X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Environmental Geoscience and Geomatics (EGG)
Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
This program provides opportunities for study of the processes and properties of the biophysical environment and a core foundation in the analytical techniques (i.e. Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing) used for their interpretation, analysis and presentation.
Graduates of the program that select courses required for a ‘Professional Geoscientist’ will meet the academic requirements for eligibility for membership as an Environmental Geoscientist in the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO), allowing for use of the designation P. Geo. Ontario’s legislation under the Professional Geoscientists Act, 2000 (the Act), requires registration with the APGO of anyone wishing to practice geoscience in Ontario. Details on the course requirements for APGO membership can be found on the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics website:
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major may wish to consult with a B.Sc. Faculty Advisor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. All students are encouraged to consult with the advisor on a regular basis.
The major will require the completion of 20.00 credits as indicated below:
Semester 1
| BIOL*1070 | [0.50] | Discovering Biodiversity | ||||||
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I | ||||||
| GEOG*1350 | [0.50] | Earth: Hazards and Global Change | ||||||
| PHYS*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences | ||||||
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| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS | ||||||||
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
| GEOG*2110 | [0.50] | Climate and the Biophysical Environment | ||||||||||||
| GEOG*2210 | [0.50] | Environment and Resources | ||||||||||||
| STAT*2040 | [0.50] | Statistics I | ||||||||||||
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| 0.50 approved Science electives* | ||||||||||||||
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.50 - First year science credits
8.50 - Required science courses semesters 3 – 8
1.00 - Required social science courses semesters 3 – 8
3.00 - Approved Science electives
1.00 - Arts and/or Social Science electives
2.00 - Free electives - any approved elective for B.Sc. students.
Of the total credits required, students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.