Environmental Physics Specialist (HBSc)

Complete 4.0 credits from the following:

• CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3
• EESA06H3 
• MATA23H3 and MATA30H3 
• MATA36H3 
• PHYA10H3 and PHYA21H3
• Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling breadth requirements and electives.
• Use Degree Explorer and the UTSC Calendar to plan your courses and program.

• Attend Facilitated Study Groups.
• Schedule an appointment with your Program Librarian for in-depth library research assistance.
• Writing support is available at the Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL) Writing Centre.

• Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties.
• Start building your Co-Curricular Record (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities.

• Join the Environmental and Physical Sciences Students’ Association (EPSA) and get involved in their activities.
• Volunteer in the Alternative Reading Week program to gain experience and knowledge about social change and community development.

• Volunteer with organizations to explore your interests; check listings on CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Attend the UTSC Get Experience Fair in September and register with SCSU's Volunteer Network Program to explore opportunities.

Complete 4.5 credits from the following: 

• EESB15H3 and EESB19H3
• MATB41H3 and MATB42H3
• MATB44H3, 
• PHYB10H3, and PHYB21H3 
• PHYB54H3 

and 0.5 credit from the following: 

• EESB02H3 or EESB03H3
• EESB04H3 or EESB05H3
• EESB22H3
• Use Degree Explorer and meet with your Program Advisor to ensure you are on track with your degree.

• Check the Research Catalogue and jobs on CLNx for possible research opportunities.
• Enroll in PSCB90H3: Physical Sciences Research Experience.
• Drop by the Math & Statistics Learning Centre to have your course-related questions answered.

• Check out Global Research Abroad opportunities through the International Student Centre (ISC) to gain valuable international and research experiences.

• Look into Global Learning opportunities, such as the Summer Abroad, Explore, or Student Exchange programs.

• Gain experience by applying for a summer, part-time or Work Study position via CLNx (>Jobs & Recruitment).
• Considering grad school?  Speak to professors and advisors early so you choose the right courses.
• Explore careers through the AA&CC’s Job Shadowing and In The Field programs.

Complete 4.0 credits from the following: 

Mandatory courses 2.0 credits:

EESB20H3 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
MATC46H3 Differential Equations II
PHYB57H3 Introduction to Scientific Computing
STAB22H3 Statistics I

and 1.5 credits from the following: 

EESB26H3 Introduction to Global Geophysics
EESC22H3 Exploration Geophysics
EESC26H3 Seismology and Seismic Methods
PHYB52H3 Thermal Physics
PHYC11H3 Intermediate Physics Laboratory II
PHYC50H3 Electromagnetic Theory
PHYC54H3 Classical Mechanics

 and 0.5 credit from the following: 

CHMB55H3 Environmental Chemistry
EESC07H3 Groundwater
EESC18H3 Limnology
EESC19H3 Oceanography
EESC20H3 Geochemistry
EESC31H3 Glacial Geology

• Enter to win the UTSC Library Undergraduate Research Prize or Poster Forum. Enroll in EESC24: Directed Readings in Environmental Science.

• Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through your department, student groups, DSL and the AA&CC.

• Consider running for an elected position in EPSA or another campus club.

• Plan a career path with a staff member at the AA&CC.
• Check CLNx for networking events and employer information sessions to attend.
• Attend the Graduate & Professional School Fair in September to explore your options.

Complete a total of 3.5 credits from the following:

EESC36H3 Petrology
EESC37H3 Structural Geology
EESD21H3 Geophysical and Climate Data Analysis
PHYD37H3 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
and 1.5 credits from the following:
ASTC25H3 Astrophysics of Planetary Systems
EESC03H3 Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing
EESD02H3 Contaminant Hydrogeology
*EESD09H3 Research Project in Environmental Science
*EESD10Y3 Research Project in Environmental Science
EESD13H3 Environmental Law, Policy and Ethics
EESD33H3 Field Techniques
PHYC14H3 Introduction to Atmospheric Physics
PHYC50H3 Electromagnetic Theory
PHYC54H3 Classical Mechanics
*PHYD01H3 Research Project in Physics and Astrophysics]
*PHYD02Y3 Extended Research Project in Physics and Astrophysics
PHYD26H3 Planetary Geophysics
PHYD38H3 Nonlinear Systems and Chaos
*PHYD72H3 Supervised Reading in Physics and Astrophysics

*no more than 1.0 credit from EESD09H3, EESD10Y3, PHYD01H3, PHYD02Y3 and PHYD72H3 may be counted as fulfilling the program requirements.
 

• Apply for the Academic Travel Fund through DSL to conduct research, present at a conference, or engage with the academic community internationally.
• Enroll in EESD09/EESD10: Research Project in Environmental Science.

• Attend the Summer & Full-time Job Fair in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions relevant to your field.

• Participate in the AA&CC’s Partners in Leadership program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning into the work field or further education.

• Attend the AA&CC’s Get Hired job search conference in April/May.
• Attend a Jobs for Grads orientation for a job search “crash course” and for access to full-time job listings.
• Discuss grad school plans early with staff at the AA&CC and your professors; get your Personal Statement reviewed in the AA&CC.