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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Earth Sciences
The subjects presented under the umbrella of 'Earth Sciences' cover all aspects of the study of the Earth - its composition, and the workings of the many complex systems that together make up our planetary environment.
The School of Earth Sciences has two teaching components - the Discipline Sections of Geology and Meteorology. Geology subjects are concerned with all aspects of the solid Earth, while Meteorology subjects relate to the external fluid components of our planet - its atmosphere and oceans.
Earth Sciences 625-101 is a comprehensive introduction to the processes that shape the Earth and its environment and is a prerequisite for continuing with the study of Geology in succeeding years. Earth Sciences 625-101 is a first semester subject presented at both daytime and evening classes. Students who want to pursue Geology should take 625-101 in first semester and 625-102 in second semester.
The combination of subjects in Geophysics gives a broad understanding of the application of basic sciences to the problem of mapping of the Earth's interior. We will see how geological problems can be solved by the use of physical and mathematical principles. Particular emphasis is given to geophysical applications in the exploration for resources. Subjects 625-341 and 625-351 concentrate on the use of gravity, magnetic, and electrical field measurements in and around the Earth, and 625-342 and 625-352 examine the utility of seismic wave propagation in petroleum exploration. Note: Geophysics is a separate third year teaching component will not be offered in 1998 and following years.
The undergraduate subjects presented within Meteorology aim to provide students with a comprehensive and up-to-date picture of the rapidly developing field of atmospheric science, and of the basic mechanisms underlying the structure of weather and climate. Where appropriate, attention is drawn to the various ways in which human activities are producing significant changes in these mechanisms, and thus in the patterns of weather and climate. All first-year subjects are of a largely non-mathematical nature and concentrate on the concepts of meteorology.
Earth Sciences 625-101 and 625-102 with subjects selected from the following:
Chemistry 610-121 + 610-122 or 610-141 + 610-142 or 610-161 + 610-162 (recommended)
Earth Sciences 625-113 (Meteorology)
Geography 121-101
Mathematics 618-121, 618-122, 618-141, 618-142, 618-162, 618-200, 618-130 or 618-132
Mathematical Sciences 617-141
Physics 640-121 + 640-122 (before 1996: 640-120), 640-141 + 640-142 (before 1996: 640-140) or 640-161 + 640-162 (before 1996: 640-160)
Earth Sciences 625-221, 625-222, 625-223, 625-224 with subjects selected from the following:
Earth Sciences 625-230
Geography 121-211, 121-220
Geomechanics 421-331, 421-332
Zoology 654-201/654 -211, 654-202/654 -212, 654-204/654 -214, 654-205
Earth Sciences 625-311, 625-312, 625-313 with subjects from 625-314, 625-315, 625-316, 625-317.
As for Geology Major.
Earth Sciences 625-221, 625-223, 625-230 with other relevant subjects.
Earth Sciences 625-312, 625-317, with other relevant subjects.
Geophysics as a separate third year teaching component will not be offered in 1998 and following years.
Earth Sciences 625-311, 625-312, 625-391, 625-392, 625-393 with one further 300-level Earth Sciences subject.
Geophysics as a separate third year teaching component will not be offered in 1998 and following years.
Earth Sciences 625-391, 625-392, 625-393, with the remaining points of 300-level Physics subjects.
Geophysics, as a 49 point set of subjects, can also be combined, for example, with Mathematics. Prospective Geophysics students are strongly advised to consult the Geophysics subject advisers in Earth Sciences.
Earth Sciences 625-101 and 625-113 together with subjects selected from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Earth Sciences 625-226 and 625-227 together with subjects selected from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Earth Sciences 625-360, 625-361 and 625-362 with appropriate subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Please refer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)
625-023 is only available to Engineering students. Combined Science/Engineering students should speak to an Engineering Course Adviser before enrolling in this subject as the completion of a 'Science' Geology subject may be recommended instead. Credit toward the Bachelor of Science will not be awarded for the completion of 625-023.
625-023 Geology (Engineering Course)
625-391 Gravity and Magnetic Field Geophysics 625-392 Electrical and Electromagnetic Field Geophysics 625-393 Seismic Exploration
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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Earth Sciences
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