83 courses in the 1991–92 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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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 the human cultural environment. Directed towards people-land and iocation 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.
Course Descriptions French Geography
Selected areas of the world's climatic regions, emphasizing characteristic problems as well as their physical, cultural and economic interrelationships, resources use, population pressure, urban and rural land use, and human impact on the earth.
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, collection of data and symbolization.
Lab fee $15-$25.
The roles of geomorphological and soil 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
This course focuses upon the integrative nature of economic development through analysis of space-time relationships at different scales of geographic analysis (community, regional, national and international).
Prereq: GEOG 202A
The geogpraphy of modern Africa south of the Sahara in the context of changing attitudes to the continent on the part of “developed” countries. Attention will focus on problems of the physical, social and economic environments.
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World climate and weather patterns and their impact on humanity. Topics include atmospheric circulation, climate classifications, air pollution, urban climate, climate change and weather modification.
Prereq: GEOG 102
This course will discuss specific world regions, e.g., Japan, Switzerland, E. Europe, U.S.S.R., within a global context. It will also discuss world issues, including some of the following topics: the underdeveloped world, energy, the spread of arms and terrorism, environmental degradation, world trade, the flow of capital, and integrating geographical elements within the world region.
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 Worid Development course.
Cross-listed as PLAN 225
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 225 and PLAN 225.
An introduction to the Geography of Europe which examines agricultural, industrial and urban problems. Lectures, discussions and visual presentations based on field experience of instructors.
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.
Study of the origin and evolution of land forms of Southern Ontario. Analysis of contemporary geomorphic processes. Study of human impact on geomoarphological landscapes. The lectures 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 tee $10-$15.
The impact of processes in landform development and modification. Methodologies for measuring landform changes over different time periods and under different climatic conditions. Processes discussed in detail will include two or more of the following: Glaciation and De-glaciation, Fluvial, Aeolian, Karst, Coastal and Human Activity.
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 seif administered surveys; questionnaire design; profile data; sampling; data processing; nonsurvey data collection techniques; practical applications.
Prereq: Second- or third-year students with ENV S 178 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as PLAN 307
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 307 and PLAN 307.
Estimated additional cost to student: 10
Course Descriptions Geography
Economic development at regional and local scales. Emphasis on theoretical frameworks, empirical studies and planning issues.
The theory and application of multivariate statistics, with particular emphasis upon the use of the computer.
Prereq: ENV S 278 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as PLAN 316
Students may receive credit for only one of GEOG 316 and PLAN 316
The approach of the regional geographer 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.
Canadian issues. Selected problems relating to nationalism, regionalism, environmental quality, urbanization, tegional disparities and resource devalopment.
The character, problems of, and prospects for tourism are examined through consideration of tourism in a variety of countries and regions, both developed and developing. Topics include the nature and significance of tourism; economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism; and costs and benefits of tourism to destination area. Prereg: GEOG 202A, REC 230 or consent of instructor
The course examines several conceptual research methods and action approaches, ranging from conventional development theories to feminist perspectives; from planning (macro and micro level) and program developments for women to popular, grass-root community movements in the development processes at work.
Prereq: First- or Second-year Third World Development courses
Geographic concepts and issues in studying health related problems. Topics include: morbidity and mortality patterns, “population at risk", malnutrition, poverty, access to modern health care, and alternative health care systems, Regional case studies from the developing countries (seminar method).
Prereq: Second-year Third World Development courses or consent of instructor
Theories, models, and research procedures in the study of internal urban structure. Focuses on city-wide processes, urban land use, spatial economics, interaction systems, decision-making, urban growth, and the processes of development and redevelopment.
Prereq: GEOG 202A or 251 or consent of instructor
Field trip fee $5-$10
Theories, models and research procedures dealing with the growth and support of urban centres and city systems and their role in regional development.
Prereq: GEOG 202A or GEOG 251 or consent of instructor
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 202A
Reviews selected theories, methods, and terminology related to economic, behavioural, institutional and decisionmaking aspects of resources and environmental problems.
Prereq: 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.
Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application ofthe 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 pianning 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
Course Descriptions Geography
Air Photo interpretation 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 (e.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 geagraphy 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: $175.
Glacial and fluvioglacial erosion and deposition and their effects on landscapes. Focus on the environmental influences of glaciation and on practical applications of glacial geomorphologists’ techniques and information. Prereq: One of GEOG 300, EARTH 342
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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
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. A self-directed learning approach is emphasized in this course. Prereq: GEOG 309
A companion course to GEOG 311. Emphasis on decision-making, multinational corporations, technological change, and analysis of the locational patterns of specific industries.
Prereq: GEOG 202A and GEOG 2028 or consent of instructor
Physical, cultural, economic and poiitical 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.
An analysis of factors affecting soll
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
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 multistrategy perspective.
Prereq: GEOG 376
Lab fee $10-$15.
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Individual study of specific topics not covered in other courses. Students must 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 geogfaphy students and consent of instructor The fetter designation allows this course to be taken more than once for credit
Course Descriptions Geography
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 490B.
Completion of thesis.
Prereq: GEOG 390 and GEOG 490A; only fourth year Honours Students
Preparatory work and first draft of senior research paper. Students will select topics from a list prepared by faculty advisors.
Prereq: GEOG 390; Fourth-year Honours students
A letter grade for GEOG 491A will be submitted only after the completion of GEOG 4918
Completion of senior research paper.
Prereq: GEOG 390 and GEOG 491A; only Fourth-year Honours students
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