Geography Courses

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GEOG 1016

Introduction to Human Geography

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GEOG 1017

Introduction to Physical Geography

GEOG 2026

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

Group 1 Systematic Technique Courses

GEOG 2017

Introduction to Cartography and Geographic Information Systems

GEOG 3016

Field and Laboratory Techniques in Physical Geography

GEOG 3036

Air Photo Interpretation

GEOG 3056

Spatial Analysis Using GIS

GEOG 3066

Remote Sensing of the Environment

Group 2 Systematic Courses

GEOG 2106

Geomorphology

GEOG 2126

Physical Hydrology

GEOG 2206

Population Geography

GEOG 2215

Cultural and Social Geography

GEOG 2306

Economic Geography

GEOG 2807

Local and Regional Development

Group 3 Regional Courses

GEOG 2406

A Geography of Canada

GEOG 2407

Selected Regions of North America

GEOG 2706

A Geography of Russia and the Eurasian Republics

GEOG 2707

A Geography of Eastern Europe

GEOG 3606

A Geography of Western Europe

GEOG 3607

Selected Regions of Western Europe

GEOG 3826

A Geography of Latin America

Group 4 Systematic Courses

GEOG 3105

Climatology

GEOG 3115

Biogeography

GEOG 3205

Urban Geography

GEOG 3217

Political Geography and Development

GEOG 3226

The Geography of Tourism and Recreation

GEOG 3236

Geography of Environment and Health

GEOG 3397

Introductory Soil Science

Transportation and Communication Systems

GEOG 3906

Group 5 Senior Systematic Courses

GEOG 4057

Topics in GIS Applications

GEOG 4066

Topics in Remote Sensing Applications

GEOG 4106

Applied Geomorphology

GEOG 4107

Impact Assessment for Resource Management

GEOG 4116

Pleistocene and Glacial Geomorphology

GEOG 4126

Applied Hydrology for Snow and Ice Environments

GEOG 4127

Lake and Wetland Environments

GEOG 4136

Applied Climatology

GEOG 4137

Paleoclimatology and Climatic Change

GEOG 4216

World Population Growth

GEOG 4227

Themes in Social and Cultural Geography

GEOG 4317

Issues in Economic Geography and Development

GEOG 4397

Soil Biology and Soil Chemistry

GEOG 4806

Natural Resource Planning in Regional Development

GEOG 4807

Natural Resource Management

GEOG 4817

Urban Land Use Planning in Canada

GEOG 4976

Geography Field Camp

GEOG 4977

Human Geography Field Camp

GEOG 4986

Directed Studies

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Single Major

In the Honours program, the overall objective is to provide a balanced undergraduate program of instruction in the areas of analytical techniques, systematics and regional studies. Its more specific aims are to provide students with a sound base for applied studies in the fields of regional resource development planning, urban planning and an introduction to certain area studies.

Students must complete 120 credits including a minimum of 66 credits in Geography as follows. (Students may take 4th year courses in 3rd year with permission of the instructor.)

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GEOG 1016

Introduction to Human Geography

3 cr.

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GEOG 1017

Introduction to Physical Geography

3 cr.

GEOG 2026

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

3 cr.

Group 1

9 cr.

Group 2

6 cr.

Group 3

9 cr.

Group 4

6 cr.

Group 5

18 cr.

GEOG upper level

9 cr.

*Students must complete GEOG 1016 and GEOG 1017 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

Students must be entering fourth year with a minimum 70% overall average to enrol in GEOG 4986 or GEOG 4995. Students may not retain credit for both GEOG 4986 and GEOG 4995.

Students are limited to a maximum of 84 credits in Geography.

Humanities

6 cr.

Science

6 cr.

Electives

42 cr.

For complete Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

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For the Junior/Intermediate Division, students must choose one of the following according to major:

3 cr.

EDUC 4406

English (First Language) (Intermediate)

EDUC 4446

Geography (Intermediate)

EDUC 4456

History (Intermediate)

EDUC 4466

Mathematics (Intermediate)

Student may choose an option course in Education in each of years 3, or 4 from the following:

EDUC 1526, EDUC 4683, EDUC 4706, EDUC 4707, EDUC 4806, EDUC 4807, EDUC 4816, EDUC 4916, EDUC 4986.  Not all option courses are offered every year.  The course offerings may vary from year to year.

In the 120 credits required for the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, students will normally take 27 credits in year 1 and year 2, 30 credits in year 3 and year 4, and six credits in year 5.  Students must include the following:  six credits of PSYC 2006, PSYC 2007 or PSYC 2020; six credits of MATH 1036, MATH 1037, MATH 1046, MATH 1056 or MATH 1070; six credits of Canadian History at the 1000, 2000 or 3000 level (and are restricted to a maximum of 12 credits of 1000 level History); six credits of Geography; and SOCI 2091 and SOCI 2092 (normally taken in year 5).  Students are required to take six credits of Humanities.  Six credits of English Studies are highly recommended.  

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Combined Major

Students must complete 120 credits including a minimum of 42 credits in Geography and a minimum of 42 credits in another discipline. The second major must include all of the required courses specified for that discipline. The Geography requirements are:

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GEOG 1016

Introduction to Human Geography

3 cr.

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GEOG 1017

Introduction to Physical Geography

3 cr.

Group 1

3 cr.

Group 2

6 cr.

Group 3

6 cr.

Group 4

6 cr.

Group 5  (excluding GEOG 4976, GEOG 4986 and GEOG 4995)

12 cr.

*Students must complete GEOG 1016 and GEOG 1017 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

Other Program Requirements

Major 2

42 cr.

Humanities

6 cr.

Science

6 cr.

Electives

24 cr.

For complete Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) - Single Major

Students must complete 90 credits including a minimum of 36 credits in Geography as follows:

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GEOG 1016

Introduction to Human Geography

3 cr.

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GEOG 1017

Introduction to Physical Geography

3 cr.

GEOG upper level

30 cr.

Students may take Introductory Geography and upper level courses concurrently with the permission of the instructor. Upper level students concentrating in other disciplines may take Regional Geography courses without Introductory Geography upon permission of the instructor.

Humanities

6 cr.

Science

6 cr.

Electives

42 cr.

For complete Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) - Combined Major

Students must complete 90 credits including   a minimum of 30 credits in Geography and a minimum of 30 credits in another discipline. The second major must include all of the required courses specified for that discipline. The Geography requirements are:

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GEOG 1016

Introduction to Human Geography

3 cr.

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GEOG 1017

Introduction of Physical Geography

3 cr.

GEOG upper level

24 cr.

*Students must complete GEOG 1016 and GEOG 1017 with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

Other Program Requirements

Major 2

30 cr.

Humanities

6 cr.

Science

6 cr.

Electives

18 cr.

For complete Bachelor of Arts (3-Year General) degree requirements, please refer to that section of the Calendar.

Minor

Certificate in Geomatics

Geomatics “is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing and using geographic information. Geomatics encompasses a broad range of disciplines that can be brought together to create a detailed but understandable picture of the physical world and our place in it. These disciplines include: surveying & mapping, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning system (GPS)". (Canadian Institute of Geomatics, 1999)

GEOG 2017

Introduction to Cartography and Geographic Information Systems

3 cr.

GEOG 2026

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

3 cr.

GEOG 3056

Spatial Analysis Using GIS

3 cr.

GEOG 3066

Remote Sensing of the Environment

3 cr.

Six credits of:

GEOG 2016

Field and Laboratory Techniques in Physical Geography

GEOG 3027

Spatial Statistics

GEOG 3036

Air Photo Interpretation

GEOG 4057

Topics in GIS Applications

GEOG 4066

Topics in Remote Sensing Applications

All courses required for the certificate also count towards the respective Honours geography major.

Certificate in Environmental Management

This certificate provides students with a strong background in the basic premises, theories and practices associated with environmental management. It also provides students with an insight into the ways in which management can be employed to mitigate a wide range of environmental problems.

Students must complete all of:

3 cr.

And nine credits of:

This certificate is restricted to 4-year honours Geography majors, currently pursing their degrees and will be awarded at the time of graduation with the honours geography degrees. 

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