General Calendar 2000-2001
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UNIVERSITY OF
REGINA General Calendar 2000-2001 |
GEOG 100 | GEOG 200 | GEOG 205 | GEOG 207 | GEOG 210 | GEOG 220 | GEOG 221 | GEOG 301 | GEOG 305 | GEOG 307 | GEOG 314 | GEOG 316 | GEOG 318 | GEOG 321 | GEOG 322 | GEOG 323 | GEOG 324 | GEOG 325 | GEOG 326 | GEOG 327 | GEOG 328 | GEOG 329 | GEOG 330 | GEOG 331 | GEOG 332 | GEOG 333 | GEOG 334 | GEOG 336 | GEOG 390-395AA-ZZ | GEOG 396-399AA-ZZ | GEOG 405 | GEOG 407 | GEOG 411 | GEOG 421 | GEOG 422 | GEOG 423AA-ZZ | GEOG 424 | GEOG 426 | GEOG 434 | GEOG 490-495AA-ZZ | GEOG 496-498AA-ZZ | GEOG 499AA-AC
FACULTY
J.E. Dale
D.A. Gauthier
A.H. Paul
D.J. Sauchyn
H.Schlichtmann
A.A. Seaborne (Dept. Head)
B.D. Thraves
R.W. Widdis
B.A. Wilson
LUTHER COLLEGE
S. Akwawua
The general requirements for degrees in the Faculty of Arts are described on page 76.
BA
A major in geography must include the following:
1. GEOG 100, 200, 205, 207, 210, 220, 221, 301, and 305
2. Four additional courses in geography at the 300 or 400 level
Credit hours |
Geography BA major, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
GEOG 100 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 200 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 205 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 207 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 210 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 220 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 221 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 301 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 305 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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39.0 |
Subtotal |
COMBINED MAJOR IN ECONOMICS AND GEOGRAPHY
The combined major in economics and geography must include the following:
1. ECON 100, 201, 202, 301, and 302
2. GEOG 100, 200, 205, 207, 210, 220, 301, and 305
3. MATH 103 or equivalent
4. Four additional courses in economics, including at least three at the 300- or 400-level.
5. Three additional courses in geography at the 300- or 400-level.
Credit hours |
Economics/Geography major: required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
ECON 100 |
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3.0 |
ECON 201 |
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3.0 |
ECON 202 |
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3.0 |
ECON 301 |
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3.0 |
ECON 302 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level ECON course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level ECON course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level ECON course |
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3.0 |
ECON course |
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3.0 |
GEOG 100 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 200 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 205 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 207 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 210 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 220 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 301 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 305 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
One of MATH 103, 105, 110 |
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63.0 |
Subtotal |
Students may select an optional concentration by choosing one of the following sets of courses to meet their elective requirements within the major:
1. The Environment and Resource Management: ECON 232, 332, 372, 472; three of GEOG 221, 322, 325, 326, 328, 331.
2. Urban Planning and Regional Development: ECON 232, 332, 354, 454; three of GEOG 322, 324, 422, 424.
3. Economic Development: four of ECON 211, 232, 311, 332, 411; three of GEOG 316, 322, 328, 330, 422.
BA HONOURS
The honours program in geography must include the following:
1. GEOG 100, 200, 205, 207, 210, 220, 221, 301, and 305
2. Seven additional courses in geography, including at least 2 at the 400 level
3. GEOG 499 (written thesis with oral defence)
Credit hours |
Geography BA Honours major, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
GEOG 100 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 200 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 205 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 207 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 210 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 220 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 221 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 301 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 305 |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
400-level GEOG course |
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6.0 |
GEOG 499 (499AC, or both 499AA and 499AB) |
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54.0 |
Subtotal |
MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY
1. GEOG 100, 200, 205, 210, 220, 221
Credit hours |
Geography minor, |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
GEOG 100 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 200 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 205 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 210 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 220 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 221 |
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18.0 |
Subtotal |
BSC
Geography courses for the purpose of this degree only shall be deemed to be within the Faculty of Science.
A major in geography must include the following:
1. GEOG 100, 200, 205, 207, 210, 220, 221, 301, and 305
2. Five additional courses in geography at the 300 or 400 level
3. GEOL 102
4. MATH 103 or 105 or 110
5. BIOL 101
6. CHEM 102 or PHYS 109
7. CS 110 or 170
Credit hours |
Geography BSc major, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
GEOG 100 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 200 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 205 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 207 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 210 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 220 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 221 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 301 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 305 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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Cognate courses |
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3.0 |
BIOL 101 |
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3.0 |
CHEM 102 or PHYS 109 |
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3.0 |
CS 110 or 170 |
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3.0 |
GEOL 102 |
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3.0 |
MATH 103 or 105 or 110 |
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57.0 |
Subtotal |
BSC HONOURS
The honours program in geography includes the following:
1. GEOG 100, 200, 205, 207, 210, 220, 221, 301, and 305
2. Seven additional courses in geography, including at least 2 at the 400 level
3. GEOG 499 (written thesis with oral defense)
4. GEOL 102
5. MATH 103 or 105 or 110
6. BIOL 101
7. CHEM 102 or PHYS 109
8. CS 110 or 170
Credit hours |
Geography BSc Honours major, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
GEOG 100 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 200 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 205 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 207 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 210 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 220 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 221 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 301 |
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3.0 |
GEOG 305 |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
300- or 400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
400-level GEOG course |
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3.0 |
400-level GEOG course |
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6.0 |
GEOG 499 (499AC, or both 499AA and 499AB) |
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Cognate courses |
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3.0 |
BIOL 101 |
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3.0 |
CHEM 102 or PHYS 109 |
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3.0 |
CS 110 or 170 |
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3.0 |
GEOL 102 |
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3.0 |
MATH 103 or 105 or 110 |
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69.0 |
Subtotal |
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AS A GEOSCIENTIST IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN
Graduates with a BSc degree in geography from the University of Regina may apply to the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan for registration as a Professional Geoscientist. Candidates who wish to meet the criteria for eligibility should consult the Head of the Department of Geography for more information regarding requirements.
GEOG 100
Introduction to Geography
3:3-1
An introduction to the human and natural environments from a geographical perspective. The fundamental themes of human and physical geography are examined by focussing upon global issues and regional patterns.
GEOG 200
Environmental Issues
3:3-0
This course focuses on environmental issues studied from a geographical perspective. It introduces students to the philosophical, socio-economic, physical, and technological foundations underlying contemporary environmental issues.
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of department head.
Note: Not to be taken by students who have successfully completed both of former GEOG 221 (Physical Geography, 4 credit hours) and former GEOG 240 (Human Geography, 4 credit hours).
GEOG 205
Geographic Data: Collection, Interpretation, Display
3:3-0
Data collection, descriptive statistics, tabular and diagrammatic display.
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of department head.
GEOG 207
Basics of Map and Air Photo Interpretation
3:3-0
Introduction to the interpretation of various kinds of maps, air photos and satellite images.
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of department head.
GEOG 210
Canada
3:3-0
A systematic and regional geography of Canada. Elements of the natural environment; the human response in terms of territorial evolution, settlement and economic activity. Regions, regional identities, and regionalism.
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of department head.
GEOG 220
Human Geography
3:3-0
Explanation of human placement in and interaction with the natural environment; assessment of concepts, processes and patterns as related to distribution of human phenomena, including economic activity and settlement types.
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of department head.
GEOG 221
Physical Geography
3:3-1
The physical basis of geography: climate, landforms, and the geography of water, soil, and plants. Emphasis is placed on processes that account for the earth's natural landscapes and their geographic variability.
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of department head.
GEOG 301
Nature and Philosophy of Geography
3:3-0
This course is an introduction to the history of geography, and to the research philosophies and methodological concepts applied in the discipline.
Prerequisites: GEOG 100, 220, and 221
GEOG 305
Quantitative Techniques in Geography
3:3-0
An examination of the statistical techniques commonly used in the analysis of geographic data. Emphasis is placed upon spatial sampling, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression.
Prerequisite: GEOG 205 or permission of department head.
GEOG 307
Fundamentals of Cartography
3:3-0
Introduction to map making: map projections, scale and generalization, methods of representing objects by symbols, map compilation, and planning of legends.
Prerequisite: GEOG 207 or permission of department head.
GEOG 314
Western Europe
3:3-0
A systematic approach to the geography of Western Europe. Emphasis is placed on selected themes in the physical, historical, cultural, political, and economic geography of the area. Detailed regional study will be limited to two or three selected countries and will help to illustrate the rapid changes taking place in Western Europe.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 316
Geography of the Third World
3:3-0
The so-called "Third World" is examined from a spatial perspective. Topics of investigation include imperialism, population growth, political boundaries, and economic transition.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 318
United States of America
3:3-0
A systematic and regional approach to the geography of the United States, emphasizing population movements and distribution, the natural environment, economic geography, and regional studies.
Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or permission of department head.
GEOG 321
Meteorology
3:3-0
The basic principles of meteorology with special attention to weather conditions on the Canadian prairies.
Prerequisite: GEOG 221 or permission of department head.
GEOG 322
Economic Geography
3:3-0
Areal distribution of economic activity and characteristics of different industries. Theories of location, models of regional economic development, problems resulting from different levels of economic development.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 323
Geomorphology
3:3-0
The study of landforms and the processes which create and modify them. Emphasis on the mechanics of geomorphic processes and how they relate to properties of earth materials.
Prerequisite: GEOG 221 or permission of department head.
GEOG 324
Urban Geography
3:3-0
The course examines the evolution of the world urban system, the location, size and functional relationships of cities, and the physical and social structure of individual cities with special reference to Canada.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 325
Biogeography
3:3-0
An examination of the geographic distributions of plants and animals and the historical, geologic, and contemporary processes underlying those distributions. The course will include study of the influence of climate change, continental drift, and human activity on spatial distribution of flora/fauna.
Prerequisite: GEOG 221 or permission of department head.
GEOG 326
Resource Management
3:3-0
A systematic analysis of geographical aspects of theory and methods of natural resource management. Focus is on the geographer's role in resource analysis and policy decisions with examples from agriculture, forestry, wildlife, energy, and parks.
Prerequisite: GEOG 200, and either GEOG 220 or 221, or permission of department head.
GEOG 327
Hydrology
3:3-0
Basic principles of hydrology and the geography of water. Emphasis on the surface components of the hydrological cycle, and on the collection and analysis of hydrometric data.
Prerequisite: GEOG 221 or permission of department head.
GEOG 328
Population Geography
3:3-0
The course examines the dynamics of population change, population theories, models and forecasting, and population and resource issues with special reference to Canada and the less developed countries.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 329
Soil Geography
3:3-0
Introduction to the properties and classification of soil. The geography of soil at local, regional, and global scales. Relationship of soil to geomorphology, climate, water, vegetation, and environmental change.
Prerequisite: GEOG 221 or permission of department head.
GEOG 330
Political Geography
3:3-0
The effects of political action on present-day geography, and of geography on political problems.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 331
Introduction to Remote Sensing in Geography
3:3-0
Basic concepts of remote sensing, a review of sensors and their images, emphasis on image interpretation and analysis, and introduction to application areas in geographic studies.
Prerequisite: GEOG 207 or permission of department head.
GEOG 332
Geography of Recreation
3:3-0
The geographical characteristics of recreation in North America, including outdoor recreation and tourism.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 333
Natural Hazards
3:3-0
Characteristics and human impacts of selected natural hazards. Risk evaluation and responses. General and case study approaches, with emphasis on atmospheric and geomorphic hazards in Canada and the developing world.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or 221, or permission of department head.
GEOG 334
Rural Geography
3:3-0
An introduction to the components of occupance and production patterns in the rural landscape; settlement and land use. Emphasis is placed on the functions of rural areas. Introduction to rural planning.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 336
Cultural/Historical Geography
3:3-0
Theoretical and methodological approaches to the spatio-temporal expression of culture and to the historical development of present geographical conditions. Emphasis on sources for reconstruction of past environments and analyzing geographical change over time.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or permission of department head.
GEOG 390-395AA-ZZ
Directed Reading and Research
Variable Credit: 1-3 hours
Courses designed for individual students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
GEOG 396-399AA-ZZ
Selected Topics
Variable Credit: 1-3 hours
Courses designed as required for groups of senior undergraduates.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
GEOG 405
Advanced Spatial Analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3:3-0
Advanced topics in spatial analysis and GIS including raster and vector data models, spatial interpolation, temporal and three-dimensional representations, issues of accuracy and managing error, application areas. Operational training in GIS is included.
Prerequisite: GEOG 305 or permission of department head.
GEOG 407
Computer-Assisted Cartography
3:3-0
Overview of computer applications in geography. Potential and limitations of automation in mapping. Exercises in the computer-assisted compilation and design of thematic maps.
Prerequisite: GEOG 307 or permission of department head.
GEOG 411
Field Techniques in Geography
3:3-0
The techniques learned in this course are applied to the study of a natural landscape during a weekend field trip.
Prerequisite: GEOG 205 or permission of department head.
Materials Cost: $50.00
GEOG 421
Topics in Climatology and Meteorology
3:3-0
Weather and human activities. Response to weather hazards: hurricanes, thunderstorms, droughts. World climate regions. Climate change. Human impact of weather, weather forecasting and climatological information. Anthropogenic effects on the atmosphere.
Prerequisite: GEOG 321 or permission of department head.
GEOG 422
Regional Economic Development
3:3-0
Problems, processes, and patterns of regional economic development are examined in the context of developing and developed nations. Emphasis is placed on examples drawn from Canada, Western Europe, Latin America, and tropical Africa.
Prerequisite: GEOG 322 or permission of department head.
GEOG 423AA-ZZ
Topics in Geomorphology
3:3-0
An advanced course in landforms and the processes that create and modify them. Topics will alternate between glacial and theoretical geomorphology.
Prerequisite: GEOG 323 or permission of department head.
GEOG 424
Topics in Urban Planning
3:3-0
The course examines the evolution of modern urban planning, the core concepts of modern planning theory, and the development of the land use plan with special reference to European and North American cities.
Prerequisite: GEOG 324 or permission of department head.
GEOG 426
Topics in Water Resources Management
3:3-0
Regional, socio-economic, and environmental issues in water resources management. Study of water management in selected regions such as the Canadian prairies and the Columbia and Missouri River basins.
Prerequisite: GEOG 220 or 221, or permission of department head.
GEOG 434
Topics in Rural Development
3:3-0
Study of the complex issues - political, environmental, economic, cultural - involved in rural development. Emphasis on the role of policy legislation and institutional arrangements in changing rural systems. Examples are taken from different countries with special reference to Saskatchewan.
Prerequisite: GEOG 334 or permission of department head.
GEOG 490-495AA-ZZ
Directed Reading and Research
Variable Credit: 1-3 hours
Courses designed for individual students.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
GEOG 496-498AA-ZZ
Selected Topics
Variable Credit: 1-3 hours
Courses designed as required for groups of senior undergraduates.
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
GEOG 499AA-AC
Honours Thesis
3 or 6:0-0
An exposition of a topic approved by the department. The thesis should draw some original conclusions on the topic concerned.
Note: The required 6 hours may be taken in one semester or spread equally over two consecutive semesters.
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