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Introductory: 200-level

GEOG 200. Geographical Perspectives: World Environmental Problems.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to geography as the study of nature and human beings in a spatial context. An integrated approach to environmental systems and the human organization of them from the viewpoint of spatial relationships and processes. Special attention to environmental problems as a constraint upon Third World development.
  • 3 hours
  • Fall
  • 3 hours

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Outline [Fall 2022]

GEOG 201. Introductory Geo-Information Science.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An introduction to Geographic Information Systems. The systematic management of spatial data. The use and construction of maps. The use of microcomputers and software for mapping and statistical work. Air photo and topographic map analyses.
  • Fall
  • 3 hours and lab

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Outline [Fall 2023]

GEOG 202. Statistics and Spatial Analysis.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Exploratory data analysis, univariate descriptive and inferential statistics, non-parametric statistics, correlation and simple regression. Problems associated with analysing spatial data such as the 'modifiable areal unit problem' and spatial autocorrelation. Statistics measuring spatial pattern in point, line and polygon data.
  • You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar.
  • 3 hours and lab
  • You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar.

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Outline [Winter 2024]

GEOG 203. Environmental Systems.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An introduction to system-level interactions among climate, hydrology, soils and vegetation at the scale of drainage basins, including the study of the global geographical variability in these land-surface systems. The knowledge acquired is used to study the impact on the environment of various human activities such as deforestation and urbanisation.
  • Fall
  • 3 hours
  • Restriction: Because of quantitative science content of course, not recommended for B.A. and B.Ed. students in their U0 year.

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Outline [Fall 2023]

GEOG 205. Global Change: Past, Present and Future.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An examination of global change, from the Quaternary Period to the present day involving changes in the physical geography of specific areas. Issues such as climatic change and land degradation will be discussed, with speculations on future environments.
  • Winter
  • 3 hours

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Outline听[Winter 2024]

GEOG 210. Global Places and Peoples.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to key themes in human geography. Maps and the making, interpretation and contestation of landscapes, 'place', and territory. Investigation of globalization and the spatial organization of human geo-politics, and urban and rural environments.
  • Winter
  • 3 hours

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Outline [Winter 2020]

GEOG 216. Geography of the World Economy.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

The course introduces the geography of the world economic system. It describes the spatial distribution of economic activities and examines the factors which influence their changing location. Case studies from both "developed" and "developing" countries will test the different geographical theories presented in lectures.
  • Fall
  • 3 hours

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Outline [Fall 2024]

GEOG 217. Cities in the Modern World.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

An introduction to urban geography. Uses a spatial/geographic perspective to understand cities and their social and cultural processes. Addresses two major areas. The development and social dynamics in North American and European cities. The urban transformations in Asian, African, and Latin American societies that were recently predominantly rural and agrarian.
  • Note: Winter
  • Note: 3 hours

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Outline [Winter 2025]

GEOG 221. Environment and Health.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

This course introduced physical and social environments as factors in human health, with emphasis on the physical properties of the atmospheric environment as they interact with diverse human populations in urban settings.
  • Note: Offered at Macdonald campus in alternate years.
  • Note: This course is also offered as NRSC 221. Students enrolled in downtown campus programs register in GEOG 221; students enrolled in Macdonald campus programs register in NRSC 221. In Winter 2013, GEOG 221/NRSC 221 will be taught on the downtown campus.
  • 3 hours
  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking NRSC 221.
  • In Fall 2019, GEOG 221 will be taught at Macdonald campus. This course is also offered as NRSC 221. Students enrolled in downtown campus programs register in GEOG 221; students enrolled in Macdonald campus programs register in NRSC 221.

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GEOG 272. Earth's Changing Surface.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to the study of landforms as products of geomorphic and geologic systems acting at and near the Earth's surface. The process geomorphology approach will be used to demonstrate how landforms of different geomorphic settings represent a dynamic balance between forces acting in the environment and the physical properties of materials present.
  • Fall
  • 3 hours

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Outline [Winter 2023]

GEOG 290. Local Geographical Excursion.

Credits: 1
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Introduction to landscape interpretation and geographical site analysis in physical and human geography. A three-day fall excursion with preparatory and concluding seminars.
  • This fee of $120 is charged to all students registered in GEOG 290. This course is held at Mont Sutton, in the Eastern Townships during a week-end in mid-September. The fee is used to support the cost of transportation, accommodations, local fees and all meals. The Department of Geography subsidizes a portion of the cost of this compulsory activity for students in a Geography Program, Majors, Honours and Minors.
  • Fall
  • 1 credit
  • Restrictions: Open to first-year Geography Major and Honours students only.
  • A fee of $438.14 is charged to all students registered in GEOG 290. This course is held at Mont Sutton, in the Eastern Townships during a week-end in mid-September. The fee is used to support the cost of transportation, accommodations, local fees and all meals

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Outline [Fall 2022]

GEOG 291. Independent Short Project in Geography.

Credits: 1
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.

Description

Under the guidance of an instructor with the relevant expertise, the student explores a research topic in Geography and develops a written report.
  • Students are expected to find an appropriate advisor for their project. Proposed topic and method of evaluation must be approved by the supervisor.
  • Prerequisites: GEOG 201 and one of: GEOG 203, GEOG 210, GEOG 216, GEOG 217, GEOG 272
  • Restrictions: Restricted to students enrolled in the Geography Core Science Component, Major, Major Concentration and Honours programs. Instructor (supervisor) approval required.

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