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Physical Geography major
(for Bachelor of Science degree 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.
Lower-level requirements: 49 credits
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| GEOG 101 |
Weather and
Climate |
4 |
| GEOG 102 |
Evolution of the
Earth’s Surface |
4 |
| or GEOG 116 |
Introduction to Geology
|
|
| GEOG 140 |
Human Geography |
3 |
| GEOG 201 |
Introduction to
Climatology |
4 |
| GEOG 202 |
Introduction to
Geomorphology |
4 |
| GEOG 211 |
Environmental
Science |
|
| or GEOG 257/CMNS 257 |
Environment: Science and Communications |
3 |
| GEOG 252 |
Explanation in Geography: Quantitative Methods |
4 |
| GEOG 253 |
Introduction to
Geographic Information Systems |
4 |
| One of: |
|
4 |
| STAT 104 |
Introductory Statistics |
|
| STAT 106 |
Statistics I |
|
| or STAT 270 |
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
|
| One of: |
|
|
| PHYS 101 |
Introductory General Physics: Mechanics and Fluids |
|
| PHYS 105 |
Heat, Waves, and Optics |
|
| or PHYS 111 |
Mechanics |
5 |
| One pair of: |
|
10 |
| BIO 111 |
Introductory Biology I |
|
| and BIO 112 |
Introductory Biology II |
|
| or: |
|
|
| CHEM 113 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
|
| and CHEM 114 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
|
Upper-level requirements:
32-33 credits
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| Required: |
|
|
| GEOG 353 |
GIS Applications |
4 |
| GEOG 433 |
Geography of Selected Regions |
4 |
| 20 credits (five courses): |
Physical Geography, including at least one course at the 400-level: GEOG 302, 303, 304, 307, 308, 315, 317, 335, 402, 410, 417, 419, 453 |
4 |
| One
of: |
|
|
| GEOG 396 |
Global Development Studies: Canada Internship |
4-6 |
| GEOG 398 |
Global Development Studies: International Internship |
|
| GEOG 452 |
Field Methods and
Techniques |
|
| GEOG 470 |
Field Studies in Geography |
|
Note: No more than eight credits may be in Directed
Studies/Directed Readings courses (GEOG 480, GEOG 482, GEOG 483, GEOG 484).
Physical Geography minor
(for Bachelor of Science degree 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: 24 credits
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| GEOG 101 |
Weather and
Climate |
4 |
| GEOG 102 |
Evolution of the
Earth’s Surface |
4 |
| or GEOG 116 |
Introduction to Geology
|
|
| GEOG 201 |
Introduction to
Climatology |
4 |
| GEOG 202 |
Introduction to
Geomorphology |
4 |
| GEOG 252 |
Explanation in Geography: Quantitative Methods |
4 |
| GEOG 253 |
Introduction to
Geographic Information Systems |
4
|
Students must also complete all the general Bachelor of Science requirements to satisfy the degree.
Upper-level requirements: 16 credits
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| GEOG 353 |
GIS Applications |
4 |
| Two of: |
|
8 |
| GEOG 302 |
Fluvial
Geomorphology |
|
| GEOG 303 |
Principles of Hydrology |
|
| GEOG 304 |
Coastal
Geomorphology |
|
| GEOG 307 |
Urban Climatology |
|
| GEOG
308 |
Climate Change and
Variability |
|
| GEOG 315 |
Soil Process and
Function |
|
| GEOG 317 |
Biogeography |
|
| GEOG 335 |
Methods in Freshwater Ecology |
|
| One of: |
|
4 |
| GEOG 402 |
Quaternary Geology
and Geomorphology |
|
| GEOG 410 |
Plant Ecology |
|
| GEOG 417 |
Wetlands |
|
| GEOG 419 |
Paleoecology |
|
| GEOG 453 |
Remote Sensing of the Environment |
|
Note: No more than eight credits may be in Directed
Studies/Directed Readings courses (GEOG 480, GEOG 482, GEOG 483, GEOG 484).
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.
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.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.
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