Overview
The Earth Sciences program at Simon Fraser University provides a comprehensive education in the physical, chemical, and biological processes that shape the Earth. Objectives include developing skills in geological mapping, geophysical analysis, and environmental assessment to understand natural resources, hazards, and climate change. Unique features encompass hands-on field courses in diverse terrains like the Canadian Rockies and access to advanced research in tectonics and paleontology.
Career Prospects
Graduates are equipped for roles in resource exploration, environmental management, and geotechnical consulting, with strong demand in Canada's mining and energy sectors. Opportunities also exist in government agencies for hazard assessment and policy development.
Key Faculty/Staff
- Department includes experts in structural geology, sedimentology, and geochemistry, leading research on earthquake hazards and resource sustainability.
Unique Facilities or Partnerships
Facilities include the Earth Sciences Instrumentation Laboratory for geochemical analysis and partnerships with the Geological Survey of Canada for fieldwork and data sharing.
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