Course Descriptions

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