X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Geography (GEOG)
Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Students in the Geography Major study human interactions with the environment across geographic scales, from local to global. Within the program of studies students take courses in the physical and social sciences and are able to pursue a particular line of interest, for example in environmental conservation, climate change, environmental justice, food security, geomorphology, urban-rural change, or watershed management.
The 1000 level courses provide a foundation for the Geography programs and are prerequisites or are strongly recommended for many of the 2000 level courses. The 2000 level systematic courses are prerequisite to the corresponding advanced courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. Geography B.A. Honours Majors are eligible to take the B.Sc. Honours program Minor in Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Analysis which is described in the schedule of studies (Section X).
All Geography students are encouraged to consult with a faculty advisor regarding course selection, especially those students contemplating graduate or professional programs of study following completion of the honours program.
The department also offers a B.A. Honours in Environmental Governance, a B.Sc. Honours in Environmental Geomatics, and a B.Sc.Env. Honours in Environment and Resource Management. Each program is described in the schedule of studies (Section X).
The following courses may be counted as Geography credits: ENVS*2030, ENVS*2060, ENVS*4220, GEOL*2150, MET*2030, SOIL*2010.
Area of Concentration (General Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits in Geography is required, including:
| GEOG*1200 | [0.50] | Society and Space | |||||||||||||||
| GEOG*1220 | [0.50] | Human Impact on the Environment | |||||||||||||||
| GEOG*1300 | [0.50] | Introduction to the Biophysical Environment | |||||||||||||||
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Major (Honours Program)
A minimum of 9.00 credits in Geography is required, including:
| GEOG*1200 | [0.50] | Society and Space |
| GEOG*1220 | [0.50] | Human Impact on the Environment |
| GEOG*1300 | [0.50] | Introduction to the Biophysical Environment |
| GEOG*2000 | [0.50] | Geomorphology |
| GEOG*2110 | [0.50] | Climate and the Biophysical Environment |
| GEOG*2210 | [0.50] | Environment and Resources |
| GEOG*2230 | [0.50] | Commodity Chains and Cultures of Consumption |
| GEOG*2260 | [0.50] | Applied Human Geography |
| GEOG*2460 | [0.50] | Analysis in Geography |
| GEOG*2480 | [0.50] | Mapping and GIS |
| GEOG*3480 | [0.50] | GIS and Spatial Analysis |
| GEOG*4880 | [0.50] | Contemporary Geographic Thought |
| 3.00 additional credits in Geography at the 3000 level or above including at least 1.50 credits at the 4000 level. | ||
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits in Geography is required, including:
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2.50 credits in Geography at the 3000 or 4000 level, 0.50 of which must be at the 4000 level.