Earth Sciences

If you choose to major in Earth Sciences at Carleton, you will study how the Earth works, incorporating knowledge from other branches of science such as physics, biology and chemistry. You will learn about earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, formation of hydrocarbon reservoirs and ocean-floor mineral deposits. The program also offers you the opportunity to participate in hands-on field courses that can take you to different sites throughout Ontario, across Canada and around the world.Earth Sciences is offered as a four-year Honours or Major program, preparing you for professional accreditation in Ontario, or as a three-year General degree suitable, for example, for those considering teaching as a career. Honours students may wish to take the concentration in Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoecology, which teaches you about the history and evolution of vertebrates, including dinosaurs, and the world in which they lived. Honours students may also take the concentration in Resource Economics, which provides an understanding of the economics of natural resources.

Field of study: Geology/Earth Science, General