Get the skills needed to work in mining and mineral exploration as a geological technician with the two-year Geological Resources Diploma.
Geological technicians work outdoors in some of the most beautiful – and remote – places on Earth, collecting and identifying samples of rocks and minerals, prospecting and more for the mining and mineral-exploration industries.
The program is a combination of academic knowledge and applied learning. You’ll do two hands-on fieldwork components, which give you the chance to do the work of a geological technician, as well as go on field trips to mines and exploration operations to see how they work.
Once you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and training to find work immediately.
If you decide you want to complete a geology degree, or a degree in a related field, such as geography, geophysics, geochemistry or engineering, you can transfer your (60) credits to SFU or another research university in B.C.
Graduation Requirements:
Course Requirements:
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Practical Writing |
3.00 |
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UT ENGL Elective |
One ENGL Course (1100 – 1999) |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Precalculus |
4.00 |
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Calculus I |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Introductory General Physics I |
5.00 |
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Mechanics |
5.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Introduction to Earth Sciences |
3.00 |
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| Introduction to Earth Sciences |
4.00 |
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Required courses: |
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The Structure of Matter |
4.00 |
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History of the Earth |
3.00 |
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Field Methods 1 |
4.00 |
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Resources from the Earth |
3.00 |
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Sedimentology & Stratigraphy |
4.00 |
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Introduction to Mineralogy |
4.00 |
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Introduction to Petrology |
4.00 |
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Field Methods 2 |
4.00 |
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Structural Geology |
4.00 |
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Geological Mapping 1 |
4.00 |
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Geological Mapping 2 |
4.00 |
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Geological Information Systems |
3.00 |
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Exploration and Mining 1 |
4.00 |
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Exploration and Mining 2 |
4.00 |
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Geographic Information Systems |
3.00 |
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Select one elective course: |
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Any college level course |
NOTE THAT ONLY ONE OF GEOG 1120, GEOL 1120 OR EAES 1120 WILL RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS PROGRAM |
3 |
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Total Credits |
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73.00 |
Progress Requirement for Continuation in the Program
In order to continue in the program, students must meet the following criteria:
Students enrolling in January are encouraged to start as part-time, so they may more easily meet the progress requirement. Students who do not meet these progress requirements may be dropped from full-time to part-time status, or further dropped from the program. Students who fulfill the graduation requirements may graduate with the credential, even if not enrolled in the program.
Availability of Courses in the Geological Resources Diploma Program
Course offerings are limited, and some courses are offered only once per year or once per two years. Students should therefore plan their courses carefully before registration and in consultation with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Students should be aware that achieving a specified minimum grade is required for all courses that are pre-requisites.
Applicants to the Geological Resources Diploma Program must meet the following to receive admission to the program and priority registration:
Successful applicants must meet individual course prerequisites upon registering.
You can get an average cost for your program - tuition and student fees, books, uniforms, lab fees etc - on the Program Cost page.
Only programs approved for student loan funding are listed on the Program Cost page. For all other programs, refer to the Tuition Fee page.