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GEOG 120.3
Introduction to Global Environmental Systems
1/2(3L–2P)
Prerequisite(s): A background in high school sciences at the 30-level is recommended.

An introduction to principles, processes and interactions in the earth’s physical environment with a particular emphasis on the flow of energy and matter within global systems. Topics include global radiation and energy balances, atmospheric and oceanic processes, the hydrological cycle, earth surface processes and biogeochemical cycling. Case studies are introduced to illustrate the interaction between human activity and the natural environment.

Note: Students with credit for GEOG 101, 102, 111, or 112 may not take this course for credit. Students may not take GEOG 120 and 125 concurrently. GEOG 120 is acceptable under requirement one of program type C.

GEOG 125.3
Environmental Science and Society
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): A background in high school sciences at the 30-level is recommended.

Studies the Earth’s life-support systems and explores the consequences of human activity. Key themes include examining global ecosystem processes, human interconnections, as well as applications of information from the Earth Sciences.

Note: Students with credit for GEOG 101, 102, 111, 112 or 120 may not take this course for credit. Students may not take GEOG 120 and 125 concurrently. GEOG 125 is intended for non-Geography majors. Students who have taken GEOG 125 for credit and would like to enter the geography program are required to take GEOG 120 and 130. Non-Geography majors may use GEOG 125 to satisfy the natural science requirement in program types A, B, and D.

GEOG 130.3
Space Place and Society An Introduction to Human Geography
1/2(3L)

Exposes students to human geography using a thematic approach. It is designed to stimulate a geographical imagination among students who are interested in understanding ‘how the world turns” by focusing on how nature, culture, and human actions shape places, regions, and the relationships and interactions among them.

Note: Students with credit for GEOG 113 or 114 may not take this course for credit.

GEOG 202.3
Regional Geography of Canada
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120 or 130; or 3 credit units in geography.

Presents an analysis of the evolution of Canada and describes the physical, historical, economic and cultural bases of the various regions of Canada.

GEOG 204.3
Geography of Prairie Region
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120 or 130; or 3 credit units in geography.

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.

GEOG 208.3
World Regional Development
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120 or 130; or 3 credit units in social science.

The regions of the world face a series of development problems. These problems are examined in terms of development theory and their spatial consequence. Their implications for global, national and regional planning are discussed.

Note: Students with credit for GEOG 281 may not take this course for credit.

GEOG 222.3
Introduction to Technical Geography
1/2(3L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120; and either 130 or instructor’s permission; or 6 credit units in geography.

Introduction to the skills for reading maps, air photos and satellite images is provided, along with introduction to computer-based cartography, image analysis and enhancement, and geographic information systems (GIS).

GEOG 225.3
Hydrology of Canada
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120; or GEOL 206 or 308 (GEOL 308 may be taken concurrently) or instructor’s permission.

The geographic distribution of hydrologic processes in Canada is outlined. The types of processes and their rates of operation are related to regional physical environments.

GEOG 233.3
Introduction to Weather and Climate
1(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120 or GEOL 206 or 308 (GEOL 308 may be taken concurrently) or instructor’s permission.

An examination of the elements of weather and climate including the composition and thermal structure of the atmosphere; radiation and energy balances; global circulation; air masses; fronts and atmospheric disturbances; and climates of the world.

GEOG 235.3
Process Geomorphology
1(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120 or GEOL 121 or instructor’s permission.

The description and objective classification of landforms and the principles and processes involved in their origin and distribution. The role of weathering, mass movement, glacial, fluvial and aeolian processes in shaping Canadian landscapes will be emphasized in this course.

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