73 courses in the 1994–95 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 peopleland 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.
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 or EARTH 121 or 126 or GEO E 126
The principles of economic location and
the process of regional development are
introduced and illustrated with case
studies. Basic theories and tools are used
to analyse the location structure of
primary, secondary and tertiary activities. Prereq: A first-year human geography
course or equivalent
Corporate, radical and sustainable development theories are introduced and contrasted with the neo-classical approach to economic geography. The integrative (and disintegrative) nature of economic development is demonstrated at different scales of geographic analysis (local, regional, national and international).
Prereq: GEOG 202A
The geography of moder 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.
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.
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
Focuses on population shifts, urban developments, and regional economic development in the context of the nation and selected regions.
Course Descriptions Geography
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 @ PLAN 260
Lab fee $8
An introduction to the Geography of Europe which examines agricuttural, industrial and urban problems. Lectures, discussions and visual presentations based on field experience of instructors.
Geographic information systems (GIS) are used as an organizing framework for discussion of data management in planning and geography. Topics include: data sources; methods of collection; database management; principles of geographic information systems; applications of geographic information systems in urban and regional analysis, monitoring and evaluation.
Prereq: ENV S 178 and GEOG 160
Antireq: PLAN 255
Lab fee $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 fee $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 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 fee $20
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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, Coastal and Human Activity.
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
Geographic/spatial and temporal aspects of biogeography. Patterns of plant and animal distributions are discussed and the physical, historical, biological, and human processes involved in shaping these patterns.
Prereq: GEOG 201 and ENV S 200
Principles of physical climatology with emphasis on regional and global change and variability. Topics include radiation and energy balances, general circulation patterns, synoptic development and microclimatology.
Prereq: GEOG 102
Economic development at regional and local scales. Emphasis on theoretical frameworks, empirical studies and planning issues.
Prereq: GEOG 202A and 202B or consent of instructor
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 351
Advanced quantitative analysis and sampling in a spatial context. A selection of techniques from gravity models, linear programming, nearest neighbour analysis, Markov chain analysis, graph theory, simulations and trend surface analysis. Prereq: ENV S 278 or consent of instructor Cross-listed as PLAN 353
Critical appraisal of a selection of descriptive and evaluative regional analysis techniques. Economic considerations of regional development. Rellability 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 320
Geographic concepts and issues in studying health related environmental 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. .
Prereq: Second-year Third World Development course or consent of instructor
Estimated additional cost to student: $8
An historical examination of the evolving form and function of Canadian towns and villages.
Prereq: GEOG 2024/8 or consent of instructor
The changing geographies of settlement and resource use from the beginnings of human settlement to the early twentieth century.
Prereq: A second-year human geography course or consent of instructor
Theories, models and research proce-
dures dealing with the growth and support
of urban centres and city systems and
their role in regional development. Prereq: GEOG 202A or consent of
instructor
Course Descriptions Geography
Examines transportation systems from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Focuses on principles and models of Spatial interaction, the development and form of transportation networks, and related spatial, social and environmental
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Prereq: GEOG 202A and ENV S 178 or consent of instructor
Emphasized are consumer behaviour, firm
organization and behaviour, and modelling
and analysis of commercial location pat-
tems at both inter- and intra-urban scales. Prereq: GEOG 202A and ENV S 178 or
consent of instructor
This course focuses on building a GIS data base. It addresses theoretical issues regarding data models and data structures used in GIS and considers the processing required to input data from a variety of sources, register map layers, transform co-ordinate systems, and edit and clean a multi-map-sheet, multi-theme data base. Prereq: GEOG 255 Lab fee: $20
Reviews selected theories, methods, and terminology related to economic, behavioural, institutional and decisionmaking aspects of resources and environmental .
Prereq: ENV S 178 or consent of instructor
Field trip tee $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 $15
GEOG 3652 F 2.5 Waterloo in UK - Leeds Description in Environmental Studies program section (page 11:7).
Prereq: Completed first and second year Honours i
Cross-listed as ENV S 365Z
As GEOG 3652.
Cross-listed as ENV S 366Z
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 semi-natural ecosystems. The theory of this subject will be discussed including principles of conservation biology, together with the management of wildlife, forestry, and parks.
Prereq: ENV S 200
Cross-listed as PLAN 340
Lab fee $20
Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application of the principles of ecology place on the planning and management of resources within urban spaces and the implications for urban design. 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 341
Lab fee $20
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 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 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.
Prereq: Honours Geography students only
Estimated cost to student: $250
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.
Basic concepts on the distribution, hydrology, geochemistry, formation and ecology of wetlands with an emphasis on temperate and subarctic systems. The uses and management of wetlands are considered with the view of wetlands as functional ecosystems.
Prereq: GEOG 201 andor 207
Field trip tee: $20
Advanced study of the atmosphere as a natural resource system. Emphasis on weather modification and economic, social and political aspects of climate.
Prereq: GEOG 208 or equivalent
Emphasis on multinational corporations, institutions, technological change, and analysis of the restructuring of specific industries.
Prereq: GEOG 202A and 202B or consent of instructor
Course Descriptions Geography
Physical, cultural, economic and political geography of Europe. 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.
Prereq: GEOG 120 or 227
Antireq: GEOG 421A/B
Selected aspects of a major region with particular reference to problems of development. Normally the region will be East Africa. Selection of topics will be related to the interests of participants.
Prereq: GEOG 205
430A (0.5 course credits) or 430B (1.0 course credits) or 430C (1.5 course credits) A detailed analysis of a selected region with major emphasis upon a field examination of the region (several weeks duration).
Prereq: Third- or fourth-year geography Students or consent of instructor
A continuation of GEOG 349 and 350 with an emphasis on student projects.
Prereq: GEOG 349 and 350 or consent of instructor
Course examines past and present reasons for physical and attitudinal dereliction in urban, rural and natural landscapes, programs for legislative rehabilitation are examined. Emphasis is on mining (aggregates and coal) and questions are raised about the objectives and design of new tandscapes and development proposals. Prereq: Fourth-year students only
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 300 or consent of instructor
Lab fee $15-30
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Principles of earth resource analysis using remotely sensed imagery and digital data acquired from both satellite and airborne platforms. Analysis procedures used in the extraction of resource information from digital data are examined.
Prereq: GEOG 376
Individual study of specific topics not covered in other courses. Students must not register for this course until a faculty member has agreed to supervise the study and the student has developed a brief outline to be filed with the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies.
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
Preparatory work and first draft of thesis. Prereq: GEOG 390; only fourth-year
Honours students
Completion of thesis.
Prereq: GEOG 390 and 490A; only fourth-year Honours students
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