Current Timetable

Section	Day	Time	Instructor	Exam Date	Delivery
2023 Winter 2023 Spring/Summer
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	17-APR-23	ONLNE
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	1:00pm - 2:15pm	Vanessa Mathews	20-APR-23
L01	MWF	09:30am - 10:20am	Louis Awanyo	19-APR-23
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	19-APR-23
091	M	2:30pm - 3:20pm	STAFF
092	T	2:30pm - 3:20pm	STAFF
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	12:30pm - 1:20pm	Mark Cote	26-APR-23
GES 210 - Canada
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: Any 100-level GES course or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only of GES 210 and GEOG 210.
001	MWF	10:30am - 11:20am	Mark Cote	14-APR-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 303 - Geographical Information Systems and Science
Concepts and theories behind spatial data analysis using geographic information systems (GIS). Topics include: spatial models, solving spatial issues using raster and vector analysis methods, geostatistics, and geovisualization. *Prerequisite: GES 203 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 303, GEOG 303, or GEOG 405.
001	MW	09:30am - 10:20am	Julia Siemer	19-APR-23
001	F	09:30am - 10:20am	Julia Siemer	19-APR-23
GES 327 - Hydrology
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: 30 credit hours including GES 121 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 327 and GEOG 327.
397		-	Samantha Kerr	27-APR-23	ONLNE
GES 330 - Political Geography
The effect of political action on present-day geography, and of geography on political problems. *Prerequisite: 30 credit hours including GES 100 or GES 120, or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 330 and GEOG 330.
L01	MWF	12:30pm - 1:20pm	Louis Awanyo	26-APR-23
GES 346 - Urban Planning
This course examines the classical roots of modern urban planning, the core concepts of planning theory, and the land-use plan. Emphasis is placed on urban planning in Canada and especially in Regina. *Prerequisite: GES 100 or GES 120 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 346. GEOG 346, or GEOG 424.
001	TR	11:30am - 12:45pm	Vanessa Mathews	25-APR-23
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 396AM - Climate Change Policy
This course will explore questions such as, what policy options are available to address climate change? What climate change policies have been introduced in Canada and around the world? How do we evaluate whether climate change policy has succeeded? *Prerequisite: GES 200.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 396AM and GEOG 396AM.
001	MWF	1:30pm - 2:20pm	Brett Dolter	21-APR-23
GES 400 - Environmental Impact Assessment
This course gives students an opportunity to develop their skills in effectively analyzing, managing, and resolving natural resource conflicts. Students will be required to carry out a substantial piece of research work independently, develop knowledge of special interests, and build upon the experience gained. *Prerequisite: 30 credit hours and GES 200.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 400 and ENST 400.
991	TR	7:00pm - 8:15pm	Brent Bitter	18-APR-23	RMTE
GES 409 - Advanced Spatial Analysis and Visualization (GIS)
Advanced topics in geomatics exploring the coupling and integration of computer-assisted cartography, geostatistics and analysis, GIS, and remote sensing. Students will work in small groups to design geomatics solutions addressing selected planning, environmental management or research problems. *Prerequisite: GES 303, GES 307, and GES 309 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 409 and GEOG 409.
001		-	Julia Siemer
GES 429 - Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology
An advanced course relating to cold environments and their geomorphic processes. Topics cover glacial and periglacial processes and their resulting landforms. Special attention will be paid to the Canadian Arctic environment and the history of glaciation in Canada, particularly during the last glacial episode during the Wisconsin advance and retreat. *Prerequisite: GES 323 or permission of the Department Head.* Note: Students may only receive credit for one of GES 429, GEOG 429, GEOG 423AA, or GEOL 429.
001	TR	08:30am - 09:45am	Joyce McBeth	18-APR-23	HYFLX
099	R	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
099	R	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
099	R	2:30pm - 5:15pm	STAFF
GES 431 - Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
This course focuses on the impacts of climate change on biophysical and and social systems, and the adjustments to policies and practices that will be required to minimize the negative impacts. It is intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students with an interest in this emerging and important field of study. *Prerequisite: GES 120 and GES 121.* Note: Students may receive credit for only one of GES 431, GEOG 431, GEOG 831, or GEOG 491AB.
001		-	David Sauchyn	25-APR-23	ONLNE
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