Graduate Courses
| Course Title | Fall 2011 | Winter
2013 (Provisional) |
| GEOG*6060 Special Topics in Geography A course on some specific topic not covered by the regular graduate courses for which there are both available faculty and sufficient interest among students. |
J. Smithers | J. Smithers |
| GEOG*6090 Research
Methods A review of philosophies and research methods in geography. The development and presentation of a context paper for the thesis or research project. This course is open only to MA/MSc students in the Department of Geography. |
W. Yang Friday 1:00-2:50; Hutt 234 [F12 outline] |
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| GEOG*6091 Geographical Research Methods II A review of philosophies and research methods in geography. The development and presentation of a research proposal for the thesis or research project. Prerequisite(s): GEOG*6090 |
J. Silver Friday 1:00-2:50; Hutt 234 [W11 outline] |
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| GEOG*6100 Geographic
Scholarship and Research A review of geographic scholarship including conceptual, theoretical and methodological issues in resource assessment, biophysical resources and rural socio-economic resources. The course extends over two semesters (fall and winter). This course is open only to PhD students in the Department of Geography. |
A. Hovorka Friday 9:00-11:50; Hutt 349 [F12 outline] |
TBA Friday 1:00-2:50; Hutt 349 [F11 Outline] |
| GEOG*6180 Research Project in Geography The preparation and presentation of a report on the research project approved in GEOG*6090. |
J. Smithers | J. Smithers |
| GEOG*6281 Environmental
Management and Governance Analysis, evaluation and management of environmental resources. Emphasis is on biophysical and socio-economic concepts and methods which offer a more comprehensive and integrative basis for environmental decisions. |
N. Gray Wed. 1:00-2:50; Hutt 234 [F11 Outline] |
Not offered |
| GEOG*6330 Biotic
Processes and Biophysical Systems Investigation of biotic processes influencing the composition, structure and distribution of plant and animal communities and of approaches to biophysical systems analysis, focusing on environmental system interaction at the landscape scale. |
Not offered | Z. Gedalof Thursday 1:00-3:50 Hutt 234 [Outline W11] |
| GEOG*6340 Human-Environment
Relations A critical review of philosophies, concepts and analytical methods for analysis and management of systems involving the interaction of environmental processes and human spatial activity. |
Not offered | R. Hawkins Tuesday 9:00-11:50 Hutt 234 [Outline W12] |
| GEOG*6400 Urbanization
and Development Analysis of the evolution of urban form and pattern in the developing world within the context of the global urban system. Examines national urban systems and implications for dispersed development and rural change. |
Not offered | Not offered |
| GEOG*6450 Development Geography Group identities at various scales in relation to concepts of territory and territoriality, and their changing impact on the world's political map. (alternate years) |
E. Fraser F 8:30-11:20 Hutt 234 [Outline W12] |
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| GEOG*6550 Environmental Modelling This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the processes and techniques involved in environmental modeling practice and will focus on the power and limitations of existing models. |
W. Yang Tuesday 1:00-3:50 Hutt 234 [Outline F10] |
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| GEOG*6610 Global Hydrology An examination of global environmental hydrology including precipitation, evaporation, subsurface water and runoff. Physical processes, measurement, analytical techniques and modelling strategies will be considered in the context of global change. |
A. Berg T; 12:30-3:20 Hutt 234 [Outline F10] |
Not Offered |