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Geological Technician Co-op to Environmental Geoscience

Where Are You Now?

Fleming College

Discipline: Engineering

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Geological Technician Co-Op

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University- Peterborough

Degree Qualifications: BSc(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science

Discipline: Physical and chemical sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Environmental Geoscience

Transfer credits / courses

45%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 9.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Geological Technician Co-op Diploma program as of Fall 2019 will receive the following 9.5 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 BIOL 1020H - Foundations of Biodiversity
  • 0.5 CHEM 1000H - Introductory Chemistry I
  • 0.5 EGEO-GEOG 2001H - Earth Materials
  • 0.5 EGEO-GEOG 3001H - Applied and Environmental Geophysics
  • 0.5 EGEO-GEOG 3002H - Structural Geology
  • 0.5 EGEO-ERSC-GEOG 3003H - Field Methods in Environmental Geoscience
  • 0.5 EGEO 4000H - Environmental Geoscience Placement/Outreach Experience
  • 0.5 ANTH 1001H - General Anthropology
  • 0.5 ERSC 1010H - Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • 0.5 ERSC 2230H - Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis
  • 0.5 GEOG-BIOL-ERSC 2080H - Natural Science Statistics
  • 0.5 GEOG 2090H - Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
  • 0.5 GEOG 1040H - Earth's Physical Processes and Environments
  • 0.5 GEOG 3510H - Glacial and Quaternary Geomorphology
  • 0.5 GEOG 4080H - Hydrogeology
  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundations for Reconciliation
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time
  • 0.5 WRIT 2002H - Write It Up: Effective Communication
  • 0.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 2000 level

*Additional notes: Students who have completed Fleming College's Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) are also eligible to receive transfer credit for INDG 1002H - Foundations of Modern Indigenous Life. Students must notify admissions@trentu.ca that they have completed the IPD in order to receive the additional credit. 

Students who began studies in the Geological Technician Diploma program prior to Fall 2019 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:

  • successfully completed Fleming College’s Geological Technician Co-op Diploma;
  • a minimum overall average of 75%

Environmental Geoscience is a competitive entry program. As a result, meeting the terms of the articulation agreement does not guarantee admission to the program. 

 

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 10.5 credits to fulfill requirements for the Environmental Geoscience degree:

  • 0.5 CHEM 1010H - Introductory Chemistry II
  • 0.5 CHEM 2620H - Aquatic Environmental Chemistry
  • 0.5 ERSC 2240H - Ecological Assess Natural Resource
  • 0.5 GEOG 2460H - The Global Climate System
  • 0.5 GEOG 2540H - Process Geomorphology
  • 0.5 GEOG 3530H - Hydrology
  • 0.5 GEOG 3560H - Soil Science
  • 0.5 GEOG 3590H - Sedimentary Processes
  • 0.5 GEOG-BIOL-ERSC 4060H – The Geochemistry of Natural Waters
  • 0.5 credits from the following:
    • 0.5 MATH 1005H - Applied Calculus
    • 0.5 MATH 1110H* - Calculus I: Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals
  • 0.5 credits from the following:
    • 0.5 MATH 1120H* - Calculus II: Integrals and Series
    • 0.5 MATH 1550H* - Probability I: Introduction to Probability
  • 0.5 credits from the following:
    • 0.5 PHYS 1000H - Foundations of Physics
    • 0.5 PSYS 1001H - Introductory Physics I
  • 1.0 credit from Category A (Foundational Science)
  • 1.5 credit from Category B (Other Geoscience)
  • 2.0 additional credits

*Important notes: Asterisked courses may only be counted once toward program requirements. Students are encouraged to carefully plan when selecting courses to ensure they acquire prerequisites, particularly for ERSC 2240H, CHEM-ERSC 3600H, and GEOG 4080H.

Furthermore, students are strongly encouraged to take additional courses listed in category B beyond the program requirements to extend their Geoscience background.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising).

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer
http://trentu.ca/pathways
 

Check the Trent University- Peterborough website for more information.


Last Updated: October 24, 2024