Course Descriptions

This course studies Earth's life-support systems and the consequences of human activity by exploring the interactions amongst the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Key themes include examining sustainable global food and energy systems, challenges to preserving global biodiversity, the interconnectedness of “human” and “natural” environments, and the impact of climate change on all aspects of life. Students will be challenged to evaluate their own worldviews related to global environmental change.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Note:This course may be used as a Science course in the Breadth Requirement for B.A., B.F.A., and BMus programs. A background in high school sciences at the 30 level is recommended. Students with credit for GEOG 125 may not receive credit for this course.

An introduction to processes and interactions in Earth's physical environment with a particular emphasis on the exchange and transformation of energy and matter within global environmental systems. Topics include global radiation and energy balances, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, the hydrological cycle and weather phenomena, the rock cycle and Earth surface processes, global biomes, and biogeochemical cycling in soils. Lab exercises examine the dynamics of Earth surface and atmospheric processes through the application of scientific principles.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus 30 or MATH 102.3
Note:Chemistry 30, Biology 30, or Physics 30 are recommended. This course may be used as an Earth Science Cognate Requirement in B.Sc. programs. This course may be used as a Science course in the Breadth Requirement for B.A., B.F.A., and BMus programs. This course may be used as a List 2 Science Elective for some B.E. programs.

Studies the Earth's life-support systems and explores the consequences of human activity. Key themes include examining global ecosystem processes, human interconnections, as well as applications of information from the Earth Sciences.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Note:A background in high school sciences at the 30-level is recommended.

This course explores the many physical, social and cultural interactions that exist between the natural environment, human health and the built environment. Using multiple scales of inquiry ranging from global to local, selected topics will include environmental management, regional and urban planning as well as human health promotion and wellbeing. The course will focus not only on factors contributing to the many current environmental challenges such as global food and water security, building healthier cities and global health inequities but also on innovative technologies and human capabilities to improve the current condition.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 113 or 114 may not take this course for credit.

Introduces students to the landscapes, peoples and issues of the circumpolar region. Beginning with an examination of the geography, and the biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, the course then turns attention to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region. The history of the Circumpolar World is treated in a broad fashion, to provide a grounding in the events and developments that have created the region's contemporary qualities. The second part of the course surveys some of the particular issues facing the region, including climate change, and economic, political and social development. This course is ultimately intended to stimulate interest in the circumpolar world.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Note: Students with credit for NRTH 101 will not receive credit for this course.

Presents an analysis of the evolution of Canada and describes the physical, historical, economic and cultural bases of the various regions of Canada.

Prerequisite(s): 24 credit units of university course work.
Note: This course is offered online through the Distance Education Unit only.

Presents an analysis of the physical, historical, economic and social geography of the three Prairie Provinces. The processes of settlement, resource development, and urban growth will be examined.

Prerequisite(s): 24 credit units of university course work.
Note: This course is offered online through the Distance Education Unit only.

The regions of the world face a series of development problems. These problems are examined in terms of development theory and their spatial consequences. The implications for global, national and regional planning are discussed.

Prerequisite(s): 24 credit units of university course work.
Note(s): GEOG 208.3 is offered online through the Distance Education Unit only.

Geomatics is the realm of geography related to the collection, storage, manipulation, and communication of geographic information. It includes, but is not limited to, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, and Remote Sensing. The structure, nature, analysis, and representation of spatial data related to Earth will be covered, as will the acquisition of skills related to the practice of geographic analysis and communication.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 120.3, GEOG 125.3, GEOG 130.3, or GEOG 150.3; or 3 credit units of Science courses and 21 credit units of additional University course work.

The geographic distribution of hydrologic processes in Canada is examined. The types of processes and their rates of operation are related to regional physical environments.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120; or 3 credit units of Science courses and 21 credit units of additional University course work.

This physical geography course introduces the fundamentals of climatology and meteorology. The various physical properties of the atmosphere are studied with respect to both their dynamics and their regional expression. Emphasis is placed on energy and moisture balances along with their associated spatial and temporal variations around the globe. By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze meteorological data and identify real-world weather phenomena.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units of Science courses and 21 credit units of additional University course work.
Note: GEOG 120 is recommended.

This interdisciplinary course explores the earth and atmospheric processes that are responsible for landform development and natural hazards, the regions in Canada most susceptible to natural disasters, and current developments in hazard forecasting and monitoring techniques. Students will explore through case studies the impacts of natural disasters on Canadian landscapes and people. Lastly, the course explores ways to lessen the impacts of natural disasters through risk perception, assessment, preparedness, and mitigation strategies.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120 or GEOL 121 or permission of the instructor.

This course uses the pillars of sustainable development- economic, social/cultural, environmental - as an organizing framework for the study of cities and the regions in which they are embedded. Historical and contemporary thought in the fields of urban/economic, social/cultural and environmental geography form the substance of this course.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): 24 credit units of university course work.
Note: GEOG 130 is recommended.

A 4-month cooperative work term for students in the Cooperative Education Option in the Environment & Society and Hydrology programs.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of minimum 54 and maximum 84 credit units of course work.
Note(s): See also specific eligibility criteria for the Environmental Earth Sciences and Environment and Society programs in the Arts and Science Programs section of the Course and Program Catalogue.

An introduction to the geographic perspectives on resources and the environment. This course introduces environmental geography as an integrative science to explore the relationships between human and physical systems.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): 3 credit units of GEOG courses and 21 credit units of additional University course work.
Note: GEOG 280 is a Social Science course but may be used as a Science course in the Breadth Requirement for the following Program Types in the College of Arts and Science: A (Humanities), B (Social Science), D (Fine Arts), E (B.F.A. in Studio Art), F (B.F.A. in Drama), and G (B.Mus.).

An introduction to the principles and practice of compass navigation, topographic surveying, image analysis, and the sampling and analysis of sediments, water, and plant communities relevant to environmental science. There will be costs related to the field and laboratory exercises in addition to tuition fees for this course.

Weekly hours: 1 Lecture hours and 4 Practicum/Lab hours and 1 Tutorial hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120; or 3 credit units of Science courses and 21 credit units of additional University course work.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours

This course is designed to introduce advanced statistical techniques and spatial analysis methods to the student in both physical and human geography. In particular, the course is focused on the statistical techniques and spatial analyses used to process and analyze geographical data, and how to report and interpret the results. Additionally, students will gain experience with several statistical analytical tools that have been developed specifically for statistical and spatial data analysis.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): One of PLSC 214.3, STAT 242.3, STAT 245.3, or STAT 246.3.
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 303 may not take this course for credit.

Introduces students to the use of computer-based Geographic Information Systems for the management and analysis of spatial data for map production. Topics include vector and raster data structures, spatial data acquisition, geo-referencing, spatial interpolation, overlay analysis, and modelling. Students obtain practical experience with Geographical Information Systems through a series of exercises.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 222; or 99 credit units of University course work; or permission of the instructor.

Advanced lectures, seminars and laboratories for those specializing in resource and environmental studies. It includes inductive and deductive evaluation of air photo patterns and the interpretation of multi-spectral imagery and remote sensing imagery.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 222; or 99 credit units of University course work; or permission of the instructor.

Processes responsible for river form and hydrological functioning are investigated analytically. Topics covered include watershed controls on streamflow generation, river forms, river flow regimes, stream chemistry, and the impacts of climate and land use changes on stream ecohydrology.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 225; or 12 credit units in GEOL.

Groundwater is the largest source of readily accessible freshwater. This course provides a rigorous understanding of subsurface hydrological processes and covers fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater and soil water in the hydrological cycle, and groundwater-surface water interactions.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 225; or 12 credit units of GEOL.

Earth’s climate is constantly changing in response to influences forced upon it by natural systems and human actions. It is expected that current and future climate changes will have a strong influence on human populations, society, and development. This course describes how humans predict future climate changes and how we can mitigate or adapt to those changes. Major topics discussed in this course will focus on the politics and economics of climate change and how these can help, or hinder, our attempts to manage climate change. More direct attempts, through geoengineering and weather modification, will be addressed as well.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 233 or permission of the instructor
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 398.3 Climate Change may not take this course for credit

Examines the role of continental and alpine glaciation in shaping Canadian landscapes throughout the Quaternary period. Topics include glaciology and glacier flow, glacial processes and landforms, Milankovitch cycles and Quaternary ice sheet dynamics in North America, and glacio-eustasy and glacio-isostasy.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 235; or 12 credit units in GEOL, GEOE, EVSC, or SLSC.

This course introduces the students to processes of growth, decline and distribution of populations and households. We will open with discussion on the prehistoric and historic demography of human populations, from migration waves out of Africa into Eurasia during the Paleolithic, to peopling of the Americas during the Mesolithic and the early Neolithic Decline, growth and distribution of human populations in Antiquity, the Middle-Ages, and the processes of urbanization, population growth and redistribution through early modernity will be reviewed. The first half of the term will close with discussion on the pioneers of modern demography and their work, namely, Thomas Malthus’ “Essay on the Principle of Population,” and Frank Notestein’s demographic transition theory. The second half of the term introduces modern demographic data and their sources, focusing on fertility, mortality, and migration. The term closes with the outline of population projection methodology, applied to the latest available Canadian census data.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): 24 credit units in Social Sciences or in Health disciplines, including STAT 244 or equivalent, and at least 3 credit units of 200-level ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, PLAN, SOC; or permission of the instructor.
Note: Students with credit for PLAN 342 can take GEOG 348 only with permission of the instructor.

A multidisciplinary study of the biophysical environments of the circumpolar North. This course examines the processes operating at the Earth's surface and within the atmosphere and hydrosphere and their role in structuring northern ecosystems. Writing exercises and/or research projects will permit students with background preparation in the humanities, social sciences and the sciences to assess the impact of human activity on northern environments.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units in science; or permission of the instructor.
Note: GEOG 120 or GEOG 150 (formerly NRTH 101) recommended.

Explores the ways in which human-environment interactions impact on human health and disease. The goal of this course is to help students understand and assess the nature and variation across space of major environmental risks to health, and to learn how such risks may be prevented or managed.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 130 and 280.
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 314 may not take this course for credit.

A 4-month cooperative work term for students in the Cooperative Education Option in the Environment & Society and Hydrology programs.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 272.

A 4-month cooperative work term for students in the Cooperative Education Option in the Environment & Society and Hydrology programs.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 372.

This course will focus on four themes of contemporary circumpolar northern environments: natural resources and their use in terrestrial and aquatic environments; infrastructure in the North; pollution in terrestrial and aquatic environments; and conservation of natural resources.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units of Science courses; or permission of the instructor.
Note: Previous completion of at least 3 credit units selected from BIOL 121; GEOG 125 or GEOG 280; GEOL 121; GEOG 150 is recommended. Students with credit for BIOL 312 or NRTH 312 may not receive credit for this course. This course previously labeled BIOL 312 and NRTH 312.

An examination of various approaches to environmental management. Emphasis is placed on environmental policy making and management strategies pertinent in a western context. Analytical frameworks used to understand how policies are developed and implemented are also introduced.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 280 or permission of the instructor.

A practical and theoretical introduction to environmental and socioeconomic impact assessment. Emphasis is placed on the principles and characteristics of impact assessment as set out under Canadian and Saskatchewan guidelines and legislation, and on the lessons learned from selected case studies.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 280 or permission of the instructor.

This experiential learning course will introduce students to the use of environmental monitoring equipment and the development of plans and procedures for research projects. The course will focus on using monitoring equipment, specifically an eddy covariance meteorological station, to monitor energy and moisture fluxes from the ground surface into the atmosphere. Students will have opportunities to help setup of the station through sensor calibration and testing, and data logger programming. In class discussions will focus on monitoring, project planning, implementation, and analyses, as well as theory of energy and water balances. This is a fieldwork-based course, and students are expected to participate in regular field trips in all weather conditions.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture/Practicum/Lab hours
Permission of the department required.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 290; and one of GEOG 225, GEOG 233, or GEOG 328.
Note: There are costs in addition to tuition fees. Details available from the Department.

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

In 1854, Dr. Snow used basic mapping techniques to identify the source of the deadly cholera outbreak in London. Since then, various spatial analysis techniques have been developed to solve a wide range of location-based problems. This course takes students beyond the art and science of mapping people and places to develop skills in identifying and quantifying relationships amongst those phenomena. Topics include pattern analysis techniques such as hot-spot analysis, considerations for designing spatially-oriented research, spatial regression, and spatial interpolation. Students will develop their understanding of these techniques and relevant software (R/Python) through assignments and a term-long project. This course builds on the skills developed in statistics and mapping courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 222.3 and GEOG 302.3

The science, art, and practice of mapmaking. Maps of different styles and types will be created along with an understanding of the principles of spatial communication. Maps for policy, planning, history, and scientific inquiry will be created. Students will demonstrate competency in cartography, visual, and writing communication.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 3 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 302, GEOG 322, or GEOG 323; or permission of the instructor.
Note: Students with credit for GEOG 320 will not receive credit for this course. This course was labelled GEOG 320 until 2016.

This course explores local water security and the “ripple” effects on societies. Students will reflect individually on how water insecurity may threaten or reinforce positive peace, particularly at the local level. The course will consist of an introduction to variations in water resources and uses over space and time, followed by an exploration of local water security, an understanding of the different ways in which we use and value water, consequences of water insecurity, the role of intersectionality in water (in)security, and examples of how to reduce local water insecurity. The course will be interactive, consisting of presentations by the lecturer and students, readings, discussions, assignments, group work, and field trips.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120.3, GEOG 125.3 or GEOG 130.3; and 6 cu senior Arts and Science courses; and permission of the instructor. Students must have completed a minimum of 30 credit units and have a cumulative weighted average of at least 65% to participate in this course.
Note: This course is held in Costa Rica and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities in the College of Arts and Science. Students with credit for GEOG 498.3 Local Water Security may not take this course for credit.

Deals with advanced remote sensing techniques including satellite imagery calibration, spectral data transformation and land use cover classification, and detection of environmental change. The course consists of three interrelated components: lectures, laboratory exercises and group projects.

Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 1 Seminar/Discussion hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 323.

Examines the physical principles governing hydrological processes. Topics covered include precipitation, interception, snow accumulation, snowmelt, evaporation, infiltration, groundwater movement, flood and drought frequency analysis and stream flow. Lectures and tutorials with hydrology instrumentation will be supplemented by problem solving assignments and an essay.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Tutorial hours
Prerequisite(s): One of MATH 110, MATH 123, MATH 125, or MATH 176; one of EVSC 210 or PHYS 115 or GE 124; GEOG 225.

The disproportionate level of impacts that communities around the world, who have contributed least to the problem of greenhouse gas emissions face, is one of the core injustices at the heart of the climate change reality. What’s more, the systems which are responsible for economic inequality and various forms of social and racial injustice, are also the systems which perpetuate the problem of climate change. It is of critical importance that in creating solutions going forward we not only acknowledge but also act to address and centre the complexity between climate change and injustice across the world.

Weekly hours: 15 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): 9 credit units of GEOG courses including at least 3 credit units at the 200-level or higher; permission of the instructor; minimum of 60 credit units of university coursework; and 70% average in the major before departure. Restricted to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, Environment and Society, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geoscience, Health Studies, History, Hydrology, Indigenous Studies, Political Studies, or Sociology, or who are pursuing a certificate in Geomatics or Global Studies.
Note: This course is held in Costa Rica as part of a study term abroad and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities offered in the College of Arts and Science.

This is the foundational course for all UN University for Peace programs. As such, it is the core course for the term abroad. Based on a critical analysis of policies, strategies, institutions, organizations, and movements, the course examines a range of core issues, dimensions, perspectives, and paradigms for understanding the root causes of conflicts and violence and constructive strategies to address them and build peace in contemporary global, international, regional, national and local contexts.

Weekly hours: 15 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): 9 credit units of GEOG courses including at least 3 credit units at the 200-level or higher; permission of the instructor; minimum of 60 credit units of university coursework; and 70% average in the major before departure. Restricted to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, Environment and Society, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geoscience, Health Studies, History, Hydrology, Indigenous Studies, Political Studies, or Sociology, or who are pursuing a certificate in Geomatics or Global Studies.
Note: This course is held in Costa Rica as part of a study term abroad and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities offered in the College of Arts and Science.

This course analyzes the connections between environment, conflict, and security. After briefly going over some of the root causes of environmental and development crises, we will take a closer look at the different linkages between environmental change and human and national security, and armed or violent conflicts. We will discuss and analyze the initial understandings of environmental security, going from older frameworks of scarcity induced conflicts to natural resource abundance, and then move the discussion towards securitizing climate change, conservation conflicts, the increasingly visible violence suffered by environmental defenders, and end with the topic of environmental peacebuilding.

Weekly hours: 15 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): 9 credit units of GEOG courses including at least 3 credit units at the 200-level or higher; permission of the instructor; minimum of 60 credit units of university coursework; and 70% average in the major before departure. Restricted to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, Environment and Society, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geoscience, Health Studies, History, Hydrology, Indigenous Studies, Political Studies, or Sociology, or who are pursuing a certificate in Geomatics or Global Studies.
Note: This course is held in Costa Rica as part of a study term abroad and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities offered in the College of Arts and Science.

This course provides students with an introduction to drivers of environmental health centred on Indigenous wellbeing and community health in Canada. Through a combination of classroom learning and field work in a local First Nation community we will introduce students to the environment and health challenges facing Indigenous peoples in Canada and community responses to these challenges. Students will work in teams with community members to study a critical health issue identified by our partner community. The research results will be presented to the class and before the community in the form of a written report, an oral presentation, and a brief personal video.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 364.3 or permission of the instructor.

Deforestation is considered one of the main global environmental challenges of our times, because of its significant impact on biodiversity, on the livelihoods of millions of people and its important contribution to Climate Change. This course analyzes the way deforestation and forest degradation have been and are being explained by both mainstream and alternative narratives. It critically engages with the way deforestation is defined and measured and discusses the various attempts to stop or reduce it. Additionally, this course looks at the links between poverty and forest cover dynamics, some of the possible strategies to reduce poverty through forest-based activities and analyzes and discusses the importance of forests for humans and the challenges faced by those who try to manage them sustainably.

Weekly hours: 15 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): 9 credit units of GEOG courses including at least 3 credit units at the 200-level or higher; permission of the instructor; minimum of 60 credit units of university coursework; and 70% average in the major before departure. Restricted to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, Environment and Society, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geoscience, Health Studies, History, Hydrology, Indigenous Studies, Political Studies, or Sociology, or who are pursuing a certificate in Geomatics or Global Studies.
Note: This course is held in Costa Rica as part of a study term abroad and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities offered in the College of Arts and Science.

A 4-month cooperative work term for students in the Cooperative Education Option in the Environment & Society and Hydrology programs.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 373.

A 4-month cooperative work term for students in the Cooperative Education Option in the Environment & Society and Hydrology programs.

Prerequisite(s): GEOG 472.

The course is intended to familiarize students with the creation, objectives, evolution, main entities, and principal areas of work of the United Nations system. The course will look in some detail at the United Nations Charter and the functions of the UN’s principal organs, before delving into the UN’s work in spurring cooperation to address a number of key contemporary global challenges, such as those in the areas of sustainable development, climate change and environmental protection, humanitarian assistance [and refugee flows], human rights and gender equality.

Weekly hours: 15 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): 9 credit units of GEOG courses including at least 3 credit units at the 200-level or higher; permission of the instructor; minimum of 60 credit units of university coursework; and 70% average in the major before departure. Restricted to students majoring in Anthropology, Biology, Environment and Society, Environmental Biology, Environmental Geoscience, Health Studies, History, Hydrology, Indigenous Studies, Political Studies, or Sociology, or who are pursuing a certificate in Geomatics or Global Studies.
Note:This course is held in Costa Rica as part of a study term abroad and is part of the international experiential learning opportunities offered in the College of Arts and Science.

Students will work on a problem-based, experiential learning project under the supervision of a faculty member. An oral presentation and written thesis submitted at the end of the project will be evaluated by the faculty member. Research and field methods are an essential part of any environmental scientist’s toolkit. This course is designed to allow students to apply their theoretical and technical knowledge to an environmental science research project. The student will employ a combination of field and/or laboratory skills, as well as qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in developing a research proposal, a thesis, and an oral presentation.

Weekly hours: 2 Lecture hours and 2 Tutorial hours
Permission of the department required.
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 325, GEOG 328, GEOG 335, GEOG 351 or GEOG 427; and GEOG 390.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): GEOG 302.

Students will work on a problem-based, experiential learning project under the supervision of a faculty member. An oral presentation and written thesis submitted at the end of the project will be evaluated by the faculty member. Research and field methods are an essential part of any environmental social scientist’s toolkit. This course is designed to allow students to apply their theoretical and technical knowledge to an environmental social science research project. The student will employ a combination of data collection skills, as well as qualitative and/or quantitative research methods in developing a research proposal, a thesis, and an oral presentation.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Permission of the department required.
Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 340.3, GEOG 364.3, GEOG 379.3, GEOG 381.3, GEOG 385.3, GEOG 386.3, GEOG 464.3, PLAN 329.3, PLAN 341.3, PLAN 343.3, PLAN 346.3, PLAN 350.3, PLAN 390.3, PLAN 441.3, PLAN 445.3 or PLAN 446.3.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): GEOG 302.3

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

The purpose of this course is to introduce graduate students to theoretical and practical issues in geographical research. Its specific objective is to demonstrate and promote professional practices in geography culminating in a research plan that will serve as the basis for developing a graduate research proposal.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Note: Required for M.A., M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.

Geographic Information Science is the systematic study and theory of digital representations of the Earth, and the processes that can be applied to that information. Students will explore contemporary theory and research in GIScience to better understand how technology can be used for geographic inquiry.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): Training in GIS, Cartography, or related technical or theoretical area.

There are three major parts to this course: class discussion, field data collection, and a research project. A topic is assigned for weekly in-class discussion. One time field data collection will be arranged including using spectroradiometer and LAI-2000 instruments. Each student must finish a research project.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours and 2 Practicum/Lab hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 423 or permission of the department.

This course will provide the understanding and tools necessary to develop and apply hydrological models across a broad range of landscapes. Students will learn how to represent process understanding in hydrological models, how to devise meaningful model experiments, and how to evaluate model experiments in a systematic way.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

This course presents the quantitative relationships that encapsulate our understanding of hydrological processes most relevant to western and northern Canada. Three principal themes are explored: (1) the physical concepts and major conceptual and practical challenges in hydrology; (2) surface-atmosphere water and energy exchange; and (3) water movement over the landscape.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours

This course aims to describe and explain the physical principles and processes that govern hydrology with special reference to Canadian conditions and with an emphasis on the application of coupled mass and energy balance calculations in hydrology. Students will learn the primary Canadian hydrological processes, assess the effects of variable boundary conditions on these processes, and apply coupled energy and mass balance equations to calculate hydrological flows.

Weekly hours: 1 Lecture hours and 2 Seminar/Discussion hours

This short course emphasizes integrative science and professional practice for NSERC CREA TE for Water Security students.

Weekly hours: 1 Lecture hours and 1 Seminar/Discussion hours and 1 Practicum/Lab hours
Permission of the instructor required

This course explores the dynamic and reciprocal interplay between hydrological processes and ecological pattern and processes.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Restriction: An undergraduate degree in a natural resources field plus permission of the instructor.

The course focuses on the theory and methods of indigenous community planning in reserve, rural, urban, northern, and international contexts. Students will apply course content in classroom discussions and to produce a research essay. Guest lectures from practitioners and a field trip are additional highlights to the learning experience.

Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours
Note: Students with credit for PLAN 445 will not receive credit for this course.

This course explores the feedback mechanisms between hydrological and social systems, the implications for sustainable water management and sustainable societies, and the theoretical frameworks that have emerged at this interface.

The course introduces the emerging land use and transportation planning issues, policies, trends, modelling, and analytical tools. It focuses on the areas of land use and transportation systems integration, public transport planning and operations, and planning for active transportation and shared-mobility options. Students will understand and learn how to adapt evidence-based approaches to evaluate land use and transportation systems performance.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Note: This course is a hybrid course with PLAN 481.3, and this course cannot be taken for credit after previously taking PLAN 481.3.

Professional skills development for the environmental planner. A focus on personal and professional capacity development in a variety of professional skills including Indigenous engagement and ethical conduct, policy, plan, and program evaluation, environment and planning legislation and regulation, and principles of data management. Students complete a series of self-guided modules.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

A graduate course providing topics relating to water planning and management in Canada. Concepts and theory will be augmented with practical, applied learning to prepare students to engage as practitioners in the field. Themes covered include water law and governance, planning process models, watershed assessments, source water protection, innovation in urban stormwater management, Indigenous water issues and integrated water resource management.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

A project-based course focusing on emerging concepts and broader applications of environmental assessment principles and practices. Course topics varying from year to year following developments in the field, and may include such topics as cumulative effects assessment, strategic environmental assessment, project scooping, assessment methods and techniques, monitoring and follow-up.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 386; or 6 credit units in advanced environmental management; or permission of the instructor.

A reading course for graduate students focusing on areas for which there is no regular graduate course or for making up the deficiencies in the research program.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours
Note: There are costs in addition to tuition fees. Please contact the department for information.

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.

Weekly hours: 3 Seminar/Discussion hours

During residence, candidates will register in GEOG 990 and will present at least one paper based on their own research (likely thesis research).

Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.

Students writing a Ph.D. thesis must register for this course.