There are two themes in geography: physical geography and human geography. GEOG 120.3 introduces the student to physical geography while GEOG 130.3 introduces the student to human geography. GEOG 120.3 and 130.3 together with GEOG 222.3 and 280.3 provide geography students with a suitable background for taking senior courses in geography. The B.A. program in Geography follows Program Type B. The B.Sc. program in Geography follows Program Type C.
GEOG 125.3 (primarily intended for non-geography majors) introduces the student to geography and environmental topics. Students who have completed GEOG 125.3 and would like to enter the Geography program must complete GEOG 120.3 and 130.3. GEOG 125.3 may be used to satisfy the natural science requirement in Program Types A, B and D.
Students intending to major in geography should pursue the Four-year or Honours program. The Three-year program in geography does not lead to a professional career in geography or entrance to a graduate program in geography. The Three-year, Four-year, and Honours degrees may be taken in various combinations for Double Honours, e.g., geography and biology, geography and archaeology, geography and history, geography and commerce. Geography has a strong interdisciplinary focus and contributes significantly to programs in Environmental Earth Sciences, International Studies, Land Use and Environmental Studies and Regional and Urban Planning. For details see the specific Interdisciplinary program. A Co-operative Education program and four minors programs in Geography may also be pursued.
Students who have received transfer credit for geography courses taken at other universities are expected to consult the department for academic advising.
The Environment and Society program and the Rural and Urban Planning program are listed separately in the left-side menu.
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Bachelor of Arts Four-year (B.A. Four-year) - Geography
This degree provides a more intensive exposure to human geography than the three-year degree.
No more than 6 credit units Geography may be used to meet requirements B1 to B5.
B1 Basic Social Science Requirement (12 credit units)
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement.
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
B2 Humanities Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CLAS 121.6
- CMRS 110.3
- CMRS 111.3
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LING 110.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirements.
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the Humanities requirement.
B3 Natural Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
MATH 101.3 or MATH 110.3 recommended
- ASTR 102.3
- ASTR 103.3
- BIOL 107.6
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CMPT 100.3
- CMPT 102.3
- CMPT 105.3
- CMPT 106.3
- CMPT 111.3
- CMPT 115.3
- CMPT 120.3
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 125.3
- GEOL 108.3
- GEOL 109.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
- MATH 104.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3 or MATH 116.3
- MATH 121.3
- MATH 125.3
- MATH 128.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 or PHYS 128.3
- STAT 103.3
- Any senior-level natural science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Natural Science Requirement.
- Students may use only 6 credit units in mathematics and statistics toward the Natural Science Requirement.
- STAT 244.3 may not be used to meet the Natural Science Requirement in Program Types A, B or D.
B4 Language Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- Any senior-level language course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirement.
B5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
B6 Major Requirement (36 credit units)
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 391.3 or RUP 390.3
- STAT 244.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 390.3
- GEOG 490.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
GEOG 322.3 is recommended
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Choose 12 Credit Units from the following:
Human Geography
At least 3 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher.
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
B7 Electives Requirement (48 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for the 120 credit unit Four-year program, of which at least 66 credit units must be at the 200-level or higher and no more than 60 credit units in one subject.
Bachelor of Arts Three-year (B.A. Three-year) - Geography
This degree provides students with a general background in human geography.
No more than 6 credit units Geography may be used to meet requirements B1 to B5.
B1 Basic Social Science Requirement (minimum 12 credit units)
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement.
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
B2 Humanities Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CLAS 121.6
- CMRS 110.3
- CMRS 111.3
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LING 110.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirements.
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the Humanities requirement.
B3 Natural Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
MATH 101.3 or MATH 110.3 recommended
- ASTR 102.3
- ASTR 103.3
- BIOL 107.6
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CMPT 100.3
- CMPT 102.3
- CMPT 105.3
- CMPT 106.3
- CMPT 111.3
- CMPT 115.3
- CMPT 120.3
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 125.3
- GEOL 108.3
- GEOL 109.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
- MATH 104.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3 or MATH 116.3
- MATH 121.3
- MATH 125.3
- MATH 128.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 or PHYS 128.3
- STAT 103.3
- Any senior-level natural science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Natural Science Requirement.
- Students may use only 6 credit units in mathematics and statistics toward the Natural Science Requirement.
- STAT 244.3 may not be used to meet the Natural Science Requirement in Program Types A, B or D.
B4 Language Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- Any senior-level language course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirement.
B5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
B6 Major Requirements (24 credit units)
The Department of Geography strongly recommends that geography majors in the three-year program take 9 additional credit units in geography at the 300-level or higher.
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 390.3
- GEOG 490.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 401.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following, with at least 3 credit units at the 300-level or higher.
Human Geography
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 348.3
- GEOG 391.3 or RUP 390.3
- GEOG 491.3
STAT 244.3 and GEOG 302.3 are recommended. The Department of Geography and Planning strongly recommends that geography majors in the three-year program take 9 additional credit units in geography at the 300-level or higher.
B7 Electives Requirement (30 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 90 credit unit Three-year program. Of the 90 credit units required at least 42 must be at the 200-level or higher and no more than 42 in one subject.
Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Honours) - Geography
The Honours degree in human geography allows students to specialize in one field of human geography and to conduct a research project in that field. It prepares students for graduate studies in human geography.
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Not more than 60 credit units of the courses comprising the B.A program may be in any one subject, and of the 120 credit units required for the B.A. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. In some programs, higher averages may be imposed. For further details, please see the College Program Requirements and Policies section.
No more than 6 credit units Geography may be used to meet requirements B1 to B5.
B1 Basic Social Science Requirement (minimum 12 credit units)
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement.
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
B2 Humanities Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CLAS 121.6
- CMRS 110.3
- CMRS 111.3
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LING 110.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirements.
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the Humanities requirement.
B3 Natural Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Math 101.3 or MATH 110.3 recommended
- ASTR 102.3
- ASTR 103.3
- BIOL 107.6
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CMPT 100.3
- CMPT 102.3
- CMPT 105.3
- CMPT 106.3
- CMPT 111.3
- CMPT 115.3
- CMPT 120.3
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 125.3
- GEOL 108.3
- GEOL 109.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
- MATH 104.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3 or MATH 116.3
- MATH 121.3
- MATH 125.3
- MATH 128.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 or PHYS 128.3
- STAT 103.3
- Any senior-level natural science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Natural Science Requirement.
- Students may use only 6 credit units in mathematics and statistics toward the Natural Science Requirement.
- STAT 244.3 may not be used to meet the Natural Science Requirement in Program Types A, B or D.
B4 Language Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- Any senior-level language course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirement.
B5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
B6 Major Requirement (51 credit units)
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 391.3 or RUP 390.3
- GEOG 392.3
- GEOG 491.3
- STAT 244.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 390.3
- GEOG 490.3
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
GEOG 322.3 is recommended
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following, with at least 6 credit units at the 300-level or higher.
Human Geography
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
Choose another 3 credit units from among the physical, technical and regional geography courses.
B7 Electives Requirement (33 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Honours program. Of the 120 credit units required at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher and no more than 60 in one subject.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc. Four-year) - Geography
No more than 6 credit units Geography may be used to meet Requirements C1 to C5.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that at least 3 credit units are from each of two different areas and no more than 6 credit units are from any one area
Computer Science
Physics & Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (formerly PHYS 111 and PHYS 121)
- PHYS 128.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Earth Science
Biological Sciences
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
GEOG 130.3 is required in the program and may be used in C3 or C5
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3 (strongly recommended)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (39 credit units)
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 390.3
- STAT 245.3 or STAT 246.3 or PLSC 314.3
Choose 12 Credit Units from the following, of which at least 3 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher.
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Human Geography
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 348.3
- GEOG 391.3 or RUP 390.3
- GEOG 491.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
GEOG 322.3 is recommended
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
C7 Electives Requirement (45 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses
- The Department recommends 12 additional credit units in geography, including at least 3 in human geography
Open Electives
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
Bachelor of Science Three-year (B.Sc. Three-year) - Geography
No more than 6 credit units Geography may be used to meet Requirements C1 to C5.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that at least 3 credit units are from each of two different areas and no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Computer Science
Physics & Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (formerly PHYS 111 and PHYS 121)
- PHYS 128.3
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Earth Science
Biological Sciences
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
GEOG 130.3 is required in the program and may be used to fulfill requirement C3 or C5
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (3 credit units)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (24 credit units)
Choose 12 Credit Units from the following, of which at least 3 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 390.3
- GEOG 490.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 401.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
C7 Electives Requirement (30 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 90 credit unit Three-year program, of which at least 42 must be at the 200-level or higher.
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - Geography
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Of the 120 credit units required for the B.Sc. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. For further details, please see College Program Requirements and Policies section.
No more than 6 credit units Geography may be used to meet Requirements C1 to C5.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
Remaining credit units to be selected from the following areas, such that at least 3 credit units are from each of two different areas and no more than 6 credit units are from any one area:
Computer Science
Physics & Astronomy
- ASTR 103.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3 (formerly PHYS 111 and PHYS 121)
- PHYS 128.3
Earth Science
Chemistry
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 250.3
Biological Sciences
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
GEOG 130.3 is required in the program and may be used in C3 or C5
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 120.3 and PSY 121.3 (formerly PSY 110)
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- Any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3 and PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3 - (formerly SOC 240.3)).
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions.
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3 (strongly recommended)
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (51 credit units)
Of the total Geography credit units required for the B.Sc. Honours, 18 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 390.3
- GEOG 392.3
- GEOG 490.3
- STAT 245.3 or STAT 246.3 or PLSC 314.3
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following, of which at least 6 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher.
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Human Geography
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 348.3
- GEOG 391.3 or RUP 390.3
- GEOG 491.3
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
GEOG 322.3 is recommended
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Choose 3 additional credit units in any physical, technical and regional geography course.
C7 Electives Requirement (30 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges that have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Honours program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Bachelor of Arts Double Honours (B.A. Double Honours) - Geography
Double Honours Programs may be taken in combinations of two subjects. In this program at least 36 credit units will normally be taken in each subject. The two departments together may specify up to 84 credit units. For further details, please see the College Program Requirements and Policies section.
Students may combine studies in geography with a second subject. Students wishing to complete a Double Honours program in geography and another discipline must consult with an advisor in the Department of Geography and Planning and in the other department concerned.
Requirements
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 130.3
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 391.3 or RUP 390.3
- STAT 244.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
GEOG 322 is recommended
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Choose 12 Credit Units from the following, of which at least 3 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher.
Human Geography
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Bachelor of Science Double Honours (B.Sc. Double Honours) - Geography
Double Honours Programs may be taken in combinations of two subjects. In this program at least 36 credit units will normally be taken in each subject. The two departments together may specify up to 84 credit units. For further details, please see the College Program Requirements and Policies section.
Students must also meet the degree requirements as detailed for the B.Sc. Geography program.
Requirements
- MATH 110.3 - Students are advised to take MATH 112.3 or MATH 116.3 in addition to MATH 110
- STAT 245.3 or STAT 246.3 or PLSC 314.3
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 130.3
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 390.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Technical Geography
GEOG 322 is recommended
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 423.3
Choose 3 Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Choose 12 Credit Units from the following, of which at least 9 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher.
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Student Office.
Specialization in Geomatics
Requirements (18 credit units)
- GEOG 222.3
- STAT 245.3 (or equivalent) or STAT 244.3 (or equivalent)
Choose 12 Credit Units from the following:
- GEOG 302.3
- GEOG 320.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 423.3 (or equivalent*)
- *equivalent courses would be GEOG 398.3, GEOG 498.3 or other senior geography courses not currently in the cataloge that focus on Geomatics.
Specialization in Water Science
The Specialization in Water Science can be taken in conjunction with the Four-Year B.Sc. or B.Sc. Honours degrees in Geography. The specialization is designed to provide students with a strong and structured physical understanding of the hydrological processes that affect the quantity and movement of surface and near-surface waters and the impacts of human activities on water supply and characteristics. Opportunities exist within the Specialization for students to explore atmosphere - land surface interactions through the application of Geographic Information Science technology in hydrological modelling, to explore ecosystem interactions of water, and to better understand the linkages between water, landscape and climate. Students are trained in the fundamental background and key practical skills required to address the emerging water problems in Canada.
Requirements (21 credit units)
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- GEOG 332.3
- GEOG 498.3 (Catchment Modelling)
- BLE 309.3
- BLE 432.3
- BIOL 228.3
- BIOL 253.3
- BIOL 412.3
- GEOL 229.3
- GEOL 413.3
Minor in Human Geography
A minor program in Human Geography can be taken in conjunction with any non-geography major or honours degree program. The program is designed to provide students with a basic comprehension of human-environment interactions and the acquisition of analytical skills employed in economic and urban geography and regional development.
Requirements
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 130.3
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
At least 3 credit units from the following lists must be at the 300-level.
Choose 6 senior Credit Units from the following:
Human Geography
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 348.3
- GEOG 391.3 or RUP 390.3
- GEOG 491.3
Choose 3 senior Credit Units from the following:
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 390.3
- GEOG 490.3
Choose 3 senior Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Minor in Physical Geography
A minor program in Physical Geography can be taken in conjunction with any non-geography major or honours degree program. The program is designed to provide students with a basic comprehension of physical phenomena occurring in the natural environment and the acquisition of analytical skills employed in environmental science and resource management.
Requirements
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 130.3
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 280.3
At least 3 credit units from the following lists must be at the 300-level.
Choose 6 senior Credit Units from the following:
Physical Geography
Biogeography
Environmental
Geomorphology
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
Water
- GEOG 225.3
- GEOG 233.3
- GEOG 325.3
- GEOG 328.3
- GEOG 427.3
Field Methods/Projects
- GEOG 290.3
- GEOG 390.3
- GEOG 490.3
Choose 3 senior Credit Units from the following:
Human Geography
Environmental
- GEOG 381.3
- GEOG 385.3
- GEOG 386.3
- GEOG 485.3
- GEOG 486.3
Planning
- GEOG 329.3
- GEOG 341.3
- GEOG 342.3
- GEOG 343.3
- GEOG 346.3
- GEOG 442.3
- GEOG 446.3
Social
- GEOG 261.3
- GEOG 364.3
- GEOG 464.3
Urban/Economic
- GEOG 240.3
- GEOG 340.3
- GEOG 350.3
- GEOG 448.3
Field Methods/Projects
Choose 3 senior Credit Units from the following:
Regional Geography
- GEOG 202.3
- GEOG 204.3
- GEOG 208.3
- GEOG 306.3
Co-operative Education Option in Geography
This five-year program is available to students in the B.A. or B.Sc. Four-year and Honours programs.
Entrance Requirements for GEOG majors: Students must hold a Cumulative Weighted Average of 70% or higher (or have permission of the department) and must have completed no fewer than 54 and no more than 84 credit units of course work. To qualify for participation in the Co-operative Education Program, students must have successfully completed the following courses: GEOG 120, 130, 222, 280; 3 credit units of quantitative analysis (GEOG 301 or its equivalent; see Arts & Science Statistics Course Regulations; 3 credit units of human geography or physical geography at the senior level; MATH 101.3 (B.A. students) or MATH 110.3 (B.Sc. students); 6 credit units of electives in the social sciences or natural sciences.
Satisfactory completion of each work term is required prior to registration in the next work term. Each work term is graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Courses are taken in the following sequence: University courses (54 to 84 credit units), two years or more; Work placement GEOG 272, summer (May to August); Work placement GEOG 372, Term 1 (September to December); University courses (partial third year), Term 2 (January to April); Work placement GEOG 373, summer (May to August); University courses (remainder of third year), Term 1 (September to December); Work placement GEOG 472, Term 2 (January to April); Work placement GEOG 473 (if desired), summer (May to August); University courses (fourth year), Term 1 and 2 (September to April).
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