Geography
The list below describes each course we offer, as well as prerequisites (if any) and a few other details. (How to read a course description).
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GEOG 100 Ecosystems and Human Activity
(3 credits) F, W (2,0,2,0,0)
An introduction to the impact of human activity on ecological systems. Topics include: ecosystem structure and function, human population change, resource management, and pollution.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or EFP 12; or "C" in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
GEOG 102 Human Geography
(3 credits) F, W (2,0,2,0,0)
An introduction to cultural change and growth. The course emphasizes patterns, processes and problems in the growth of human populations, cultural origins, diffusion and perceptions, the evolution of economic development and urbanization, geopolitical organizations and environmental stress.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or EFP 12; or "C" in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
GEOG 103 Globalization & World Regions
(3 credits) F or W (2,0,2,0,0)
The course is an introduction to the processes of globalization and the geographic impacts of globalization in world regions. The course will focus on the economic, cultural, and environmental relationship among core, peripheral, and semi-peripheral regions.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or EFP 12; or "C" in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
GEOG 104 Geography of Canada
(3 credits) W (2,0,2,0,0)
An introduction to the physical and human geography of Canada. The course uses the concepts and techniques of regional geography to examine the cultural, economic, physical, political and social factors influencing the relationships between people and places as well as current issues in Canada.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or EFP 12; or "C" in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
GEOG 105 Geography of British Columbia
(3 credits) F, W (2,0,2,0,0)
Introduction to the physical and human geography of British Columbia. The course takes a topical approach in examining the physical, economic, resource, settlement and social geography of the province, with attention paid to the landscape, character and image of its regions.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or EFP 12; or "C" in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
GEOG 111 Natural Hazards
(3 credits) W (2,0,2,0,0)
This course introduces the natural environmental processes underlying hazards like earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and floods. It also looks at how human influence can turn hazards into disasters, or effectively mitigate them. An emphasis on current events is maintained. The course is intended for both science and non-science majors.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): "C+" in English 12, or EFP 12; or "C" in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094; or ENGL 092 and ENGL 096; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 104; or ENGL 103 and ENGL 106; or ENGL 140; or ELD 092 and ELD 094; or ELD 097; or assessment.
GEOG 204 Atmosphere and Biosphere
(4 credits) F (3,0,3,0,0)
This course emphasizes processes in the earth's atmosphere and biosphere. Topics include: processes of formation of global and local weather systems; severe weather; world and local climates; air pollution; global warming; ecosystem dynamics; world biomes; evolution processes; plant and animal geography, and the current extinction crisis.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 100; or any first-year GEOG course and any first-year ENGL course.
GEOG 206 Lithosphere and Hydrosphere
(4 credits) F (3,0,3,0,0)
This courses emphasizes processes in the earth's lithosphere and hydrosphere. Topics include: earth's interior; rocks and geologic structures; earthquakes; volcanism; plate tectonics; groundwater; drainage basins; stream flow and river landforms; floods; desert landforms; glaciers and glacial landforms; and coastal processes and landforms. Labs use topographic maps and air photos.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 100; or any first-year GEOG course and any first-year ENGL course.
GEOG 210 Map & Air Photo Interpretation
(4 credits) F, W (2.5,0,2.5,0,0)
Introduces techniques that extract and map geographic data. Topics include: map and air photo interpretation, basic field surveying and map representation.
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Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second-year GEOG course.
GEOG 214 Digital Geomatics
(4 credits) F, W (2,0,3,0,0)
The course introduces the basics of Geographic Information Systems and digital remote sensing. Students study the collection and analysis of spatial data, applying GIS and remote sensing software to solve geographic problems. Topics include: spatial data and data models, digital mapping, and interpretation and analysis of spatial and image data.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second- year GEOG course.
GEOG 216 Quantitative Methods
(4 credits) W (2,0,3,0,0)
This course focuses on the application of statistical techniques to geographic problems. Topics include: hypothesis formulation, sampling strategies, parametric and non-parametric statistical tests and statistical models. Lab exercises are computer-based.
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Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second-year GEOG course.
GEOG 220 Natural Resource Systems
(3 credits) F (2,0,2,0,0)
An introduction to natural resource systems, with an emphasis on Canada and particularly British Columbia. Topics include: historical perspective, assessment techniques and government jurisdictions. The distribution, structure and production of selected natural resources are discussed in the context of management trends and environmental impacts.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second-year GEOG or ECON course; and any first- or second-year ENGL course.
GEOG 222 Economic Geography
(3 credits) F or W (2,0,2,0,0)
An introduction to the structure of economic space. With an emphasis on principles, problems and processes, the course focuses on agricultural and manufacturing location, tertiary activities and consumer behaviour, transportation systems, international trade and regional development.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second-year GEOG or ECON course; and any first- or second-year ENGL course.
GEOG 232 Cultural Geography
(3 credits) F or W (2,0,2,0,0)
An introduction to contemporary cultural geography. The course will focus on the role of space, place, community and region in relation to identity and cultural and social issues. Topics include: changing geographies of population, settlement, ethnicity, power, gender, class, cultural elements, environmental relations and cultural landscapes.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Any first-year GEOG course; and any first- or second-year ENGL course.
GEOG 236 Geography of Cities
(3 credits) F or W (2,0,2,0,0)
The course aims to outline the origins, growth, and development of cities. The problems and issues of migration, urbanization, and metropolitan changes in both developed and less developed countries will be examined. A study of urban policy, planning and future trends will also be undertaken.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second-year GEOG course; and any first- or second-year ENGL course.
GEOG 240 Environment/Development - Asia
(3 credits) F (2,0,2,0,0)
A rapid transformation of Asia's environment and economy is currently underway. This course will examine the region's changing environmental conditions, including pollution, deforestation, and resource depletion. In addition, students will critically review how globalization, industrialization, and urbanization have contributed to the environmental stress in the region.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second-year ENGL course.
GEOG 250 Latin America & the Caribbean
(3 credits) F or W (2,0,2,0,0)
This course studies the physical and human characteristics of Latin America, including the Caribbean region. Topics of focus include: physical environment, demographics, economics, culture, urbanization, and environmental issues. The course presents theories and strategies of development and land use through case studies in the region.
To find where this course transfers, check the BC Transfer Guide
Prerequisite(s): Any first- or second-year GEOG course; and any first- or second-year ENGL course.
