Academic Calendar 2004
(New Academic Choices)

Biological & Geological Sciences 128A, Tel: (519) 661-3187

The Earth Sciences offer a unique perspective on the history of the Earth, its contained resources, life history, evolution, and environmental state. Earth Sciences play a key role in the world economy, which becomes more significant with increased demands for natural resources, and the needs for conservation and environmental responsibility. Earth Scientists now provide crucial input into modern resource exploration, provide fundamental insight into the workings of natural systems, and provide, from a global perspective, an appreciation for conservation needs and practices. At the undergraduate level, the aims of the department are (1) to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to obtain a basic understanding of Earth system processes, and (2) to prepare students for careers in the private and public sectors of the Earth Sciences discipline.

To accomplish these objectives, the Department has adopted an integrated, interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes concepts and processes, and conveys the wonder and excitement of discovery.

The Science Internship Program includes a series of preparatory sessions, an 8-16 month practical career-related experience in an employment setting, and a post-internship component. All students enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4-year undergraduate Science or Medical Science Honors Specialization, Specialization, or in a Major + Major combination [where at least one of the Majors is in Science or Medical Science] or students who are enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4-year BSc or BSc (Hons) program, are eligible to enrol in the Science Internship Program, if they satisfy the eligibility requirements.