Geography and the Environment

Physical Geography major (for BSc students)

This section specifies the major discipline requirements for the Bachelor of Science with Physical Geography degree option only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science section for information on additional requirements.

Fees and additional costs

See the Fees and Other Costs section. Additional fees for course field trips and miscellaneous lab materials will apply to all students enrolled in Geography programs.

Program outline

Lower-level requirements: 45 credits

Upper-level requirements: 32–34 credits

Note 1: No more than eight credits may be in Directed Studies/Directed Readings courses (GEOG 480, GEOG 481, GEOG 482, GEOG 483, GEOG 484).

Note 2: Students who use 60 volunteer or work experience hours to fulfill the professional competency requirement will require 24 credits (six courses) chosen from this list.

Note 3: Students planning to complete this option should contact the program coordinator for information and the process for demonstrating their learning.

Co-operative Education option

The Co-operative Education option offers students the opportunity to obtain paid, career-related work experience in their field of study during their education at UFV. After completing their first year of study, Co-op students alternate between study-related full-time employment and full-time study.

Physical Geography students are encouraged to consider pursuing a Co-operative Education designation within their degree. Interested students will need to apply at least one semester in advance of applying for employment opportunities through the program. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Co-operative Education program. Students should speak with a Co-operative Education Coordinator for placement possibilities in the Arts and/or Sciences.

Students who successfully complete three Co-op work terms will receive a Co-op designation on their transcript. Each work term is for four or eight months, and many of these are in the summer. In order to take full advantage of these work opportunities, students should consider applying by their second year of study. Students should see the Co-operative Education section of the calendar for further details, and should contact the Career Centre for further information, or visit ufv.ca/jobs/co-op-education/.

Physical Geography minor (for BSc students)

This section specifies the minor discipline requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography degree option only. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science section for information on additional requirements.

Lower-level requirements: 20 credits

Note: Students must also complete all the general Bachelor of Science requirements to satisfy the degree.

Upper-level requirements: 16 credits

Note: No more than eight credits may be in Directed Studies/Directed Readings courses (GEOG 480, GEOG 481, GEOG 482, GEOG 483, GEOG 484).

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.