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Chemistry and Earth Sciences Joint Honours
This bachelor of science (BSc) honours program is offered jointly by the Departments of Chemistry and Earth Sciences. Entry requires permission of both departments.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Students wishing to enroll in chemistry and earth sciences courses must obtain a C- grade or better in prerequisite courses.
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 135 units, as specified below including a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average to be awarded an honours degree.
Lower Division Requirements
Students will complete a minimum of 73 units including all of
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Paul Li |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D112 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D113 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D114 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA02 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA03 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LB02 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LB03 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LE01 | TBD |
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Hogan Yu |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D112 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D113 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA04 |
Garry Mund |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LA06 |
Garry Mund |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The principles of analytical chemistry and their practical application to solution samples. Titrimetric and electrochemical methods. This course has the same lecture component as CHEM 215 but no laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Dev Sharma |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Experiments in analytical chemistry, including analysis of solution samples, titrimetric and electroanalytical methods. This course has the same laboratory component as CHEM 215. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and CHEM 126, both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 210. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA01 |
Dev Sharma |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LA02 |
Dev Sharma |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The chemistry of the elements and their inorganic compounds in terms of fundamental concepts of periodicity of properties, valence, ionization potential, electron affinity, electronegativity, stability of oxidation states, bonding, structure and stereochemistry. Co-ordination complexes and organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 with a minimum grade of C-. Students who expect to take further courses in inorganic chemistry should take CHEM 230 concurrently with CHEM 236W. Quantitative.
An introduction to the synthetic and spectroscopic techniques used in the preparation and characterization of both main group and transition metal compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 126 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 230. Students with credit for CHEM 236 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.
Elements of physical chemistry from the molecular point of view. Introduction to quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 122, MATH 152, and PHYS 121, 126 or 141 (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B), all with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 232. PHYS 285 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 260. Quantitative.
Structure, bonding, physical and chemical properties of simple organic compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Kinetics and mechanisms of organic reactions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Students with credit for CHEM 280 or CHEM 285 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
M Khaled Arafeh |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D112 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA03 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LA06 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LB03 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LB06 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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LE01 | TBD |
Polyfunctional organic compounds and complex organic reactions. Introduction to natural products. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 283 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Uwe Kreis |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Mon, Wed, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 6 – Jun 17, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Dynamic Earth offers an introduction to minerals, rocks, geologic resources and processes. Plate tectonics is the unifying theory of geology and is the focus as we learn how the Earth changes over geologic time and results in the formation of volcanoes and mountain belts, faults, folds and earthquakes. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Kevin Cameron |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An introduction to the description and interpretation of sedimentary media. Topics include principles of sedimentology, the facies concept and facies analysis, depositional environments, stratigraphy and stratigraphic correlation. Prerequisite: EASC 101 with a grade of C- or better. EASC 210 recommended.
Optical phenomena related to the use of the polarizing microscope in the identification of minerals in thin section. Petrogenesis and classification of igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Hand specimen and thin section identification of rocks and minerals. Prerequisite: EASC 202, CHEM 122, and one of: (PHYS 102 and PHYS 133), (PHYS 121 and PHYS 133), (PHYS 126 and PHYS 133) or (PHYS 141). All with a grade of C- or better.
An introduction to field methods and technological applications used to navigate, systematically observe, characterize, record, and interpret geologic features and events. Includes one or two mandatory weekend field trips as well as several local field trips. Prerequisite: EASC 101 with a grade of C- or better. Corequisite: EASC 210.
Distribution and cycles of elements, minerals and rocks on and within Earth. Understanding and evolution of Earth systems through high and low temperature fluid-rock interaction, aqueous geochemistry, stable and radiogenic isotopes. Prerequisite: EASC 202, CHEM 121, 122 and 126. All with a grade of C- or better. Quantitative.
Environmental geology is a branch of Earth science that deals with the relationship of people to their geological habitat. Topics covered will include environmental impact of mineral extraction and logging; erosion and sedimentation in rural and urban environments; and mass movements in mountainous terrain. The course includes two 1-day field trips that usually occur on Saturdays. This course is primarily designed for EASC program students and those pursuing degrees in other Departments and Faculties that require a strong foundational course in Environmental Geoscience. Prerequisite: EASC 101 with a grade of C- or better. Students with credits for EASC 303W may not take this course for credit. Writing.
The Earth has evolved dramatically over its 4.6 billion-year history. We explore the evolution of Earth's tectonic plates, oceans and atmosphere through time. We also review the appearance of life, its evolution and diversification, biological-geological interactions, and the occurrence and impact of mass extinction events. Prerequisite: EASC 101 with a grade of C- or better. Breadth-Science.
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Mahsa Faizrahnemoon |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Stephen Choi |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD |
and one of
Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Brad McNeney |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
OL01 |
Wei Lin |
Online | |
OP01 | TBD |
Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, with a minimum grade of C-. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Scott Pai |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
OL01 |
Gamage Perera |
Online | |
OP01 | TBD |
and all of
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D200 |
Michael Chen |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
D201 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D202 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D203 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D204 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D205 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D206 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D207 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D208 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D209 |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA01 |
Andrew Debenedictis |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
or all of
A course in mechanics and modern physics designed for students who want to study translational and rotational dynamics, conservation laws, and oscillations in depth and gain additional insight into foundations of special relativity and select topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 151. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.
A course in electromagnetism designed for students who want to study electric charge and current, electric and magnetic fields, circuits, electromagnetic interactions in depth and gain additional insight into Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, and wave-particle duality. Prerequisite: PHYS 125 with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 152. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA01 |
Andrew Debenedictis |
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
or both of
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or MATH 155. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Upper Division Requirements
Upper division units must total a minimum of 50 units in CHEM and EASC, including at least 26 units in upper division CHEM and 24 units in upper division EASC, and all of
Elements of physical chemistry from the macroscopic point of view. Thermodynamics, and its applications to chemical equilibrium. Chemical kinetics and reaction rate theories. Prerequisite: CHEM 260 with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 251. MBB 323 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 360. Quantitative.
An introduction to the basic concepts and principles governing the flow of groundwater in the subsurface environment. These are used to develop an understanding of aquifers and their physical properties, groundwater sustainability and management, and interaction of groundwater with surface water. In addition, as a foundation course in fluids in geologic media, this course has relevance to the oil and gas and mining industries, as well as to engineering applications such as dewatering. Prerequisite: EASC 101 and PHYS 102 or 121 or 126 or 141; and 12 additional units in earth sciences, physical geography or environmental science. All with a grade of C- or better. Quantitative.
Emphasis is on the fundamentals of water-rock interactions and the chemistry of natural waters, developing an understanding of the physical and chemical principles that govern the geochemistry of water within Earth's crust. Topics will include water sample collection and analysis, chemical thermodynamics, gas-water-rock interactions and geochemical modeling. The applications range from weathering and recharge to acid rock drainage and diagenesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and 126. Corequisite or prerequisite: EASC 304. All with a grade of C- or better. Students with credit for EASC 412 and/or EASC 315 may not complete this course for further credit. Writing.
and one of
Principles and applications of the methodologies of analytical chemistry employed in the determination of substances in air, water, soil and plants, with particular emphasis upon sampling and sample preparation. Prerequisite: CHEM 316 with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Chemical processes in the aqueous environment. Quantitative treatment of the variables determining the composition of natural systems. Chemistry of aqueous toxic species, water purification, wastewater treatment, current topics, and related matters. Prerequisite: CHEM 210, 216, and 281, all with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
Quantitative treatment of chemical and physical processes in the atmospheric environment. Chemistry of the troposphere including air pollution and climate change. Chemistry of the stratosphere including ozone depletion. Environmental radioactivity. Current topics. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 and CHEM 360, both with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.
and 11 units of upper division CHEM courses, including six units of 400-level CHEM (which can include CHEM 481-5)
and one of
Brief description of the nucleus and its decays and reactions; interaction of radiation with matter; nuclear instrumentation; radioisotopes in chemistry; activation analysis and related analytical techniques; other applications of nuclear techniques; nuclear reactors and nuclear fusion. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 units in a science program, including first year calculus, chemistry and physics. Quantitative.
Formation and distribution of the chemical elements in the early universe, in present stellar environments and in the solar system; elemental abundances and isotopic ratios; and radiometric chronology techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of 60 units in a science program, including first year calculus, chemistry and physics. Quantitative.
and one of
A 10-14 day field camp held after final exams in the spring term. Students will learn how to observe, record and interpret geological features, and will carry out geological mapping and analysis. Lectures on field methods, equipment and safety may precede the field camp. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Prerequisite/Corequisite: EASC 201, 204, 205, and 206. All with a grade of C- or better.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Reid Staples |
TBD |
A 10-14 day field school held at the end of the summer term. Students will observe and interpret sedimentary and glacial geomorphic features, investigate natural hazard mechanisms and become acquainted with environmental geoscience topics. Students will carry out geological, geotechnical and geophysical surveying and analysis. Field locations may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: EASC 201, 206 and 209W. Recommended: EASC 207. All with a grade of C- or better. Students with credit for EASC 406 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Brent Ward Shahin Dashtgard |
TBD |
and one of
Experimental and/or theoretical research; preparation of a written report and oral presentation in research seminar format. Admission requires selection of a faculty supervisor and submission of a research proposal. Prospective students must contact the chemistry advisor to register their interest in this course before the last day of classes of the previous term. The research proposal is due by the end of the examination period preceding the research term. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department; knowledge of chemistry at an advanced level. Normally taken after completion of 300-level course requirements.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D001 | TBD | ||
D002 | TBD | ||
D003 | TBD | ||
D004 | TBD | ||
D005 | TBD | ||
D006 | TBD | ||
D007 | TBD | ||
D008 | TBD | ||
D009 | TBD | ||
D010 | TBD |
Experimental and/or theoretical research in earth sciences and a written report. Selection of a research topic and preparation of a research proposal will be done in consultation with a faculty member in Earth Sciences. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Normally taken after completion of 300-level program requirements.
Environmental Geoscience Stream
Students who choose this stream will complete
and 12 additional units of upper EASC courses.
Geology Stream
Students who choose this stream will complete
Integrated theoretical and practical investigation of igneous rocks. Topics include melt generation, ascent and modification of magma, and solidification of magma in plutonic and volcanic environments. Emphasis will be placed on mineralogy, geochemistry and petrography. Relations between magmatic and tectonic processes will be explored. Prerequisite: EASC 205 and 208. All with a grade of C- or better.
and one of
Investigation of the physicochemical processes responsible for the origin of metamorphic rocks. Integrated study of the mineralogy, textures and phase relations through examination of hand sample and petrographic thin sections. Prerequisite: EASC 301 with a grade of C- or better. EASC 302 recommended.
and nine additional units of upper division EASC courses.
Upper Division Electives
Upper division units must total a minimum of 60 units overall.
University Honours Degree Requirements
Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
|
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.