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 Science 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 Science 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 Science 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 Science 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 Science 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 option

3 Science options

Year 2

BIOL 208

EAS 221, 225 and 250

HGP 210, 211, 240, 250

6 Science options

Year 3

EAS 351

HGP 310, 315, 316, 317, 355 (see Note 3) and 399

6 Approved courses (see Note 1 below)

3 Science options (see Note 3)

Year 4

HGP 410, 412, 470 (see Note 3) and 495

9 from List A (see Note 1 below)

9 Science options (see Note 3 below)

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)	For students entering the Science Internship Program: EAS 401, WKEXP 955, 956 are required.
(3)	HGP 355, 381, 470 and 485 may be used as a Science courses by students in the BSc Specialization in Planning program.

194.6.9 Science Internship Program

A Science Internship Program is offered to students in the General, Specialization or Honors programs in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (see §192.11 for guidelines to the program). The Science Internship designation will appear on the degree parchments of students who have participated in the program and who have also successfully completed EAS 401.

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.

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