Undergraduate Calendar 2001-2002
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Associate
Chair, Undergraduate Studies
J. Irvine, ES1 119, Ext. 2931
Please review the Course Offerings List in order to determine when
courses are offered.
GEOG 100s
| GEOG 101 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005823 |
| Geography and Human Habitat |
| An introduction to human geography through a survey of some of the concepts, methods, techniques and applications of geographic analysis to the human cultural environment. Directed towards people-land and location analysis themes. |
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| Also offered by Distance Education |
| GEOG 102 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005824 |
| Geography and Our Planetary Environment |
| Emphasis on the natural environment as an integrated system. Selected aspects of weather -- climate, water, soils, biota, landforms along with flows of energy, water and matter and their effects on the subsystems of the natural environment. |
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| Also offered by Distance Education |
| GEOG 165 LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005831 |
| Introduction to Cartography and Remote Sensing |
| This course focuses on the compilation, analysis and cartographic display of spatially referenced data. The emphasis is on compiling data from a variety of sources such as airphotos, satellite imagery and tabular datasets, on evaluating the quality of the data and on production of effective maps based on established principles of cartographic design. |
| [Note: Lab fee: $15] |
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GEOG 200s
| GEOG 201 LEC,PRJ 0.50 | Course ID: 005834 |
| Geomorphology and Soils |
| The roles of geomorphological and soil forming processes in creating and modifying landscapes. The utility of geomorphological information in our everyday lives. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 102 or EARTH 121 or EARTH 126 or GEOE 126. |
| Antireq: EARTH 342 |
| Also offered by Distance Education |
| GEOG 202 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005839 |
| Location of Economic Activity |
| The economic and environmental factors affecting the location of resource industry, manufacturing, service and information activities are studied. Alternative models and explanations are illustrated with case studies. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 101 |
| Also offered by Distance Education |
| GEOG 203 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 011140 |
| Development and the Environment |
| Examines the interaction between human development and the environment. Social and economic development processes are examined along with their impact on the environment. Consumption and production are linked to the environment in terms of inputs used and wstes generated. General principles are illustrated with case studies. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 101. |
| Antireq: GEOG 202B |
| GEOG 208 LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005846 |
| Applied Climatology |
| World climate and weather patterns and their impact on humanity. Topics include atmospheric circulation, climate classifications, air pollution, urban climate, climate change and weather modification. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 102 |
| Also offered by Distance Education |
| GEOG 212 LEC,SEM 0.50 | Course ID: 005999 |
| Japan and the Pacific Rim |
| Explore Japan. Learn about its culture, economy, regions, environment, trade patterns, investment and development assistance. |
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| GEOG 221 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005853 |
| The United States |
| Focuses on population shifts, urban developments, and regional economic development in the context of the nation and selected regions. |
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| GEOG 222 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005911 |
| Geographical Study of Canada |
| Geographical bases of Canada and Canadian issues. Selected problems relating to nationalism, resource development or theories of regionalism. |
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| GEOG 223 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005855 |
| The Geography of Indonesia |
| A survey of the geography of Indonesian economic, social and political development since independence. Government policies and programs to ensure national economic growth, foster an Indonesian national identity, and enhance the role of Indonesia amongst developing countries in general and in south-east Asia in particular will be discussed. |
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| GEOG 229 LEC,TUT 0.50 | Course ID: 005861 |
| Political Geography |
| The principal concepts and theories of political geography will be applied to a study of geographical themes focussing on the making of the modern world in the twentieth century. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 101 |
| GEOG 233 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 011097 |
| Geography of Tourism |
| Covers the nature, history and growth of different types of tourism and tourist; the positive and negative impacts of tourism and alternative forms to mass tourism. The problems of and prospects for tourism are examined through a consideration of a variety of countries and regions, both developed and developing. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 101 or REC 101 |
| GEOG 250 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005932 |
| Urban and Economic Systems: Inter-City and Global Connections |
| Contemporary pattterns of urban and economic growth and urban based development. Changing trends in urban organization at the regional, national and global scale. New systems of world cities. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 202 |
| GEOG 255 LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005875 |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
| Geographic information systems (GIS) are used as an organizing framework for discussion of data management in planning and geography. Topics include: data sources; methods of collection; database management; principles of geographic information systems; applications of geographic information systems in urban and regional analysis, monitoring and evaluation. |
| [Note: Estimated additional material cost to student: $30] |
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| Prereq: Geography or Earth Science Plans |
| GEOG 276 LEC,TUT 0.50 | Course ID: 010133 |
| Air Photo Interpretation |
| Focuses on principles of air photo interpretaion and use of airphotos and high-resolution images for studies such as terrain analysis, vegetation and soils mapping, rural and urban planning, crop identification, forestry, wildlife ecology and hazard evaluation. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 165, 201 |
GEOG 300s
| GEOG 300 FLD,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005895 |
| Geomorphology and the Southern Ontario Environment |
| Study of the origin and evolution of landforms with emphasis on southern Ontario. Analysis of geomorphic processes. Study of human impact on geomorphological landscapes. The lectures will be supplemented by field trips and field work required for term projects. |
| [Note: Field Trip fee: $25] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 201; Level at least 3A |
| GEOG 303 LEC,TUT 0.50 | Course ID: 005898 |
| Physical Hydrology |
| Fundamental processes in physical hydrology are addressed. Components of the water balance are examined to determine the nature of their variation in time and space. Precipitation, interception, infiltration, groundwater and soil water processes, evapotranspiration, runoff and storage will be examined from a theoretical and practical viewpoint, and their linkages demonstrated by lab and fieldwork. |
| [Note: Lab fee: $20] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 201 |
| GEOG 304 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005899 |
| Field and Lab Techniques in Geomorphology |
| An analysis of the range of techniques used by geomorphologists. This course will involve intensive field surveying, mapping and laboratory work. |
| [Note: Field-trip expenses: $15 per student] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 201 |
| GEOG 305 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005900 |
| Patterns and Processes of Biogeography |
| Geographic/spatial and temporal aspects of biogeography. Patterns of plant and animal distributions are discussed and the physical, historical, biological, and human processes involved in shaping these patterns. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 201, ENVS 200 |
| GEOG 306 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 011142 |
| Gender and Environments |
| Gender is a key social variable affecting the work people do, how they understand themselves, how they interact with others, how they utilize environments, and how environmental change affects them. Through a variety of international examples, this course surveys key themes such as economic development, ideologies about women and men in nature, gendered experiences of urban environments, the debate about gender roles as natural vs. cultural phenomena, and links between gender and environmental activism. |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A; |
| Antireq: GEOG 326, GEOG/ERS 406 |
| (Cross-listed with ERS 306) |
| GEOG 309 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005902 |
| Physical Climatology |
| Principles of physical climatology with emphasis on regional and global change and variability. Topics include radiation and energy balances, general circulation patterns, synoptic development and micro-climatology. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 102 |
| GEOG 316 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005905 |
| Multivariate Statistics |
| The theory and application of multivariate statistics, with particular emphasis upon the use of the computer. |
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| Prereq: ENVS 278; Not open to students in the Faculty of Mathematics. |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 351) |
| GEOG 318 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005908 |
| Spatial Analysis |
| Advanced quantitative analysis and sampling in a spatial context. A selection of techniques from gravity models, linear programming, nearest neighbour analysis, Markov chain analysis, graph theory, simulations and trend surface analysis. |
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| Prereq: ENVS 278; Not open to students in the Faculty of Mathematics. |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 353) |
| GEOG 319 LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005909 |
| Economic and Social Techniques for Regional Planning |
| Critical appraisal of a selection of descriptive and evaluative regional analysis techniques. Economic considerations of regional development. Reliability and applicability of data; input-output analysis; cost-benefit analysis; planning, programming and budgeting systems; and social area analysis. |
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| (Cross-listed with PLAN 320) |
| Also offered by Distance Education |
| GEOG 323 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005912 |
| Perspective on International Tourism |
| The character, problems of, and prospects of tourism are examined through consideration of tourism in a variety of countries and regions, both developed and developing. Topics include the nature and significance of tourism; economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism; and costs and benefits of tourism to destination areas. |
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| Prereq: One of GEOG 202, 203, 233, 250, REC 230, PLAN 220 |
| (Cross-listed with REC 383) |
| GEOG 333 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005919 |
| Recreation Geography |
| Implications of existing and potential recreation supplies and demands. Topics include recreational travel, site capability, economic and ecological impact models and behavioural aspects of amenity resources. |
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| Prereq: One of GEOG 202, 203, 233, 250 or REC 230 |
| (Cross-listed with REC 333) |
| GEOG 340 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005924 |
| Settlements of Rural Canada |
| Examines the evolving form and function of Canada's dispersed and nucleated settlements. Considers the role of local economic development in stimulating change. |
| [Note: Field Trip Fee: $10-$15] |
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| Prereq: One of GEOG 202, 203, or 250 |
| GEOG 341 LEC,SEM 0.50 | Course ID: 005925 |
| Historical Geography of European Imperialism |
| Examines impacts of European imperialism on Canada and other countries and analyses the character of new societies, economies and ecologies established as a result of European settlement. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 101 |
| GEOG 349 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 007561 |
| Urban Form and Internal Spatial Structure |
| An examination of the major factors giving rise to distinctive styles of urban spatial organization. Focus moves from city-wide scale to subareas/sectors - inner city, housing, retailing, etc. Emphasis on understanding and planning for the dynamics of complex environments. Applied issues or problems are dealt with throughout the course. |
| [Note: Field trip fee: $20.] |
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| Prereq: One of GEOG 202, 203, 250 or PLAN 100 |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 349) |
| GEOG 351 FLD,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005934 |
| Geography of Transportation |
| Focuses on Canadian transportation systems and issues and is organized into three modules: links between transportation and regional economic development, urban land use - transportation interactions, and sustainable transportation. Approximately one-quarter of the course focuses on analytic techniques including network analysis, category analysis and the gravity model. |
| [Note: Field Trip Fee: Approximately $20] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 101, ENVS 178 |
| GEOG 353 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005939 |
| Retail Location |
| Examines retail location at both the inter and intra-urban scales. Emphasis is placed on the underlying processes that give rise to retail structure, techniques of site selection and public sector involvement in retail location. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 202 |
| GEOG 355 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005943 |
| Spatial Data Bases |
| This course focuses on building a GIS base. It addresses theoretical issues regarding data models and data structures used in GIS and considers the processing required to input data from a variety of sources, register map layers, transform co-ordinate systems, and edit and clean a multi-map-sheet, multi-theme data base. |
| [Note: Field trip fee: $15. Estimated additional material cost to student: $30.] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 255, Geography Plans |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 355) |
| GEOG 356 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005945 |
| Resources Management |
| Reviews selected theories, methods, and terminology related to economic, behavioural, institutional and decision-making aspects of resources and environmental problems. |
| [Note: Field trip fee: $15] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 202 or 203 |
| GEOG 365 LEC 2.50 | Course ID: 005275 |
| Study Abroad |
| Study abroad for academic transfer credit under an Environmental Studies Exchange Program during a fall term. |
| Department Consent Required |
| (Cross-listed with ENVS 365) |
| GEOG 366 LEC 2.50 | Course ID: 005277 |
| Study Abroad |
| Study abroad for academic transfer credit under an Environmental Studies Exchange Program during a winter term. |
| Department Consent Required |
| (Cross-listed with ENVS 366) |
| GEOG 367 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 007558 |
| Conservation in Wildland and Resource Management |
| Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application of the principles of ecology place on the planning and management of resources within natural and semi-natural ecosystems. The theory of this subject will be discussed, including principles of conservation biology, together with the management of wildlife, forestry, and parks. |
| [Note: Lab fee: $20] |
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| Prereq: ENVS 200 |
| (Cross-listed with ENVS 434, PLAN 340, REC 434) |
| GEOG 368 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 007559 |
| Conservation/Resource Management of the Built Environment |
| Consideration of the constraints and guidelines that an application of the principles of ecology place on the planning and management of resources within urban spaces and the implications for urban design. The theory and history of this subject will be discussed together with urban ecomanagement, the management of waste, urban open space and parks, rehabilitated sites, and environmentally sensitive areas. |
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| Prereq: ENVS 200 |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 341) |
| GEOG 372 LEC 2.50 | Course ID: 005963 |
| Waterloo in Switzerland -- Lausanne |
| Description in Environmental Studies program section. |
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| GEOG 373 LEC 2.50 | Course ID: 005964 |
| Waterloo in Switzerland -- Lausanne |
| Description in Environmental Studies program section. |
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| GEOG 376 LAB,LEC,TUT 0.50 | Course ID: 005967 |
| Environmental Remote Sensing |
| Analysis of non-photographic systems of remote sensing (e.g. radar, Landsat, SPOT). Study of remote sensing methods and data processing for analysis of physical and human environments. |
| [Note: Lab fee: $15] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 165 |
| GEOG 391 TUT 0.50 | Course ID: 005978 |
| Field Research |
| Field research course in which a specific area will be analyzed from a geographic point of view. Individual or group analysis of specific field problems. |
| [Note: Estimated cost to student: $265] |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours Geography |
| GEOG 393 LEC,TUT 0.50 | Course ID: 005982 |
| Professional and Scholarly Practice in Geography |
| Explores the relationships between the academic content and methodologies of geography and the professional practice of the field. The course emphasizes issues involved in problem identification, research design, thesis proposal preparation, and the fundamentals of scholarly writing. The professional practice of the field examines such questions as ethics, and professional collaboration. |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours Geography |
GEOG 400s
| GEOG 402 FLD,SEM,TUT 1.00 | Course ID: 009504 |
| Coastal Geomorphology |
| A seminar and field format will be used to investigate coastal environments, and the natural and anthropogenic processes that affect them. Shoreline hazards and management practices will be examined within the context of the Great Lakes and salt water environments. The impact of seal level rise; Artic shorelines; and coastal dune systems will be discussed. |
| [Note: Estimated cost to student: $25] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 300 |
| GEOG 405 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 005992 |
| Wetlands |
| Basic concepts on the distribution, hydrology, geochemistry, formation and ecology of wetlands with an emphasis on temperate and subarctic systems. The uses and management of wetlands are considered with the view of wetlands as functional ecosystems. |
| [Note: Field trip fee: $10 - $15. Offered: F] |
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| Prereq: One of GEOG 102, EARTH 123, ENVS 200, BIOL 250 |
| (Cross-listed with BIOL 453) |
| GEOG 407 SEM,TUT 1.00 | Course ID: 005994 |
| Environmental Hydrology |
| This course will focus on the physical processes relating to various aspects of winter hydrological processes important to the Canadian setting, and consider various aspects of environmental change, both land-use and climate. A major fieldwork project will be undertaken to assess hydrological characteristics of a selected landscape, e.g. snowpack and winter processes. Students will work extensively with these data to produce a research paper. Other issues of hydrological change in the environment will also be covered. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 303 or EARTH 123 and Level at least 3A |
| GEOG 409 LEC,SEM,TUT 1.00 | Course ID: 005996 |
| Energy Balance Climatology |
| A field and lecture course including the radiation and energy balances of various surfaces, the principles of turbulent energy exchange, and the biotic response to the energy environment. These concepts will be illustrated through the collection and examination of field data. The student will be responsible for presentation of a seminar on an assigned topic as well as presentation of the results of research incorporating data collected at the University of Waterloo weather station. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 309 |
| GEOG 423 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 011098 |
| Tourism Lecture Series |
| This course will introduce participants to a variety of topics and research methods through presentations made by active researchers from Canada and abroad. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 233 or 323 |
| GEOG 426 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 006007 |
| Sustainable Development in the Developing World |
| The potential for and constraints of achieving sustainable human resources development in the Developing World are explored through case study analysis. |
| [Note: Estimated additional material cost to student: $8] |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours students only |
| GEOG 430A LAB 0.50 | Course ID: 006008 |
| Field Research in Regional Geography |
| Detailed analysis of a selected region with major emphasis upon a field examination of the region (several weeks duration). Offering dependent upon faculty availability and student enrolment. For additional information on duration, itinerary and travel costs of course offerings, contact the Geography Undergraduate Advisor. |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours students only |
| GEOG 430B LAB 1.00 | Course ID: 006009 |
| Field Research in Regional Geography |
| Detailed analysis of a selected region with major emphasis upon a field examination of the region (several weeks duration). Offering dependent upon faculty availability and student enrolment. For additional information on duration, itinerary and travel costs of course offerings, contact the Geography Undergraduate Advisor. |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours students only |
| GEOG 430C LAB 1.50 | Course ID: 006010 |
| Field Research in Regional Geography |
| Detailed analysis of a selected region with major emphasis upon a field examination of the region (several weeks duration). Offering dependent upon faculty availability and student enrolment. For additional information on duration, itinerary and travel costs of course offerings, contact the Geography Undergraduate Advisor. |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours students only |
| GEOG 432 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 006442 |
| Health, Environment, and Planning |
| A seminar course on the environment sources and causes of disease and illness, the concepts of health, e.g. medical, scientific, economic, political, etc., the health services and facilities and related technologies and the role and responsibilities of (urban and regional) planners in the creation of a more healthful environment. |
| [Note: Estimated additional cost to student: $20.] |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A. |
| (Cross-listed with HLTH 420, PLAN 432) |
| GEOG 450 SEM,TUT 1.00 | Course ID: 006011 |
| Changing Form and Structure of Metropolitan Canada |
| Selected analysis of processes, problems and planning issues associated with the internal growth and spatial reorganization of Canadian metropolitan areas. Three or four topics are chosen for detailed investigation. These will vary from year to year. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 250 or GEOG/PLAN 349 or PLAN 220; |
| Antireq: PLAN 450 |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 450) |
| GEOG 452 PRJ 0.50 | Course ID: 010134 |
| Resource Management Project |
| Concepts and techniques of resources management and institutional analysis are applied to the study of a current resource or environmental management issue. |
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| GEOG 455 DIS,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 006014 |
| Spatial Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems |
| This course is organized into four modules, each of which addresses a common type of GIS analysis. Topics covered include digital terrain models, spatial analysis, cell-based modelling and network analysis. In addition, GIS programming environments and World Wide Web delivery of GIS applications will be introduced. |
| [Note:Field Trip Fee: $15. Estimated additional material cost to student: $30.] |
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| Prereq: GEOG 355 or PLAN 355 |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 455) |
| GEOG 457 PRJ,SEM,TUT 1.00 | Course ID: 009505 |
| Geographic Information Systems Project |
| Students work in small groups to develop GIS applications addressing selected planning, environmental management or research problems. Emphasis is on conceptual design of the selected application and implementation of a prototype solution using GIS macro languages or other programming tools. |
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| Prereq: PLAN 455 or GEOG 455 |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 457) |
| GEOG 459 SEM,TUT 1.00 | Course ID: 006015 |
| Energy and Sustainability |
| Renewable and non-renewable energy supply systems are compared using economic and environmental measures. Consumption trends and conservation options are considered at the local and global level. Projects are used to demonstrate the economic and environmental challenges in the design of a sustainable energy system. |
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| Prereq: One of GEOG 202, 203, 250 or ERS 218 |
| GEOG 471 SEM,TUT 1.00 | Course ID: 006019 |
| Remote Sensing Project |
| Digital image analysis for resource mapping and evaluation using remote sensing data. Topics range from initial data selection to final map production and assessment. Using commercial image analysis software, students will analyse data for a selected area and produce a portfolio of results. In addition, they will undertake a literature review on a selected topic and present highlights of the review at an end-of-term mini-conference. |
| [Note: Lab fee: $15] |
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| GEOG 474 SEM 0.50 | Course ID: 009503 |
| Special Topics in Geography |
| These courses allow for additions to the program on a short-term basis, and for the devlopment of future permanent courses. |
| Instructor Consent Required |
| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours students only |
| 1 A: to be announced |
| 2 B: to be announced |
| 3 D: to be announced |
| GEOG 475 RDG 0.50 | Course ID: 009506 |
| Independent Study of Selected Topics |
| Individual study of specific topics not covered in other courses. Students must not register for this course until a faculty member has agreed to supervise the study and the student has developed a brief outline to be filed with the Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies. |
| [Note: The weight of the course is dependent upon the topic selected.] |
| Department Consent Required |
| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours students only |
| 3 C: To be announced |
| 4 Geography of Britain |
| 5 M: Geography of Gr. Britian |
| 8 GIS Web Design Architecture |
| GEOG 481 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 006042 |
| The Nature of Geography |
| The roots and evolution of geographic thought, conceptual approaches and pathways. Past traditions, current issue, and future trends. The politics and sociology of geography as an art, science and profession. |
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| Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours students only |
| GEOG 490A PRJ 0.50 | Course ID: 006045 |
| Honours Thesis Preparation |
| Preparatory work and first draft of thesis. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 393; Level at least 4A Honours |
| GEOG 490B PRJ 1.00 | Course ID: 006046 |
| Honours Thesis Completion |
| Completion of thesis. |
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| Prereq: GEOG 393, 490A; Level at least 3A Honours |
GEOG 500s
| GEOG 555 SEM 0.50 | Course ID: 009498 |
| Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems |
| Built around a set of key issues in the management of Geographic Information Systems. Focuses on middle management concerns and covers topics including GIS needs assessment, benchmarking, the law and spatial data, spatial data warehousing, multi-user GIS modelling and GIS application development. Uses of GIS in both public and private sector organizations are covered. |
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| Prereq: GEOG/PLAN 455; Level at least 4A or graduate students |
| (Cross-listed with PLAN 555) |
The Undergraduate Calendar is published by the
Office of the Registrar, University of Waterloo,
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Canada
Inquiries: infoucal@www.adm.uwaterloo.ca
Revised March 2001