Bachelor of Science Programs
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Geography with Concentration in Physical Geography
- Bachelor of Science Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography is offered as a concentrations in Physical Geography. The program consists of 20.0 credits beyond the OSSD or Qualifying-University Year Science, and consistent with the following requirements:
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.Sc. programs the common regulations applying to all B.Sc. students including those relating to Science Continuation and Breadth Requirements (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree).
Students should consult the Department when planning their program and selecting courses.
Geography with Concentration in Physical Geography – B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
| A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits) | ||
| 1. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
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GEOG 1010 [0.5]
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Global Environmental Systems | |
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ERTH 1006 [0.5]
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Exploring Planet Earth | |
| 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 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. 2.5 credits from: | 2.5 | |
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GEOG 3010 [0.5]
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Field Methods in Physical Geography | |
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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 | |
| 4. 2.0 credits in GEOG or GEOM Science Electives at the 4000-level | 2.0 | |
| 5. 1.5 credits in GEOG Science Electives | 1.5 | |
| 6. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
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GEOG 4906 [1.0]
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Honours Research Project | |
| B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits) | ||
| 7. 1.0 credit in Experimental Science Electives | 1.0 | |
| 8. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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MATH 1007 [0.5]
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Elementary Calculus I | |
| 9. 0.5 credit in MATH, STAT or COMP | 0.5 | |
| 10. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation, not in GEOG or GEOM | 2.0 | |
| 11. 2.0 credits in Science Faculty Electives | 2.0 | |
| 12. 0.5 credit in: | 0.5 | |
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NSCI 1000 [0.5]
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Seminar in Science (or Approved Arts or Social Sciences) | |
| 13. 1.0 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences, not in GEOG | 1.0 | |
| 14. 0.5 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences | 0.5 | |
| 15. 3.0 credits in free electives. | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 20.0 | |
To view a list of Geography (GEOG) or Geomatics (GEOM) course descriptions
| Geography Science Electives | ||
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GEOG 1010 [0.5]
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Global Environmental Systems | |
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GEOG 2006 [0.5]
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Statistical Methods in Geography | |
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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 | |
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GEOG 3000 [0.5]
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Honours Field Course | |
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GEOG 3010 [0.5]
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Field Methods in Physical Geography | |
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GEOG 3003 [0.5]
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Quantitative Geography | |
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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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GEOG 4000 [0.5]
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Field Studies | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
| To view a list of Geography (GEOG) course descriptions | ||
| Geomatics Science Electives | ||
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GEOM 1004 [0.5]
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Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution | |
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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 3005 [0.5]
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Geospatial Analysis | |
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GEOM 3007 [0.5]
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Cartographic Theory and Design | |
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GEOM 4003 [0.5]
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Remote Sensing of the Environment | |
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GEOM 4007 [0.5]
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Seminar in Cartography | |
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GEOM 4008 [0.5]
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Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems | |
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GEOM 4009 [0.5]
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Applications in Geographic Information Systems | |
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GEOM 4406 [0.5]
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Practicum I | |
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GEOM 4408 [0.5]
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Practicum II | |
| To view a list of Geomatics (GEOM) course descriptions | ||
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Science Continuation
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See Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree for a list of courses in this category.
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| Experimental Science Electives | ||
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See Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree for a list of courses in this category.
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| Approved Arts or Social Sciences Electives | ||
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See Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree for a list of courses in this category.
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Bachelor of Science Combined Honours (20.0 credits)
Earth Sciences and Physical Geography B.Sc. Combined Honours: see the Earth Sciences program section of this Calendar.
Earth Sciences and Geography B.Sc. Combined Honours with Concentration in Terrain Science: see the Earth Sciences program section of this Calendar.