Earth Sciences – Geology (BSc)

University of Manitoba

The earth sciences deal with the history of the Earth and its life, especially the history recorded in rocks. The Department of Earth Sciences gives students the theoretical and instrumental expertise needed to tackle many resource extraction, mineral processing and environmental problems. Geology is the study of Earth systems and their interactions, includingthe history of the Earth and the formation of natural resourcesnatural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes and mudslidesclassification of fossilized life forms, rocks and mineralsscientific predictions of global climate change based on the study of past processesMajor and honours geology students are introduced to geological field mapping techniques in an intensive course following their second year of study. A subsequent advanced field mapping course provides experience in regional scale geological and air photo mapping, and develops observational skills, data recording techniques, recording and project report mapping skills.

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