Current Timetable

Section	Day	Time	Instructor	Exam Date	Delivery
2022 Fall 2023 Winter
GES 100 - World Regional Geography
An introduction to the human and natural environments from a geographical perspective. The fundamental themes, of human and physical geography are examined by focusing upon global issues and regional patterns. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 100 and GEOG 100.
397		-	Ana Hidalgo	10-DEC-22	ONLNE
398		-	Ana Hidalgo	09-DEC-22	ONLNE
L01	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	Louis Awanyo	22-DEC-22
GES 120 - Human Geography
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. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 120, GEOG 120, or GEOG 220.
001	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	Vanessa Mathews
GES 121 - Physical Geography
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. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 121, GEOG 121, or GEOG 221.
001	MWF	09:30am - 10:20am	Mark Cote	14-DEC-22
002	F	11:30am - 12:20pm	STAFF
003	W	11:30am - 12:20pm	STAFF
397		-	David Sauchyn	15-DEC-22	ONLNE
398		-	STAFF		ONLNE
GES 203 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
This course offers an introduction to basic concepts and techniques of geographic information systems (GIS) used for descriptive geostatistical analysis and visualization of spatial data. Operational training in GIS is included; students should be very comfortable with Windows. *Prerequisite: Any 100-level GES course or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 203 and GEOG 203.
397		-	Julia Siemer	17-DEC-22	ONLNE
GES 218 - United States of America
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: Any 100-level GES course or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 218, GEOG 218, or GEOG 318.
001	MTR	11:30am - 12:20pm	Mark Cote	20-DEC-22
GES 246 - Urban Geography
The course examines cities as systems viewed at global, national, and local levels. Economic and social patterns and linkages are stressed. Special emphasis is placed on the Canadian urban system and the urban geography of Regina. *Prerequisite: GES 100 or GES 120 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 246, GEOG 246, or GEOG 324.
001	TR	1:00pm - 2:15pm	Vanessa Mathews
GES 255 - Geomatics Project 1
A combination of intellectual study and technical production commensurate with the course level. Projects require a review of the literature that highlights the main theme(s) or issue(s) being addressed, a discussion of the rationale for the selected data and analysis methods, detailed documentation of the applied analyses, and superior cartographic products. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 255 or GEOG 255.
001		-	Julia Siemer
GES 309 - Introduction to Remote Sensing in Geography
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: GES 203 or permission of the Department Head. GES 207 is strongly recommended.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 309, GEOG 309, GEOG 331, or GEOG 391AB.
001	MW	11:30am - 12:45pm	Samantha Kerr	19-DEC-22
GES 316 - Geography of the Third World
The so-called "Third World" is examined from a spatial perspective. Topics of investigation include imperialism, population growth, political boundaries, and economic transition. *Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including one of GES 100 or GES 120, or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 316 and GEOG 316.
L01	TR	1:00pm - 2:15pm	Louis Awanyo	15-DEC-22
GES 321 - Meteorology
The basic principles of meteorology with special attention to weather conditions on the Canadian prairies. *Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including GES 121, or permission of the Department Head.* Note:Students may receive credit for only one of GES 321 and GEOG 321.
001	TR	1:00pm - 2:15pm	Mark Cote	15-DEC-22
GES 323 - Geomorphology
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: 30 credit hours including GES 121 or permission of Department Head.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 323 or GEOG 323.
001	MWF	10:30am - 11:20am	Ulrike Hardenbicker	09-DEC-22
GES 329 - Soil Geography
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: 30 credit hours including GES 121 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 329, GEOG 329 or GEOL 329.
001	MWF	09:30am - 10:20am	Ulrike Hardenbicker	14-DEC-22
099	F	2:30pm - 5:15pm	Samantha Kerr
099	F	2:30pm - 5:15pm	Samantha Kerr
099	F	2:30pm - 5:15pm	Samantha Kerr
GES 355 - Geomatics Project 2
A combination of intellectual study and technical production commensurate with the course level. Projects require a review of the literature that highlights the main theme(s) or issue(s) being addressed, a discussion of the rationale for the selected data and analysis methods, detailed documentation of the applied analyses, and superior cartographic products. The topic for this project must be distinct from the project completed in GES 255. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 355 and GEOG 355.
001		-	Julia Siemer
GES 455 - Geomatics Project 3
A combination of intellectual study and technical production commensurate with the course level. Projects require a review of the literature that highlights the main theme(s) or issue(s) being addressed, a discussion of the rationale for the selected data and analysis methods, detailed documentation of the applied analyses, and superior cartographic products. The topic for this project must be distinct from the project completed in GES 255 and GES 355. *Prerequisite: GES 355* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 455 and GEOG 455.
001		-	Julia Siemer
GES 499AA - Honours Thesis - First Half
An exposition of a topic approved by the department. The thesis should draw some original conclusions on the topic concerned. Permission of the department head is required to register. Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 499AA, GEOG 499AA, GES 499AC, or GEOG 499AC.
001		-	Mark Cote
GES 499AB - Honours Thesis - Second Half
An exposition of a topic approved by the department. The thesis should draw some original conclusions on the topic concerned. Permission of the department head is required to register. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 499AB, GEOG 499AB, GES 499AC, or GEOG 499AC.
001		-	Mark Cote