Earth and Ocean Sciences
The Earth and the Solar System
3 credits
The Earth as a planet: its composition, internal dynamics, and surface evolution. Rotation, magnetic field, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes. The ocean, atmosphere, and biosphere as components of a varying geo-environment. Not for credit for students in specializations administered by the Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. (https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/undergrad/degrees). No background in science or mathematics is required. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion List: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/faculty-science/bachelor-science/credit-exclusion-lists
Average
76.4%
Students
4384
Sections
35
Grade distribution. <50: 229, 50-54: 78, 55-59: 77, 60-63: 146, 64-67: 233, 68-71: 337, 72-75: 459, 76-79: 520, 80-84: 774, 85-89: 704, 90-100: 756.
Historical Averages
2014–2025
Lowest section avg
66.0%
Highest section avg
87.4%
Terms offered
22
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Grade data from ubc-pair-grade-data.
| Section | Activity | Status | Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99A | Lecture | Open | — | Stuart Sutherland |
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