbered 300 or higher

*6 Arts options

*3 Science option

*3 Option

Notes

(1)

Recommended Arts options include any EAS X9X courses or any HGP courses.

(2)

For students in the Industrial Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956.

(3)

For students entering Geology Specialization, credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to BIOL 108, CHEM 101, 102, EAS 100, 105, MATH 113, 115, PHYS 144 and 146.

194.6.7 Honors and Specialization in Paleontology

    See §194.13 for details on the Honors and Specialization Paleontology programs.

194.6.8 Specialization in Planning

    The Planning program educates students in the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly disposition of land, resources, facilities and services with a view to securing the physical, economic and social efficiency, health and well-being of communities. Planners work for all levels of government and in professional planning consultancies

    The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences offers a BA major in Planning and a BSc Specialization in Planning. Students interested in focusing on natural science elements of planning, including environmental management and the use of geographic information sciences, should consider the BSc program and those interested in the aesthetic, economic, and social issues of planning should consider the BA program (see §44.24 of the Calendar).

    Continuation in the Specialization in Planning program requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on at least *18 in the previous Fall/Winter. To graduate in four years, a student needs *30 per year.

    Graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last *60 credited to the degree. A student enrolling in the Specialization program should confer with the Planning program student advisor before registration.

Year 1

BIOL 108

EAS 100 and 105

*6 junior ENGL/WRS

HGP 100

MATH 113 or 114 or 120

STAT 141 or 151

*3 Junior Arts option

*3 Science options

Year 2

BIOL 208

EAS 221, 225 and 250

HGP 210, 250

*6 Open options (see Note 2 below)

*6 Science options

Year 3

EAS 351

HGP 310, 315, 316, 355, 399

*6 Approved courses (see Note 1 below)

*6 Science options

Year 4

HGP 470 and 495

*9 from List A (see Note 1 below)

*6 Open options (see Note 2 below)

*9 Science options

Notes

(1)

List A courses include: BIOL 299, 330, 331, 332, 333, 364, 365, 366, 381, 464 and 470; EAS 323, 324, 327, 401, 425, 451, 452, 457, 458.

(2)

Recommended Open options include, but are not restricted to, the following: EAS 204, 205, 270, 354; HGP 252, 341, 342, 343, 443, 450, 452, 470, 485, 497 and 499; HIST 379; SMO 200.

(3)

For students entering the Industrial Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956 are required.

(4)

HGP 470 may be used as a Science course by students in the BSc Specialization in Planning program.

194.6.9 Industrial Internship Program

    An Industrial Internship Program, similar to a co-op program, is offered to students in the Specialization or Honors programs in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (see §192.11 for guidelines to the program). The Industrial Internship designation will appear on the degree parchments of students who have participated in the program.

    Students approved to enter this stream register for a continuous sequence of Science Work Experience courses (WKEXP 955, 956, 957, 958), starting in May, September or January. During the program, students are considered full-time students of the University. Work experience courses have no weight and are graded credit/no credit, and recorded on the student's transcript. The Industrial Internship Program Advisor maintains contact at approximately three-month intervals with the student and the person designated by the employer to be responsible for the student's progress. This arrangement ensures satisfaction on all sides. If the review shows the situation is not satisfactory, the internship may be terminated and the student would then return to classes at the next available opportunity. The graduation requirements for the Industrial Internship program designation include successful completion of at least WKEXP 955 and 956 plus EAS 401. EAS 401 must be taken in the first term immediately following completion of the WKEXP period. If required by the employer, the student's written report and oral presentation in EAS 401 may be classified confidential. The employer also assesses the student's performance during the work term. Based on the student's written report and oral presentation, and the report from the employer, students are awarded a grade in EAS 401.

    Students should be aware that under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, all new employees, volunteers and other people engaged for services by designated agencies (hospitals, nursing homes, lodges, group homes, etc.) must complete a Police Information Check (also known as a Criminal Record Check, Security Clearance Check, or Police Clearance), which must include a Vulnerable Sector Check. In addition, certain other agencies, organizations, and educational facilities may require students to present a Police Information Check prior to entering a practicum, work placement term, internship, or field experience placement.

    Students who have concerns related to their ability to provide a clear Police Information Check should consult with the Senior Associate Dean, Undergraduate. Students will be informed of the need for a Police Information Check prior to specific practicum (field experience) placement. See §23.8.3 for more information on the general requirements concerning Police Information Checks and the fees associated with them.

    Interested students should see the Industrial Internship Advisor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences for more information.

194.6.10 Professional Registration

    Graduates of EAS programs may qualify for registration as professional geologists (P. Geol.). The practice of geology in Alberta is governed by provincial law in the interest of public protection against unskilled practice. The right to practice independently (meaning that you are legally able to accept responsibility for your work and sign for it), and the right to use the title of professional geologist (P. Geol.), are restricted to individuals registered by the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). Members of the PS Warren student society are automatically student members of APEGGA and as such are introduced to the professional association.

    Individuals who are planning to meet the knowledge requirements for P. Geol. while also completing their degree at the University of Alberta should plan their program course selection carefully. Attention is drawn in particular to the science subject requirements, additional to calculus, physics and chemistry. APEGGA verifies that specific knowledge requirements are met, by reviewing academic credentials course-by-course. Holders of degrees that do not cover the APEGGA syllabus may be assessed examinations in missing subjects by the APEGGA Board of Examiners before being accepted for registration. Current syllabus and registration information is available at the Departmental Office or from APEGGA. Full information is available at www.apegga.com/

    Specific questions about programs of study or individual courses applicable to professional registration can also be directed to the Departmental APEGGA Liaison.

Search the Calendar:

2014-2015 PDF Calendar2013-2014 CalendarPrevious Calendars

Table of Contents

Calendar Home Page
Notices, Errata, Addendum

Welcome from the President

Inquiries

Academic Schedule
 11Major Deadlines from the 2014-2015 Academic Schedule
 11.1Academic Schedule 2014-2015 (monthly listing of academic events on campus)

Undergraduate Application Deadlines for Admission and Readmission

Undergraduate Admission
 13Admission to Undergraduate Programs
 14General Admission Requirements
 15Admission Requirements by Faculty
 16Admission for International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Students
 17Admission from Outside Alberta

University Regulations and Information for Students
 20General University Policies
 21Classification of Students
 22Registration and Fees
 23Academic Regulations
 24Student Services
 25Code of Student Behaviour
 26Code of Applicant Behaviour

Programs
30Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
40Faculty of Arts
50Augustana Faculty
60Faculty of Business
70Faculty of Education
80Faculty of Engineering
90Faculty of Extension
100Faculty of Law
110Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
120Faculty of Native Studies
130Faculty of Nursing
140Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
150Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
160School of Public Health
170Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
180Faculté Saint-Jean
191Faculty of Science

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
 200The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
 201Members of the Faculty
 202General Information
 203Regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
 204Graduate Program Regulations
 205Graduate Programs
 206Graduate Financial Support

Open Studies

Course Listings
 230Details of Courses
 231Course Listings

Glossary

General Information
 241University History and Traditions
 242Constitution of the University
 243University Libraries
 244Alumni Association
 245Affiliated Colleges

University Staff
 250Continuing Academic Staff
 251Emeriti
 252Associate and Adjunct Staff
 253Honorary Degree Recipients