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Courses in Geography (Division 374)

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GEOG 201 / GEOSCI 201. Introductory Geography: Water, Climate, and Mankind.
No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in GS 144 (or 268). Those with credit for GS 111 may only elect Geog. 201 for 3 credits. (4; 3 in the half-term). (NS). (BS).
Introduction to hydrology and climatology. Emphasizes the study of maps, seasons, time, atmosphere, radiation, heat balance, circulation, moisture, precipitation, changes in climate (glaciers), air masses (fronts) and water supply.
GEOG 406 / UP 406. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.
(3). (Excl). Laboratory fee ($20) required.
An introduction to geographic information systems and related technologies. Covers basic principles and concepts of GIS, theory and tools of spatial analysis, and a broad exposure to GIS applications. Contents include map analysis, hardware/software, nature of spatial data, data sources, etc.
GEOG 432 / ARCH 532. Sustainable Environments: International Perspectives.
(3; 2 in the half-term). (Excl).
An inquiry in to alternative views of the environment that have been used to find value in nature, and to draw sustenance, wealth, and power from nature. The failures and conflicts that abound in these efforts have accumulated to a degree that they now pose global threats. We seek pragmatic approaches for solutions to these problems.
GEOG 472 / UP 572. Transportation and Land Use Planning.
Permission of instructor. (3; 2 in the half-term). (Excl).
Explores transportation /land use interactions and their relevance to the transportation planning process. Themes include planning alternatives for regional mobility, transportation planning, and the environment, and analysis of modal choice.

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