Dr. James Scoates

Professor

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Biography

James Scoates is a professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Geology. He has an extensive educational background with a B.Sc. (Honours) from Queen's University in 1987 and a Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming in 1994. He has contributed significantly to the academic community as an associate professor at Université Libre de Bruxelles from 1995 to 2001 and has been a faculty member at UBC since 2002. His research focuses on geochemistry, isotopic geochemistry, and the geology of mineral deposits. Scoates has been actively involved in various research initiatives, including the Pacific Centre Isotopic Geochemical Research (PCIGR) and the Multidisciplinary Applied Geochemistry Network (MAGNET). He has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence, including the Faculty Teaching Award from EOAS-UBC in 2021 and 2012 and the Killam Teaching Award from UBC in 2018. His comprehensive approach to geology integrates physical volcanology and petrology, particularly in understanding the formation and evolution of large igneous provinces and layered intrusions. Scoates oversees multiple graduate students, focusing on a variety of topics related to petrology and geochemistry, and aims to foster a dynamic research environment.

Research Interests

Geochemistry Geology Physical Volcanology

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Geology.

Associate Professor

— Present

Université Libre de Bruxelles • Brussels, Belgium

Engaged in pedagogical and research responsibilities in Geology.

Awards

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Faculty Teaching Award

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Killam Teaching Award

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Faculty Teaching Award

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Faculty Teaching Award

Courses

EOSC 220: Introductory Mineralogy EOSC 223: Introduction Geological Maps & Field Techniques EOSC 311: Earth Resources EOSC 321: Principles Igneous Processes EOSC 333: Elemental Isotopic Geochemistry EOSC 328: Field Geology EOSC 331: Introduction Mineral Deposits EOSC 424: Advanced Mineral Deposits EOSC 427: Water-Rock Interactions EOSC 449: B.Sc. Thesis EOSC 523: Isotope Geology EOSC 525: Magmatic Ore Deposits EOSC 530: Advanced Igneous Petrology EOSC 539: Geochemistry Hydrothermal Ore Deposits

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.