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GEOG 490AHonours Thesis Proposal

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

The first term of a potential two-term supervised research project in which students prepare a research proposal and conduct preliminary research for their thesis project, which fits within the scope of research in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • GEOG390 - Research Methods and Design (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 3B or higher
    • Enrolled in an Honours program

Antirequisites

None listed.

Notes

  • Students must secure an agreement with a thesis advisor at least three months prior to the start of the course. See academic advisor.
  • WHMIS may be required pending project lab analysis.

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
PRJ 001558912 / 10MW 10:00–11:20
MW 10:00–11:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
PRJ 00152930 / 20F 08:30–10:20
PRJ 70120920 / 9999Online or by arrangement

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