Geography ( GEOG )

TG GEOG 201	The Physical Environment
An introduction to the physical elements of the environment (weather, climate, hydrology, land forms, soils, vegetation and the processes producing variations of these elements on the surface of the earth). Examples of environmental inter-relationships and problems that affect people are studied.
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4
TG GEOG 203	The Human Environment
This course is the study of people - their origins, culture, technology, economy and impact on the environment, and the manner in which people attempt to impose order upon the surface of the earth. Concepts of relative location are introduced, with particular regard to both the external orientation and the internal organization of urban areas. There is project work in the laboratories.
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4
TG GEOG 321	Environmental Problems and Resource Management
Prerequisite: Any 200 level Geography course
Environmental and resource issues are studied, with emphasis on such topics as: Principles of resource use; global environmental and resources management strategies including sustainable development; and environmental impact assessment. Case examples are highlighted.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
TG GEOG 332	Map and Air Photo Interpretation
Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of the Dean.
Purpose of this course is to introduce you to the discipline of cartography through the detailed examination and use of maps and air photographs. Concepts stressed in the course include scale, location, direction, evaluation, projections, and elements of air photography.
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4
TG GEOG 334	Remote Sensing
Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of Dean
Course covers the use of aerial photographs for the interpretation and mapping of renewable resources, and is an introduction to the physical basis of remote sensing. A full range of data products are used including black and white, black and white infrared, colour, colour infrared photographs, and satellite images.
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4
TG GEOG 338	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Prerequisite: GEOG 201
Course focuses on spatial data, its nature, acquisition and manipulation. Several of the industry-leading GIS software programs are utilized in exploring spatial relationships.
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4
TG GEOG 379	The United States of America
The physical and cultural framework of the country and its historical significance, and the patterns and characteristics of geographic regions are studied in this course. NOTE: You are strongly advised to have taken a previous course in geography.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
TG GEOG 381	Canada
Course focuses on the regional geography and physical framework of Canada and its significance in Canada’s historical development. The concept of the geographic region, the patterns and characteristics of these regions, and selected detailed studies are included in this course. NOTE: You are strongly advised to have taken a previous course in geography.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
TG GEOG 387	Russia
The systematic and topical geography of Russia and aspects of economic activity, transportation, regional development settlement patterns, and population distribution are discussed in this course. NOTE: You are strongly advised to have taken a previous course in geography.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
TG GEOG 397	Geography of the Northlands
Course focuses on the environment, resource development and human activity with emphasis on Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Russia, Scandinavia, Greenland and Iceland. NOTE: You are strongly advised to have taken a previous course in geography.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3