BSc in Physical Geography

Note: This program is not accepting new students. Please refer to the BSc in Geography & Environmental Studies.

Physical Geography - a component of the Earth Sciences - is the study of the natural processes that occur at, and above, the surface of the Earth.  It is defined by the four "spheres" of our planet: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere. Physical geographers study: weather, climate, and climate change; lakes, rivers, and streams; erosion and deposition; landforms and soils; deserts, glaciers, and ice sheets; and ecosystems.  In particular, physical geographers are concerned about how the natural environment influences human activities and how human activities affect the natural environment.

Students pursuing studies in Physical Geography at the University of Regina can work toward the following degrees:

* Graduates with a Bsc in Geography and Geology from the University of Regina may apply to the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan for registration as a Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo).

Recommended Physical Geography Course Sequence

1st
Year
Geog 100 World Regional Geography
Geog 120

Human Geography

 this is a core pre-requisite for many other Geography courses
Geog 121

Physical Geography 

 this is a core pre-requisite for most other Physical Geography courses
Engl
100		 Critical Reading & Writing I
+ Biol 150 or Biol 100
+ Chem 104 or Phys 109
+ CS 110
+ Stat 100 or Stat 160
+ Math 110
+ 1 elective - see the undergraduate calendar for details

2nd Year
Geog 203 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Geog 207 Map & Airphoto Interpretation
Geog 210 Geography of Canada
Geog
222		 Global Economies, Local Lives
ENST 200 Environmental Issues
Geog
232		 Geography of Recreation and Tourism
Geog
246		 Urban Geography
Engl
110		 Critical Reading & Writing II
+ 2 electives - see the undergraduate calendar for details

3rd
Year
5 GEOG courses from Geog 303, 307, 309, 321, 323, 325, 327, 329, 333, 391, 397, 409, 411, 421, 423, 429, 431, 491, 497
+ 5 electives - see the undergraduate calendar for details

4th
Year 

 BSc Major in Geography BSc Honours Major in Geography
1 400-level GEOG course 2 400-level GEOG courses
+ 9 electives - see the undergraduate calendar for details Geog 499AA Honours Thesis - First Half
Geog 499AB Honours Thesis - Second Half
+ 6 electives - see the undergraduate calendar for details