Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography with Concentration in Physical Geography
ObjectivesThe Bachelors programs provide sound FOUNDATIONS in various aspects of geography. Students in the B.Sc. (Honours) program may also choose a degree in Biology and Physical Geography, or Geology and Physical Geography. A concentration in Terrain Science is available in the Combined Geology and Geography Program.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography with Concentration in Physical Geography
Course descriptionGeography with Concentration in Physical Geography
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in GEOG 2013 and ERTH 1006;
2. 1.0 credit in GEOM 2004 and GEOG 2014;
3. 2.5 credits from GEOG 3010, GEOG 3102, GEOG 3103, GEOG 3104, GEOG 3105 and GEOG 3108;
4. 2.0 credits in Geography or Geomatics Science Electives at the 4000-level;
5. 1.5 credits in Geography Science Electives;
6. 1.0 credit in GEOG 4906 [1.0];
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits):
7. 1.0 in Experimental Science Electives;
8. 0.5 credit in MATH 1007;
9. 0.5 credit in MATH, STAT or COMP;
10. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation, not in GEOG or GEOM;
11. 2.0 credits in Science Faculty Electives;
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
13. 1.0 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences, not in GEOG;
14. 0.5 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
15. 3.0 credits in free electives.
GEOG 1010 - Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 1020 - People, Places and Environments
GEOG 2005 - Geographic Inquiry
GEOG 2006 - Statistical Methods in Geography
GEOG 2013 - Weather and Water
GEOG 2014 - The Earth's Surface
GEOG 2020 - Physical Environments of Canada
GEOG 2200 - Global Connections
GEOG 2300 - Space, Place and Identity
GEOG 2600 - Geography Behind the Headlines
GEOG 3000 - Honours Field Course
GEOG 3001 - Qualitative Methods
GEOG 3003 - Quantitative Geography
GEOG 3010 - Field Methods in Physical Geography
GEOG 3021 - Culture, Place and Time
GEOG 3022 - Environmental and Natural Resources
GEOG 3023 - Cities in a Global World
GEOG 3024 - Understanding Globalization
GEOG 3025 - Regional Dynamics
GEOG 3026 - Topics in the Geography of Canada
GEOG 3030 - Regional Field Excursion
GEOG 3102 - Geomorphology
GEOG 3103 - Watershed Hydrology
GEOG 3104 - Principles of Biogeography
GEOG 3105 - Climate and Atmospheric Change
GEOG 3108 - Soil Properties
GEOG 3206 - Health, Environment, and Society
GEOG 3209 - Sustainability and Environment in the South
GEOG 3404 - Economic Geography
GEOG 3501 - Northern Lands
GEOG 3600 - The Post-Soviet States: A Geographic Perspective
GEOG 3700 - Population Geography
GEOG 3900 - Geographic Thought and Methodology
GEOG 4000 - Field Studies
GEOG 4004 - Environmental Impact Assessment
GEOG 4005 - Directed Studies in Geography
GEOG 4013 - Cold Region Hydrology
GEOG 4017 - Global Biogeochemical Cycles
GEOG 4021 - Seminar in Culture, Identity and Place
GEOG 4022 - Seminar in People, Resources and Environmental Change
GEOG 4023 - Seminar in Sustainable Urban Environments
GEOG 4024 - Seminar in Globalization
GEOG 4040 - New Directions in Human Geography
GEOG 4050 - Environmental and Geographic Education
GEOG 4101 - Quaternary Geography
GEOG 4103 - Water Resources Engineering
GEOG 4104 - Microclimatology
GEOG 4108 - Permafrost
GEOG 4303 - Urban Planning
GEOG 4304 - Transportation Engineering and Planning