105 courses in the 1970–71 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Department of Geography
Faculty listed in 1970–71
R.M. Irving, B.A., M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Minnesota)
A. Diem, B.A. (Wayne State), M.A. (Clark), Ph.D. (Michigan) D.K. Erb, B.Sc. (Western), M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D, (McGill) R.R. Krueger, B.A., M.A. (Western), Ph.D. (Indiana) J.M. Crowley, B.A. (Ag) (Idaho), M.S., Ph.D, (Minnesota)
L.H. Russwurm, B.A., M.A. (Western), Ph.D. (Hlinois) H.D. Steiner, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Zurich) J.H. Bater, B.A., M.A. (U.B.C.), Ph.D. (London) B.A. Bullock, B.A.,M.A. (Belfast), Ph.D. (London) G. McBoyle, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Aberdeen) A.G. McLellan, B.Sc.,Ph.D. (Glasgow) W.B. Mitchell, B.4., M.A. (U.B.C.), Ph.D. (Liverpool) E.R. Officer, B.A. (British Columbia), M.A. (Wisconsin) G. Priddle, B.A. (Western), M.A. (Clark) D.F. Walker, B.Sc. (Econ.) (London), M.A. (Toronto) E. Sommerville, B.Sc. (Glasgow) A.E. Hildebrand, B.A. (Toronto)
Undergraduate Geography Courses
All courses are open to any student from any Faculty or School of this University whenever prerequisites are met.
An introduction to some of the central problems, concepts and methods of contemporary geographic analysis of man’s cultural environment. Two overriding themes are emphasized. The locational analysis theme which focuses on the spatial structure and dynamics of socio-economic systems and the man-land theme which focuses on the impact of man through time on the landscape. 2 lectures, 2 hours discussion—lab. (Given in fall term and normally precedes Geography 102*.)
An ecosystem approach to physical geography is employed which emphasizes that man’s natural environment is an integrated system of which man is a part. A systems approach is used to study selected aspects of weather and climate, soils, biogeography, and landforms. Stress is placed on the flows of energy, water and matter and the resultant effects on the subsystems of the natural environment. 2 lectures, 2 hours discussion—lab. (Given in winter term and normally follows Geography 101*.)
A discussion of some major environmental problems such as the population explosion, the impact of urbanization on man’s environment, resource management, conservation, and pollution. How geographical theories and methods can be applied to the solution of these problems. 3 lectures (fall term).
Geography 101*/102* remain the prerequisites for most second year courses in Geography; Geography 195* can be taken as an elective by geography students but is intended mainly for non-
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geography students; Geography 195* is not a substitute for Geography 101*
Principles of plant and animal geography, biography, and ecology. This course is the same as Planning 200*. Prerequisite: Geography 102* or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 2 hour lab. (fall term).
The study of energy and matter flows in the atmosphere and on the land begun in Geography 102*, will be further developed. Specific topics of study will include global radiation balances, energy flux at the land-air interface, weather modification, urban climates, climatic classification systems, the physical processes in the pollution of land, air and water, the dynamics and morphology of stream systems and glacial landform systems. Prerequisite: Geography 102*. 2 lectures, 2 hour lab. (winter term).
GEOG 202Some Basic Topics of Economic and Urban Geography
Locational analysis of setthkement patterns and economic activity. The location theory approach to the problem of rational, spatial allocation of economic activity will be compared to the more allinclusive viewpoint of resource management specialists. Prerequsite: Geography 101*. 2 lectures, 1 hour seminar (fall term).
GEOG 203Some Basic Topics of Cultural and Regional Geography
The basic concepts of regional and cultural geography introduced in Geography 101* will be further developed. The approach of the regional geographer will be illustrated in the analysis of one or more world regions. Other topics to be investigated will include regions as cultural entities, political, social, and historical processes in geography, diffsuion models, and man’s perception of his environment. Prerequisite: Geography 101*., 2 lectures, 2 hour lab. (winter term).
This course studies in depth selected areas of the world’s climatic regions, emphasizing characteristic problems of these regions as well as their physical, cultural and economic interrelationships. Among the many factors which are discussed are the utilization of natural resources, the effects of increasing population density, the occupance and utilization of urban and rural land, and the effects of man’s tools, techniques, and institutions on the earth’s surface. Prerequisite: Geography 101*. 2 lectures, 2 hour lab. (year).
Analysis of man’s use of the earth’s surface as revealed by a geographic study of selected examples of cultures, cultural areas and cultural landscapes. Prerequisite: Geography 101*. 3 lectures (fall term).
Population geography and its relationship to demography and human ecology. Analysis of the growth, diffusion, and distribution of human populations throughout the world. No prerequisite. 3 lectures (winter term).
GEOG 270Introduction to Cartography and Air Photo Interpretation Note
An introduction to the basic equipment, skills and uses of cartography and air photos. Prerequisite: Geography 101*/102* or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 2 hour lab. (fall term).
GEOG 271Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
An introduction to the geographer’s use of scientific methad, des- , criptive and inferential statistics, and computers. Prerequisite: Geography 101*/102* or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 1 hour tutorial (winter term). Not available to Honours Geography or Honours Planning students
The technique of air photo interpretation as applied primarily in the field of geography and resources inventory, Interpretation of landforms, geological features, soils, natural vegetation, drainage patterns, and rural and urban land use. Prerequisite: Geography 101*/102* or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 2 hour lab. (fall term).
An evaluation of past and contemporary positions of this subdiscipline. The basic geomorphologic processes will be critically examined in relation to climate, vegetation, soils, geology, and man. Emphasis will be placed on lectures and field work on the geomorphological problems of Southern Ontario. Prerequisite: Geography 200*, 201* or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 2 hour lab. (fall term).
Advanced study of the elements and mechanics of climate and weather. Analysis of world climatic and weather patterns. Effects of climate on man’s activities and on the distribution of natural vegetation and soils. Weather forecasting. Applied climatology. Prerequisite: Honours Geography or Honours Planning students, or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab. (winter term—normally this course will follow Geography 300*).
Theoretical and empirical studies focusing upon natural resources management and development problems. Prerequisite: Geography 202* or consent of instructor. 3 lectures (fall term).
Theoretical and empirical studies in economic geography within the subfields of the geography of manufacturing, transportation and diffusion. Prerequisite: Geography 202* or consent of instructor. 2 lectures (winter term).
Introduction to regional analysis and the study of the environmental ecosystem and its physical and human subsystems in the United States. Selected problems in land utilization, urbanization, regional and resource development. No prerequisite. 3 lectures (fall term).
Introduction to regional analysis and the study of the environmental ecosystem and its physical and human subsystems in Canada. Selected problems in land utilization, urbanization, regional and resource development. No prerequisite. 3 lectures (winter term).
A geographical analysis of a selected region and its current problems. The region chosen in any given year will depend on the specialization knowledge of faculty available and will be a smaller region than the Selected World Regions—Geography 420-432. No prerequisite. 3 lectures (winter term).
A detailed investigation of selected facets of man’s cultural relations with the natural environment and with other men. Prerequisite: One of Geography 203*, 231* or consent of instructor 3 lectures (fall term).
Detailed study of selected topics of population geography. Prerequisite: One of Geography 203*, 232* or consent of instructor 3 lectures (winter term). Not given in 1970-71.
The approaches, concepts and methods of the historical geographer are developed and then applied and illustrated in selected regions. No prerequisite. 3 lectures (fall term).
GEOG 341Historical Geography of Canada and the United States
The changing geographies of settlement and resource use from the Discoveries to the present. Emphasis upon Canada and Canadian- American interrelationships. Prerequisite: Geography 203* or consent of instructor, 3 lectures (year).
A study of differences from place to place in political phenomena. Subjects covered include the interrelationships of states and nations, contripetal and centrifugal “forces” within states, electoral geography, boundary and frontier problems, the location of capital cities, internal organizations of states, external relations, and geopolitics. No prerequisite. 3 lectures (winter term).
History of the conservation movement; principles of conservation management and the development of resources. Analysis, use and planning of recreational resources. This course is the same as Planning 357*. Prerequisite: Honours Geography or Honours Planning students or consent of instructor. 3 lectures (winter term).
The nature of scientific research; descriptive and inferential statistics as applied to problems in Geography and Planning. To complete the requirements for this course an approved research outline for Geography 490 is required from students intending to enrol in Geography 490. This course is the same as Planning 375. Prerequisite: Honours Geography or Honours Planning students or consent of instructor. 2 lectures, 1 hour lab. (year).
The past traditions in geography. Modern trends in geographical research and teaching. Prerequisite: Any three Geography courses. 2 hours seminar (winter).
One week field camp session during which a specific area will be analyzed from a geographic point of view. Students will be expected to undertake individual or group analysis of specific problems and must present the results in a written report. Prerequisite: Third Year Honours Geography students only and consent of instructor. 2 hours seminar (fall term).
Advanced studies in glacial fluvial, tropical and applied geomorphology. Selected problem areas will be subjected to field and laboratory investigation. Discussions will involve pertinent literature and theories and the role(s) of contemporary geomorphology. Prerequisites: Geography 275* and 300* or consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or lab. (fall and winter term).
Advanced study of numerical map analysis and computer mapping techniques. Prerequisite: Geography 260*, 375 or consent of instructor. 2 hours seminar and/or tutorial (winter term).
Multivariate statistics and their application in geography and planning. This course is the same as Planning 404*. Prerequisite: Geography 375 or Planning 375 or consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or tutorial (fall term).
Special techniques and their application in geography and planning e.g. gravity models, trend surface analysis, Markov chains, linear programming, simulation. This course is the same as Planning 405* Prerequisite: Geography 404* or Planning 404* or consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or tutorial (winter term).
The environmental implications of existing and potential recreational demands. Recreational travel, site capability, economic and ecological impact models will be considered as the normative behavioural aspects of amenity resources. Prerequisites: One of Geography 310*, 311*, 351* or consent of instructor. 3 lectures (fall term).
Comparative evaluation of instutional frameworks and decisionmaking processes governing the management of natural resources in selected countries, with particular attention to federal and provincial responsibilities in Canada. Prerequisite: Geography 310* or consent of instructor. 3 lectures (winter term). Not given in 1970-71.
Industrial location theory will be assessed through empirical analysis of the spatial organization of the workshop factory continuum at both the urban and regional scales. Some attention will also be given industrial location theory and problems in a planned economy. Prerequisite: 310*, 311* or consent of instructor. (Fall term). Not given in 1970-71.
Studies of the behaviour of individuals, groups and organizations in interaction with their environment, especially its spatial dimension. Emphasis will be placed on environmental perception, decision-making and theories of consumer and business behaviour. Prerequisite: One of Geography 310*, 311*, 351*, or consent of instructor. 3 lectures (winter term).
A detailed study of selected aspects of urban geography. Possible topics are household activity systems, urban models, human and factorial ecology, commercial structure of cities. The impact on and the interrelation with the natural ecosystem. Prerequisite: Geography 311*, 351* or consent of instructor. (fall term).
GEOG 420–432Geographic Analysis of Selected World Regions
Detalied study of physical, cultural, economic and political geography; geographic basis of current problems. Prerequisite: Honours Geography students, or consent of instructor 3 lectures.
A detailed analysis of a selected region in Canada or the United States with major emphasis upon a field examination of the region (2-3 weeks duration) in spring. Prerequisite: Fourth year Honours Geography students or consent of instructor. 2 hours seminar (winter term). Not given 1970-71.
An analysis of the factors affecting soil development and classification. Techniques of soil survey and land classification. Prerequisite: Geography 200*/201 or consent of instructor. 2 hours seminar (fall term).
The application of soil survey information and land classification techniques to rural land use problems. Prerequisite: Geography 451* or consent of instructor. 2 hours seminar (winter term).
Advanced studies in air photo interpretation and its application in geographic studies, resources survey, terrain analysis, and geomorphology. Basic photogrammetric techniques will be utilized where applicable. Prerequisite: Geography 275* and 300* or consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or lab. (fall term).
Data gathering from air photos by interpretation and measurment with emphasis on agricultural and urban geography. Recent advances in remote sensing (satellite photography, thermal infrared and radar imagery, multiband imagery). Spectral analysis, image quality, image processing. Prerequisite: Geography 275* and 300* or consent of instructor. 3 hours seminar and/or lab. (winter term).
Historical development of the discipline of Geography; contributions of the German, French, British and American geographers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: Geography 200*/201*; 202*/203* or consent of instructor 2 hours seminar (fall term).
New and resurgent-developments in the various subfields of georaphy. Current trends in the philosophy and methodology of geography. This seminar will be shared by the geography faculty. Prerequisite: Geography 200*/201*; 202*/203* or consent of instructor 2 hours seminar (winter term).
Prerequisite: Honours Geography students only. 3 hours seminar.
Graduate Courses in Geography
The Department offers training leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. Detailed information about these programmes can be obtained by writing to the Administrative Assistant, Division of Environmental Studies.
Studies with emphasis on tropical geomorphology and geomorphology applied in the evaluation of terrain for various development projects, or studies with emphasis on glacial and finvial processes and effects, will be offered. Laboratory, field analytical techniques, and practical work will form a significant part of the programme.
GEOG 602Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing
Advanced Studies involving air photo interpretation of the physical environment, use of stereo plotting instruments and map production. Advanced data gathering techniques for urban and rural studies. Use of thermal infrared imagery, radar imagery, multiband photography and satellite photography. Technical problems in image quality and processing. Applied research.
Analysis of geographical data using multivariate statistical techniques and the computer. Advanced study of selected models of locational structure and methods used in locational analysis.
Advanced study of selected aspects of industrial geography. A degree of flexibility in the course will allow some emphasis on topics of particular interest to the students registered in it.
A study of the geographic features pertaining to urban and rural development problems in various regions of the world. One or two problem regions will be studied in depth each year.
A detailed analysis of selected region in Canada or the United States with major emphasis upon a field examination of the region (2-3 weeks duration) in the Winter.
GEOG 650Basic Research Concepts in Urban Geography
Methods, theory and concepts used in urban research with emphasis on the use of quantitative measures and computers. Detailed study of central place theory, economic base concepts, urban functions and classification and internal locational structure.
An urban systems approach emphasizing locational and interactional subsystems; an investigation of various types of urban models —bhoth specific and general, quantitative an and qualititative.
The social geography of the city; human ecology, social area analysis, factorial ecology, household activity systems, intra-urban migration, special preferences of people.
An analysis of the structure, form, and function of metropolitan areas and their regional influence and impact. Study of metropolitan development models.
An analysis of existing and proposed theories, concepts and practices that have utility in understanding, measuring and improving the qualitative aspect of the urban environment.
Physical and human problems associated with agricultural land use in Canada and other selected areas. The role of land-use planning in agriculture, its technique and implementation. The role of geographical research in agriculture and other rural development problems. Original research projects.
GEOG 662Natural Resource Planning: Policies and Programmes
International, national, and provincial resource planning policies and programmes; legislation dealing with resource allocation and planning; the structure and programmes of national and international agencies; Canadian federal-provincial resource development agreements.
Forecasting recreational demands; methods of classifying recreational resources; methods of recreational resource inventory; principles of recreational land management and conservation.
GEOG 665Resource Conservation and Development (cross-listedas Planning 655*)
Appraisals of renewable natural resources with reference to demands and changing technology. Problems related to management and development of resources. Resource oriented regional case studies and projects.
Analysis of existing management concepts and practices. Study of proposed theories, concepts, methods and techniques relevant to the management resources.
An analysis of changing methods and philosophy of geographic research. Special attention is focussed on problem formulation, the design and evaluation of geographic research, and scholarly writing.
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