Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
3

The fossil record of adaptation and extinction emphasizing the interaction of biological and geological processes. Not for credit in Geological Sciences and Geophysics specializations. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/faculty.... [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Biology 100-level and 3rd-year class standing or higher.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
3

Theories of storage and movement of water within groundwater systems; Groundwater-surface water interaction; Role of groundwater systems in watershed management and regulating the environmental impacts of global change; Groundwater sustainability; Impacts of climate & land use changes on groundwater resources This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: (a) 3rd year standing in Science, Land and Food Systems, or Forestry; and (b) One of MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 105, MATH 121, SCIE 001.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
3

An introduction to life in the oceans, its variety and evolution; primary producers and their links to the environment, zooplankton, marine communities, living marine resources and their role in today's world. Not for credit for students in specializations administered by the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. (https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/undergrad/degrees). No background in science or mathematics is required. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Class standing 2.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
3

An introduction to the oceans and the processes that have shaped them, their composition and movement, waves, tides, beaches, interactions with the atmosphere and human exploitation of the non-living resources. Not for credit for students in specializations administered by the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. (https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/undergrad/degrees). No background in science or mathematics is required. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Class standing 2.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
3

The Earth as a planet: its composition, internal dynamics, and surface evolution. Rotation, magnetic field, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes. The ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere as components of a varying geo-environment. Not for credit for students in specializations administered by the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. (https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/undergrad/degrees). No background in science or mathematics is required. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/faculty... [3-0-0] Prerequisite: 2nd-year class standing or higher.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
2

Introduction to diversity of marine habitats and ecosystems; hydrothermal vent, intertidal, coral reef, estuarine, deep sea, and polar ecosystems; impacts of ecosystem change; evolution of ocean plankton; invasive species; climate change; pollution. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of SCIE 001, CHEM 110, CHEM 111, CHEM 120, CHEM 121, CHEM 141, CHEM 154.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
2

Theory and practice of site investigation for geological engineers, including background studies, field work, remote sensing, development of ground models, importance of geological variability and uncertainty. Impacts on design, project risk and decision making. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: EOSC 210. Corequisite: CIVL 210.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
2

Cutting edge problems in earth, ocean, atmospheric and planetary sciences. Topics will be introduced through discussions of the current literature. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Second-year standing in science or engineering.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
2

Mathematical computer-based problem solving in the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Problems drawn from studies of the earth, the oceans and the atmosphere. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 160 or EOSC 211. [2-0-2] Prerequisite: One of MATH 101, MATH 103, MATH 105, MATH 121, SCIE 001.

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Science
Earth and Ocean Sciences
2

Focus on the interaction between society and the geologic environment. Locating, assessing and developing natural resources; understanding and preparing for natural hazards, design of structures and waste disposal sites. [3-2-0] Corequisite: One of CIVL 215, MINE 200.

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