Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geology
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For Major Degree requirements, or if completing this program as a Second Degree, refer to:
For other regulations related to the Faculty of Science, see: 3. Faculty of Science Regulations.
Department vs. Faculty Regulations
Programs in the Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment are governed by a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations stated in the following sections.
It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read the Faculty Regulations first.
Students should consult Academic Requirements in their Student Centre periodically to ensure that requirements are being met. Also, students are strongly urged to consult with the Undergraduate Science Centre (USC) at all stages of their program.
APEGA Requirements
The practice of geology and geophysics in Alberta is governed by Provincial law and regulated by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA).
In order to meet the requirements of professional registration, specific academic training and four years of appropriate full-time experience as a geoscientist-in-training following graduation are needed.
The Majors and Honours BSc programs in Geology, Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration), and Geophysics, whose course requirements are stipulated in Program Details, with the exception of Environmental Science - Geology Concentration, meet the current academic requirements for professional registration with APEGA, if the appropriate options are taken (see the Notes in the Required Courses subsections in Program Details for Geology, Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration), and Geophysics, with the exception of Environmental Science - Geology Concentration). These academic requirements are available on the APEGA website: apega.ca, and on the Department website: Department of Earth, Energy, and Environment | Faculty of Science | University of Calgary | University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca).
Students must successfully complete a minimum of 48 units, to a maximum of 66 units, in Courses Constituting the Field of Geology while fulfilling the Program Requirements.
Note: The Major program in Geology is designed so that students can meet the current academic requirements for professional registration with APEGA. Students should consult the Geoscientists Canada Knowledge Requirements for specific information and are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor with questions about how to satisfy the APEGA syllabi.
Students may focus their studies by following the Hydrogeology/Environmental Geoscience stream or the Solid Earth Geoscience stream. This entails choosing appropriate options, as outlined in the Required Courses – Major Program Section. More information can be found on the Department of Geoscience website: BSc-Geology-concentration-and-streams.pdf (ucalgary.ca).
*A stream is not a separate program, but rather a route or a suggested sequence of courses within the Geology program that students should take to focus their studies in a certain area.
Recommended Program Sequence for the BSc in Geology
There is a Program Sequencing Guide for this program. This sequence describes both the recommended order in which courses should be taken and the recommended course(s) in instances where multiple courses may fulfill a degree requirement. All possible courses that may fulfill degree requirements are found in the Required Courses listed above.
Taking courses in the order of the Program Sequencing Guide will ensure students can complete their program in a timely fashion. The time to complete a program may be lengthened if students choose to complete their requirements in an alternate order.
To complete an optional enhancement to this degree program, refer to: