Current Timetable

Section	Day	Time	Instructor	Exam Date	Delivery
2023 Fall 2024 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		-	Samantha Kerr	08-DEC-23	ONLNE
L01	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	Louis Awanyo	21-DEC-23
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.
991	M	5:30pm - 7:50pm	Alison Baker	18-DEC-23	RMTE
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	MTR	09:30am - 10:20am	Mark Cote	21-DEC-23
002	W	1:30pm - 2:20pm	STAFF
003	M	2:30pm - 3:20pm	STAFF
397		-	David Sauchyn	13-DEC-23	ONLNE
398		-	STAFF		ONLNE
GES 200 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
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: GES 120 and GES 121 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 200, ENST 200 or GEOG 226.
001	MWF	11:30am - 12:20pm	Mark Cote	18-DEC-23
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	09-DEC-23	ONLNE
GES 207 - Basics of Map and Air Photo Interpretations
Introduction to the interpretation of various kinds of maps, air photos and satellite images. *Prerequisite: Any 100-level GES course or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 207 and GEOG 207.
991	TR	5:30pm - 6:45pm	Julia Siemer	12-DEC-23
GES 222 - Global Economies, Local Lives
An introduction to economic geography, tracing the processes of economic globalization and localization. Emphasis on the development of the global economy as it plays out in local places with particular histories and cultures. Focus on the crisis of Fordism and the restructuring of resource industries, manufacturing, services and finance. *Prerequisite: GES 100 or GEOG 120 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 222, GEOG 222, or GEOG 322.
001	TR	10:00am - 11:15am	Emily Eaton	21-DEC-23
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	14-DEC-23
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 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	14-DEC-23
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	1:30pm - 2:20pm	Ulrike Hardenbicker	15-DEC-23
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	13-DEC-23
099	F	2:30pm - 5:15pm	Monica Cliveti
099	F	2:30pm - 5:15pm	Monica Cliveti
099	F	2:30pm - 5:15pm	Monica Cliveti
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 396AN - The Place of Craft Beer
Is craft beer a sustainable practice for building local community? Topics include the geography of craft beer, environmental impacts, economic development, labour market, gender, and relationships to the local. *Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including one of GES 100 or GES 120, or permission from the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 396AN and GEOG 396AN.
001	MW	11:30am - 12:45pm	Vanessa Mathews	18-DEC-23
GES 421 - Topics in Climatology and Meteorology
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: GES 321 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 421 and GEOG 421.
001	TR	2:30pm - 3:45pm	Mark Cote	12-DEC-23
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