73 courses in the 1990–91 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
An introduction to human geography through a survey of some of the concepts, methods, techniques and applications of geographic analysis to the human cultural environment. Directed towards people-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.
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, callection of data and symbolization.
Lab fee $15-$285.
The roles of geomorphological and soi! forming processes in creating and modifying landscapes. The utility 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 used to analyse the location structure of primary, secondary and tertiary activities.
Prereq: A first-year human geography course or equivalent
The approach of the regional geographar is illustrated using one or more specific regions. Political, social and historical processes are studied as they affect perception of the 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.
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
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, and human impact on the earth.
The. United States
Focuses on population shifts, urban developments, and regional economic development in the context of the nation and selected regions.
An analysis of the factors behind the rapid urbanization of selected areas in Asia, Africa and Latin America, with an examination of related problems of urban planning and development control policies.
Prereq: Any Faculty of Environmental Studies course or Third World Development course.
Cross-listed as PLAN 225
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 225 and PLAN 225. ~
Course Descriptions Geography
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.
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 tee $20.
Study of the origin and evolution of land forms of Southern Ontario. Analysis of contemporary geomorphic processes. Study of human impact on geomorphological landscapes. The fectures will be supplemented by field trips and field work required for term projects.
Prereq: Third and fourth year students only with GEOG 201 or consent of instructor
Lab fee $10-$15.
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.
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
Social research and the planning process, interview and self administered surveys; questionnaire design profile data; sampling; data process; nonsurvey data collection techniqué_, practical applications.
Prereq: Second- or third-year Students with ENV S 178 or conser. ¢ instructor
Cross-listed as PLAN 307
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 307 and PLAN 307. ’
Estimated additional cost to stud 10
Manufacturing in the context of economic development at regional and urban scales. Focus on empirical studies and related planning issues Canada and the United Kingdom. Prereq: GEOG 202 or consent o. instructor
The geographical dimensions of agricultural systems. Diffusion of ifnovations, regional evolution of agriculti structure and vertical integration. | Comparative study of programs of’ government intervention in agriculture in Canada and Europe. Some field trips.
Prereq: GEOG 202 or consent ¢ instructor
The theory and application of multi - iate statistics, with particular emphasis upon the use of the computer.
Prereq: ENV S 278 or consent ¢ instructor.
Cross-listed as PLAN 316
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 316 and PLAN 316
The theory and application of nongarametric statistics, with particular emphasis upon sacial science proi tems. : Preraq: ENV S 278 or consent of instructor Cross-listed as PLAN 317 Students may receive credit for ly one of GEOG 317 and PLAN 317
3EOG 319 F 2C1L 0.5 / Economic and Social Techniques for Regional Pianning Critical appraisal of a selection of tescriptive and evaluative regional analysis techniques. Economic consid- “erations of regional development. Reliability and applicability of data; inputsutput analysis; cost-benefit analysis; dlanning, programming and budgeting systems; and social area analysis. Prereq: ECON 101, 102 of consent of instructor Cross-listed as PLAN 319 Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 319 and PLAN 319 |
3EOG 322 W 2C. 0.5 3eographical Study of Canada ieographical basis of Canada and Canadian issues. Selected problems relating to nationalism, regionalism, anvironmental quality, urbanization, egional disparities and resource development.
3EOG 332 F 3C 0.5
fealth and Disease in the Third Norld Population geography concepts and issues in studying health related probams. Topics include: morbidity and nortality patterns, “population at risk”, mainutrition, poverty, access to modern health care, and alternative health care systems. Regional case studies from he developing countries.
Prereq: Second-year students or higher
3EOG 333 F 3C 0.5
Recreation Geography
Implications of existing and potential recreation demands. Topics include ecreational travel, site capability, sconomic and ecological impact models and behavioural aspects of amenity
“. resources.
Cross-listed as REC 333
Students may receive credit for only one og GEOG 333 and REC 333
theories, models, and research procedures in the study of internal urban
"structure. Focuses on city-wide
yrocesses, urban land use, spatial sconomics, interaction systems.
_ decision-making, urban growth, and the processes of development and redevelpment.
Prereq: GEOG 202 or 251 or consent
of instructor Field trip fee $5-$10
Course Descriptions Geography
- GEOG 350 W 3C 05
Regional Urban Systems Theories, models and research procedures dealing with the growth and support of urban centres and city systems and their role in regional developmert.
Emphasized are consumer behaviour, firm organization and behaviour, and modelling and analysis of commercial location patterns at both inter- and intra-urban scales.
Prereq: GEOG 202
Reviews selected theories, methods, and terminology related to economic, behavioural, institutional and decisionmaking aspects of resources and environmental problems.
Prerég: ENV S 178 or consent of instructor
Field Trip fee $10-$15
Water Planning and Management: Strategies and Experiences Benchmark theory and principles of comprehensive water planning and integrated river basin management. Selected international to local scale case studies.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
Lab fee $10-$15.
Equipment, materials and techniques involved in the practical construction of maps and cartographic illustrations. Conventional drafting and plotting procedures, symbolization of data and map editing for reproduction.
Prereq: GEOG 160
Lab fee $15-25
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Resource Management. Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application of the principles of ecology place on the planning and management of resources within natural and agricultural ecosystems. The theory and history of this subject will be discussed together with the management of wildlife, forestry, fisheries, parks and open space, and agriculture.
Prereq: ENV S 200
Cross-listed as PLAN 367
Lab fee $10-15
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 367 and PLAN 367
Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application of the principles of ecology place on the planning and management of resources within urban and urban shadow ecosystems. The theory and history of this subject will be discussed together with urban ecomanagement, the management of waste, urban open space and parks, rehabilitated sites, and environmentally sensitive areas.
Prereq: ENV S 200.
Cross-listed as PLAN 368
Lab fee $10-15
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 368 and PLAN 368
The principles of air photo interpretation utilizing specific criteria visible in the conventional air photo. Examples from local and foreign environments. Prereq: GEOG 275 and GEOG 201 Lab fee $20
Analysis of non-photographic systems of remote sensing (6.g. radar, landsat, SPOT). Study of remote sensing methods and data processing for analysis of physical and human environments.
Prereq: GEOG 275
Lab fee $10-$15
The roots and evolution of geographic.
thought, conceptual approaches and pathways. Past traditions, current-- issues, and future trends. The politics and sociology of geography as an art, science, and profession.
Prereq: Third or fourth year geography students
The development of a research proposal under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. Normally taken in the third year. Students.considering a topic demanding questionnaire data should take GEOG 307 in third. year.
Prereq: Honours Geography students only .
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 problems. General Students may take this course only in fourth year.
Prereq: Honours or fourth year Geography students only
Estimated cost to student: 125-$150.
Characteristics of the main principles of climatic and climatogenetic geomorphology. Examination of processes and forms related to the periglacial environment. Analysis of periglacial geomorphology of the Canadian north.
Glacial and fluvioglacial erosion and deposition and their effects on landscapes. Focus on the environmental influences of glaciation and on practical applications of glacial geomarphologists’ techniques and information. Prereq: One of GEOG 300, EARTH 342
Examination of spatial data processing and computer mapping techniques. Emphasis on digital terrain models and thematic mapping applications.
Prereq: GEOG 160 and ENV S 278 or consent of instructor
Course Descriptions.
Geography
A companion course to GEOG 31. Emphasis on decision-making, multinational corporations, technological change, and analysis of the locational patterns of specific industries.
Prereq: GEOG 311
Physical, cultural, economic and political geography of Europe north of the Alps. Topics such as the.development of cities, problems of agriculture, changing industrial patterns, distribution of trade, regional disparities, environmental degradation, and planning on the city, regional and national levels, will be discussed.
Physical, cultural, economic and political geography of‘Europe south of the. Alps. Topics such as the development of cities, problems of agriculture, changing industrial patterns, distribution of trade, regional disparities, environmental degradation, and planning on the city, regional and national levels, will be discussed.
Seminar on geographical regional synthesis as applied to Canada. Study of regions at different scales. Issues of continuing Canadian concern. A selfdirected learning approach is emphasized in this course.
Prereq: GEOG 322
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. Tech-
niques of soil survey and land classifi-
cation. Emphasis on fieldwork. Special
emphasis on surface mining rehabilita-
tion techniques. Urban and rural issues.
Past approaches and future needs. Prereq: GEOG 201
Reasons for land dereliction, its processes, and effects.
Prereq: Fourth-year Environmental Studies students or consent of instructor
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Advanced air photo interpretation and .; its application in geomorphology, geology, resources inventory, engineering soils, hydrology and preplanning studies (terrain analysis). Projects in specific fields of interest form a significant part of the course.
Prereq: GEOG 375 and GEOG 300 ~ or consent of instructor
Lab fee: $15-30
Principles of earth resource analysis using remotely sensed imagery and digital data with emphasis upon satellite platform sources. The coordination of supplemental imagery and ground truth missions with satellite data in a multi- Strategy perspective. Prereq: GEOG 376 . Lab fee $10-$15..
Individual study of specific topics not covered in other courses. Students rhust develop a brief outline to be filed with the Associate Chairman, Undergraduate Studies. A faculty member must agree to supervise the study. Prereq: Third- or fourth-year geography students and consent of C instructor ; The letter designation allows this; course to be taken more than once for credit
Organizational concepts in geography for instructional purposes. Conceptual frameworks for teaching environmental ; studies. Educational principles, theory and practice related to geography. A self-directed learning approach is emphasized in this course.
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 lonours students A letter grade for GEOG 490A will be submitted only after the completion of EOG 4908.
Completion of thesis.
Prereq: GEOG 390 and GEOG 90A; only fourth year Honours students
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