2004 - 2005 Calendar
In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Specific prerequisites for courses may be waived only with permission of the instructor and the Head of Department.
1050. Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Geography.
The course focuses on five areas in geography which continue through
courses in other years of the geography program: physical, cultural,
economic, resources, and geographic information sciences. The lectures
are linked to assignments, which provide both experience in the application
of geographical skills and develop insight into the presence of geography
at both the local and global scales.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for 1050 and any of 1000, 1001,
the former 1010, or the former 1011.
2001. Cultural Geography. An examination of the basic themes of
cultural Geography.
Prerequisite: Geography 1050, or the former 1011, or 1001.
2102. Physical Geography: The Global Perspective. A study
of form, process, and change in natural systems at and near the surface
of Earth, viewed as human environment. Emphasis is on global and regional
scales in the systematic study of climate, water, landforms and vegetation.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Geography 1050, or the former 1011, or 1001.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for 2102 and the former 2100
or 2101.
2105. Canada's Natural Environments and Landscapes. This course
examines the characteristics and development of the natural environments
and landscapes of each of the major regions of Canada. The diversity of natural
environments is illustrated through discussion of the climatic, hydrological,
biogeographical, and geomorphic processes responsible for shaping the land.
The impact of both gradual and rapid (catastrophic) changes on local, national,
and global scales will be emphasized.
NOTES 1: This course is complementary to Geography 3405; students are
encouraged to take both.
2: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 2105 and the former 3100.
2195. Introduction to Geographic Information Sciences.
An introduction to the fields of cartography, remote sensing, and geographic
information systems (GIS). Emphasis on the understanding and appreciation
of maps and map-like images.
Prerequisites: Geography 1050, or the former 1011, or 1001.
2200. Introduction to Thematic Cartography. A survey
of the field of thematic mapping, with an emphasis on the practical application
of cartographic design and the communication of spatial and temporal
relationships. (A)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Head of the
Department.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 2200 and
the former 2190.
2220. Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Geography.
An introduction to principles of research design, and to the use of
quantitative techniques. The techniques examined include basic nonparametric
and parametric statistical tools, as well as an introduction to modelling.
Practical exercises, many of them computer based, are an essential part
of the course.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
2290. Historical Geography of Newfoundland. An examination of the
spatial development of settlement in Newfoundland from the period of early
European contacts to the present century. Themes include the impact of Europeans
on native occupance, the regional background of European migrations, the
regional growth of population and the spread of settlement as manifested
on the cultural landscape. This course also serves as an option in the Newfoundland
Studies Minor program.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 2290 and the former
3290.
2302. Issues in Economic Geography. Basic issues and ideas in economic
geography. The development of a regional economy will be related to underlying
economic, cultural and physical factors.
Prerequisite: Geography 1050, or the former 1011, or 1001.
2405. Lands and Seas of the Northern North Atlantic. A comparative
study of the marginal lands and seas of the Northern North Atlantic (parts
of Eastern Canada including Newfoundland and Labrador, Greenland, Iceland,
parts of Scandinavia and the British Isles) with emphasis on the history
and ecology of population, settlement and resource use.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 2405 and the former
3400.
2425. Natural Resources. An introduction to the concepts of natural
resources, environment and conservation: the nature and distribution of
natural resources; methods of use, allocation and development of natural
resources and the role of various physical, social, economic, political
and technological factors influencing decision-making about resources.
Prerequisite: Geography 1050, or the former 1011, or 1001.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 2425 and 3325.
2460. Regional Geography of the United States. A holistic regional
geography of the United States, including the terrain, geology, climate,
vegetation, and fauna; the historical, political, cultural, and socio-economic
geography of all parts of the USA; the interaction between physical and human
geographic factors in cities, states, and regions; and the geographic factors
shaping the modern United States.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 2460 and the former
3460.
3000. Population Geography. The geography of population
distributions with special emphasis given to the population dynamics
expressed in fertility, mortality and migration; techniques for analysis
of vital statistics; world population problems; contrasting population
policies of various countries. (C)
Prerequisite: Geography 2001.
3010. The Evolution of Urban Form (formerly 2010). This course examines the origin and evolution of the city in Western civilization, paying particular attention to the social, political, and economic processes which have been instrumental in transforming its physical fabric.
3110. Physical Geography of the Watershed. The focus
is local and regional scale problems of the physical environment, with emphasis
on water. The course is organized around the concept of the watershed
(drainage basin), and principles and techniques of hydrology are introduced.
A systematic, problem-solving approach is used. The regional emphasis
is on Canada. (D)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory or fieldwork
per week.
Prerequisites: Geography 2102; Geography 2195; Mathematics 1000;
one of Geography 2220, Statistics 2500, Statistics 2510, Statistics 2550,
or permission of the Head.
3120. Climatology. An analysis of the energy and moisture
budgets and circulation of the atmosphere at the macro-scale, together
with an examination of resulting climate characteristics for selected
world regions. (D)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Geography 2102; Mathematics 1000; Geography 2220
or Statistics 2500 or 2510.
3140. Biogeography. The application of ecological concepts
to the study of the spatial variations in the distribution of plants
and vegetation. Laboratory work emphasizes terrestrial flora of Newfoundland.
(D)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Geography 2102; Mathematics 1000; Geography 2220
or Statistics 2500 or 2510.
3150. Geomorphology. A study of the relationships between
geomorphic processes and landforms. Practical work will involve collection
of data and samples in the field and analytical laboratory techniques.
(D)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Geography 2102 or Earth Sciences 2310; Mathematics
1000; Geography 2220 or Mathematics 2000 or Statistics 2500 or 2510.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 3150 and
the former Earth Sciences 3700.
3200. Graphic Design in Cartography. An examination of
the design components of the map as a graphic communication. Emphasized
are the perceptual and technical aspects of graphic organization, symbolization,
colour, and lettering. (A)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Geography 2200 or permission.
3215. Cartography Practicum. Practical mapping experience
as a cartographic intern in the MUNCL. This will entail six hours of
work per week for one semester.
Prerequisite: Geography 2200. This course is intended primarily
for those pursuing the cartography option within the Major in Geography,
but may be open to others by permission of the Head.
3230. Field Course. This course will normally be taken by Geography Majors just prior to the Fall Semester of their third year. The course will be held off campus and is designed to provide experience in instrument and field techniques in physical, economic and cultural Geography.
3250. Introduction to Remote Sensing. An introduction
to digital image analysis. Will include many aspects of pre-processing
and processing of airborne and satellite imagery. (A)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Geography 2195; Mathematics 1000; Geography 2220
or Statistics 2500 or 2510.
3260. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
A review of hardware and software components of GIS, and an exploration
into GIS applications, data structures and basic GIS functions. (A)
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Geography 2195; Mathematics 1000; Geography 2220
or Statistics 2500 or 2510.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 3260 and
the former Geography 4251.
3303. Location Theory. The theoretical basis of the study
of economic geography. Theories of movement of people, goods and ideas,
as well as theories of land-use, facility location and the development
of agglomerations are examined. (B)
Prerequisites: Geography 2220 or Statistics 2500 or 2510; Geography
2302.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for 3303 and the former 2300,
2301, 2303.
3405. Canada. (Formerly 2400). A regional geography
of Canada, with emphasis on social, economic and political characteristics.
The course is a core course in the Canadian Studies Major program. This
course is complementary to Geography 2105; students are encouraged to take
both.
Prerequisites: Geography 2001, 2102 and 2302; or 6 credit hours in courses
for the Major in Canadian Studies; or permission of the instructor and the
Head of the Department.
3510. Geography of the Seas. This course treats the oceans
as a natural unit. In turn will be studied the physical characteristics
of the seas, marine biogeography, the sea as a source of wealth and means
of transport, the role of the sea in discovery and exploration, and geographical
factors governing the evolution of sea empires.
Prerequisite: Geography 2102.
3610. Cultural Landscape. An investigation of human imprints
on the land. Themes include architecture, settlement patterns, and the
use of the land. (C)
Prerequisite: Geography 2001.
3620. Migration and Colonization. A study of population
movements associated with colonization and frontier development. (C)
Prerequisite: Geography 2001.
3701. Urban Geography. An examination of the evolution,
structure and dynamics of cities and urban systems. (B)
Prerequisites: Geography 2220 or Statistics 2500 or 2510; Geography
2302.
3710-3729. Special Topics in Geography (available only as part of the Harlow Campus Semester).
3800. Political Geography. An examination of the present
pattern of political states and territories in relation to various physical
and cultural factors in the geographic environment. The geographic backgrounds
of current problems in domestic and international affairs. (C)
Prerequisite: Geography 2001.
3900-3909. Special Topics in Geography. Topics to be
studied will be announced.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Head of the
Department.
3990-3999. Special Topics in Geography. Topics to be
studied will be announced.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Head of the
Department.
4000. Research Seminar in Population Studies. - inactive
course.
4010. Cultural Geography. Concepts and methods in the study of
cultural geography.
Prerequisites: Geography 2001 and at least one of 2290, 3000, 3010, 3610,
3620, 3800.
4015. Cultural Resource Management. (Same as Anthropology
4015 and Folklore 4015). This course is a study of cultural resource
management: the definition and recognition of cultural resources, the
application of policy in managing cultural resources, and the identification
and consideration of contemporary issues in cultural resource management.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of seminar per week.
4120. Applied Climatology (formerly 3121). - inactive
course.
4141. Glacial Environments. An examination of the landforms,
processes and sediments of past and present glacial environments. Course
work will stress broad applications to environmental science.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory/field work
per week.
Prerequisite: Six credit hours in physical geography courses at
the 3000-level; or permission of Head of Department..
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both 4141 and the former
Earth Sciences 4701.
4150. Environmental Change and Quaternary Geography.(Same
as Anthropology (A/P) 4150). Methods of reconstructing Quaternary environments;
effects of Quaternary environmental change on landforms, with special
reference to North America; development and characteristics of glacial
and non-glacial climates.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Six credit hours in physical geography courses or
in A/P courses at the 3000-level; or permission of Head of Department.
4180. Seminar in Advanced Physical Geography. This course
will provide senior students with the opportunity to immerse themselves
in selected aspects of physical geography by the preparation of papers,
their presentation and discussion.
Prerequisites: Nine credit hours in physical Geography at the 3000-level
and/or 4000-level.
4200. Applied Design in Cartography. An advanced course
in cartographic techniques with particular emphasis on processes of
map reproduction, the use of colour in map-making and in the representation
of spatially varying quantities.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Geography 3200.
4250. Environmental Image Analysis. Remote sensing techniques
applied to various environmental problems. Techniques include selection
of the system for data acquisition (airborne or satellite imagery), planning
of a ground truth survey, and of data processing. Applications to high
and low density urban areas, agricultural, forestry, coastal zone, oceanic,
and environmental monitoring.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Geography 3250.
4261. Advanced Techniques in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
GIS algorithms, data structures, advanced computational topics, and
analysis of error.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Geography 3260; Mathematics 2050; Computer Science
1700 (or equivalent, with permission of instructor and the Head of Department).
4290. Geographic Mapping Techniques Practicum. Practical
experience with the geographic information sciences fields of cartography,
remote sensing or geographical information systems. Students will serve
as interns in governmental, institutional or private agencies, or in
non-profit organizations.
Six hours per week or a total of 72 hours of research or laboratory
work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Geography 4200, 4250, 4261, and to
be enrolled in the Diploma in Geographic Information Sciences.
4291. Special Topics in Geographic Information Sciences.
Current research issues in cartography, remote sensing and geographic
information systems.
Prerequisites: At least two of 4200, 4250, and 4261, or permission
of instructor and the Head of the Department.
4320. Regional Development Seminar. Preparation of papers
on various aspects of development, their presentation and discussion.
Prerequisite: Geography 3303.
4405. Outdoor Recreational Resources and Planning. An introduction
to the major themes and techniques in the study of outdoor recreation. A
theoretical framework will provide a base for the evaluation of the complex
issues involved in managing a physical resource for recreational purposes.
North American examples will be emphasised.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Geography 2425 or 3325.
NOTE: Credit may not be obtained for both Geography 4405 and Geography
4909.
4410. Research Seminar in Resources. This course offers the opportunity
to undertake advanced work in a number of resource sectors such as energy,
fisheries, forests, lands, air and water. The emphasis will be on learning
through experience. Students will be expected to initiate and complete suitable
research projects in close consultation with faculty involved.
Prerequisites: Geography 2425 or 3325.
4600. Historical Geography. A study of concepts and methods in
historical geography. Themes are: the role of the physical environment in
history; the impact of man on nature; the initiation and evolution of man-made
landscapes; and the reconstruction of the geography of past periods.
Prerequisites: Geography 2001 and at least one of 2290, 3000, 3010, 3610,
3620, 3800.
4640. Historical Geography of Canada. (Formerly
3240). This course explains the geographical dimensions of Canada, past
and present, in terms of spatial origins and processes of geographical change
in the population, economy and landscape of the country. Themes will include:
changing perceptions of the environment; the historical demography of immigration
and initial settlement; the reconstruction of past regional geographies;
the sequent occupance of particular regions; the human alteration of the
natural landscape.
Prerequisites: Geography 2001 and at least one of 2290, 3000, 3010, 3610,
3620, 3800; or 12 credit hours in core courses for the Major in Canadian
Studies.
4650. Conservation in Biology and Geography. (Same as
Biology 4650). Examination of how biological and geographical principles
can be applied to conserving biological diversity in the natural world
under conditions of exploitation and habitat loss. Special emphasis will
be given to relevant provincial examples.
Three hours of lecture per week and 3 hours of seminar/discussion
group per week.
Prerequisites: 30 credit hours in either Biology or Geography and
permission of the course co-ordinator.
4700. Seminar in Advanced Urban Geography. This course
will provide senior students with the opportunity to immerse themselves
in the analysis of a small number of problems related to contemporary
urban structure and growth.
Prerequisite: Geography 3701.
4900-4919. Special Topics in Geography. Topics to be
offered will be announced by the Department of Geography.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the Head of the
Department of Geography.
4919. Integrative Practicum in Geographic Information Sciences.
Applied or research project integrating aspects of cartography, geographical
information systems and remote sensing. Students will have access to
the remote sensing and GIS laboratory and MUNCL to complete their project.
This is the capstone course for the students registered in the Geographic
Information Sciences diploma program. It will involve the knowledge and
experiences acquired over the years in the program.
Six hours per week or a total of 72 hours of individual research
or laboratory work.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: Geography 4200, 4250, 4261, and to
be enrolled in the Diploma in Geographic Information Sciences.
4990. Nature of Geography. An examination of the major
philosophical issues in the nature of geography and recent changes in
geographical method. Particular emphasis will be placed on the implications
of the quantitative, systems, behavioural and ecological approaches in
geography, the use of models, the place of theory and the study of process
in geography.
This course is primarily intended for Honours students.
4999. Dissertation, Honours Degree.
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