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GEOG 202Economy and Development: Spaces of Global Transformation

Units
0.50
Faculty
Environment
Subject
Geography and Environmental Management

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines global economic and developmental change. It explores key issues related to spaces of international transformation with a focus on inequality and efforts to address it. The course uses international examples with a focus on global capitalism, resource management, international development, and tourism.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 0017829129 / 150T 16:00–17:20
TUT 101783038 / 38W 11:30–12:50
TUT 102783137 / 38W 10:00–11:20
TUT 103783218 / 37W 08:30–09:50
TUT 104783336 / 37W 16:00–17:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

58% liked it63% easy67% useful

From 52 ratings and 17 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Interesting course that covers a lot of basics about global economics & geography, but the marking is quite tough. Wouldn't say a difficult course, but even if you attend all the lectures it's hard to get a great mark unless you know exactly what they're looking for. Really enjoyed the field trip though.

    Apr 2023 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • the tests are hard and require your full attention

    Apr 2023 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This course was not particularly difficult, and it contained some interesting content. That being said, the major assignment in this course: a review of the textbook, was probably the most pointless exercise I have ever had to do for school and provided no educational value.

    Jan 2022 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • meh

    Apr 2017 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this

  • fundamentals of economics + geography. Would be better as an ECON 101 clone that involved geography rather than a 4-month capitalism critique (Nancy Worth).

    Dec 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

7 posts and comments in 7 threads mention GEOG 202, February 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Winter 2023

Fall 2020

Winter 2019

Spring 2018

EASY COURSES????? 4 points, 32 comments

“What is the EASIEST course you’ve taken at UW???”

u/Ballplayerx97: “Tbh LS 351 with Gregoire is pretty easy. I think we had 7 ppl in the class and as long as you study its an easy 85 + No essay. Just 4 tests. No exam. I'd also say Geog 202. Basic economics course. Very straightforward although the final test was insane and took me just under 90”

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Spring 2017

Winter 2017

GEOG 202 Midterm? 2 points, 1 comment

u/achaud1: “Just wondering if anyone who's taken geog 202 (geography and the global economy) can give me some insight as to what the midterm is like? I've missed a few classes this semester so if anyone could tell me realistically what topics/concepts are relevant I would appreciate it! …”

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