The Environmental Geoscience Specialization encompasses a broad range of disciplines that allow learners to develop an understanding of Earth’s related natural systems and processes. Graduates will be well versed in atmospheric, biological, geographical, hydrological, ecological, and geological studies and may go on to complete degrees in subject areas related to environmental sciences, earth sciences, geography, or biology. Alternatively, learners may choose to directly enter the workforce in a variety of fields, such as environmental consulting, mining, mineral exploration, fisheries, wildlife and land management, climate modelling or green energy production. Fieldwork and field-based methods are an integral part of this Associate Degree. For more information please contact the Program Coordinator.

This program has been designed to facilitate maximum transferability to institutions within BC and North America. Most of the courses listed below can also be applied towards the Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) designation with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).  

In order to obtain an Associate of Science - Environmental Geosciences Degree learners must complete the courses below. 

Year 1:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses:
BIOL 101	Introductory Biology I	3
BIOL 102	Introductory Biology II	3
GEOG 110	People and the Environment	3
GEOG 150	Physical Geog: Weather and Climate	3
GEOG 204	Spatial Analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)	3
MATH 131	Introduction to Statistics	3
CPSC 111	Introduction to Computer Science	3
3 credits from the following courses:		3
GEOL 157	Intro to Northwest Geology
GEOG 160	Physical Geography II: Geology, Geomorphology and Soils
6 credits from the following English courses:		6
ENGL 101	Introduction to Composition
ENGL 102	Introduction to Literature
ENGL 151	Technical Writing I
Total Credits		30

Year 2 or offered as Field Schools at end of Year 1:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
6 credits from the following courses:		6
GEOG 203	Geomorphology
GEOG 207	Hydrology and Soils
OCGY 208	Intro Physical, Chemical and Geological Oceanography
OCGY 209	Introduction to Biological Oceanography
3 credits from the following courses:		3
GEOG 201	Environmental Climatology
GEOG 210	Environments and Society
6 credits from the following courses:		6
BIOL 201	Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 202	Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL 208	The Biology of Plants
BIOL 211	Principles of Ecology
BIOL 235	Ichthyology
GEOG 202	Geography of Ecosystems
3 credits from the following courses:		3
MATH 101	Calculus I: Differential Calculus
MATH 141	Calculus I for Social Sciences
6 credits from the following courses:		6
CHEM 111	Fundamentals of Chemistry I
CHEM 122	Principles of Chemistry II
PHYS 101	Introductory Physics I
PHYS 121	Advanced Physics I
PHYS 102	Introductory Physics II
PHYS 122	Advanced Physics II
MATH 102	Calculus II: Integral Calculus
6 credits as Arts Electives: Any 1st or 2nd Year Arts Course offered as a Field School		6
Total Credits		30

1. Apply directly to the Associate of Science - Environmental Geoscience Specialization Program

2. Submit proof of English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or equivalent

3. Life sciences 11 or equivalent

4. Chemistry 11 or equivalent

5. Pre-calculus 12 or equivalent. Applicants with Pre-calculus Math 11 with a minimum grade of B will have to successfully complete Math 115 or equivalent. 

English proficiency is required for all students entering CMTN programs.  Please visit our English Language Alternatives page to see how this requirement can be met. 

Need help with the application process?  Contact an Educational Advisor.

Fees	Domestic	International
Full-time	30 Credits	30 Credits
Tuition	$3,146.70	$13,373.40
Mandatory fees	$240.00	$290.88
Lab fees (17.16 per credit)1	$52.50	$52.50
Student Union fees2	$109.28	$109.28
Health and Dental Insurance4,5	$285.00	$602.04
Total Tuition:	$3,833.48	$14,428.10
Books & supplies2	$2,000.00	$2,000.00
Field School fees3	$900.00	$900.00
Total:	$6,733.48	$17,328.10

Tuition and fees effective August 1, 2024 for the 2024/25 Academic Year.

¹Lab fees are mandatory. All associate degrees require a minimum of 3 credits in laboratory science, and students may take up to 42 lab credits.

²Costs are approximate and may vary depending on courses taken. Student union fees are term based.

³Field schools have additional costs between $100 - $900 per field school, depending on the location and the activities. Field schools are not a mandatory component of all associate degrees, however, students are strongly encouraged to attend a field school during the spring/summer semester. Associate Degrees specializing in Environmental Geoscience are encouraged to attend a minimum of two field schools. Field schools are subject to different deposit requirements and refund rules.

⁴The Coast Mountain Students Union (CMSU) is pleased to announce that Extended Health and Dental Insurance has been approved by student referendum held in March 2021. Additional information will be provided by CMSU July 2021, including details of the coverage and directions for the opt out process for students with equivalent coverage. For any inquiries about the plan or referendum, please contact Golnoosh Namazi, organiser@mycmsu.ca

⁵Basic Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. Health insurance costs will be charged every term until students provide proof of MSP.

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