Department of Geography, College of Social Science.

The honours B.Sc program in Physical Geography offers an opportunity for students to develop interests within physical geography from a sound base in physical and biological sciences.

Students planning to enter this program should consult the B.Sc. advisor in the Geography Department. Other information can be found under Geography in the schedule of studies for the Bachelor of Arts program.

Specialized Honours

One biological science course from 17-115, 65-100, 92-102.

19-104 General Chemistry I

45-130 Introduction to the Biophysical Environment

One mathematics course from 63-108, 63-120.

One physics course from 76-107, 76-111.

Two biological science, chemistry or physics courses from 15-201, 17-115, 19-105, 65-100, 76-108, 76-113, 92-102.

One computing/mathematical science course from 27-120, 27-150, 63-121, 63-208.

One geography course 45-120, 45-122.

46-100 Principles of Geology

45-120 People, Places and Spatial Organization

OR

45-122 Human Impact on the Environment

45-200 Geomorphology

45-211 Climate and the Biophysical Environment

45-221 Environment and Resources

45-223 Economic Geography

45-246 Analysis in Geography

45-248 Cartographic Methods

Three electives.

45-346 Advanced Analysis in Geography

OR

45-348 Principles of Computer Cartography and GIS

Three of:

45-311 Biotic and Natural Resources

45-325 Sedimentary Processes

45-361 Geographical Hydrology

45-362 Geomorphology of Deserts

Two courses from List One.

Four electives.

45-488 Senior Seminar in Geography

One course from List One.

Three electives.

Selection of electives and courses in List One must be made in consultation with the Geography Department. At least 7 electives must be acceptable science courses. A total of 12 science courses are required at the 300 or 400 level, at least 2 of which must be at the 400 level.

List One

05-365, 45-311, 45-325, 45-361, 45-362, 45-400, 45-411, 45-425, 45-469, 46-215, 64-203, 64-305, 87-201, 87-302, 87-360.

List Two

• Biological Science

  15-201, 17-205, 92-405.

• Engineering

  05-255

• Geography

  45-321, 45-346, 45-348.

• Geology

  46-202, 46-409.

• Meteorology

  64-203, 64-305, 64-421.

• Soil Science

  87-308, 87-401, 87-402.

A minor in Physical Geography requires 10 courses in geography to include:45-130, 45-200, 45-211, and 7 courses to be chosen in consultation with the Geography B.Sc. advisor from: 45-311, 45-325, 45-361, 45-362, 45-400, 45-411, 45-425, 45-469, 46-215, 64-203.

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar X--Degree Programs Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. Honours Programs

Last revised: August 28, 1996. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.