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Language: | English |
| Campus: | Sudbury | |
| Length: | 3-4 years | |
This field-based program is designed for students who are interested in the environmental component to the geosciences. It integrates such disciplines as geology, biology, geography and chemistry and prepares students for a long-term career within the environment (mining and the environment and environmental geochemistry).
First-year course overview
GEOL 1006 – Introduction to Geology I
GEOL 1007 – Introduction to Geology II
CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I + lab*
CHMI 1007 – Chemistry II + lab
PHYS 1006 – Introductory Physics I + lab
PHSY 1007 – Introductory Physics II + lab
MATH 1036 – Calculus I**
+ electives (3 cr) from the following three:
MATH 1037 – Calculus II
MATH 1056 – Discrete Mathematics I
MATH 1057 – Linear Algebra I
+ electives (6 cr.) in humanities or social sciences
Admission requirements based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:
• 1 English
• 1 advanced functions
• 2 sciences or 1 science + 1 math
• 2 other courses
• Minimum average of 70%
Mineral exploration and production, geological mapping (with GIS), environmental rehabilitation, geoscience and environmental consulting, graduate studies, research, teaching, etc.
Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.
| This program is part of the Goodman School of Mines. Read more about related programs and offerings here. |
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P111 Parker Building
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury ON P3E 2C6
1-800.263.4188
Laurentian University
Sudbury Campus
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury ON P3E 2C6
1-705.675.1151
1.800.461.4030
Laurentian University
Barrie Campus
1 Georgian Drive
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9
705.728.1968 ext. 1946
