Geological Resources
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants to the Geological Resources Diploma Program must meet the following to receive admission to the program and priority registration:
- General College admission requirements.
- Mathematics 11 (Pre-Calculus Mathematics or Foundations of Mathematics) with a "C" or better.
- Chemistry 11 with a "C" or better.
Successful applicants must meet individual course prerequisites upon registering.
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 73.00 Credits
- A minimum of 50% (36.5) of the required credits must be taken at Douglas College.
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of 73.00 Credits
- A minimum of 50% (36.5) of the required credits must be taken at Douglas College.
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 - See Academic Performance Policy)
Course Requirements:
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Business Communication |
3.00 |
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UT ENGL Elective |
One ENGL Course (1100 – 1999) |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Precalculus |
4.00 |
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Calculus I |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Introductory General Physics I |
5.00 |
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Mechanics |
5.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Introduction to Earth Sciences |
3.00 |
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| Introduction to Earth Sciences |
4.00 |
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Required courses: |
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The Structure of Matter |
4.00 |
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History of the Earth |
3.00 |
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Field Methods 1 |
4.00 |
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Resources from the Earth |
3.00 |
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Sedimentology & Stratigraphy |
4.00 |
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Introduction to Mineralogy |
4.00 |
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Introduction to Petrology |
4.00 |
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Field Methods 2 |
4.00 |
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Structural Geology |
4.00 |
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Geological Mapping 1 |
4.00 |
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Geological Mapping 2 |
4.00 |
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Geological Information Systems |
3.00 |
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Exploration and Mining 1 |
4.00 |
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Exploration and Mining 2 |
4.00 |
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Geographic Information Systems |
3.00 |
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Select one elective course: |
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Any college level course |
NOTE THAT ONLY ONE OF GEOG 1120, GEOL 1120 OR EAES 1120 WILL RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS PROGRAM |
3 |
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Total Credits |
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73.00 |
Progress Requirement for Continuation in the Program
In order to continue in the program, students must meet the following criteria:
- maintain a 2.00 GPA; and
- full-time students must successfully complete at least 21 program-eligible credits each year, including at least nine EAES credits; or
- part-time students must successfully complete at least nine program-eligible credits each year, including (in the first year) six EAES credits.
Students enrolling in January are encouraged to start as part-time, so they may more easily meet the progress requirement. Students who do not meet these progress requirements may be dropped from full-time to part-time status, or further dropped from the program. Students who fulfill the graduation requirements may graduate with the credential, even if not enrolled in the program.
Availability of Courses in the Geological Resources Diploma Program
Course offerings are limited, and some courses are offered only once per year or once per two years. Students should therefore plan their courses carefully before registration and in consultation with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Students should be aware that achieving a specified minimum grade is required for all courses that are pre-requisites.
Upon completion of the Geological Resources Diploma, students will be able to:
- Use written communication to describe and report on geoscience activities and related geological resources;
- Apply analytic techniques and scientific principles of Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Mathematics and Physics in the context of measurement and evaluation of geological resources;
- Demonstrate geological observation and problem-solving techniques in field and lab;
- Demonstrate an understanding of geological activities and processes throughout the exploration and development of a resource deposit;
- Transfer to more advanced studies in Earth Science (Geology), including university Baccalaureate programs at a first or second-year level.