Bachelor of Arts Programs
Bachelor of Arts General (15.0 credits)
This program is offered for students who wish a liberal arts education with emphasis in geography. Guidance on patterns of courses for particular interests is available from the Department.
In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:
- i. the University regulations, including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
- ii. for B.A. programs, the common regulations applying to all B.A. students including those relating to First-Year Seminars and Breadth Requirements (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree).
| A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (7.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 1010 [0.5]
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Global Environmental Systems | |
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GEOG 1020 [0.5]
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People, Places and Environments | |
| 2. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 2020 [0.5]
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Physical Environments of Canada | |
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GEOG 2013 [0.5]
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Weather and Water | |
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GEOG 2014 [0.5]
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The Earth’s Surface | |
| 3. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
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GEOM 1004 [0.5]
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Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution | |
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GEOG 2005 [0.5]
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Geographic Inquiry | |
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GEOG 2006 [0.5]
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Statistical Methods in Geography | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 2200 [0.5]
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Global Connections | |
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GEOG 2300 [0.5]
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Space, Place and Identity | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in GEOG and/or GEOM at the 2000- level or above | 1.0 | |
| 6. 2.5 credits in GEOG and/or GEOM at the 3000- level or above | 2.5 | |
| B. Credits Not Included in the Geography Major CGPA (8.0 credits) | ||
| 7. 7.0 credits in electives not in GEOG or GEOM | 7.0 | |
| 8. 1.0 credit in free electives. | 1.0 | |
| Total Credits | 15.0 | |
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (20.0 credits)
The B.A. (Honours) program in Geography is offered for students who wish to prepare for graduate study, a career in planning, government, business, or other specialization in which the field of geography offers the appropriate training. Information on recommended patterns of courses related to various interests is available from the department. There is substantial freedom in the program for students to take courses of special interest in the University, as well as courses in geography and related disciplines.
In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:
- i. the University regulations, including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
- ii. for B.A. programs, the common regulations applying to all B.A. students including those relating to First-Year Seminars and Breadth Requirements (seeAcademic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree).
Geography- B.A. Honours
| A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 1010 [0.5]
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Global Environmental Systems | |
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GEOG 1020 [0.5]
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People, Places and Environments | |
| 2. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 2020 [0.5]
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Physical Environments of Canada | |
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GEOG 2013 [0.5]
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Weather and Water | |
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GEOG 2014 [0.5]
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The Earth’s Surface | |
| 3. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
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GEOM 1004 [0.5]
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Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution | |
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GEOG 2005 [0.5]
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Geographic Inquiry | |
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GEOG 2006 [0.5]
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Statistical Methods in Geography | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 2200 [0.5]
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Global Connections | |
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GEOG 2300 [0.5]
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Space, Place and Identity | |
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 3000 [0.5]
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Honours Field Course | |
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or GEOG 3030 [0.5]
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Regional Field Excursion | |
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GEOG 3900 [0.5]
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Geographic Thought and Methodology | |
| 6. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 3001 [0.5]
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Qualitative Methods | |
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GEOG 3003 [0.5]
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Quantitative Geography | |
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GEOM 2007 [0.5]
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Geographic Information Systems | |
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GEOM 3002 [0.5]
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Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing | |
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GEOM 3007 [0.5]
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Cartographic Theory and Design | |
| 7. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 3021 [0.5]
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Culture, Place and Time | |
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GEOG 3022 [0.5]
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Environmental and Natural Resources | |
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GEOG 3023 [0.5]
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Cities in a Global World | |
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GEOG 3024 [0.5]
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Understanding Globalization | |
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GEOG 3025 [0.5]
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Geographies of Selected Regions | |
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GEOG 3026 [0.5]
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Topics in the Geography of Canada | |
| 8. 1.0 credit in GEOG and/or GEOM at the 3000- level or above | 1.0 | |
| 9. 2.5 credits from: | 2.5 | |
| a) Thesis stream: GEOG 4909 [1.0] plus 1.5 credits in GEOG and/or GEOM at the 4000-level | ||
| b) Course stream: 2.5 credits in GEOG and/or GEOM at the 4000-level | ||
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits) | ||
| 10. 8.0 credits in electives not in GEOG | 8.0 | |
| 11. 2.0 credits in free electives | 2.0 | |
| Total Credits | 20.0 | |
To view a list of Geography (GEOG) or Geomatics (GEOM) course descriptions
Geography with Concentration in Physical Geography- B.A. Honours
| A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 1010 [0.5]
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Global Environmental Systems | |
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GEOG 1020 [0.5]
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People, Places and Environments | |
| 2. 1.5 credits in: | 1.5 | |
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GEOM 1004 [0.5]
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Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution | |
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GEOG 2005 [0.5]
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Geographic Inquiry | |
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GEOG 2006 [0.5]
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Statistical Methods in Geography | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 2200 [0.5]
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Global Connections | |
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GEOG 2300 [0.5]
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Space, Place and Identity | |
| 4. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 3000 [0.5]
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Honours Field Course | |
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or GEOG 3010 [0.5]
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Field Methods in Physical Geography | |
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GEOG 3900 [0.5]
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Geographic Thought and Methodology (or other approved field course) | |
| and in Physical Geography | ||
| 5. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 2013 [0.5]
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Weather and Water | |
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GEOG 2014 [0.5]
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The Earth’s Surface | |
| 6. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 4406 [0.5]
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Practicum I | |
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GEOG 4408 [0.5]
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Practicum II (with a placement in physical geography) | |
| 7. 2.0 credits from: | 2.0 | |
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GEOG 3102 [0.5]
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Geomorphology | |
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GEOG 3103 [0.5]
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Watershed Hydrology | |
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GEOG 3104 [0.5]
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Principles of Biogeography | |
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GEOG 3105 [0.5]
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Climate and Atmospheric Change | |
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GEOG 3108 [0.5]
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Soil Properties | |
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GEOM 3002 [0.5]
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Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing | |
| 8. 2.5 credits from: | 2.5 | |
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a) Thesis stream:
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| i. 1.0 credit in: | ||
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GEOG 4909 [1.0]
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Honours Research Essay | |
| ii. 1.5 credits from: | ||
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GEOM 4003 [0.5]
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Remote Sensing of the Environment | |
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GEOG 4004 [0.5]
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Environmental Impact Assessment | |
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GEOG 4005 [0.5]
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Directed Studies in Geography (with a topic in physical geography) | |
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GEOG 4013 [0.5]
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Cold Region Hydrology | |
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GEOG 4017 [0.5]
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Global Biogeochemical Cycles | |
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GEOG 4101 [0.5]
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Quaternary Geography | |
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GEOG 4103 [0.5]
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Water Resources Engineering | |
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GEOG 4104 [0.5]
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Microclimatology | |
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GEOG 4108 [0.5]
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Permafrost | |
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| b) Course stream: | ||
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2.5 credits from:
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GEOM 4003 [0.5]
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Remote Sensing of the Environment | |
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GEOG 4004 [0.5]
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Environmental Impact Assessment | |
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GEOG 4005 [0.5]
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Directed Studies in Geography | |
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GEOG 4013 [0.5]
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Cold Region Hydrology | |
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GEOG 4017 [0.5]
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Global Biogeochemical Cycles | |
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GEOG 4101 [0.5]
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Quaternary Geography | |
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GEOG 4103 [0.5]
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Water Resources Engineering | |
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GEOG 4104 [0.5]
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Microclimatology | |
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GEOG 4108 [0.5]
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Permafrost | |
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits) | ||
| 10. 8.0 credits in electives not in GEOG or GEOM | 8.0 | |
| 11. 2.0 credits in free electives. | 2.0 | |
| Total Credits | 20.0 | |
To view a list of Geography (GEOG) or Geomatics (GEOM) course descriptions
Bachelor of Arts Combined Honours (20 credits)
In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:
- i. the University regulations, including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
- ii. for B.A. programs, the common regulations applying to all B.A. students including those relating to First-Year Seminars and Breadth Requirements (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree).
| A. Credits Included in the Geography Major CGPA (7.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
|
GEOG 1010 [0.5]
|
Global Environmental Systems | |
|
GEOG 1020 [0.5]
|
People, Places and Environments | |
| 2. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
|
GEOG 2020 [0.5]
|
Physical Environments of Canada | |
|
GEOG 2013 [0.5]
|
Weather and Water | |
|
GEOG 2014 [0.5]
|
The Earth’s Surface | |
| 3. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 2200 [0.5]
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Global Connections | |
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GEOG 2300 [0.5]
|
Space, Place and Identity | |
| 4. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
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GEOM 1004 [0.5]
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Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution | |
|
GEOG 2005 [0.5]
|
Geographic Inquiry | |
|
GEOG 2006 [0.5]
|
Statistical Methods in Geography | |
| 5. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 3900 [0.5]
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Geographic Thought and Methodology | |
| 6. 1.5 credits in GEOG and/or GEOM at the 3000- level or above | 1.5 | |
| 7. 1.0 credit in GEOG and/or GEOM at the 4000- level | 1.0 | |
| 8. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 4909 [1.0]
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Honours Research Essay | |
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or GEOG at the 4000-level
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| B. Additional Requirements (13.0 credits) | 13.0 | |
| 9. The requirements of the other Honours discipline must be satisfied | ||
| 10. 5.0 credits in electives not in Geography or the other discipline | ||
| 11. Sufficient free electives to total 20.0 credits for the program. | ||
| Total Credits | 20.0 | |
To view a list of Geography (GEOG) or Geomatics (GEOM) course descriptions
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