GEOG UVic - Geography - University of Victoria

GEOG 101A - Environment, Society and Sustainability

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Introduction to the functioning of the biosphere, the ways in which humans alter natural processes, environmental consequences of these alterations and the implications for sustainability. Topics include: energy flows, biogeochemical ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 101B - Introduction to Human Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Perspectives on the scope and purpose of human geography, emphasizing approaches, concepts and scales of geographical analysis. Topics include: social geography of cities; interpretation of regional; cultural and economic landscapes; ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 110 - Oceans and Atmosphere

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Origin and structure of the oceans and atmosphere. Dynamic processes that drive ocean and atmosphere circulation, weather patterns and global climate change. The coastal ocean, marine ecosystems, nutrient and carbon ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 120 - The Dynamic Earth

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Internal and external processes that shape the Earth and its landscapes. Nature of tectonic forces, earthquakes, volcanoes, rocks and minerals, and mountain building. Processes of erosion, sediment transport and deposition, ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 209 - Introduction to Resource Management

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Introduces students to the conceptual foundations of resource and environmental management by emphasizing geographic aspects of resource systems within environmental, social, economic, and policy frameworks. Using a variety of examples, ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 211 - Economic Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An examination of how economic forces, operating in a cultural and political context, shape the location of economic activity in cities, regions, and developed/developing areas of the world system. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 218 - Cultural Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An introduction to the interpretation of cultural landscapes in a variety of geographical settings. Topics include the contested meanings of culture and landscape, place and placelessness, cultural production and consumption, ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 219 - Geography of British Columbia

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Summer

An examination of the physical, economic, and cultural landscapes that distinguish the cities and rural regions of Canada’s West Coast province. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 222 - Introduction to Maps and GIS

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

Introduces techniques and fundamentals of spatial data and analysis. Topics include: scale, map interpretation, traverses, GPS and geographic information systems. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 226 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

Application of statistical techniques to geographic problems. Topics include hypothesis formulation, sampling strategies, parametric and nonparametric statistical tests, statistical models. All laboratory exercises are computer based. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 228 - Introduction to Remote Sensing

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Introduces the use of remotely sensed images to address information issues related to both physical and human geography. Students will be exposed to a range of image types and resolutions, ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 272 - Introduction to Climatology and Hydrology

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

An investigation of the fundmental processes controlling climate and hydrology. Explores various factors and interactions that determine the spatial and temporal variations of individual climate elements. Special attention is given ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 274 - Introduction to Biogeography

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Examines the relationships among organisms - principally plants and animals - and their environment, emphasizing their distributions across a range of spatial and temporal scales. Examines basic ecological and evolutionary ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 276 - Introduction to Geomorphology

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Introduction to Earth surface process and landforms including riverine, desert, coastal, glacial, hillslope and permafrost environments. Focus on regional and Canadian landscapes. Involves a field trip. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 306 - Geography of Canada

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

An examination of the physical, economic, and cultural landscapes that distinguish the geographical character of major regions in Canada. Issues surrounding Canada’s identity and expressions of regionalism are considered. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 308 - Introduction to GIS

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Fundamentals and sources of geographic information, basic skills in geographic data browsing and query, and introductory skills in thematic map production. Laboratory component introduces GPS and commercial geographic information software ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 314 - Global Environment Change and Human Response

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring
Summer

Based on four components: global environmental change; sustainable development; biodiversity; and population impoverishment and environmental degradation. Lectures and discussion emphasize the causes of global change, the present and expected impacts ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 319 - Remote Sensing of the Environment

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Focuses on physical principles underlying remote sensing and electromagnetic propagation in free space and matter; attenuation, absorption and scattering mechanisms; interaction of energy with the atmosphere and Earth materials such ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 322 - Digital Remote Sensing

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Processing and analysis of digital remotely sensed data. Data from various sources will be discussed and analysed with respect to their applicability in geographical sciences. Laboratory assignments will use image ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 323 - Cartography

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Introduces topographic and thematic cartography. Emphasis on cartographic data manipulation, generalization, and symbolization; map design, visualization and communication. Laboratory assignments will provide practical experience in designing and drafting maps. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 324 - Directions in Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An intellectual history of geographical thought, concentrating on trends, ideologies and controversies since 1960. Idiographic, nomothetic, quantitative, behavioural, applied radical, humanistic and recent social theory and GIS approaches are critically ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 325 - Field Surveying

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

An introduction to fundamental concepts of surveying and field work. This is an instrument-based course covering differential leveling, traversing, tachometry, GPS, and their applications to field work. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 327 - Research Methods in Human Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

An introduction to the main methodological approaches taken in the various fields of human geography. A range of paradigms (e.g., ethnography, action research, narrative analysis) and data collection techniques (e.g., ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 328 - Geographic Information Sciences

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

GIS basics, with emphasis on raster analysis, terrain analysis, data integration, and spatial modelling. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 329 - Customizing GIS

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

The basics of GIS customization including desktop GIS customization, map mashups, model building in a GIS environment, Internet GIS, building web pages that include GIS maps and tasks, basic GIS ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 340 - Geography of the City

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Examination of the forces shaping the internal structure of the contemporary city. Topics include: the land-use and spatial structure of cities; building the city; architecture of downtown and suburban areas; ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 343 - Planning and Urban Development

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

This fieldwork course considers the relationships between planning, urban design, and the development of the North American city in the 20th century. Students should be prepared to undertake one or ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 344 - Urban Problems of Pacific Rim Developing Countries

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An examination of the fundamental differences in urban organization between developed and developing countries, and studies the political, cultural and socio-economic conditions under which cities in Pacific Rim developing countries ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 346 - Geography of Environment and Health

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Theories and methods involved in environment and health research from a medical geographical perspective. "Environment" includes urban, social, political, cultural and physical environments. "Health" includes complete social, physical, and emotional ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 347B - Geographies of Development

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Summer

Spatial aspects of the processes of modernization and development in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Colonial and postcolonial theories and developments are discussed in terms of economic, social and political ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 352 - Introduction to the Geography of the Coastal Zone

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Explores a wide variety of coastal topics from biophysical, ecological, and social-economic perspectives. Topics focus on coastal landscapes and communities that may include fundamentals of coastal oceanography, climate, biodiversity, water ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 353 - Coastal and Marine Resources

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A systematic integration of the biophysical, socio-economic and policy dimensions of threats and opportunities in coastal areas framed within integrated coastal management. Topics include: fisheries, aquaculture, energy, transportation, recreation and ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 355 - Coastal Communities

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A systems approach to the study of contemporary issues relating to the geography of coastal communities. Topics focus on the social, political, cultural and economic forces that shape coastal communities ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 357 - Parks and Protected Areas

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An investigation of the principles and concepts underlying the designation, planning and management of protected areas such as national and provincial park systems. Topics include: the history and philosophy of ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 358 - Landscape Ecology

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Landscape ecology emphasizes the interaction between spatial pattern and ecological processes - that is, the causes and consequences of spatial heterogeneity across a range of scales. Focus is on the ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 366 - Medical Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Investigates the major research themes in medical geography, including the social and environmental contexts of disease, epidemiological data delivery systems, and health and the pollution syndrome. Involves lectures, seminars, and ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 370 - Hydrology

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring
Summer

An overview of hydrological processes, measurement techniques and data analysis. The movement of water in the hydrologic cycle via precipitation, interception, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, infiltration, soil moisture, groundwater flow and ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 371 - Water Resources Management

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A study of water resources management in different parts of the world, examining the influence of various physical, economic, social, political and technological factors. The alternative ways in which such ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 373 - Applied Climatology

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A study of the application of physical principles to practical problems in climatology and the reciprocal interaction between climate and human activities. Topics include: urban effects on climate; air pollution; ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 376 - Process Geomorphology

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

An investigation of the physical processes that create and maintain landforms. Focus on measurement and analysis of morphodynamic processes in fluvial, aeolian, coastal, glacial, hillslope, and/or periglacial landscapes (e.g., sediment ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 382 - Geography of Southeast Asia

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

A systematic geography of the countries of Southeast Asia. Topics include physical and cultural landscapes, regional variations, and problems associated with modernization and underdevelopment, such as settlement, land reform, urbanization ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 383 - Physical and Cultural Geography of China

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A study of the physical environment of China and the role of the Chinese people in moulding and changing the landscape over the past four thousand years. The subject matter ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 386 - World Political Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

An examination of the ways in which political power at the national and international levels is influenced by the geographical features of the areas in which it operates. Themes include: ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 388 - Regional Studies

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Summer

Geography of a selected region of the world from a systematic perspective. Topics include: the physical and human landscape; settlement; economic, political and social geography; spatial variation in modernization and ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 391 - Topics in Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

Examination of a specific topic or area in Geography. Topic(s) will be provided in advance of registration. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 418 - Advanced Spatial Analysis and Geo-statistics

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Explores advanced topics in the numerical analysis of points, lines, areas, and surfaces in discrete and continuous space, drawing on methodologies from geo-statistics, spatial analysis, regional sciences and landscape ecology. ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 420 - Field Studies in Coastal Geomatics

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An integrated approach for using geomatics (remote sensing, GIS, spatial analysis) for data acquisition, processing and analysis to improve our understanding of marine and coastal areas. Topics focus on applications ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 422 - Advanced Topics in Digital Remote Sensing

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Aspects of remote sensing including processing and classification of digital satellite and airborne data and digital elevation modelling. Emphasis will be placed on the processes of interpreting remotely sensed data, ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 424 - Field Studies in Coastal Geomorphology

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring
Summer

An advanced, field-based exploration of coastal geomorphic processes and landforms. Involves a week-long field trip to local coastal sites where students apply geomorphic concepts and methods towards a series of ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 428 - Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Sciences

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Contemporary research topics in the geographic information sciences. Topic will vary annually, but will be selected from one of the following: spatial decision support; visualization; business demographics; environmental modeling; or ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 430 - Seminar in Coastal Studies

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Provides students with an opportunity to synthesize and consolidate their knowledge of coastal studies in order to apply that knowledge effectively to the challenges of coastal zone management. Students should ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 438 - Aquaculture in British Columbia

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Introduction to the aquaculture industry within British Columbia, reviewing the history, culture species, production methods (hatchery through seafood processing), technological innovations, economics, marketing, environmental impacts/management, social issues (including First Nations), ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 439 - Coastal Community Health

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

A range of different case studies will be explored in thematic areas such as: culture, water related issues, climte change and coastal vulnerabiliity, and the politics and economics of health ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 440 - Interpreting the Suburban Landscape

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

A seminar and fieldwork course focusing on the historical and contemporary development of the suburban landscape of the North American city. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 441 - The Design and Planning of Cities

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

A seminar and fieldwork course focusing on influential planners, developers, architects and politicians who have shaped the design and planning of the modern European and North American city since the ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 448 - Urban Social Geography and Planning

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Focuses on the spatial dimensions of social identity that inform our understanding of class structure, race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability and sexuality within the urban landscape. Also examines the challenges ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 450 - Decision Making in Resources Management

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Examines the decision making theory and real world processes associated with resources management at the policy and field levels. Case studies used to illustrate decision making behaviour, from conflict to ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 453 - Field Studies in Coastal and Marine Resources

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Integrated coastal management is applied through community-based research. Based on a week-long field camp, discussions, projects and presentations, students gain first-hand experience in both biophysical and socio-economic perspectives of coastal ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 456 - Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An examination of conservation policies, programs, and management plans for wild plants and animals. Reviews biophysical foundations and social aspects of wildlife use, endangerment, range reduction and extinction. International, national, ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 457 - Marine Protected Areas

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

An in-depth look at the challenges facing designation and management of marine protected areas in Canada and internationally. Includes topics such as network design, governance, zoning, conflicts, ecotourism and fisheries. ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 458 - Marine Aquaculture: Social, Economic and Environmental Dimensions

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Examines the development of marine aquaculture. Emphasis is placed on exploring the social, economic and environmental implications that mariculture has for coastal communities. Students should be prepared to undertake one ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 474 - Field Studies in Biogeography

2011/2012 academic year:

Summer

A field-research course in biogeography based on a combination of reading, discussion, and data analysis. Involves a week-long field trip; a field trip fee may be applied. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 475 - Boundary Layer Climatology

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

An investigation of the controls of climate in the atmospheric boundary layer with emphasis on the importance of boundary layer climate for people and human activities. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 476 - Advanced Studies in Geomorphology

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Focusing on various geomorphologic themes, students will complete a major research project based on field work to supplement lectures, seminars and field/lab projects. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 477 - Field Studies in Physical Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

The nature of scientific research in physical geography is examined through field and laboratory techniques. Includes a week-long field camp where basic approaches, methodologies and techniques are used to prepare ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 486 - Human Geography Case Study

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

A senior seminar on geographic research methods and their application to research projects. Students will be introduced to the concepts of research questions, methods, analysis and style of presentation. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 490 - Directed Studies in Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

In special cases, with the consent of the department and the individual instructor concerned, a student may be permitted to pursue a course of directed studies. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 491 - Advanced Topics in Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

Examination of a specific topic or area in Geography. Topic(s) vary depending on faculty interests and availability. The seminar format of this course requires students to participate orally in class ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 499A - Honours Thesis

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

Students will prepare the first part of an honours thesis under the direction of a faculty member from the department. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 499B - Honours Thesis

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Students will complete their honours thesis under the direction of a faculty member from the department. After acceptance of the thesis by the supervising faculty member, an oral presentation and ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 500 - Geographical Research Approaches and Design

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

Students will review current research paradigms and approaches in Geography and will develop research proposals that will be presented to their committees at the end of the course. Students will ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 518 - Advanced Spatial Analysis and Spatial Statistics

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

An opportunity to gain theoretical and applied experience in spatial statistics and advanced geographical analysis. Topics include: point pattern analysis, areal data analysis and spatial autocorrelation, and geostatistics (i.e., variograms ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 523 - Advanced Qualitative Methods

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Provides students with a broad background into the scope of data collection and analysis methods in Human and Social Geography relevent for their thesis research. Learning objectives include: exposing students ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 524 - Advanced Quantitative Methods

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Examines the use and interpretation of selected multivariate statistics. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 536 - Advanced Seminar in Human and Social Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

An examination of theoretical issues and major research paradigms in human and social geography. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 537 - Advanced Seminar in Physical Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Selected research topics in biogeography, climatology, hydrology, geomorphology and soil science. Course content will vary annually, depending on graduate and faculty research interests. Seminars, faculty and guest lecturers and individual ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 538 - Advanced Seminar in Geomatics

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

Identifies and reviews knowledge and influential thought that have shaped and advanced the science of geomatics and associated technology through time. Students are introduced to the contemporary knowledge in geomatics, ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 539 - Advanced Seminar in Resource Management

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

A seminar dealing with resources management areas currently (or recently) being researched by members of the department. Topics will include: problem formulation, conceptual/literature background, fieldwork/data issues, analytical approaches and results/interpretation. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 546 - Advanced Topics in Human and Social Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

An examination of contemporary theoretical issues and competing research paradigms in human geography. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 547 - Advanced Topics in Physical Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

An examination of contemporary theoretical and/or applied research subjects in physical geography. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 548 - Advanced Topics in Geomatics

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

An examination of contemporary theoretical and/or applied research subjects in geomatics. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 549 - Advanced Topics in Resource Management

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

A seminar dealing with conceptual and research design issues involved with a project or problem area in resource management of interest to a faculty member. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 590 - Directed Studies in Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

not scheduled, yet

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GEOG 591 - Advanced Topics in Geography

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall

Various advanced special topics courses spanning the discipline of Geography. Course reviews: 0

GEOG 599 - MA, MSc Thesis

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

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GEOG 693 - Candidacy Examination

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

The candidacy exam format includes two take home essays (max 30 pages each) and an oral exam (max 3 hours). Essay 1 will focus on the development of the candidate's ... Course reviews: 0

GEOG 699 - PhD Dissertation

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring
Summer

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GEOG 103 - INTRO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

2011/2012 academic year:

Fall
Spring

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GEOG 484 - ADV STUDIES:WEATHER+CLIMATE

2011/2012 academic year:

Spring

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