63 courses in the 1986–87 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
World .
Population growth and food resources in different areas of the Third World. Focus on possibilities of decelerating population growth and accelerating food production and rural development in selected regions.
An introduction to some basic concepts
in urban studies emphasizing a system-
atic approach to processes and prob-
lems of urban development in Canada. Field trip fee $5-$10.
Remote Sensing . Basic characteristics of various remote sensing techniques and their application in the broad field of geographic and environmental studies. Emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of air photos in 3 dimensions.
Lab fee $20.
Field work and field trips in. exploring the evolution of S. Ontario landforms. The identification of landforms, landform assemblages and their relationships. The meaning and utility of this information in terms of the contemporary and future environment will be stressed.
Prereq: Third and fourth year students only with GEOG 201 or consent of instructor
Lab fee $10-$15.
GEOG 33 W 2C,aL 05 Geographical Hydrology Study of the land based hydrological cycle and water balance with Canadian emphasis. Focus on snowcover, glacier. ice, ground ice, streams and lakes and their physical, ecological and socioeconomic significance.
Prereq: GEOG 201 and one of: GEOG 208 or 309.
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Social research and the planning process, interview and self administered surveys, questionnaire design; profile data; sampling; data processing; nonsurvey data collection techniques; practical applications.
Prereq: Second or third year students with ENV S 277/377 or consent of instructor | >
Cross-listed as PLAN 307.
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 307 and PLAN 307
Principies of physical climatology with emphasis on climate regions of Canada. Topics include radiation and energy balances, general circulation patterns, synoptic development, climatic variability and microclimatology.
Prereq: GEOG 102 ‘
Manufacturing in the context of economic development at regional and urban scales. Focus on empirical studies and related planning issues in Canada’ and the United Kingdom
Prereq: GEOG 202 or consent of instructor
The geographical dimensions of agricultural systems. Diffusion of innovations, regional evolution of agricultural struc: ture and vertical integration. Comparative study of programs of government intervention in agriculture in Canada and Europe. Some field. trips.
Prereq: GEOG 202 or consent of instructor
The theory and application of multivariate statistics, with particular emphasis upon the use of the computer.
Prereq: ENV S 277/377 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as PLAN 316.
Students may receive creait for only one of GEOG 316 and PLAN 316.
The theory and application of nonparametric statistics, with particular emphasis upon social science problems.
Prereq: ENV S 277/377 or consent of instructor.
Cross-listed as PLAN 317. - Students may receive credit for only
Critical appraisal of a selection of descriptive and evaluative regional analysis techniques. Economic considerations of regional development. Reliability and applicability of data; input-output analysis: cost-benefit analysis; planning.
‘programming and budgeting systems.
and social area analysis.
Prereq: ECON 101, 102 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as PLAN 319.
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 319 and PLAN 319
(GEOG 322 W 3C 05
Geographical Study of Canada Geographical basis of Canada and Canadian issues. Selected problems relating to nationalism, regionalism, environmental quality, urbanization, regional disparities and resource development.
Focuses on geographic perspectives on social planning and participatory approaches to regional/community development using case studies (seminar method). Oriented to providing useful background for students interested in overseas volunteer work programs.
Prereq: First or second year courses related to Third World studies or consent of instructor
The Geography of culture and the role of cultural factors in environmental relationships.
A detailed investigation of selected issues in man’‘s relations with the natural enviranment. Given as a seminar, issues will be partially selected on the basis of the interests of participants.
Prereq: GEOG 330 or consent of instructor.
B. Hyma,* 8Sc, MSc (Madras), MA (Sheffield), PhO (Pittsburgh)
AB. Kesik, MA, PhD (UMCS-Lubiin, Poland)
EF. LeDrew, BA (Toronto), MA, PhD (Colorado)
G.B. Priddle,? BA (Western Ontario), MA, PhD (Clark)
J.B. Robinson,® BA (Toronto), MES (York), PhD (Toronto) _
S.L. Smith? BA (Wright State), MA (Ohio State), PhD (Texas A&M)
Assistant Professors
D. Dudycha, BA (Waterloo Lutheran), MA (Waterloo), PhD (London School of Economics)
C. Oufoumaud, BA (Sir George Williams), MA (Laval), PhD (Toronto)
E.R. Officer, 8A (British Columbia) MA (Wisconsin)
Adjunct Faculty _
G. Brannon, CC D1. McKenzie, BES, MA (Waterloo) S. Pala, BSc (Ankara), PhD (Freiburg)
Faculty Members of Geography holding
* cross and/or joint appointments to.
Planning 2History 5Recreation and Leisure Studies
Faculty Members holding cross and/or joint appoiniments to Geography trom: “Renison ; S5Recreation and Leisure Studies ®Man-Environment Stuates
"Planning
%Environmental Studies
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
An introduction to human geography through a survey. of some of the concepts, methods, techniques and applications of geographic analysis to man’s cultural environment. Directed towards man-land and location analysis themes.
Emphasis on the natural environment as an integrated system. Selected aspects of weather-climate, water, soils, biota, landforms along with flows of energy, water and matter and their effects on the subsystems of the natural environment, j
Introduction to the Field of. Geography
An introduction for first year geographers to: Geography as a profession, different approaches to solving geographical problems, research report writing, and to the Geography program at the University of' Waterloo.
Prereq: First year Geography students only or first year Arts. students intending to major in Geography or consent of instructor
A study of the Third World. Topics include: population issues, planning and practices; education and health in the social development process; urbanization and industrialization; planning for rural and urban development in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
An introduction to the Geography of Europe which examines agricultural, industrial and urban problems. Lectures, discussions and visual presentations based on field experierice of instructors.
Basic concepts involved in the analysis and use of existing types of cartographic products. Background theory of the production and reproduction of topographic and thematic maps, including historical development, colfection of data and symbolization.
Lab fee $15-$25.
The roles of geomorphological and soil forming processes in creating and modifying landscapes. The ulility of geomorphological information in our everyday lives.
Prereq: GEOG 102
The locational structure of economic
activities in the context of regional |
development, with the use of case.
studies, Basic concepts and tools are
uséd to analyse the location structure of.
primary, secondary and tertiary activities. Préreq: A first year human geography
course
GEOG,203 F 20,2. 0.5. Regional Geography The approach of the regional geographer is illustrated using one or more specific regions. Political, social, and historical processes are studied as they affect man’s perception of this regional environment. Example regions used are Austria, Alpine and Mediterranean, World, Greece, Hungary, Switzerland. Prereq: A first year human geography
course.
Introduction to the geography of the Soviet Union, with a focus on selected problems in urbanization, industrialization, resource use and regional economic development in a planned economy.
The geography of modern Africa south of the Sahara in the context of changing attitudes to the continent on the part of the “developed” countries. Attention will focus on problems of the physical, social and economic environments.
World climate and weather patterns and their impact on man, Topics include atmospheric circulation, climate classifications, air pollution, urban climate, climate change and weather modification.
Prereq: GEOG 102
Study in depth of selected areas of the world’s climatic regions, emphasizing characteristic problems as well as their physical, cultural and economic interrelationships: resource use, population pressure, urban and rural land use, human impact on the earth.
A continuation of GEOG 220A.
Prereq: GEOG 220A
Focuses on population shifts, environmental issues, and regional economic development in the context of the nation and selected regions.
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16.68 Course Descriptions Geography
One week field camp in which a
specific area will be analysed from a
geographic point of view. Individual or
group analysis of specific field prob-
lems. fourth year General students may
take this course only in fourth year. — Prereq: Honours or fourth year Geog-
raphy students only
Estimated cost to student: $125-$150. _
Advanced study of numerical map anal-
ysis and computer mapping techniques. Prereq: GEOG 160, ENV S 277, 377
Advanced study of techniques of map Production and design. Technical aspects include photo mechanics, scribing, process photography, typography, proofing and printing processes. Theoretical topics include the map as a communications system, advanced map design and principles of information selection and generalization.
Prereq: GEOG 360
Lab fee $35
Geomorphology : An analysis of the range of techniques used by geomorphologists. This course will involve intensive field surveying, mapping and laboratory work.
Prereq: GEOG 300 or EARTH 342 or consent of instructor '
Field-trip expenses: $15 per student.
A field and lecture course including the radiation and energy balances of various surfaces, the principles of turbulent energy exchange, and the biotic response to the energy environment. These concepts will be illustrated through the collection and examination of field data.
Prereq: GEOG 309
A companion course4o GEOG 311. Emphasis on decision-making, multinational corporations, technological change, and analysis of the locational patterns of specitic industries.
Prereq: GEOG 311
Detailed study of physical, cultural, economic and political geography, including the development of cities, problems of agriculture, changing industrial patterns, distribution of trade, regional disparities, and planning on the city, regional and national leveis.
Seminar on geographical regional synthesis as applied to Canada. Study of regions at different scales. Issues of continuing Canadian concern.
Prereq: GEOG 322
Selected aspects of a major region with
particular reference to problems of
development. Normaily the region will be
East Africa. Selection of topics will be
telated ta the interests of participants. Prereq: GEOG 205
A continuation of Geography 349 and 350 with an emphasis on student Projects.
Prereq: GEOG 350 and GEOG 349 or consent of instructor
An analysis of factors affecting soil development and classification. Techniques of soil survey and land classifica: tion. Emphasis on fieldwork.
Prereq: GEOG 201
The nature of rural land problems and a critical evaluation of the methods of rural land use planning, in both metropolitan areas and underdeveloped or depressed rural regions.
Prereq: GEOG 315 and/or GEOG 352
Reasons for land dereliction, its processes, and effects. Analysis of techniques including principles from landscape architecture, ecology and Post-operation areas.
Prereq: Fourth-year Environmental Studies students or consent of insiructor
Principles of earth resource analysis
_ using remotely sensed imagery and
digital data with emphasis upon satelite platform sources. The coordination of supplemental imagery and ground truth missions with satellite data in a multistrategy perspective. , Prereq: GEOG 376 Lab fee $10-$15.
Topics ; A brief outline must be filed with the Associate Chairman, Undergraduate Studies. An independent study term is possible, Fall term Year 3, for Honours students if GEOG 475A/B/C are taken along with GEOG 390 and GEOG 391. Prereq: Third or fourth year geography students and consent of instructor The letter designation allows this. course to be taken more than once for credit
Current philosophical and methodological trends in geographical thought. New and resurgent developments in various sub-fields and issues in related disciplines including professional planning, architecture, future studies, environmental psychology and public administration.
Prereq: GEOG 381 or consent of instructor .
Organizational concepts in geography for instructional purposes. Conceptual frameworks for teaching environmental studies. Educational principles, theory. and practice related to geography. Prereq: Environmental Studies students in third or fourth year, or consent of instructor
Preparatory work and first draft of thesis.
Prereq: GEOG 390; only fourth year Honours students
A letter grade for GEOG 490A will be submitted only after the completion of GEOG 4908.
Completed thesis. . Prereq: GEOG 390 and GEOG 490A.
only fourth year Honours students
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