Geography Co-op Information for Employers
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Students in the Geography program study human interactions with the environment across geographic scales, from local to global, and master the important computer, cartographic, writing, GIS, and statistical skills required of a professional geographer. Learning takes place in a variety of settings in this program. In addition to classroom settings, students learn through hands-on research in labs and in the field.
University of Guelph Advantage
In Guelph’s Geography program labs are part of numerous courses, and allow students to design and conduct experiments, and solve problems using state-of-the-art computing and analytical tools. Research, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving are emphasized throughout the program. Within the Geography program, students take courses in the physical and social sciences and can pursue a particular line of interest, that include:
- Environmental conservation
- Climate change
- Environmental justice
- Food security
- Geomorphology
- Urban-rural change
- Watershed management
Student Strengths
Critical Thinking
Apply inquiry, analysis and problem-solving skills to address geographical problems in a real-world and professional setting. Ability to connect global challenges to local issues and synthesize and manage information from physical sciences and social sciences.
Deep Understanding
Demonstrate professional integrity when considering diverse views and geographic perspective.
Leadership
Manage projects that involve a social and an environmental dimension.
Geography Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Academic | Work | Academic |
| FOUR | Work | Work | Off |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic |
Geography Course Sequencing
Based on the 2023/24 undergraduate calendar. Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- Society and Space
- Introduction to The
Biophysical Environment - 3 Electives
Winter
- Human Impact on the Environment
- 4 Electives
Fall
- Introduction to Cooperative Education
- Geomorphology
- Environment, Justice and Society
- The Earth From Space
- Analysis in Geography
- 1 Elective
Winter
- Climate and the Biophysical Environment
- Mapping and GIS
- 3 Electives
Summer
Work Term One
Fall
- GIS and Spatial Analysis
- Global Environmental Change
- One 3000 or 4000 Level Geography Course
- 2 Electives
Winter
Work Term TwoSummer
- Two 3000 or 4000 Level Geography Courses
- 3 Electives
Fall
Work Term ThreeWinter
Work Term FourSummer
Off
Fall
- Two 3000 or 4000 Level Geography Courses
- 3 Electives
Winter
- Contemporary Geographic Thought
- One 3000 or 4000 Level Geography Course
- 3 Electives
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