Current Students
The Department of Earth Sciences offers the following undergraduate modules. See the Western Calendar for the most up-to-date information about modules, academic progression and prerequisites.
In addition to module requirements outlined below, click here to review undergraduate degree requirements.
Have questions? Please reach out to Amy Wickham (Academic Program Coordinator) at es-ugrd-grd-coordinator@uwo.ca
Geology
The science that investigates the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history (geochronology), and the processes that act on and within it
- Honours Specialization in Geology - For Professional Registration
- Specialization in Geology - For Professional Registration
- Major in Geology
- Minor in Geology
Geophysics
The study of Earth's structure and materials using physics (gravity, magnetics, electro-magnetics, and seismics)
- Honours Specialization in Geophysics- For Professional Registration
- Specialization in Geophysics - For Professional Registration
- Major in Geophysics
- Minor in Geophysics
Environmental Geoscience
The study of the major interactions among the Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere, and the human impact on those spheres.
- Honours Specialization in Environmental Geoscience - For Professional Registration
- Specialization in Environmental Geoscience - For Professional Registration
Environmental Science
The interdisciplinary study of the chemical, biological and physical changes in environmental systems caused by human-related activities.
- Honours Specialization in Environmental Science
- Specialization in Environmental Science
- Major in Environmental Science
- Minor in Environmental Science
Planetary Geology
The study of the processes that shape the planets in our solar system, and the tools that we use to explore those worlds
