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The culturally diverse Asia-Pacific region has experienced extraordinary change over the last century. To understand those changes, this course applies a geographic lens to the study of topics including demography, culture, ecology, settlement patterns, identity, industry, agriculture, political and...

This course is an introduction to the studies of the atmosphere (meteorology), climate (climatology), and vegetation distribution (biogeography). Topics covered include atmospheric processes, local and global weather, air pollution, world climates, plant-climate interactions, urban climates, past...

An introduction to the dynamic forces and processes responsible for shaping the surface of the Earth and the development of landforms (geomorphology). Topics covered include the internal structure of the Earth; plate tectonics; volcanism; Earthquakes; mountain building; the effects of water, ice and...

This number is reserved for geography courses that may be offered from time to time by: a) College geography faculty who may wish to present a course in their specialty which may be of limited interest, or b) visiting geography lecturers.Prerequisite(s): Will be announced in the Registration Guide...

Students examine the sustainable use and management of environmental resources. Subjects that may be explored include indigenous rights and access to resources, environmental impact assessment, resource conflicts, local and indigenous knowledge, methods of environmental management, gender and...

A laboratory science course that introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students explore the theoretical underpinnings of geographical information science and apply this knowledge to the creation of a map portfolio through labs and a major project. Topics covered include...

Explores the unique character of Canadian cities. Topics include transportation, housing, population growth, and suburban development.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in one of the following: GEOG 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1150, 1155, 1160, 1170, 2210, 2240, or 2270; or another social science...

What does the economy have to do with you? Find out here! This course introduces the basic concepts and theories of economic geography and examines the changing geographies or 'global shifts' of economic activities within the contemporary capitalist world economy. It examines the economic, political...

Cultural geography is concerned with making sense of people and the places they occupy through the analysis and understanding of cultural processes, cultural landscapes, and cultural identities.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in one of the following: GEOG 1100, 1110, 1120, 1130, 1150, 1155...

In this applied course, students work as part of the CityStudio Campus Course Network on large-scale projects associated with the City of Vancouver's Healthy City Strategy, Greenest City 2020 Action Plan, or independent projects focused on urban social sustainability. Through experiential learning...