Earth Sciences
Welcome to the University of Regina Department of Earth Sciences!
The University of Regina Department of Earth Sciences (formerly the Department of Geology) offers two undergraduate programs: the B.Sc. in Geology and B.Sc. in Environmental Geoscience. Graduates of these programs are eligible for APEGS (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan) membership that is transferable to every other jurisdiction in Canada.
We also have M.Sc. and Ph.D. graduate research programs. Our faculty research areas include traditional "hard rock" and "soft rock" geological studies, mineral and oil-gas resources, and environmental geoscience.
We have an established reputation for training highly "rock-conscious" students, and we are extremely proud of our students' employment record.
We hope you enjoy your visit to our website today, and please reach out if you have questions or suggestions for our site!
Important note for students: course codes change!
Please be aware that starting Spring/Summer 2025, our courses are now coded Earth Sciences (ESC) in the registration system. All courses formerly coded Geology (GEOL) still have the same course numbers and the new department code (ESC). For example, GEOL 102 is now ESC 102. When students access the registration system to look for courses, they will need to search for Earth Sciences rather than Geology courses. Please contact the Earth Sciences or Science advisors if you need assistance with finding the courses in the registration system.
April 26, 2025: 50th Anniversary Celebration and Earth Ring Ceremony
The University of Regina is 50 years old! As part of our institutional celebration, the Department of Earth Sciences is holding a special 50th Anniversary Celebration and lunch gathering the morning of 26 April 2025. In the afternoon we will hold our Earth Ring Ceremony for recent graduates. For more information, see our website for this event.
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Outreach
Do you have questions about a rock you have found, or are looking for information on getting a tour or having a geologist present to your group? We offer a number of outreach activities to the general public!
Feature Stories
Kaylee Tymo (BSc student) wins best undergraduate student poster
Congratulations Kaylee Tymo (BSc student) on winning the best undergraduate student poster at the Saskatchewan Geological Survey (SGS) Open House in Saskatoon.
Prof. Hairuo Qing receives the 2023 Faculty of Science Long-Service Award
Congratulations to Prof. Hairuo Qing who received the 2023 Faculty of Science Long-Service Award. Hairuo's research contributions, teaching, mentorship, and service were particularly noted by Dean Farenick in his statements.
General interest courses offered for Winter 2024 semester
General interest courses offered in Winter 2024 are Geol102 and Geol460. The requirements for Geol460 are: MATH 110, PHYS 112 or PHYS 119 and GEOL 201 or permission of the Department Head. Quick note, GEOL 201 will not be offered in the Winter, but will be offered in the Spring and Fall 2024 semesters.