This certificate will recognize proficiency in quantitative aspects of geosciences. The quantity of data related to geosciences is increasing rapidly and modern geoscientists are needed who can analyze, organize and display this data efficiently and effectively.

Major Average
The major average in the Certificate in Quantitative Geosciences includes the grades earned in:

  • All courses eligible to be used in the program.

Residency Requirements in the Major

To receive a Certificate in Certificate in Quantitative Geosciences, students must complete at least half of the following coursework (to the nearest highest multiple of 3 credit units) from the University of Saskatchewan.

  • Minimum credit units required in the program.

See Residency for additional details.

Requirements (18 credit units)

This program requires that students take prerequisite courses not listed below. Please see the course descriptions for details.

  • GEOL 121.3 
  • GEOG 222.3
  • GEOL 306.3 

Choose 3 credit units from the following:

  • CMPT 141.3
  • CMPT 142.3 
Choose 6 credit units from the following Geophysics courses:

  • GEOL 282.3
  • GEOL 334.3
  • GEOL 335.3
  • GEOL 384.3
  • GEOL 485.6
  • GEOL 487.3