Geography (BA and BSc Programs)
Catherine Nolin, Associate Professor and Chair
Gail Fondahl, Professor
Greg Halseth, Professor, and Canada Research Chair, Rural and Small Town Studies
Neil Hanlon, Professor
Brian Menounos, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Glacier Change
Ellen Petticrew, Professor and FRBC Chair in Landscape Ecology
Zo? Meletis, Associate Professor
Roger Wheate, Associate Professor/GIS Coordinator
Faran Ali, Assistant Professor
Joseph Shea, Assistant Professor
Sam Albers, Adjunct Professor
Matthew Beedle, Adjunct Professor
Sarah de Leeuw, Adjunct Professor
Bill Floyd, Adjunct Professor
Sean Markey, Adjunct Professor
Marlene Morris, Adjunct Professor
John Rex, Adjunct Professor
Grahame Russell, Adjunct Professor
Ping Bai, Senior Lab Instructor (GIS)
Scott Emmons, Senior Lab Instructor (GIS)
Christine Jackson, Senior Lab Instructor
Website: http://www.mytalkbd.com/geography
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Geography is an interdisciplinary bridge between the human and physical sciences, studying human-–environment interactions. The Geography program offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts. The BSc in physical geography examines the natural environment and the interaction of climate, soils, vegetation and landforms, while the BA in human geography focuses on cultural, social, economic and rural environments. Degrees emphasize the geography of the North and contemporary geographic technologies.
Geography Program (BA)
Major in Geography
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This degree provides students with comprehensive training in the study of human geography, emphasizing the cultural, social, economic, and political connections between people and their environments. We offer courses that give students the conceptual and methodological means to make sense of the places and spaces they occupy and to understand how these relate to the rest of the world. Particular emphasis is on issues of community development, social justice, environmental equity, and population health in northern environments as a starting point for understanding the dynamics of place-making in a global context.
The minimum requirement for the completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Geography is 120 credit hours.Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
| GEOG 101-3 | Planet Earth | |
| GEOG 102-3 | Earth from Above |
200 Level
| GEOG 200-3 | British Columbia: People and Places | |
| GEOG 203-3 | Canada: Places, Cultures and Identities | |
| GEOG 204-3 | Introduction to GIS | |
| GEOG 210-3 | Introduction to Earth Science | |
| STAT 240-3 | Basic Statistics | |
| ?????or ECON 205-3 | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences |
Four of the following:
| GEOG 202-3 | Resources, Economics and Sustainability | |
| GEOG 205-3 | Cartography and Geomatics | |
| GEOG 206-3 | Social Geography | |
| GEOG 209-3 | Migration and Development | |
| GEOG 211-3 | Natural Hazards: Human and Environmental Dimensions | |
| GEOG 220-3 | World Regions: Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| GEOG 222-3 | World Regions: Russia | |
| GEOG 298-3 | Special Topics |
Upper Division Requirement
300 Level
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| ENPL 319-3 | Social Research Methods | |
| ??? or GEOG 324-3 | Community-Based Research |
Five of the following:
| GEOG 300-3 | Intermediate GIS | |
| GEOG 301-3 | Cultural Geography | |
| GEOG 305-3 | Political Ecology: Environmental Knowledge and Decision-Making | |
| GEOG 306-3 | Critical Development Geographies | |
| GEOG 307-3 | Changing Arctic: Human and Environmental Systems | |
| GEOG 308-3 | Health Geography | |
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Geography Field School?
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400 Level
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics | |
| ?????or ENVS 414-3 | Environmental and Professional Ethics | |
| ?????or POLS 317-3 | Moral Philosophy |
Five of the following:
| GEOG 357-3 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | |
| GEOG 401-3 | Tenure, Conflict, and Resource Geography | |
| GEOG 403-3 | First Nations and Indigenous Geographies | |
| GEOG 413-3 | Advanced GIS | |
| GEOG 420-3 | Environmental Justice | |
| GEOG 424-3 | Northern Communities | |
| GEOG 426-3 | Geographies of Culture, Rights and Power | |
| GEOG 498-(1-3) | Special Topics | |
| GEOG 499-(3-6) | Independent Studies |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, of which 24 credit hours in any subject must be at the 300 or 400 level, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, of which 24 credit hours in any subject must be at the 300 or 400 level, including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
The minimum requirement for the completion of a Bachelor of Arts with a Joint Major in Geography and Political Science is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirement
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Upper Division Requirement
Three additional credit hours of POLS courses at the 300 level.
Nine additional credit hours of POLS courses at the 400 level.
| GEOG 101-3 | ?? | Planet Earth |
| ? ? ? ? or GEOG 102-3 | Earth from Above | |
| POLS 100-3 | Contemporary Political Issues | |
| POLS 200-3 | Canadian Government and Politics | |
| POLS 202-3 | Canada in Comparative Perspective | |
| POLS 230-3 | International Relations | |
| POLS 270-3 | Political Philosophy: Antiquity to Early Modernity |
Four of the following:
| GEOG 200-3 | ?? | British Columbia: People and Places |
| GEOG 202-3 | Resources, Economies, and Sustainability | |
| GEOG 203-3 | Canada: Places, Cultures and Identities | |
| GEOG 204-3 | Introduction to GIS | |
| GEOG 206-3 | Social Geography | |
| GEOG 209-3 | Migration and Development | |
| GEOG 211-3 | Natural Hazards: Human and Environmental Dimensions | |
| GEOG 220-3 | World Regions: Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| GEOG 222-3 | World Regions: Russia | |
| GEOG 298-3 | Special Topics |
Upper Division Requirement
| POLS 303-3 | ?? | Democracy and Democratization |
| POLS 320-3 | Canadian Politics and Policy | |
| POLS 370-3 | Political Philosophy: Early Modernity to Post-Modernity |
Four of the following:
| GEOG 301-3 | ?? | Cultural Geography |
| GEOG 305-3 | Political Ecology: Environmental Knowledge and?Decision-Making | |
| GEOG 306-3 | Critical Development Geographies | |
| GEOG 307-3 | Changing Arctic: Human and Environmental Systems | |
| GEOG 308-3 | Health Geography | |
| GEOG 324-3 | Community-Based Research | |
| GEOG 333-3 | Geography Field School |
Three of the following:
| GEOG 401-3 | ?? | Tenure, Conflict, and Resource Geography |
| GEOG 403-3 | First Nations and Indigenous Geographies | |
| GEOG 420-3 | Environmental Justice | |
| GEOG 424-3 | Northern Communities | |
| GEOG 426-3 | Geographies of Culture, Rights and Power |
Three additional credit hours of POLS courses at the 300 level.
Nine additional credit hours of POLS courses at the 400 level.
Elective and Academic Breadth
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Major in Public Administration and Community Development
The Public Administration and Community Development major gives students the skills required to function within a range of groups, organizations, and offices. Graduates are able to interact with appropriate professionals, receive their input and reports, and collate a wide range of information and material in service of their group/organization/office. Skills in analysis and synthesis are complemented by an ability to work cooperatively and effectively, and an ability to communicate clearly through written, oral, and graphic media.
The Public Administration and Community Development major requires completion of 120 credit hours, 48 of which must be at the upper division. At the lower division, students must take the seven required courses and a minimum of one course from each of the seven categories. At the upper division, students must take the four required courses and a minimum of one course from each of the seven categories. To complete the 120 credit hours, students must take 45 credit hours of electives, of which 15 credit hours must be at the upper division.
It is possible for students to organize their course choices (categories and electives) to achieve a "specialization" of course work. An Area of Specialization requires eight courses (24 credit hours) in one of the following:
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Program Requirements
Lower-Division Requirements
Required:
| Introduction to Canadian Business | ||
| ECON 100-3 | Microeconomics | |
| ECON 101-3 | Macroeconomics | |
| ENPL 104-3 | Introduction to Planning | |
| FNST 100-3 | The Aboriginal Peoples of Canada | |
| GEOG 101-3 | Planet Earth | |
| POLS 100-3 | Contemporary Political Issues |
Select ONE course from each category below:
Community:
| FNST 217-3 | Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities | |
| GEOG 206-3 | Social Geography | |
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Migration and Development
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Public Administration:
| ECON 210-3 | Introduction to Health Economics and Policy | |
| ENVS 230-3 | Introduction to Environmental Policy | |
| NREM 209-3 | The Practice of Conservation | |
| POLS 255-3 | Introduction to Law in Canada | |
| SOCW 201-3 | Introduction to Social Welfare |
Governance:
| ENVS 101-3 | Introduction to Environmental Citizenship | |
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Public Law in Canada
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| POLS 200-3 | Canadian Government and Politics | |
| POLS 257-3 | Public Law in Canada |
| FNST 200-3 | Perspectives in First Nations Studies | |
| FNST 249-3 | Aboriginal Resource Planning | |
| ??? or ENPL 208-3 | First Nations Community and Environmental Planning | |
| HIST 215-3 | Global History of Indigenous People |
Methods:
| ECON 205-3??? | Statistics for Business and the Social Sciences | |
| ENPL 204-3??? | Principles and Practices of Planning | |
| ENPL 206-3??? | Planning Analysis and Techniques | |
| FNST 200-3??? | Perspectives in First Nations Studies | |
| FNST 203-3??? | Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge | |
| GEOG 204-3??? | Introduction to GIS | |
| GEOG 205-3???? | Cartography and Geomatics |
?Economic:
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour | |
| GEOG 202-3 | Resources, Economies and Sustainability | |
| ORTM 200-3 | Sustainable Outdoor Recreation and Tourism |
?General:
| ANTH 102-3 | Anthropology: A World of Discovery | |
| ARTS 102-3 | Research Writing | |
| COMM 240-3 | Introduction to Marketing | |
| ECON 220-3 | Global Economic Shifts | |
| POLS 290-3 | Research and Writing for Political Science | |
| ORTM 100-3 | Foundations of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism |
Upper-Division Requirements
Required:
Required:
| ENPL 313-3 | Rural Community Economic Development | |
| GEOG 424-3 | Northern Communities | |
| POLS?332-3 | Community Development | |
| POLS 403-3 | Social and Health Policy and Administration |
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Select ONE course from each category below:
Community:
Select ONE course from each category below:
Community:
| COMM 302-3 | Entrepreneurship | |
| ENPL 301-3 | Sustainable Communities: Structure and Sociology | |
| GEOG 301-3 | Cultural Geography | |
| ORTM 407-3 | Recreation, Tourism, and Communities | |
| POLS 434-3 | Resource Communities in Transition | |
| SOCW 437-3 | Social Work with Groups and Communities | |
| SOCW 456-3 | Indigenous Family Caring Systems | |
| SOCW 457-3 | Individual and Community Wellness for?Indigenous Peoples |
?Public Administration:
| COMM 330-3 | Human Resources Management | |
| ENPL 304-3 | Mediation, Negotiation, Public Participation | |
| ENPL 401-3 | Environmental Law | |
| POLS 302-3 | How Government Works | |
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Society, Policy, and Administration of Natural Resources
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Local Services and Public Policy
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Local Government Finance
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| SOCW 455-3 | Indigenous Governance and Social Policy |
?Governance:
| ANTH 410-3 | Theory of Nation and State | |
| ENVS 326-3 | Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement | |
| GEOG 305-3 | Political Ecology: Environmental Knowledge and Decision-Making | |
| POLS 316-3 | Municipal Government and Politics | |
| POLS 320-3 | Canadian Politics and Policy | |
| POLS 333-3 | Politics and Government of BC | |
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Law and Municipal Government
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?First Nations:
| ANTH 404-3 | Comparative Study of Indigenous Peoples of the World | |
| ENPL 409-3 | Advanced First Nations Community and Environment Planning | |
| FNST 304-3 | Indigenous Environmental Philosophy | |
| GEOG 403-3 | First Nations and Indigenous Geographies | |
| GEOG 426-3 | Geographies of Culture, Rights and Power | |
| HIST 390-3 | Aboriginal People of Canada | |
| NREM 303-3 | Aboriginal Perspectives on Land and Resource Management | |
| ORTM 306-3 | Indigenous Tourism and Recreation | |
| POLS 415-3 | Comparative Northern Development |
Methods:
| ANTH 421-(3-6) | Ethnographic Field Methods | |
| ENPL 305-3 | Environmental Impact Assessment | |
| ENPL 319-3 | Social Research Methods | |
| FNST 300-3 | Research Methods in First Nations Studies | |
| GEOG 324-3 | Community-Based Research |
?Economics:
| COMM 303-3 | Introduction to International Business | |
| ECON 305-3 | Environmental Economics and Environmental Policy | |
| ECON 307-3 | Northern BC in the Global Economy | |
| ECON 331-3 | Forestry Economics | |
| ENVS 431-3 | Environmental and Sustainability Policies | |
| GEOG 401-3 | Tenure, Conflict and Resource Geography |
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General:
General:
| COMM 332-3 | Business and Professional Ethics | |
| COMM 340-3 | Marketing Communications | |
| COMM 342-3 | Services Marketing | |
| ENVS 414-3 | Environmental and Professional Ethics | |
| FNST 451-3 | Traditional Use Studies | |
| FNST 498-3 | Special Topics in First Nations Studies | |
| GEOG 200-3 | British Columbia: People and Places | |
| GEOG 308-3 | Health Geography | |
| GEOG 420-3 | Environmental Justice | |
| HIST 360-3 | An Introduction to Environmental History | |
| POLS 327-3 | Leadership and Ethics in Local Government |
Areas of Specialization
It is possible for students to organize their course choices (areas and electives) to achieve an Area of Specialization of course work. For the PACD major, completion of a specialization requires eight courses (24 credit hours) from one of the following:
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Area of Specialization in Local Public Administration
* Students choosing this Area of Specialization should be aware that UNBC also offers a Public Administration Certificate through the Department of Political Science, as well as a First Nations Public Administration Certificate through the Department of First Nations Studies.
Lower-Division course choices
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| COMM 100-3 | Introduction to Canadian Business | |
| COMM 230-3 | Organizational Behaviour | |
| POLS 255-3 | Introduction to Law in Canada | |
| POLS 290-3 | Research and Writing for Political Science |
Upper-Division course choices
| POLS 316-3 | Municipal Government and Politics | |
| POLS 320-3 | Canadian Politics and Policy | |
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Leadership and Ethics in Local Government
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| POLS 333-3 | Politics and Government of BC | |
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Law and Municipal Government
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Local Services and Public Policy
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Local Government Finance
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| POLS 403-3 | Social and Health Policy and Administration |
| FNST 200-3 | Perspectives in First Nations Studies | |
| FNST 203-3 | Introduction to Traditional Environmental Knowledge | |
| FNST 217-3 | Contemporary Challenges Facing Aboriginal Communities | |
| FNST 249-3 | Aboriginal Resource Planning | |
| or? ENPL 208-3 | First Nations Community and Environmental Planning |
Upper-Division course choices
| ANTH 404-3 | Comparative Study of Indigenous Peoples of the World | |
| COMM 302-3 | Entrepreneurship | |
| ENPL 409-3 | Advanced First Nations Community and Environment Planning | |
| FNST 300-3 | Research Methods in First Nations Studies | |
| FNST 304-3 | Indigenous Environmental Philosophy | |
| FNST 416-3 | International Perspective | |
| FNST 451-3 | Traditional Use Studies | |
| FNST 498-3 | Special Topics in First Nations Studies | |
| GEOG 403-3 | First Nations and Indigenous Geographies | |
| HIST 390-3 | Aboriginal People in Canada | |
| NREM 303-3 | Aboriginal Perspectives on Land and Resource Management | |
| ORTM 306-3 | Indigenous Tourism and Recreation | |
| SOCW 455-3 | Indigenous Governance and Social Policy | |
| SOCW 457-3 | Individual and Community Wellness for?Indigenous Peoples |
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Area of Specialization in Planning:
* It should be noted that the Area of Specialization in Planning does not lead to an accredited planning degree. The School of Environmental Planning offers a professional accredited Canadian Institute of Planner degree. Refer to the calendar for further information.
Required courses
Area of Specialization in Planning:
* It should be noted that the Area of Specialization in Planning does not lead to an accredited planning degree. The School of Environmental Planning offers a professional accredited Canadian Institute of Planner degree. Refer to the calendar for further information.
Required courses
| ENPL 104-3 | Introduction to Planning | |
| ENPL 204-3 | Principles and Practices of Planning | |
| ENPL 301-3 | Sustainable Communities: Structure and Sociology | |
| ENPL 304-3 | Mediation, Negotiation, Public Participation |
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Four of the following:
Four of the following:
| ENPL 206-3 | Planning Analysis and Techniques | |
| ENPL 208-3 | First Nations Community and Environmental Planning | |
| ENPL 305-3 | Environmental Impact Assessment | |
| ENPL 313-3 | Rural Community Economic Development | |
| ENPL 319-3 | Social Research Methods | |
| ENPL 401-3 | Environmental Law | |
| ENPL 409-3 | Advanced First Nations Community and Environment Planning | |
| ENVS 326-3 | Natural Resources, Environmental Issues and Public Engagement |
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Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
45 elective credit hours in any subject as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours (at least 15 of these elective credit hours must be at the 300 or 400 level) including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
45 elective credit hours in any subject as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours (at least 15 of these elective credit hours must be at the 300 or 400 level) including any additional credit hours necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Geography Program (BSc)
Major in Geography
This degree focuses on geography as an earth science, with introductions to biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, followed by upper-level courses in climatology, hydrology, geomorphology, soils and weathering, and geomatics. This combination enables the understanding of the interactions between the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, aided by the use of statistical techniques, mapping, remote sensing and geographic information systems. Courses will develop applied field and technical skills for associated career paths.
Undergraduate students are required to take a minimum of 11 Geography courses (31 credit hours). Of these courses, a minimum of five must be upper division. Students are required to take a minimum of 24 credit hours of Electives Science Courses, of which 15 credit hours must be upper division in order to successfully complete degree requirements. Additional electives, as necessary, are required to ensure the completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours.
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Geography is 120 credit hours.
200 Level
Upper Division Requirement
300 Level
Two of the following:
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Nine credit hours of Science electives at any level and fifteen credit hours of Science electives at the 300 or 400 level.
Elective Science Courses
A maximum of two courses (six credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in Geomorphology.
The minimum requirement for the completion of the minor in Geomorphology is 18 credit hours.
Requirements
Four of the following:
Minor in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
The aim of the minor in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is to provide a high level of competence in GIS and Computer Science technologies. Students with a minor in GIS gain experience in geographic data processing and analysis and are well-positioned for GIS-related careers.
Four required Geography courses and one Computer Science course form the core of the minor.?CPSC 110-3 (Introduction to Computer Systems and Programming) and CPSC 344-3 (Data Communications and Networking) are aimed at those not majoring in Computer Science.
A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) at or above the 200 level used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in GIS.
The minimum requirement for the completion of the minor in GIS is 21 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper-division credits. Students must ensure that all prerequisites are fulfilled prior to taking courses at the 300 and 400 levels.
Requirements
Three of the following*:
*Note:? Courses used to fulfill requirements for a major or another minor may not be used to fulfill this requirement. Where students have the three required courses included in their major, they shall take four of the alternatives from the above list.
Minor in Human Geography
The aim of the minor is to show a level of competence in a theme, field or program direction that a students feel would be beneficial to their career and which would be ancillary to the major. By designating this group of courses as a minor the students are able to demonstrate a level of proficiency in that field.
The minor in Human Geography is designed to provide students with the following:
Two of the following:
Major in Geography
This degree focuses on geography as an earth science, with introductions to biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics, followed by upper-level courses in climatology, hydrology, geomorphology, soils and weathering, and geomatics. This combination enables the understanding of the interactions between the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, aided by the use of statistical techniques, mapping, remote sensing and geographic information systems. Courses will develop applied field and technical skills for associated career paths.
Undergraduate students are required to take a minimum of 11 Geography courses (31 credit hours). Of these courses, a minimum of five must be upper division. Students are required to take a minimum of 24 credit hours of Electives Science Courses, of which 15 credit hours must be upper division in order to successfully complete degree requirements. Additional electives, as necessary, are required to ensure the completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours.
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Geography is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
Lower Division Requirement
100 Level
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Introductory Biology II
Introductory Biology II Laboratory
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| CHEM 100-3 | General Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 101-3 | General Chemistry II | |
| CHEM 120-1 | General Chemistry Lab I | |
| CHEM 121-1 | General Chemistry Lab II | |
| GEOG 101-3 | Planet Earth | |
| GEOG 102-3 | Earth from Above | |
| MATH 100-3 | Calculus I | |
| ? ? ? ?or MATH 152-3 | Calculus for Non-majors | |
| PHYS 100-4 | Introduction to Physics I | |
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Introductory Physics I: Mechanics?
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200 Level
| ENSC 201-3 | Weather and Climate | |
| FSTY 205-3 | Introduction to Soil Science | |
| GEOG 200-3 | British Columbia: People and Places | |
| GEOG 204-3 | Introduction to GIS | |
| ? ? ?or?GEOG 205-3 | Cartography and Geomatics | |
| GEOG 210-3 | Introduction to Earth Science | |
| GEOG 211-3 | Natural Hazards: Human and Environmental Dimensions | |
| GEOG 212-1 | Earth Science Careers | |
| GEOG 250-3 | Introduction to Geospatial Analysis | |
| ? ? ? ?or ENSC 250-2 | Introduction to Environmental Data Analysis | |
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Basic Statistics
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Upper Division Requirement
300 Level
| GEOG 300-3 | Intermediate GIS | |
| GEOG 310-3 | Hydrology | |
| GEOG 311-3 | Drainage Basin Geomorphology | |
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Geomorphology of Cold Regions?
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| GEOG 357-3 | Introduction to Remote Sensing |
Two of the following:
| ENSC 312-3 | Biometeorology | |
| FSTY 425-3 | Soil Formation and Classification | |
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Forest Soils
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| GEOG 320-3 | Sedimentology | |
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Geography Field School
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400 Level
Three of the following:
| ENSC 425-3 | Climate Change and Global Warming | |
| GEOG 405-3 | Fluvial Geomorphology | |
| GEOG 411-3 | Quaternary and Surficial Geology | |
| GEOG 413-3 | Advanced GIS | |
| GEOG 416-3 | Mountains | |
| GEOG 450-3 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | |
| GEOG 457-3 | Advanced Remote Sensing | |
| GEOG 498-(1-3) | Special Topics | |
| GEOG 499-(3-6) | Independent Studies |
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Science Electives?
Science Electives?
Nine credit hours of Science electives at any level and fifteen credit hours of Science electives at the 300 or 400 level.
Elective Science Courses
Anthropology:
| ANTH 100-3 | Archaeological and Biological Approaches | |
| ANTH 200-3 | Biological Anthropology | |
| ANTH 205-3 | Introduction to Archaeology | |
| ANTH 220-3 | Introduction to Primatology | |
| ANTH 301-3 | Archaeological Lab Methods | |
| ANTH 311-3 |
Anthropology of Food, Drink & Health?
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Races, Racism and Human Biology?
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Biology:
All courses allowed
Chemistry:
All courses allowed
Computer Science:
All courses allowed
All courses allowed
Chemistry:
All courses allowed
Computer Science:
All courses allowed
Environmental Planning:
| ENPL 305-3 | Environmental Impact Assessment |
Environmental Science:
The following courses are allowed:
The following courses are allowed:
| ENGR 350-3 | Fluid Mechanics | |
| ENGR 451-3 | Groundwater Hydrology | |
| ENSC 202-3 | Introduction to Aquatic Systems | |
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Northern Contaminated Environments?
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| ENSC 312-3 | Biometeorology | |
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Waste Management?
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| ENSC 406-3 | Environmental Modelling | |
| ENSC 408-3 | Storms | |
| ENSC 412-3 | Air Pollution | |
| ENSC 418-3 | Environmental Measurement and Analysis | |
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Climate Change and Global Warming
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Geophysical Data Analysis?
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Reclamation and Remediation of Disturbed Environments?
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Snow and Ice?
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Forestry:
All courses allowed
Geography:
The following courses are allowed:
All courses allowed
Geography:
The following courses are allowed:
| GEOG 320-3 | Sedimentology | |
| GEOG 333-3 | Geography Field School | |
| GEOG 405-3 | Fluvial Geomorphology | |
| GEOG 411-3 | Quaternary Surficial Geology | |
| GEOG 413-3 | Advanced GIS | |
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Advanced Remote Sensing?
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Math:
All courses allowed
Natural Resources Management:
The following courses are allowed:
Math:
All courses allowed
Natural Resources Management:
The following courses are allowed:
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| NREM 203-3 | Resource Inventories and Measurement | |
| NREM 204-3 | Introduction to Wildlife and Fisheries | |
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Integrated Resource Management?
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Field Applications in Resource Management?
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Physics:
All courses allowed
Elective and Academic Breadth
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hour including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
All courses allowed
Elective and Academic Breadth
Electives at any level in any subject sufficient to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hour including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
Joint Major in Anthropology/Geography (BA)
See Calendar entry under Anthropology.
A minor in Geomorphology is appropriate for students who wish to obtain a level of competence in the history of Earth's landscapes, surface processes and environmental change. The minor consists of key courses which, when taken together, provide a degree of proficiency in a field that is actively sought after by environmental consulting firms and government agencies.
A maximum of two courses (six credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in Geomorphology.
The minimum requirement for the completion of the minor in Geomorphology is 18 credit hours.
Requirements
| GEOG 210-3 | Geomorphology | |
| GEOG 311-3 | Drainage Basin Geomorphology |
Four of the following:
| FSTY 205-3 | Introduction to Soil Science | |
| ? ? ?or?FSTY 425-3 | Soil Formation and Classification | |
| GEOG 300-3 | Intermediate GIS | |
| ? ? ?or GEOG 413-3 | Advanced GIS | |
| ? ? ?or?GEOG 357-3 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | |
| GEOG 310-3 | Hydrology | |
| GEOG 312-3 | Geomorphology of Cold Regions | |
| GEOG 405-3 | Fluvial Geomorphology | |
| GEOG 411-3 | Quaternary and Surficial Geology |
Minor in GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
The aim of the minor in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is to provide a high level of competence in GIS and Computer Science technologies. Students with a minor in GIS gain experience in geographic data processing and analysis and are well-positioned for GIS-related careers.
Four required Geography courses and one Computer Science course form the core of the minor.?CPSC 110-3 (Introduction to Computer Systems and Programming) and CPSC 344-3 (Data Communications and Networking) are aimed at those not majoring in Computer Science.
A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours) at or above the 200 level used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in GIS.
The minimum requirement for the completion of the minor in GIS is 21 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper-division credits. Students must ensure that all prerequisites are fulfilled prior to taking courses at the 300 and 400 levels.
Requirements
| CPSC 100-4 | Computer Programming I | |
| ? ? ?or CPSC 110-3 | Introduction to Computer Systems and Programming | |
| GEOG 204-3 | Introduction to GIS | |
| GEOG 205-3 | Cartography and Geomatics | |
| GEOG 300-3 | Intermediate GIS | |
| GEOG 357-3 | Introduction to Remote Sensing |
Two courses from the following list:
| CPSC 324-3 | Introduction to Database Systems | |
| CPSC 344-3 | Data Communications and Networking | |
| ? ? or?COMM 353-3 | Business Data Communications and Networking | |
| ? ? or?CPSC 444-3 | Computer Networks | |
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Spatial Planning with Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
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Advanced GIS
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| GEOG 450-3 | Advanced Geospatial Analysis | |
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Advanced Remote Sensing
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Minor in Physical Geography
A minor in Physical Geography is appropriate for students who seek a broad-based exposure to earth and environmental sciences. Prospective teachers, human geographers, and government agency and environmental consulting employees will find the study of Earth's processes and the natural environment beneficial to their future careers. The minor consists of a group of courses which, when taken together, provide a degree of proficiency in Physical Geography.
A maximum of two courses (six credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in Physical Geography.
The minimum requirement for the completion of the minor in Physical Geography is 18 credit hours.
Requirements
A minor in Physical Geography is appropriate for students who seek a broad-based exposure to earth and environmental sciences. Prospective teachers, human geographers, and government agency and environmental consulting employees will find the study of Earth's processes and the natural environment beneficial to their future careers. The minor consists of a group of courses which, when taken together, provide a degree of proficiency in Physical Geography.
A maximum of two courses (six credit hours) used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in Physical Geography.
The minimum requirement for the completion of the minor in Physical Geography is 18 credit hours.
Requirements
| ENSC 201-3 | Weather and Climate | |
| FSTY 205-3 | Introduction to Soil Science | |
| GEOG 210-3 | Introduction to Earth Science |
Three of the following*:
| ENSC 312-3 | Biometeorology | |
| ?????or ENSC 408-3 | Storms | |
| GEOG 300-3 | Intermediate GIS | |
| ?? or GEOG 413-3 | Advanced GIS | |
| ? ?or GEOG 357-3 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | |
| GEOG 310-3 | Hydrology | |
| ?????or GEOG 405-3 | ?Fluvial Geomorphology | |
| GEOG 311-3 | Drainage Basin Geomorphology | |
| GEOG 312-3 | Geomorphology of Cold Regions | |
| GEOG 411-3 | Quaternary and Surficial Geology |
*Note:? Courses used to fulfill requirements for a major or another minor may not be used to fulfill this requirement. Where students have the three required courses included in their major, they shall take four of the alternatives from the above list.
Minor in Human Geography
The aim of the minor is to show a level of competence in a theme, field or program direction that a students feel would be beneficial to their career and which would be ancillary to the major. By designating this group of courses as a minor the students are able to demonstrate a level of proficiency in that field.
The minor in Human Geography is designed to provide students with the following:
- an introduction to the basics of Human Geography;
- a well-rounded introduction to several of the key sub-fields of Human Geography; and
- the chance to explore at least one facet of Human Geography of special interest to the student at the 400 level.
A maximum of two courses (6 credit hours)?at or above the 200 level used to fulfill program requirements for a major or another minor may also be used to fulfill requirements for a minor in Human Geography.
The minimum requirement for completion of a minor in Human Geography is 18 credit hours, including 12 upper division credit hours.
Requirements
The minimum requirement for completion of a minor in Human Geography is 18 credit hours, including 12 upper division credit hours.
Requirements
Two of the following:
| GEOG 101-3 | Planet Earth | |
| GEOG 102-3 | Earth from Above | |
| GEOG 200-3 | British Columbia: People and Places | |
| GEOG 202-3 | Resources, Economies and Sustainability | |
| GEOG 203-3 | Canada: Places, Cultures and Identities | |
| GEOG 204-3 | Introduction to GIS | |
| GEOG 206-3 | Social Geography | |
| GEOG 209-3 | Migration and Development | |
| GEOG 211-3 | Natural Hazards: Human and Environmental Dimensions | |
| GEOG 220-3 | World Regions: Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| GEOG 222-3 | ?????????? | World Regions: Russia |
| GEOG 298-3 | ?? | Special Topics |
Three of the following:
| GEOG 301-3 | Cultural Geography | |
| GEOG 305-3 | Political Ecology: Environmental Knowledge and Decision-Making | |
| GEOG 306-3 | Critical Development Geographies | |
| GEOG 307-3 | Changing Arctic: Human and Environmental Systems | |
| GEOG 308-3 | Health Geography | |
| GEOG 324-3 | Community-Based Research | |
| GEOG 333-3 | Geography Field School |
One of the following:
| GEOG 401-3 | Tenure, Conflict, and Resource Geography | |
| GEOG 403-3 | First Nations and Indigenous Geographies | |
| GEOG 420-3 | Environmental Justice | |
| GEOG 424-3 | Northern Communities | |
| GEOG 426-3 | Geographies of Culture, Rights and Power |
Minor in Global Environmental Change
See Calendar entry under Environmental Studies.
Updated: November 5, 2020
