Bachelor of Arts in Geography

Head: Mark Hanson
Campus Address/General Office: 220 Sinnott Building
Telephone: (204) 474-9667
Fax: (204) 261-0038
Email Address: environment_geography@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/environment-and-geography

Program Information

There are three areas where students can focus their course work in the B.A. in Geography program:

• Resources, Environment and Society (RS) focuses on the geographies of natural and human induced environmental processes in the recognition that current environmental change shapes relationships across all scales of society;
• Global Politics, Justice, and Sustainability (GPS) a global scale, integrated assessment of the links between the economic, socio-cultural, ecological and political systems that combine to shape the world in which we live; and
• Culture, Identity and Space (CIS) which emphasizes the dynamics between identity, culture and landscapes, with a particular focus on cooperation and conflict that produce local landscapes.

These areas reflect the expertise of the department and are not required for students in the program. A guide to these areas, and the courses that align with them, is published by the department.

The attraction of Geography as a discipline lies in its diverse interests and approaches to knowledge building while being centred on the fundamental concepts of human-environment relations, location/place and space/ distance. Geographers see the world and want to know how physical processes and systems shape the land, air, water, flora and fauna around them and how these are influenced by human activity. We want to know how human societies, cultures, and economies work and how these human systems are interdependent with each other and with natural systems. We work at a variety of geographic scales, from the micro-scale of local communities and regions, through the macro-scale of global human and physical systems. Human geography embraces the study of topics as wide-ranging as: human-environment relationships, globalization, social justice, attachment to place, recreation and tourism, climate change, and geopolitics. Therefore, by selecting courses from within the department, as well as complementary courses from other academic units of the University, students can develop fascinating, focused and challenging degree programs that will prepare them for careers in a variety of areas.

The General B.A. degree in Geography (90 credit hours, 30 in Geography) provides students with a basic level of understanding of the discipline and its inter-relationships. This degree is also a useful consideration for students planning to complete the After-Degree Bachelor of Education program (see  Faculty of Education ). The General degree program may be completed entirely by Distance Education.

The Advanced B.A. degree program in Geography (120 credit hours, 51 in Geography) provides opportunities for students who desire a broad geographical education along with a significant degree of specialization in a particular field of Geography.

Students planning a professional career, graduate school or a high degree of specialization in Geography are strongly advised to enter the Honours B.A. degree program (120 credit hours, 69 in Geography). The Honours degree demands the highest scholastic performance of all programs available. Students are strongly advised to enter an Honours degree program with their admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Geography. Consultation with the department head and Faculty academic advisors is also recommended.

STRUCTURE OF THE B.A. GEOGRAPHY DEGREE PROGRAM

The structure of the B.A. Geography degree is summarized as follows:

A Geography (Major) component that varies in credit hour requirement depending on the degree program; 30 credit hours in the General; 51 credit hours in the Advanced; and 69 credit hours in the Honours. Students are not permitted to declare a second major.

Advanced and General degree students must complete a Minor in a subject field that is different than that of the declared major. Honours degree students may, if they choose, complete a Minor in a subject field that is different than that of the declared major. The minor may be chosen from one of the other programs in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources or any program at the University that offers a Minor. Students in the B.A. Geography are not permitted to complete a Minor in Physical Geography. Refer to the Minor requirements as described in the Faculty Regulations . Contact a Riddell Faculty student advisor in the Faculty Dean's Office for further information about eligible Minors.

Students must complete 5 subject fields with 6 credit hours in each (30 credit hours). For example: 6 credit hours in Geography, plus 6 credit hours in Mathematics, plus 6 credit hours in Geological Sciences, plus 6 credit hours in Anthropology, plus 6 credit hours in Native Studies.

Students must also complete 6 credit hours from Humanities, and 6 credit hours offered by the Faculty of Arts, and 6 credit hours of science courses.

Note: Students can satisfy the requirement for Humanities, and/or Arts, or science and at the same time satisfy the Written English or Mathematics requirement and one of the 5 subject fields required with the same 6 credit hours of courses.

Humanities

For course subjects taught by the Faculty of Arts that can be used towards the Humanities requirement, refer to the  Faculty of Arts, Additional Faculty Regulations and Policies. Music (i.e. all courses listed for Advanced Major and Minor programs except ensemble courses) and History of Art (i.e. all courses listed with course prefix FAAH) may also be eligible courses. Students should see a Riddell Faculty student advisor for further information.

B.A. IN GEOGRAPHY -  GENERAL: ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

To qualify for the degree Bachelor of Arts in Geography (General), students must complete 90 credit hours including: all course requirements; a chosen minor field; the requirements in the five subject fields; and areas of Humanities, Arts, and sciences. As well, students must satisfy the Riddell Faculty regulations. Minimum performance requirements include passing grades ('D' or better) in each course and a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 2.00 on Geography courses as well as the 90 credit hours that constitute the degree. Students cannot exceed 48 credit hours of failed courses.

B.A. IN GEOGRAPHY -  ADVANCED: ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

To qualify for the Bachelor of Arts in Geography (Advanced) degree, students must complete 120 credit hours including: all course and performance requirements; a chosen minor field; the requirements in the five subject fields; and areas of Humanities, Arts, and sciences. As well, students must satisfy the Riddell Faculty regulations.  Minimum performance requirements include passing grades ('D' or better) in each course and a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 2.00 on Geography courses and the 120 credit hours that constitute the degree. Students cannot exceed 18 credit hours of failed courses.

B.A. IN GEOGRAPHY -  HONOURS: ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

To qualify for the Bachelor of Arts in Geography (Honours) degree, students must complete 120 credit hours including: all course and performance requirements; the requirements in the five subject fields, and the areas of Humanities, Arts and sciences. As well, students must satisfy the Riddell Faculty regulations. Minimum performance requirements include passing grades ('D' or better) in each course and a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 3.00 on Geography courses and the 120 credit hours that constitute the degree. Students cannot exceed 18 credit hours of failed courses.

Advanced Entry Requirements

Students are required to attain a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 2.00 based on the Degree Standards Table to be eligible for admission to the B.A. in Geography. Students who are admitted will be placed in the General degree program. Students may be eligible for transfer to either the Advanced or Honours degree program provided they satisfy the entrance requirements defined below. To enter the Advanced or Honours degree program, a student must consult with a Riddell Faculty student advisor in the Faculty Dean's Office.

DEGREE PROGRAM IN B.A. GEOGRAPHY - HONOURS

Minimum Number of Credit Hours: 24
Minimum Degree Grade Point Average: 3.00
Maximum Credit Hours of Failed Courses: 18
Additional Entrance Requirements: Grade of 'B' from GEOG 1280, GEOG 1290¹ and/or GEOG 1700/GPE 1700 or a GPA of 3.00 or better in all Geography courses

DEGREE PROGRAM IN B.A. GEOGRAPHY - ADVANCED

Minimum Number of Credit Hours: 24
Minimum Degree Grade Point Average: 2.00
Maximum Credit Hours of Failed Courses: 18
Additional Entrance Requirements: grade of 'C' from GEOG 1280, GEOG 1290¹ and/or GEOG 1700/GPE 1700

DEGREE PROGRAM IN B.A. GEOGRAPHY - GENERAL

Minimum Number of Credit Hours: 24
Minimum Degree Grade Point Average: 2.00¹
Maximum Credit Hours of Failed Courses: 48
Additional Entrance Requirements: grade of 'C' from GEOG 1280, GEOG 1290² and/or GEOG 1700/GPE 1700

Grade Point Average Calculation for Entrance and Continuation

General degree students in the B.A. Geography must attain a minimum 2.00 Grade Point Average at each point of assessment. The Degree Standards Table listed below is used to determine a student's eligibility for admission to the Riddell Faculty as well as evaluate a student's performance after each term.

DEGREE STANDARDS TABLE

Minimum Performance Requirements

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 in more than 4.0 credit hours. To be in good standing and permitted to continue in a degree program, a student must achieve the minimum standards outlined for his/her degree program at each point of assessment. For General degree students, this includes the Degree Standards Table, as well as the requirements outlined in Minimum Performance Requirements for Continuation and Graduation. Students in the Advanced and Honours degrees are required to satisfy the requirements listed in 5.3.1. Minimum academic performance is based on the degree Grade Point Average and number of failed courses. Prior to each registration, Advanced and Honours degree students must have their course selections approved by a Riddell Faculty student advisor. Students may not make any subsequent changes without receiving prior written permission.

To graduate with a B.A. Geography with the intended degree designation, a student must achieve the minimum performance standards and graduation requirements  following their last term of registration and satisfy all faculty and degree requirements in Geography as defined in minimum performance standards and graduation requirements and in the B.A. Geography Honours Program.

Students in the Honours and Advanced degree programs who do not meet these minimum performance requirements will be withdrawn from their existing program and placed in the Advanced and General degrees respectively. Students who do not meet the minimum performance requirements for the General degree program will receive an academic warning, be placed on probation or academic suspension as defined Academic Warning, Probation, Academic Suspension and Special Students (Academic Standing). Students withdrawn from the Honours degree program may be eligible to enter the Advanced program and are required to obtain permission from a Riddell Faculty student advisor.

Students withdrawn from the Honours degree program will have the notation, 'Required to Withdraw from the Honours Program', recorded on their transcript. Similarly, students withdrawn from the Advanced program will have the notation, 'Required to Withdraw from the Advanced Program', recorded on their transcript.

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUATION AND GRADUATION

Graduating with Distinction or First Class Honours

WITH DISTINCTION

Students graduating with a B.A. Geography (General) degree will have their degree granted 'With Distinction' if they have a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 3.80 and provided a minimum of 60 credit hours of acceptable course work is completed at the University of Manitoba.

Students graduating with a B.A. Geography (Advanced) degree will have their degree granted 'With Distinction' if they have a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 3.80 and provided a minimum of 90 credit hours of acceptable course work is completed at the University of Manitoba.

FIRST CLASS HONOURS

Students in the Honours program will have their degree granted with 'First Class Honours' if they have a minimum degree Grade Point Average of 3.80 and provided a minimum of 90 credit hours of acceptable course work is completed at the University of Manitoba.

Systematic (HS, PS, TS) and Area Studies (A) Courses

Courses numbered at the 2000- and 3000-level are arranged into Systematics (PS – Physical Geography, HS – Human Geography, TS Techniques) and Area Studies (A).

Courses offered for the current academic term are published in the Class Schedule in Aurora and can be searched by Attribute Type. To find Systematic (HS, PS, TS) courses search: 'Geography: Human', 'Geography: Physical' or 'Geography: Techniques'. To find Area Studies (A) courses search: 'Geography: Area Studies'.

Degree Requirements

90 Credit Hours (30 credit hours in Geography)

Notes:

• The W and M requirements must be completed within the first 60 credit hours. Note: 30 credit hours, with 6 credit hours in each of 5 subject fields, must be completed in the first 60 credit hours. 
• Equivalent courses offered through Université de Saint-Boniface may be used in lieu of the specified courses identified in the degree program chart.
• Entry into the General degree program is summarized in the overview.
• To fulfil prerequisite requirements, a grade of "C" must be achieved, unless otherwise stated, in any course stipulated as a prerequisite to a further course.
• Students should review the current course topics available through GEOG 3740, GEOG 3750, GEOG 3760, GEOG 3770 and GEOG 4670. Also, all courses are not offered every year or every term. 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 participate in field trips or field components and pay a portion of the associated expenses. For details, contact the Department of Environment and Geography general office.

Courses

Environment, Earth, and Resources

Geography

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

Faculty of Science

All courses offered by the Faculty of Science.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

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”.

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: 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