Geography
Geography overlaps the traditional boundaries of the physical and social sciences. It is an integrative field of knowledge which deals with the study of the world's physical environment, human-environment relationships, spatial, cultural and economic patterns. Some of the interests of growing importance in geographic studies are as follows: natural resources and environmental management, human-ecological systems, population problems, economic development, regional inequalities and social justice, urban and regional planning.
Environmental Geography
(GEO-215)
320-215-MS ( 2-1-3 ) 2 credits
Prerequisite: GEO-103
The general goals of this course are threefold: 1) to show how human activity contributes to the transformation of the natural environment; 2) to identify and analyse the critical factors associated with global change; and 3) to explore the very complex and interrelated socioeconomic cultural and ecological factors at work within the major problem areas of the world. Environmental planning and development strategies are discussed and evaluated. Emphasis is also placed upon an elaboration of hypothetical solutions to the environmental problems facing major world regions.
