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GEOG 233Geography of Tourism

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 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course provides foundational understanding of the nature and scope of tourism geographies. In particular, students will become familiar with the significance of tourism to modern society, economy and the environment. Geographical approaches to the study of tourism and contemporary frameworks relevant to human behavior and actions in touristic landscapes will serve as the foundations to understanding tourist spaces, places and identities.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • ENVS195 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (0.50)
    • GEOG101 - Changing Human Environments (0.50)
    • REC101 - Introduction to Leisure, Sport, and Recreation Management (0.50)

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 001565429 / 100TTh 08:30–09:50

Reviewed on UW Flow

76% liked it77% easy53% useful

From 34 ratings and 5 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • This course is very surface level, and does not provide much depth beyond highschool-level travel & tourism. The tests are not very well aligned with the course material, focusing on the minor/insignificant details rather than the core concepts. The lectures are also disengaging, as the slides are just read word for word...

    Nov 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • courses was too test heavy fro the subject. should have been more assignment or case study based. Honestly, the test and participation grade that was "optional" (not optional at all) really decreased my interest.

    Dec 2025 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • course is interesting, but the tests are hard

    Apr 2016 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Interesting enough. Prof was a PH.D candidate so very very poor at lecturing and gave useless assignments.

    Aug 2015 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • This class was fairly interesting. I can say that I have definitely thought about some of the stuff I learned in this class whilst travelling! I love when I can apply what I've learned in a class to real life. This class had three (or four) tests that were fair enough if you studied decently/paid attention in class.

    Apr 2013 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

4 posts and comments in 3 threads mention GEOG 233, May 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.

Fall 2024

Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”

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u/Jackhofmann: “… GEOE 498 GEOG 100 GEOG 101 GEOG 102 GEOG 181 GEOG 187 GEOG 201 GEOG 203 GEOG 215 GEOG 222 GEOG 233 GEOG 281 GEOG 293 GEOG 294 GEOG 303 GEOG 309 GEOG 310 GEOG 311 GEOG 316 GEOG 319 GEOG 340 GEOG 356 GEOG 371 GEOG 374 GEOG 387 GEOG 404 GEOG 405 GEOG 428 GEOG 453 GEOG 474 GEOG 490A …”

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Spring 2017

Easiest/Most Bird GEOG Courses (Mainly for Fall 2017) 1 point, 10 comments

“Hello, So I'm currently looking for about 1-2 GEOG courses (above the 200 level) to take as some electives for the Fall 2017 term. Any suggestions? I was thinking GEOG 203 so far”

u/slivor23: “GEOG 233 - Geography and Tourism... not as easy as it sounds. Studying and memorization required. GEOG 281 - straightforward class 70% assignments rest is midterm and final test. GEOG 387 - Easy when I took it, straightforward class with majority of marks going to assignments. …”

u/Waterwoogem: “… Difficulty depends on prof GEOG 233 is one of the easier 200 level courses GEOG 281 is mainly weekly/biweekly labs, midterm and final. …”

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