Earth and Ocean Sciences
The Solid Earth: A Dynamic Planet
3 credits
Earth's origin, composition, structure, and natural resources. Plate tectonics as the driving force for volcanism, mountain building, and earthquakes. Imaging Earth's interior. Environmental geoscience and sustainability. (Consult the Credit Exclusion list for the Faculty of Science section of the Calendar.)
Average
75.3%
Students
4194
Sections
36
Grade distribution. <50: 112, 50-54: 100, 55-59: 187, 60-63: 227, 64-67: 281, 68-71: 406, 72-75: 471, 76-79: 496, 80-84: 711, 85-89: 629, 90-100: 524.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
68.6%
Highest section avg
83.0%
Terms offered
12
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Lecture | Open | Tue 14:00-15:30, Thu 14:00-15:30 | Shandin PeteMatthijs Smit |
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