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| 320-102-DW |
Introduction to Geography and the Environment |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The Earth is increasingly crowded, polluted, urbanized and biologically stressed. Currently, world mean temperatures are higher than they have been in centuries. This should be a matter of great concern to all residents of the Earth. The environment encompasses the natural world, of which we are a part, and the built world, which we have created. This course introduces students to the dynamic character of society and its interaction with the natural environment. The course will introduce basic geography skills such as map reading, mapmaking and the use of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It will then explore key concepts such as demography, weather and climate, environmental ethics and social, cultural and economic geography. |
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| 320-201-DW |
Economic Geography |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
Economic geography is a sub-discipline within human geography and a growing field of study. This course explores the process of globalization and the restructuring of the global economy. Globalization is analysed within the historical context of capitalism, its birth, intensification and geographical expansion. The changing dynamics of production and consumption, emerging patterns of global inequality, the changing role of the State, Multinational Corporations and International Organizations such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization are explored. Contemporary debates on globalization and economic development are addressed. |
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| 320-212-DW |
Tourism |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The objective of this course is to explore the relationship between geography and the movement of people for diverse reasons. Travel and tourism will be examined in a historical context and related to economic well-being and transportation technologies. The motivations and origins of travellers, their destinations and the impacts of tourism on host societies will be considered. Topics discussed may include the effect of disposable income on travel, the impact of mass movers such as cruise ships, the effects of Boeing 737 and the Airbus 380 on the tourist industry, destinations and their qualities, eco-tourism and the social, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism. Information technologies and the Internet will be used extensively in this course. |
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| 320-216-DW |
Natural Environment |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course surveys the major aspects of the physical environment – the biosphere and biodiversity, the atmosphere and climate change and the hydrosphere in relation to uneven distribution of water resources. Through improving ecological knowledge and understanding, future individual and collective decisions can be made less detrimental to the environment. Therefore, while exploring the natural processes that shape the environment, this course will also look at the impacts of human activities and their significance. Potential solutions will be explored. |
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| 320-302-DW |
Applied Geography |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
In this course, students will be introduced to fieldwork methods and data analysis techniques used in the field of Geography. Through a problem solving approach, students will address current issues related to public space, public art, urban renewal, and commercial development in Montreal. During fieldworks students will develop their ability to read maps, gather primary data through questionnaires, interviews and/or direct observation. Emphasis will be placed on applying theories to urban space and developing original solutions to urban issues. |
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| 320-303-DW |
Environmental Issues |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course reviews key environmental issues that may affect environmental sustainability over time. Balancing social and economic imperatives and the integrity of the natural systems that support human collectivities requires both individual and collective environmentally informed decisions. The relationship between environment, resources and society and the ways complex natural and socio-economic systems interact will be analyzed. Students will examine how issues such as deforestation, consumption, availability of drinking water, food production, waste management and climate change affect everyone from a local to a global scale. Emphasis will be placed on local case studies that also resonate at the global level. |
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| 320-401-DW |
Advanced Studies in Geography |
2 - 1 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
Location and place are the most important aspects of a geographic understanding of the world. However, just knowing where things are is not enough; we must also understand why they are there. Emphasis will be placed on developing analytical skills through analysis of selected themes. |
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| 320-BWS-03 |
Cultural and Political Geography |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course introduces students to basic geographical concepts and examines current problems of our time (e.g. resource-based competition) from a spatial perspective. Students are required to complete a research paper demonstrating their understanding of the interplay of cultural, economic and political changes taking place in a specific region. |
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| 320-BWS-03 |
Geography of Quebec |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
This course focuses on the cultural characteristics of Quebec's territory and population in order to analyze contemporary social and economic changes from a geographical perspective. Students are required to complete a term paper examining a major transformation in the province's human and natural environments. |
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| 320-BWS-03 |
Introduction to Geography and the Environment |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
The Earth is increasingly crowded, polluted, urbanized and biologically stressed. Currently, world mean temperatures are higher than they have been in centuries. This should be a matter of great concern to all residents of the Earth. The environment encompasses the natural world, of which we are a part, and the built world, which we have created. This course introduces students to the dynamic character of society and its interaction with the natural environment. The course will introduce basic geography skills such as map reading, mapmaking and the use of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It will then explore key concepts such as demography, weather and climate, environmental ethics and social, cultural and economic geography. |
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| 320-BWS-03 |
The World Map |
3 - 0 - 3 |
45 |
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| Description for Course: |
Students in this course learn the concepts and practical techniques involved in interpreting regional problems such as inequality, linguistic conflict, cultural conflict, etc. Students are required to complete a research paper evaluating the contribution of geography to the understanding of social changes and their regional implications. |
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