Geoscience

How do we work with the Earth?

Geoscientists explore for natural resources, like metal ores, industrial minerals and fossil fuels. They map and monitor changes in nature, from landscapes and climate to the Earth system as a whole.  As a geoscientist you’ll explore new resources, unlock the potential of new landscapes, and return the environment to its original state.

You’ll learn to interpret the landscape and its hazards—monitoring, evaluating, correcting and eliminating large scale issues such as landslides, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and flooding. You’ll work with the landscape to ensure that plans are not in conflict with natural hazards and environmental processes.

Geoscience Courses
 

Your outdoor classroom and career

Your courses will take you out of the classroom and onto the beaches around Victoria. You’ll learn field and lab work, and hands-on field based science.

As a geoscientist, you’ll spend your time outside and around the world. You’ll leave your office and desk behind as you explore the earth and learn about its past and attempt to predict its future. 

Geoscience Resources

Related Programs

Camosun offers flexible programs that give you the chance to explore your passion for Geoscience.

• Arts and Science Studies Diploma
• Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts
• Associate of Science Degree in General Science
• University Transfer
   

Part-time or full-time studies

You can take Geoscience courses within one of our 2-year programs or as individual courses on a part-time basis. If you plan to take Geoscience courses on their own, you will select University Transfer as your program option when you apply online to Camosun.

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"Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice." 

_{— Will Durant}

Geoscience faculty

Learn more about the faculty who teach in the Geoscience department.

Meet the Faculty