Degree Regulations for B.Sc. (Honours) in Geology, Geophysics or Environmental Geoscience

The Honours programs are the most heavily concentrated programs offered and lead most directly to graduate studies. A student is required to achieve higher grade standards than in the Major degree program. The Honours degree may be pursued on a part-time basis, although it must be recognized that students will require additional terms to complete degree requirements. Students must complete the degree program within 8 years of gaining initial admission to the Honours program. Failure to complete the Honours degree within the 8-year time limit may require a student to transfer into the Major program.

Students admitted to the Honours program will normally have completed six credit hours of courses from the Faculty of Arts. Students who do not meet this requirement within their first 30 credit hours must do so within the Honours program.

A student will normally begin the Honours program in second year and must meet the entrance requirements set out below. Students in full-time study can expect to complete the prescribed courses in four years. Honours programs lead to either the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geology, the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geophysics or the B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Geoscience.

To be eligible for any award granted exclusively on the basis of academic performance, a student must normally be enrolled in a full-time program as defined by the department.

Students must complete the University Written English and Mathematics requirement as described in the, General Academic Regulations, of this Calendar.

Entrance to Honours

To enter the Honours program in Geology, Geophysics or Environmental Geoscience, a student must have completed at least 24 credit hours with the minimum Degree Grade Point Average as stipulated in the Entrance and Continuation Requirements Table. In addition, the student must attain the minimum grade requirements specified for individual Year 1 courses according to the degree requirements for Honours Geology, Honours Geophysics or Honours Environmental Geoscience. Students who are ineligible to enter Honours with their admission to the Riddell Faculty may establish eligibility the following year on the basis of their second year of academic performance.

Continuation in Honours

A student's academic performance is assessed first with his/her application for admission to the Riddell Faculty and then following each term in which the student is registered. To be in good standing and permitted to continue in the degree program, a student must maintain the performance requirement as stipulated in the Entrance and Continuation Requirements Table. Students who do not meet the minimum performance requirements will be placed on academic warning, probation or academic suspension as outlined in the Faculty Regulations; Academic Warning, Probation, Academic Suspension and Special Students (Academic Standing) in this Chapter. Students who do not maintain this minimum average to remain in the program will be required to withdraw from the Honours program and, if eligible, will be placed in the Major program. Students will have the notation 'Required to Withdraw from the Honours Program' recorded on their transcript.

Failed courses: Students cannot exceed 18 credit hours of failed courses (F's) as calculated on courses applicable to the degree program (DGPA).

Repeating GEOL 4870: The course may be repeated only once after a grade of F.

Program Approval

A Riddell Faculty student advisor in the Faculty Dean's Office must approve a student's Honours program each term. Students must also obtain departmental approval for all revisions to their programs. The Advanced/Major/Honours Program Approval forms are available on the Riddell Faculty web page. 

Residence Requirement for Honours Students

A student must successfully complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at the University of Manitoba. The courses used to satisfy the requirement must be acceptable for credit in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. Residence requirements apply both to first and second-degree students.

Graduation from Honours

In order to graduate from the Honours Geology, Geophysics or Environmental Geoscience programs, students must complete all degree program and faculty requirements as stipulated in Faculty Regulations and in the additional regulations for Earth Sciences. Students must also achieve the minimum performance requirements as outlined in the Earth-Sciences-Graduation-Requirements. This is defined for the Honours Geology program as a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 3.00 on 120 credit hours which constitute the degree, for Honours Geophysics as a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 2.80 on the 120 credit hours which constitute the degree and for Honours Environmental Geoscience as a minimum Degree Grade Point Average of 3.00 on 120 credit hours which constitute the degree.

Recognition of Academic Merit

First Class Honours

To graduate with First Class Honours, a student must achieve a Degree Grade Point Average of 3.50. The term 'First Class Honours' will appear both on the parchment and on the student's transcript.

Honours Program Notes

Double Honours Programs

Double Honours programs may be available. The program must be arranged in consultation with the departments concerned.

Honours Requirements and Options

Students who do not obtain the entrance requirements for the Honours program in their first year but who are interested in obtaining an Honours degree should consult with the department before registering for their second year.

Honours Geology Options

For students who wish to increase the focus of their knowledge, recommended electives are listed below:

Environmental Geoscience:

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
BIOL 2300	Principles of Ecology	3
or AGEC 2370	Principles of Ecology
CIVL 4250	Groundwater Hydrology	4
SOIL 4060	Physical Properties of Soils	3
SOIL 4130	Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy	3
SOIL 4500	Remediation of Contaminated Land	3
GEOL 4370	Global Change	3
GEOG 3390	Introduction to Climate Change and Its Causes (PS)	3
ENVR 2180	Introductory Toxicology	3
or BIOL 2380/AGRI 2180	Introductory Toxicology
ENVR 3110	Environmental Conservation and Restoration	3
ENVR 3250	Environmental Assessment	3
Or others approved by the department

(Students are responsible for completion of prerequisites for these courses.)

Honours Geophysics Option

Students who wish to enter the Honours Geophysics Option and have not taken 6 credit hours of introductory Earth Sciences (eg., GEOL 1340 and one of GEOL 1400, GEOL 1410, or GEOL 1420) may arrange with the department to make up this credit. Students must contact the department during the spring preceding entrance to the Honours program. All course choices in the Honours program should be made after consultation with the coordinator of the Geophysics program.

Earth Sciences Advanced Entry Entrance and Continuation Requirements

Advanced Entry (Geological Sciences)

Degree Program	Minimum Degree GPA Entrance	Minimum Degree GPA Continuation
Major (Geology, Environmental Geoscience)	2.501	2.501
Major (Geophysics)	2.501	2.501
Honours (Geology, Environmental Geoscience)	3.001	3.001
Honours (Geophysics)	2.801	2.801
General (Earth Sciences)	2.001	2.001

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In addition to the minimum degree grade point average noted in this chart, specific courses (with minimum grades) are required for entry and these are noted in the program chart for each program.

Earth Sciences Graduation Requirements 

Geological Sciences Graduation Requirements

Degree Program	Minimum Degree Grade Point Average
Major (Geology, Environmental Geoscience) (120)	2.50
Major (Geophysics) (120)	2.50
Honours (Geology, Environmental Geoscience) (120)	3.00
Honours (Geophysics) (120)	2.80
General (Earth Sciences) (90)	2.00

Degree Requirements

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1		Hours
GEOL 1340	The Dynamic Earth (B)	3
MATH 1210	Techniques of Classical and Linear Algebra 2	3
CHEM 1100	Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics	3
CHEM 1120	Introduction to Chemistry Techniques	3
One of the following: 1		3
GEOL 1400	Time-Trekker's Travelog: Our Evolving Earth
GEOL 1410	Natural Disasters and Global Change
GEOL 1420	Exploring the Planets
One of the following:		3
PHYS 1050	Physics 1: Mechanics (B)
PHYS 1020	General Physics 1 (B+)
One of the following:		3
PHYS 1070	Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics (B)
PHYS 1030	General Physics 2 (B+)
One of the following:		3
MATH 1510	Applied Calculus 1 (B) 2
MATH 1500	Introduction to Calculus (B)
One of the following:		3
MATH 1710	Applied Calculus 2 (B) 2
MATH 1700	Calculus 2 (B)
	Hours	27
Year 2
GEOL 2060	Introductory Geophysics	3
GEOL 2440	Structural Geology 1	3
GEOL 2500	Introduction to Mineralogy	3
GEOL 2520	Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology	3
GEOL 2530	Introductory Sedimentary Petrology and Stratigraphy	3
GEOL 2800	Optics and Spectroscopy of Minerals	3
MATH 2130	Engineering Mathematical Analysis 1 4	3
MATH 2132	Engineering Mathematical Analysis 2 4	3
3 credit hours from the Faculty of Arts 6		3
	Hours	27
Years 3-4
GEOL 3130	Communication Methods in the Geological Sciences	3
GEOL 3740	Exploration Seismology	3
GEOL 3810	Applied Geophysics	3
GEOL 4250	Theory and Application of Geophysical Inversion Methods	3
GEOL 4320	Physics of the Earth: Seismology and Heat Flow	3
GEOL 4330	Physics of the Earth: Geomagnetism and Gravity	3
GEOL 4670	Global Tectonics	3
GEOL 4740	Geophysics Field Course 5	6
GEOL 4810	Geophysical Data Analysis	3
GEOL 4870	Honours Thesis	6
COMP 1012	Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers	3
PHYS 2600	Electromagnetic Field Theory	3
MATH 3132	Engineering Mathematical Analysis 3 4	3
3 credit hours from Physical Science Course Electives List		3
6 credit hours from Earth Science Course Electives List		6
3 credit hours from the Faculty of Arts 6		3
Enough elective credit to total 120 credit hours for the program		9
	Hours	66
	Total Hours	120

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GEOL 1400 is highly recommended to be taken in Year 1, but GEOL 1410 or GEOL 1420 may be substituted.

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MATH 1690 may be taken in place of MATH 1230 or MATH 1500 (or MATH 1510) and MATH 1700 (or MATH 1710); MATH 1300 may be taken in place of MATH 1210. Selection of MATH 1300 or MATH 1210 will determine the prerequisite background for Mathematics courses required in years 2, 3 and 4.

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The former CHEM 1300 may be used in lieu of CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1120. CHEM 1122 and CHEM 1126 may be used in lieu of CHEM 1120.

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MATH 2720 may be taken in place of MATH 2130. PHYS 2496 may be taken in place of MATH 2132. PHYS 3496 may be taken in place of MATH 3132. Normally, students select (MATH 2130, MATH 2132, and MATH 3132) or (MATH 2720, PHYS 2496, and PHYS 3496).

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GEOL 4740 will normally be taken immediately following the Winter term examinations and will continue for approximately three weeks. Registration will show as Summer Term. Note: Students are expected to contribute to the costs of transportation, lodging, and food. Contact the Department for further information.

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The course selected must meet the University’s Written English requirement.

The courses required in this program will satisfy the University Mathematics Requirement.

Important: The Honours and Major programs need not be completed in the manner prescribed in the chart above. The chart indicates one possible arrangement of the required courses and is meant to be a guide around which students can plan their program. (Letters in brackets indicate the minimum prerequisite standing required for further study)

Notes:

• To fulfil prerequisite requirements, a grade of 'C' must be achieved in any course stipulated as prerequisite to a further course in Earth Sciences, unless a higher prerequisite grade is stipulated in a course description.
• All courses are not offered every year. The course schedule for the current academic term is available from the Class Schedule in Aurora
• Students registering in certain courses may be required to pay a portion of the costs associated with field trips. For details, contact the Department general office.
• Equivalent courses offered through Université de Saint-Boniface may be used in lieu of the specified courses identified in the degree program chart.

Geophysics Electives Lists

• Major students must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours from the following courses:

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
GEOL 4250	Theory and Application of Geophysical Inversion Methods	3
GEOL 4320	Physics of the Earth: Seismology and Heat Flow	3
GEOL 4330	Physics of the Earth: Geomagnetism and Gravity	3
GEOL 4920	Technical Report	3

• Honours students are required to complete a minimum of 6 credit hours;
• Major students must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours from the following courses:

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
GEOL 2390	Environmental Geology	3
GEOL 2570	Energy and Mineral Resources	3
GEOL 2770	Principles of Inorganic Geochemistry	3
GEOL 3110	Petrogenesis of Igneous Rocks	3
GEOL 3420	Engineering Geology	3
GEOL 3440	Structure and Metamorphism	3
GEOL 3450	Hydrogeology	3
GEOL 3490	Glacial Geology	3
GEOL 3750	Geology and Geophysics of the Planets	3
GEOL 3900	Sedimentology	3
GEOL 3910	Introduction to Field Mapping	3
GEOL 4270	Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences	3
GEOL 4300	Mineral Deposits	3
GEOL 4360	Mineral Exploration Techniques	3
GEOL 4370	Global Change	3
GEOL 4380	Mineral Resource Development	3
GEOL 4520	Petroleum Geology	3
GEOL 4890	Basin Analysis	3
GEOL 4910	Advanced Field Mapping	3
ENVR 2550	Environmental Chemistry	3
GEOG 2300	Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Clouds and Precipitation (PS)	3
GEOG 2310	Introduction to Process Hydrology (PS)	3
GEOG 2550	Geomorphology (PS)	3
GEOG 2930	Introduction to Oceanography	3
GEOG 3200	Introduction to Remote Sensing (TS)	3
GEOG 3310	Atmospheric Dynamics, Storms and Radar (PS)	3
GEOG 3320	Introduction to Microclimates and Micrometeorology (PS)	3
GEOG 3730	Geographic Information Systems (TS)	3
Any course from the Geophysics Course Electives List or the Physical Science Course Electives List not already taken, or any advanced level Geological Sciences, Physics or Mathematics course(s) approved by department

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
ASTR 2000	Foundations of Astrophysics	3
ASTR 3180	Stars	3
CHEM 2600	Physical Chemistry 1	3
CHEM 3600	Physical Chemistry 2	3
PHYS 2152	Modern Physics for Engineers	3
PHYS 2260	Optics	3
PHYS 2610	Circuit Theory and Introductory Electronics	3
PHYS 2650	Classical Mechanics 1	3
PHYS 3630	Electro - and Magnetostatic Theory	3
PHYS 3670	Classical Thermodynamics	3
MECH 2262	Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics	4
Or alternate physical science course(s) approved by department

Courses

Environment, Earth, and Resources

Geological Sciences

Faculty Academic Regulations

Admission to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Admission information, rules, regulations and requirements are subject to change from year to year; those found in this publication are specific to the academic year for which it was written.

The following is a summary of the admission requirements. All admission requirements, as well as application deadline dates and forms, are includ­ed in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources Applicant Information Bulletin that is available from the Admissions Office, 424 University Centre; this information is also posted on the University of Manitoba website.

Other than Direct Entry students, completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level courses is required. Please refer to Admission from University 1 and Admission as a Special Student.

Faculty admission is determined on the basis of a 2.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average on a minimum of 24 credit hours of course work from a recognized institution. Note: For students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Geography, entry is based on a Degree Standards Table.

Degree programs may define additional entrance requirements and students are referred to the appropriate section of this Chapter for further details as follows:

Bachelor of Arts in Geography Degree Regulations and Program Descriptions.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography Degree Regulations and Program Descriptions.

Bachelor of Environmental Science.

Bachelor of Environmental Studies Degree Regulations and Program Descriptions.

Department of Earth Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Geoscience, and General Degree Regulations and Program Descriptions.

Students must apply to be considered eligible for admission to the Riddell Faculty. Application information is available from the Admissions Office, Enrolment Services, 424 University Centre. This information is also available in the Riddell Faculty Dean's Office, 440 Wallace Building, and is posted on the University's Admissions website .

Direct Entry from Highschool

Eligible students may apply to enter the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources upon completion of a high school diploma. Eligible students must meet the criteria listed in the Direct Entry Programs Bulletin.

For the most current admission requirements, refer to the Direct Entry Programs Bulletin

Admission from University 1

University 1 students are encouraged to apply for admission to a degree program in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources once they have completed 24 credit hours of course work and have met the minimum entrance requirements of their intended degree program.

Admission as a Transfer Student

Students applying for admission from other recognized universities or colleges are called 'transfer students'. For the University of Manitoba's general policy on transfer of credit and advanced standing, refer to the Admissions website.

To be eligible for admission to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, transfer students must have completed no fewer than 24 credit hours of university level course work and satisfied the minimum performance requirements of the intended degree program. Transfer students who have completed less than 24 credit hours must register in University 1 or Extended Education to complete the required credit hours of course work. Students with more than 24 credit hours who are not admissible to the Riddell Faculty should consider applying to Extended Education as their alternative choice.

Students on academic suspension as a result of work completed at another post-secondary institution or another Faculty will not normally be considered for admission to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources until the suspension has been served.

Transfer of Credit

The University of Manitoba assesses transfer credit as a part of the application process. Assessment of prior course work for admissions or transfer credit will only take place after an application has been submitted. The University of Manitoba transfer credit equivalencies database is now available as a reference tool to look up current course assessments. Please take note of the guidelines outlined on the database access page as these course assessments are subject to change.

See the Admissions section of the Calendar. Courses completed at an external institution ten years prior to registration in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources are not considered for transfer of credit. Students should contact a Riddell Faculty student advisor regarding transfer credit.

University College of the North and the University of Manitoba Articulation Agreement NRM Technology Diploma (UCN)/ Bachelor of Environmental Science (U of M)

Graduates of the 2 Year Natural Resource Management Technology Diploma from University College of the North may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Environmental Science program in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba. Successful applicants will be granted 60 credit hours on admission towards the completion of the 120 credit hour Bachelor of Environmental Science degree.

Students should contact a Riddell Faculty student advisor regarding more information.

Admission as a Visiting Student

Visiting students may apply for admission to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources on the basis of a Letter of Permission from the Registrar or appropriate Dean of her/his home institution. Certain restrictions may be placed on the kind and number of courses in which a student will be allowed to register. Visiting students may wish to contact a Riddell Faculty student advisor in the Faculty Dean's Office for further information.

Admission as a Second Degree Student

Students possessing a first degree from a recognized university program with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 on their first degree may be eligible for admission as a Second Degree student provided they have completed the minimum coursework entrance requirements for their intended degree program.

Second Degree requirements may be shortened by up to 60 credit hours and, once admitted, students will be expected to satisfy all continuation and graduation requirements in the degree program. Second Degree students are not required to satisfy the University Written English and Mathematics requirement. See a Riddell Faculty student advisor for specific information on degree requirements following completion of the first degree.

Admission as a Special Student (After Degree Students)

After Degree Special Student

Students who have successfully completed a first degree from a recognized university program with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 or better are eligible for admission as Special Students.

Prospective applicants who hold a previously completed degree may enroll in degree credit courses in the Faculty as a Special Student provided that they are not at the time interested in pursuing a degree. As noted in the university admission requirements, such courses may subsequently be accepted as credit towards a degree, diploma or certificate at the discretion of program deans or directors.

Auditing Students

Students who wish to audit courses must have written permission from the instructor of the desired course before they can register. Auditing students must register in-person in their Faculty of registration. The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources prohibits auditors from registering in courses until after the initial access period.

Degree Regulations and Services Applicable to all Programs in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Courses Offered in Other Faculties and Schools Acceptable for Credit in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Students who are registered in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources may take any course offered by another faculty or school for credit towards their degree, subject to permission from the department head (or designate) and/or a Riddell Faculty student advisor.

Available Minors in Departments and Faculties

Students in the B.A.Geography (Honours), Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Bachelor of Science in Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Geoscience, and Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography degree programs may, if they wish, declare and complete a Minor from departments and interdisciplinary programs in which a Minor is offered. Students registered in the B.A. Geography (General; Advanced) and B.Sc. Earth Sciences (General) are required to complete a Minor prior to graduation. Students may not, however, declare both their Major and Minor from the same subject area. For example: a student in B.A. Geography program may not declare a minor in physical geography; a student in Environmental Science program may not declare a minor in Environmental Studies, etc.. Students can declare only one minor. For specific requirements to complete a Minor, please refer to the relevant Faculty/School's chapter in the Academic Calendar.

It should be noted that for Honours students any consideration of completing a Minor should be made early due to restricted opportunities in later years in their programs.

A Minor will normally consist of at least 18 credit hours, with a minimum of 12 credit hours being at the 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-levels (although there are some exceptions). Courses required in a student's specific degree program are acceptable for use in a chosen Minor, subject to the Riddell Faculty regulation stating that students may not declare both their Major and Minor from the same department or interdisciplinary program.

Students planning to enrol in the I.H. Asper School of Business [Management Minor] must consult a Riddell Faculty student advisor as enrolment in these minor programs is limited. The Management Minor consists of any 18 credit hours in courses offered by the Asper School of Business.

University Written English and Mathematics Requirement

Students are required to complete the University Written English and Mathematics requirement within their first 60 credit hours as outlined in the General Academic Regulations, Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements.

A list of all courses that satisfy the Written English and Mathematics requirements can be found in Approved English and Mathematics Courses. Course numbers of designated written English courses are marked with a 'W' and designated Mathematics courses are marked with an 'M'.

Students may wish to consider GEOG 2900W, ENVR 2810W, GEOL 3130W, and/or GEOG 3810M  to satisfy these requirements. In addition, the Department of Environment and Geography offers several courses annually through Distance Education that satisfy the 'W' requirement.

Science and Faculty of Arts Course Requirements

Students are required to take 6 credit hours from the Faculty of Arts and 6 credit hours of science coursework.

For course subjects taught by the Faculty of Arts refer to the Faculty of Arts for a complete listing.

Students may complete any combination of the courses listed below adding up to six credit hours to satisfy the 6 credit hours science requirement.

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
ENVR 1000	Environmental Science 1 - Concepts	3
ENVR 2000	Environmental Science 2 - Issues	3
GEOG 1290	Introduction to Physical Geography	3
GEOG 1291	Introduction à la géographie physique	3
GEOG 2200	Introduction to Thematic Cartography (TS)	3
GEOG 2272	Natural Hazards (PS)	3
GEOG 2520	Geography of Natural Resources (HS)	3
GEOG 2540	Weather and Climate (PS)	3
GEOG 2541	Météorologie et climatologie (PS)	3
GEOG 2550	Geomorphology (PS)	3
GEOG 2551	Géomorphologie (PS)	3
GEOG 2700	Introduction to Arctic System Science	3
GEOG 2930	Introduction to Oceanography	3
GEOG 3390	Introduction to Climate Change and Its Causes (PS)	3
GEOG 3730	Geographic Information Systems (TS)	3
GEOL 1340	The Dynamic Earth	3
GEOL 1400	Time-Trekker's Travelog: Our Evolving Earth	3
GEOL 1410	Natural Disasters and Global Change	3
GEOL 1420	Exploring the Planets	3
GEOL 2350	Canada Rocks: The Geology of Canada	3
GEOL 2390	Environmental Geology	3
GEOL 2440	Structural Geology 1	3
GEOL 2500	Introduction to Mineralogy	3
GEOL 2570	Energy and Mineral Resources	3

Faculty of Science

All courses offered by the Faculty of Science.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Course List

Course	Title	Hours
AGRI 1600	Introduction to Agrifood Systems	3
ENTM 1000	World of Bugs	3
ENTM 2050	Introductory Entomology	3
PLNT 1000	Urban Agriculture	3
PLNT 2500	Crop Production	3
SOIL 3060	Introduction to Agrometeorology	3
SOIL 3520	Pesticides: Environment, Economics and Ethics	3
SOIL 3600	Soils and Landscapes in Our Environment	3

For course titles and descriptions see the relevant faculty entries in this Calendar.

Changes in Program Requirements

Once students have successfully completed any portion of a degree program, they will not be required to meet new course requirements subsequently stipulated for that portion of the program, whether the requirements be for the Faculty or for an individual degree program. Students are required to complete their program in its entirety as outlined in the Calendar effective upon the point of admission to the Faculty and program.

Prerequisite and Corequisite Courses

Prerequisite

Minimum grades of “C” are required in all courses listed as prerequisites, except as otherwise noted in the course descriptions pub­lished in each department and program section of this chapter. If a course is a prerequisite for a second course, the prerequisite must be met in order to continue in the second course.

Some course descriptions will indicate that a specific course is a pre- or corequi­site for the course in which you wish to register. If you have not previously taken the specific course, you may register for it in the same term.

Corequisite

Where a course identifies another course as a corequisite, both courses must be taken at the same time.

Course Availability

All courses listed in this Calendar are not offered every year. Students are referred to the Class Schedule for current information.

The Department of Environment and Geography offers numerous courses under the following course numbers: GEOG 3770, GEOG 4670, GEOG 3740, GEOG 3750, GEOG 3760, ENVR 2010, ENVR 2020, ENVR 3000, ENVR 3010, ENVR 3020, ENVR 4000, ENVR 4010, and ENVR 4020.

The Department of Earth Sciences offers a course under the following course number: GEOL 4270. Students are referred to the Class Schedule for current information.

Repeated Courses and Attempted Credit Hours

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources students are subject to the University of Manitoba regulations, General Academic Regulations, Academic Evaluation, Repeating a Course  and the Riddell Faculty degree regulations regarding eligibility to repeat a course. Repeating a course will not result in the removal of the first attempt and grade in that course from the student’s record. The course will appear on the transcript as many times as it has been repeated. When a course has been repeated or an equivalent course is taken, only the attempt in which the highest grade was achieved shall be counted towards a student’s degree. Grades from all course completions will be used in the calculation of the DGPA, TGPA and CGPA.

There is no limit to the number of credit hours permitted in the degree programs in the Faculty provided a student does not exceed the credit hour limit of failed courses stated for specific programs.

Limited Access will not affect registration for the current Academic Year, which includes Fall, Winter, and Summer terms. See University Policy and Procedures – Repeat Course Policy – Section 2.5 (a) Limited Access.

Effective 2018 Winter Term - Limited Access in Effect

Limited Access is a registration rule that allows students who have never before completed, or voluntarily withdrawn, from a course (or its equivalent) the opportunity to register for the course before students who are repeating or have previously withdrawn from the course.

If a student has previously taken a course and received a final grade, or voluntarily withdrawn from the course (VW)¹, any future attempt to take that course or its equivalent is considered a repeated course.

Effective Winter 2018, Limited Access will prevent a student from registering or placing themselves on the waitlist for a course (or equivalent) being repeated until the "Limited Access Term Expiry Date" has passed.

Limited Access applies for three consecutive terms following the term that the course in question was last completed or voluntarily withdrawn (VW).

During these three terms of Limited Access, a student may register to repeat a course, without permission, only when the Limited Access Term Expiry Date has passed.

Once the three terms of Limited Access has expired, any student wishing to repeat a course must request permission to do so from the Riddell Faculty Dean’s Office prior to registration in order to register or place themselves on the waitlist for a course prior to the "Limited Access Term Expiry Date”.

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A previous VW is only considered a repeat if the student voluntarily withdrew in Winter 2017 or later.

Voluntary Withdrawals

The responsibility for initiating withdrawals rests solely with the student. When eligible to do so, Voluntary Withdrawals must be done through Aurora Student. No withdrawals will be permitted after the deadlines posted in the Academic Schedule.

There is currently no limit on the number of Voluntary Withdrawal hours a student can accumulate.

Authorized Withdrawals

Students who have valid and documented reasons for withdrawal, such as medical illness or compassionate circumstances, may be authorized to withdraw without penalty. Requests for authorized withdrawals must be submitted in writing to a Riddell Faculty student advisor. The Office of Student Advocacy located at 520 University Centre (204 474-7423, or email) is available to provide information and assistance.

Residence Requirement

Students are required to complete a minimum number of credit hours at the University of Manitoba. Students should refer to their degree program for further information:

•  Bachelor of Arts in Geography Degree Regulations and Program Description and Courses
•  Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography Degree Regulations and Program Description and Courses
•  Bachelor of Environmental Science
•  Bachelor of Environmental Studies Degree Regulations and Program Descriptions and Courses
•  Department of Earth Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Geology
•  Department of Earth Sciences: Geophysics
•  Department of Earth Sciences: Environmental Geoscience
•  General Degree Regulations and Program Descriptions and Courses

The courses used to satisfy the residence requirement must be acceptable for credit by the degree program in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. Residence requirements apply to both first and second degree students.

Letter of Permission to Take Courses at Another University

Students wishing to complete courses at another institution for credit at this university must obtain written permission (Letter of Permission) from the Registrar's Office prior to registering at the other institution or no credit will be permitted. Any earned grades are transferred and form part of the degree Grade Point Average, when applicable. Students who register for courses elsewhere without a Letter of Permission must reapply to the Faculty.

Students who are on academic suspension may not elect courses at another institution for credit toward an Environment, Earth, and Resources degree at this university.

Attendance at Other Institutions

Students who attend other post-secondary institutions without a Letter of Permission must reapply for admission to the Faculty before the application deadline and be academically competitive for admission. Similarly, students registered in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources may not be registered at another academic institution at the same time unless they are registered elsewhere on a Letter of Permission. The penalty for unauthorized or undisclosed attendance may be disciplinary withdrawal or academic suspension.

Dean's Honour List

A student's eligibility for the Dean's Honour List designation is evaluated after each term.

Students enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of course work during a term and who achieve a term Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher will be placed on the Dean's Honour List. The Dean's Honour List designation will appear on the student's transcript.

Academic Warning, Probation, Academic Suspension and Special Students (Academic Standing)

Students shall be evaluated after each academic term in which they receive a final grade in a minimum of 4 credit hours, with the assessment being based on the resulting Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA). This assessment will determine a student's academic standing to be: faculty minimum met, academic warning, on probation, suspension warning, or academic suspension.

Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA)

The Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) is computed from the final grades obtained in all courses attempted that are part of the degree requirements, including applicable courses transferred from other faculties and institutions. Where a course has been repeated or replaced by an approved substitution or equivalent course, all attempts shall be included in the computation.

Faculty Minimum Met                                          

To be in good standing, a student must achieve a 2.00 Degree Grade Point Average at each point of assessment and the notation 'Faculty Minimum Met' will be recorded on the student's transcript. Note: For students completing the Bachelor of Arts in Geography, Faculty Minimum Met is based on a Degree Standards Table.

Degree programs may define additional performance requirements for continuation and graduation. Students should refer to the appropriate section for further details as follows:        

• Bachelor of Arts in Geography.
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography.
• Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Environmental Studies.
• Bachelor of Science in Geology - Major
• Bachelor of Science in Geophysics - Major
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience - Major
• Bachelor of Science in Geology - Honours
• Bachelor of Science in Geophysics - Honours
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience - Honours
• Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences - General

Academic Warning

Students will receive an academic warning if, at the point of assessment following a term, s/he fails to achieve the required minimum performance level. The notation 'Academic Warning' will be recorded on the student's transcript.

On Probation

Those who fail to meet the required minimum performance level following an Academic Warning assessment will be placed on probation. The notation 'On Probation' will be recorded on the student's transcript.

Suspension Warning

Those who fail to meet the required minimum performance level following an On Probation assessment will be placed on Suspension Warning. The notation, 'Suspension Warning' will be recorded on the student's transcript.

Academic Suspension   

Those who fail to meet the required minimum performance level following a Suspension Warning assessment will be placed on Academic Suspension for One Year. The notation, 'Academic Suspension for One Year' will be recorded on the student's transcript. A student placed on academic suspension is not allowed to register in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources during the duration of the suspension.

A student will be placed on academic suspension for two years under the following circumstances:

• Upon return from one year suspension, the student fails to attain a 2.00 degree grade point average in the following two terms after the probationary assessment (see a Riddell Faculty student advisor for information).
• The Faculty calculates that it is mathematically impossible for the student to clear his/her probationary standing by the following assessment period.
• The student exceeds the maximum number of credit hours of failed courses.

The notation, 'Academic Suspension for Two Years', will be recorded on the student's transcript of marks. Those serving two-year suspensions are required to start the degree afresh should they choose to return to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. Students may appeal for transfer of credit up to 30 credit hours in courses in which a minimum grade of 'C' was achieved.

Students should consult with a Riddell Faculty student advisor for further assistance in clearing their academic warning, on probation, suspension warning, or academic suspension academic standing.

Special Students

Special students that have successfully completed at least 15 credit hours of course work in the Riddell Faculty will be notified by mail / email that given the extent of their studies to date, they are strongly encouraged to consider application to a degree, diploma or certificate program, perhaps through Extended Education or as a Second Degree Student.

• If 6 or more credit hours of coursework in the first 15 are failed course attempts (grades of F or D) students will receive notice by mail / email encouraging them to seek guidance from the Academic Learning Centre and /or from Riddell Faculty student advisors.

Special students that have earned (includes earning F grades) 30 credit hours of course work in the Riddell Faculty will be notified by mail / email that given the extent of their studies that they must either transfer into a degree, diploma or certificate program, or should they wish to continue their studies as non-degree students, to enroll with Extended Education. Special Student status will not be granted by the Riddell Faculty past the 30 credit hour level.

Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct is intentional cheating, fabrication, impersonation, or plagiarism. It is also knowingly helping or attempting to help others to be dishonest. Academic dishonesty lowers scholastic quality and defrauds others who will eventually depend on their own knowledge and integrity.

Plagiarism or any other form of cheating on examinations, term tests, or assignments is subject to academic penalty as serious as suspension or expulsion from the Faculty or University.

Students who are unsure of what constitutes academic misconduct should refer to the regulations in the General Academic Regulations, Academic Integrity and consult with your professor or instructor.

Termwork and Debarment

A student is responsible for the completion of laboratory work, assignments, tests and other class work as prescribed by the course syllabus. A student who does not meet termwork requirements to the satisfaction of the Associate Dean (Academic) will receive a warning to this effect. If this warning is ignored, a student may be debarred from the course. Any student debarred from a course receives an automatic grade of 'F' in that course.

Deferred (missed) Examinations

A student who is unable to write a final examination because of illness or other incapacity or compassionate reasons should contact a student advisor in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. The appropriate documentation (i.e. a medical certificate or otherwise appropriate documentation certifying the reason for the missed exam) will be required. Students are reminded to contact their home faculty (and not the faculty through which the course is offered). Please see the missed exam information on the faculty website. For infor­mation on Incomplete Coursework, Deferred Examinations, Debarment, Academic Dishonesty, etc., refer to the  General Academic Regulations.

A complete copy of the Deferred and Supplemental Examinations Procedures can be found in the University Policies and Procedures.

It should in particular be noted that there are no Supplemental Examinations in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.

Challenge for Credit

Some departments at the University of Manitoba offer courses by means of challenge of credit. Since the courses offered in this manner may vary from year to year, any student wishing to challenge a course for credit should contact a Riddell Faculty student advisor in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources general office. The Academic Schedule of this Calendar contains the relevant registration deadline dates appropriate to challenge for credit.

Appeals Involving Academic Regulations

The Student Appeals and Discipline Committee in the Faculty considers appeals from students who request special consideration with respect to the rules and regulations governing their degree program and qualifications for graduation.

Appeals should be addressed to: Student Advisor, Secretary Student Appeals and Discipline Committee, General Office, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, 440 Wallace Building.

Riddell Faculty Student Advisor Office Hours

Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Email: Riddell.Advisor@umanitoba.ca

Students may schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor here.

Student Responsibility & Application to Graduate

It is your responsibility to be familiar with the regulations, courses, and graduation requirements of your degree program. You are advised to review the appropriate sections of this Calendar carefully when selecting your courses to ensure compliance with degree program requirements. If you are not sure of how regulations and requirements apply to your case, please consult a Riddell Faculty student advisor. Since a complete graduation check is not done until you have declared your intention to graduate, you are encouraged to make an appointment with a Riddell Faculty student advisor prior to your initial registration access date to confirm you are meeting the degree requirements. Ultimately you are responsible to ensure compliance with degree program requirements.

Every candidate for a degree must make a formal application at the beginning of the term in which they expect to complete graduation requirements, before the last date of the registration revision period.

Undergraduate students need to declare their intent to graduate.  This can be done on-line through Aurora.  (Log into Aurora, select “Enrolment and Academic Records”, select “Declarations”, and follow the instructions.  If the date you wish to graduate does not appear, you will need to contact a Student Advisor in the Dean's Office, 440 Wallace, for assistance.; you may have missed the online application deadline)

Note: While we welcome the opportunity to assist you, it is important for you to realize that it is your responsibility to be familiar with university and Riddell Faculty academic regulations and registration procedures as they are described in this calendar.

Maximum Number of Courses During a Term

You may attempt a maximum of 15 credit hours in any one term unless otherwise stipulated by your program. If you wish to exceed the normal load you may apply in-person at the Faculty Dean's Office, or complete the Application to Exceed Credit Hours form available on the Riddell Faculty web page.

Time Away from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Have you been away for a While?

Have you attended any other post-secondary institution or another Faculty at the U of M since your last registration in the Riddell Faculty?

If your answer to the above question is no, then you follow these procedures:

Former Riddell Faculty students that have not registered in courses for more than one calendar year and have not attended any other post-secondary institution or faculty at the University of Manitoba will contact a Riddell Faculty student advisor to complete and submit the Request for Permission to Re-Register form to have their record reactivated.

Former Riddell Faculty students previously placed on academic suspension may not re-register until they have served their term of suspension. Upon completion of their suspension, students must contact a Riddell Faculty student advisor in order to have their records updated and activated.

If you answered yes to the above question and you have attended another post-secondary institution or another Faculty at the U of M since your last registration in the Riddell Faculty, you follow these procedures:

Students who have registered in another Faculty or School at the University of Manitoba since their last registration in the Riddell Faculty must apply through the Admissions Office in accordance with the application deadlines and be readmitted before they are eligible to register in the Riddell Faculty again.

Students who have attended another university or institution since their last registration in the Riddell Faculty must apply through the Admissions Office in accordance with the application deadlines and be readmitted before they are eligible to register in the Riddell Faculty again.

• This does not apply to Riddell students who have taken courses at another university or college on the basis of a Letter of Permission granted by this university.

Admitted to the Riddell Faculty - but Never Registered

Students previously admitted to the Riddell Faculty that did not register in the Riddell Faculty in the term of admission must re-apply to the Riddell Faculty if they wish to register as a student in the Riddell Faculty.

Introduction

This chapter contains the regulations and requirements that apply to all students, regardless of faculty or school.

Each faculty and school has its own supplementary regulations and requirements. These are published in the faculty or school chapters of the Academic Calendar. Some faculties and schools also have additional regulations and requirements governing their programs; these are available from the faculty or school.

It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the academic regulations and requirements of the University of Manitoba in general and of the specific academic regulations and requirements of their faculty or school of registration. Accordingly, students are asked to seek the advice of advisors in faculty and school general offices whenever there is any question concerning how specific regulations apply to their situations.

Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements

Residence Requirements For Graduation

The grade of “D” is regarded as marginal in most courses by all faculties and schools. It contributes to decreasing a term, degree or cumulative Grade Point Average to less than 2.0. Courses graded “D” may be repeated for the purpose of improving a GPA. Note that some faculties and schools consider a grade of “D” as unacceptable and will not apply the course toward the program as credit. In most cases the course will need to be repeated to attain the acceptable grade. Refer to faculty and school regulations.

Calculation of Grade Point Average

The University of Manitoba will report cumulative and term grade point averages for all students through Aurora Student.
Please also refer to the Grade Point Averages Policy found in the University Policies and Procedures..

Quality Points

The quality points for a course are the product of the credit hours for the course and the grade point obtained by the student; e.g., 3 credit hours with a grade of “B” (3.0 points) = 3 credit hours x 3.0 = 9.0 quality points.

Quality Point Total

The quality point total is the sum of quality points accumulated as students proceed through their program of studies.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The grade point average (GPA) is the quality point total divided by the total number of credit hours.

Example:

Grade Point Average

Course	Credit Hours	Grade	Grade Points	Quality Points
Course 1	3	B	3	9
Course 2	3	B+	3.5	10.5
Course 3	3	C+	2.5	7.5
Course 4	3	B	3	9
Course 5	3	A	4	12
Totals	15			48

Grade point average: 240 Quality Points / 15 Credit Hours = 3.20

Poor Grades and Program Progression

A course in which a “D” standing is obtained may need to be repeated by probationary students in certain faculties or where a minimum grade of “C” is required in a prerequisite subject or to meet degree requirements.

Students in doubt as to the status of their record should consult an advisor in their faculty or school.

For minimum grade levels, especially as they affect progression requirements, see the faculty or school regulations in the Academic Calendar or consult an advisor.

Academic Honours

Students qualify for the Honour List (Dean’s, Director’s, University 1) when they achieve qualifying grade point averages, as specified by the faculty/school or program regulations.

In addition, outstanding academic achievement will qualify students for other honours and awards.  These include:

• the University Gold Medal, which is awarded at graduation in each faculty or school to the student with the most outstanding academic record;
• program medals, which are awarded by faculties and schools to the best student graduating from a specific program;
• graduation “with distinction”, which is recorded on the transcripts of all students who attain a qualifying grade point average;
• and other medals and prizes that are specific to programs or disciplines.

Academic Evaluation

Methods of Evaluation

Students shall be informed of the method of evaluation to be used in each course, as specified in the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students Policy, found in the University Policies and Procedures.

In departments where a course is offered in more than one section, the department offering the course endeavours to provide instruction so that all sections cover similar topics and that all students achieve a similar level of competency in the topic. However, there will be differences in evaluation as well as in teaching style, readings and assignments from one section to another. Students may contact the department for additional information before registration.

Credit for Term Work