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Physical Geography Minor

Lower Division Requirements

GEOG 100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)

A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicholas Blomley
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Gretchen Ferguson
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)

An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrew Perkins
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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GEOG 253 - Introduction to Remote Sensing (3)

An introduction to the theory and practice of remote sensing, including the relevant physical processes, digital image processing and information extraction, and a review of remote sensing applications. Prerequisite: GEOG 111. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andres Varhola
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 255 - Geographical Information Science I (3)

A basic overview of Geographical Information Systems and Science; GIS software, hardware, data structures and models; spatial data, operations and algorithms; practical applications and limitations. Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or 111 or permission of instructor. Students with credit for GEOG 354 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Taylor Anderson
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Upper Division Requirements

A minimum of 15 units is required, to be selected from the following.

GEOG 310 - Physical Geography Field Course (4)

A twelve-day field camp with a focus on various measuring, surveying, recording and mapping skills in branches of physical geography. A selected project will be completed either by a team or by an individual. Field camp locations will vary from year to year. The camp will be held immediately following the end of final examinations in April. Prerequisite: GEOG 213 & one of GEOG 214 or 215. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: One of GEOG 311, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317 or 319.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrew Perkins
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 311 - Hydrology (4)

Introduction to the hydrologic cycle, with an emphasis on the hydrology of British Columbia; description and analysis of the processes of water movement and storage measurements and analysis of hydrologic data. Prerequisite: GEOG 213 or 214; GEOG 251 or one of STAT 101, 201, 203 (formerly 103), or 270. Quantitative.

GEOG 313 - River Geomorphology (4)

Intermediate analysis in fluvial and coastal geomorphology with particular reference to British Columbia. Prerequisite: GEOG 213. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Tracy Brennand
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 314 - The Climate System (4)

A survey of the climate system, with emphasis on the interactions among its components; radiation, energy and water balances; climate sensitivity and feedbacks; natural and anthropogenic climate change; climate models. Prerequisite: GEOG 214. Recommended: MATH 151 and 152 or MATH 154 and 155 or MATH 157 and 158. Quantitative.

GEOG 315 - World Ecosystems (4)

Distribution, structure, function, and dynamics of the world's major biomes. Attention to comparative aspects among terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and to environmental problems associated with the biomes. Prerequisite: GEOG 215 or BISC 204.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Lance Lesack
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 316 - Global Biogeochemical and Water Cycles (4)

Introduction to the cycling of essential chemical elements through ecosystems. Interactions among biological, hydrological, and geological controls on the structure and function of ecosystems and the spatial-temporal scales of elemental cycling are emphasized. Environmental problems resulting from disturbance to natural equilibria in the elemental cycles are examined. Prerequisite: GEOG 215 or BISC 204 or permission of the instructor. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Lance Lesack
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 317 - Soil Science (4)

An introduction to the study of soils: physical, chemical and biological properties of soils; soil formation, description, classification, survey and use. Field and laboratory techniques of soil analysis. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 213, 214, 215, or CHEM 121. Students with credit for GEOG 318 may not take this course for further credit.

GEOG 411 - Advanced Hydrology (4)

An examination of hydrologic processes at different scales; effects of climate and land use change on the hydrologic cycle; application of hydrologic models; recent research developments in selected sub-fields of hydrology. Prerequisite: one of GEOG 311, 313, or 314; one of GEOG 251 or one of STAT 101, 201, 203 (formerly 103), or 270. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jason Leach
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 412W - Glacial Processes and Environments (4)

An examination of glacial processes and environments emphasizing landscapes and sediments resulting from the movement of ice, water, and sediment; application of field techniques. Prerequisite: 60 units, including GEOG 213; GEOG 313 and EASC 201 recommended. Writing.

GEOG 414 - Climate Change (4)

An examination of recent advances in climate change science drawing upon observational and theoretical studies; application of climate models. Prerequisite: GEOG 314. Quantitative.

GEOG 417W - Advanced Soil Science (4)

Advanced treatment of topics in soil science: soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology, soil classification and/or forest soils. Prerequisite: GEOG 317. Students with credit for GEOG 417 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Margaret Schmidt
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby