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Nov 23, 2024
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Undergraduate Calendar 2015-2016 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Honours Earth and Environmental Sciences Co-op (B.Sc.)
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Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline and completion of Level II Honours Earth and Environmental Sciences with a Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 and completion of the following courses:
Note
Information about this program and the selection procedure can be obtained from Science Career and Cooperative Education and the Program Director.
Program Notes
- Students who did not complete Grade 12 Physics U must complete PHYSICS 1A03 (or 1L03 ). One of PHYSICS 1A03 (or 1B03 or 1L03 ) or 1C03 must be completed prior to graduation.
- This is a five- level (year) co-op program which includes two eight-month work terms which must be spent in earth and environmental sciences related placements.
- Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic workload, as prescribed by Level and Term.
- Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00 before the first work placement and are recommended to complete this course in Level II.
- Students aiming to meet the academic requirements for professional registration of Geoscientists in Ontario can find additional information on these requirements on the website: http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/geo/undergraduate/resources.html. Students are encouraged to consult with the academic advisor in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences to ensure proper selection of courses for professional registration. The Honours programs offered by the School of Geography and Earth Sciences may not fulfill professional registration requirements.
Earth and Environmental Sciences Co-op Course List
REQUIREMENTS
120 units total (Levels I to V), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I
Level I: 30 Units
- Completed prior to admission to the program
30 units
- Completion of Level II Honours Earth and Environmental Sciences (See Admission above.)
Level III
Consists of Academic Term 1 (Fall) and completion of first eight-month work term, Term 2 (Winter) and Summer Term
3 units
from
- the Earth and Environmental Sciences Co-op Course List
Term 2 (Winter) and Summer:
Work Term
Level IV
Consists of Academic Term 1 (Fall) and Academic Term 2 (Winter) and the first half of the second eight-month work term, Summer Term
Terms 1 and 2 (Fall and Winter): 30 units:
18 units
from the Earth and Environmental Sciences Co-op Course List,
0-3 units
from the following courses, if not already completed
Level V
Consists of completion of second half of the second eight-month work term, Term 1 and Academic Term 2 (Winter)
Term 2 (Winter): 15 units:
6 units
from the Earth and Environmental Sciences Co-op Course List,
Co-op Program Chart
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SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC |
JAN, FEB, MAR, APR |
MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG |
Level III |
Fall Term |
Winter Term |
Spring/Summer Term |
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15 units from
Academic Level III
and
SCIENCE 2C00 if not
completed |
Work Term
SCIENCE 3WT0
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Fall Term |
Winter Term |
Spring/Summer Term |
Level IV |
30 units from Academic Levels III and IV |
Work Term
SCIENCE 4WT0
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Fall Term |
Winter Term |
Spring/Summer Term |
Level V |
Work Term
SCIENCE 5WT0
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15 units from Academic
Level IV |
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