There are two themes in geography: physical geography and human
geography. GEOG 120.3 and GEOG 125.3* introduce
the student to physical
geography while GEOG 130.3 introduces the student to human
geography. These courses, together with GEOG 222.3
and 280.3
provide geography students with a suitable background for taking
senior courses in geography. The B.A. program in Geography
follows Program
Type B. The B.Sc. program in Geography follows Program Type C.
*GEOG 125.3 is a terminal course - it cannot be used toward a Geography degree or as a prerequisite for any Geography courses. Students interested in pursuing a major or minor in Geography are advised to take GEOG 120.3 and 130.3. GEOG 125.3 may be used to satisfy the natural science requirement in Program Types A, B and D. Students may not receive credit for both GEOG 120.3 and 125.3.
Students who intend to specialize in geography should pursue the program
leading to a Four-year or Honours degree. The Three-year major program
in geography does not lead to a professional career in geography or
entrance to a graduate program in geography.
The Three-year, Four-year, and Honours degrees may be taken in geography
and combinations for Double Honours may be pursued, e.g. geography
and biology, geography and archaeology, geography
and history, geography and commerce. Geography has a strong interdisciplinary
focus; e.g. interdisciplinary programs with Environmental Earth Sciences, Regional and Urban
Development, and International
Studies. A Co-operative Education program and four minors programs in Geography may also be pursued.
Students who have received transfer credit for geography courses taken at other universities are expected to consult the Dean's Office, College of Arts & Science and the department for academic advising.
MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY (B.A. FOUR-YEAR)
This degree provides a more intensive exposure to human geography
than the three-year degree. The required courses are GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3, 301.3, 302.3, 391.3;
MATH 101.3 or 110.3. An additional 21 credit units in geography at
the senior level are required, including 3 credit units in physical
geography, 3 credit units in technical geography (GEOG 322.3 is recommended), 3 credit units in
regional geography, and 12 credit units in human geography. At least 3 credit units in human geography must be at the 300- or 400- level.
The department strongly recommends that students take an additional
12 credit units in geography including at least 3 credit units in
human geography. Students are required to take 9 additional credit units in the social sciences selected from those courses listed under Requirement 1 of Program Type B.
MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY (B.A. THREE-YEAR)
This degree provides students with a general background in human
geography. The required courses are GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3 and 280.3. An additional 18 credit units in geography at the senior level are required, including
3 credit units in physical geography, 3 credit units in technical geography,
3 credit units in regional geography, and 9 credit units in human
geography. At least 3 credit units in human geography must be at the 300- or 400- level.
MATH 101.3 or 110.3 and GEOG 301.3 and 302.3 are recommended. While the
College of Arts & Science accepts 30 credit units in geography for the B.A. Three-Year, the Department of Geography & Planing strongly
recommends that geography majors in the three-year program take 9
additional credit units in geography at the 300- or 400-level. Students are required to take 9 additional credit units in the social sciences selected from those courses listed under Requirement 1 of Program Type B.
HONOURS IN GEOGRAPHY (B.A. HONOURS)
The Honours degree in human geography allows students to specialize
in one field of human geography and to conduct a research project
in that field. It prepares students for graduate studies in human
geography. The required courses are GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3, 301.3, 302.3, 391.3, 491.3, 495.3; MATH 101.3 or 110.3. An additional 30 credit units in geography
at the senior level are required including 3 credit units in physical
geography, 6 credit units in technical geography (GEOG 322.3 is recommended), 3 credit units in
regional geography, and 15 credit units in human geography and another 3 credit units from among the physical , technical and regional geogaphy courses. At least 6 credit units in human geography must be at the 300- or 400- level. Students are required to take 9 additional credit units in the social sciences selected from those courses listed under Requirement 1 of Program Type B.
MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY (B.SC. FOUR-YEAR)
This degree provides a more intensive exposure to physical geography
than the three-year degree. The required courses are GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3, 301.3, 302.3,
390.3; MATH 110.3. An additional 21 credit units in geography at the senior
level are required, including 3 credit units in human geography,
3 credit units in technical geography (GEOG 322.3 is recommended), 3 credit units in regional geography,
and 12 credit units in physical geography. At least 3 credit units in physical geography must be at the 300- or 400- level.
The Department strongly recommends that students take MATH 112.3 or
116.3 and an additional 12 credit units in geography including at
least 3 credit units in human geography. Students are required to take 12 additional credit units in the
natural sciences selected from those courses listed under Requirement
1 of Program Type C.
MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY (B.SC. THREE-YEAR)
This degree provides students with a general background in physical
geography. The required courses are GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3 and 280.3. An additional
18 credit units in geography at the senior level are required, including 3 credit
units in human geography, 3 credit units in technical geography, 3
credit units in regional geography, and 9 credit units in physical
geography. At least 3 credit units in physical geography must be at the 300- or 400- level.
MATH 110.3 and GEOG 301.3 and 302.3 are recommended. While the College
accepts 30 credit units in geography for the B.Sc. Three-Year, the Department strongly recommends
that geography majors in the three-year program take 9 additional
credit units in geography at the 300- or 400-level. Students are required to take 12 additional credit units in the
natural sciences selected from those courses listed under Requirement
1 of Program Type C.
HONOURS IN GEOGRAPHY (B.SC. HONOURS)
The Honours degree in physical geography allows students to specialize
in one field of physical geography and to conduct a research project
in that field. It prepares students for graduate studies in physical
geography. The required courses are GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3, 301.3, 302.3,
390.3, 490.3, 495.3; MATH 110.3. MATH 112.3 or 116.3 are strongly recommended. An additional
30 credit units in geography at the senior level are required, including
3 credit units in human geography, 6 credit units in technical geography (GEOG 322.3 is recommended),
3 credit units in regional geography, 15 credit units in physical
geography and another 3 credit units from among the physical, technical and regional geography courses. At least 6 credit units in physical geography must be at the 300- or 400- level. Students are required to take 12 additional credit units in the
natural sciences selected from those courses listed under Requirement
1 of Program Type C.
DOUBLE HONOURS IN GEOGRAPHY
Students may combine studies in Geography with another subject. Students
wishing to complete a Double Honours program in Geography and another
discipline must consult with an advisor in the Department of
Geography & Planning and in the other department concerned.
B.A. Double Honours
Students are required to complete the following courses: MATH 101.3 or 110.3; GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3, 301.3, 302.3,
391.3;
3 credit units in technical geography (GEOG 322.3 is recommended), 3 credit units in regional geography and 12 credit units in human
geography. At least 3 credit units in human geography must be at the 300- or 400-level.
B.Sc. Double Honours
Students are required to complete the following courses: MATH 110.3;
GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3, 301.3, 302.3,
390.3; 3 credit units in technical geography (GEOG 322.3 is recommended), 3 credit units in regional
geography and 12 credit units in physical geography. At least 3 credit units in physical geography must be at the 300- or 400-level. Students
are advised to take MATH 112.3 or 116.3 in addition to MATH 110.3.
MINORS IN GEOGRAPHY
Four programs in geography can be taken as minors in conjunction with
any non-geography major or honours degree program.
Minor in Human Geography
A minor program in Human Geography can be taken in conjunction with
any non-geography major or honours degree program. The program is
designed to provide students with a basic comprehension of human-environment
interactions and the acquisition of analytical skills employed in economic and urban geography and regional development.
The requirements
are: GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3, and 12 senior credit
units in geography including 6 credit units of human geography, 3
credit units of physical geography and 3 credit units of regional
geography. At least 3 credit units must be at the 300- level.
Minor in Physical Geography
A minor program in Physical Geography can be taken in conjunction
with any non-geography major or honours degree program. The program
is designed to provide students with a basic comprehension of physical
phenomena occurring in the natural environment and the acquisition
of analytical skills employed in environmental
science and resource management.
Requirements are: GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 280.3; and 12 senior credit units in geography including 6 credit units
of physical geography, 3 credit units of human geography and 3 credit
units in regional geography. At least 3 credit units must be at the
300- level.
Minor in Urban Planning
A minor program in Urban Planning can be taken in conjunction with
any non-geography major or honours degree program. Students completing
a degree in the Regional and Urban Development (RUD) program may not
register in this minor program. This minor program will provide students
with a strong and structured understanding of urban planning.
The requirements
are: GEOG 130.3, 240.3, 342.3, 343.3, 346.3, 442.3.
Note: Students completing a degree in Geography will be allowed to register in this minor program, provided that no double counting of credit occurs.
Minor in Geographic Information Systems
A minor program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be taken
in conjunction with any non-geography major or honours degree program.
This minor program will provide students with a strong and structured
understanding of modern technologies employed in spatial data acquisition
and analysis.
The requirements are: GEOG 120.3, 130.3, 222.3, 320.3, 321.3, 322.3, 323.3.
GEOGRAPHY COURSE CATEGORIES
Human Geography
Introductory: GEOG 130.3
Environmental: GEOG 280.3, 385.3, 386.3, 485.3, 486.3
Planning: GEOG 341.3, 342.3, 343.3, 346.3, 442.3, 446.3
Social: GEOG 261.3, 364.3, 367.3, 462.3, 495.3
Urban/Economic: GEOG 240.3, 340.3, 350.3, 391.3, 448.3
Field Methods/Projects: GEOG 391.3, 491.3
Physical Geography
Introductory: GEOG 120.3, 125.3 (GEOG 125.3 may not be used toward a Geography major and does not meet Requirement 1 of Program Type C)
Biogeography: GEOG 271.3, 371.3, 471.3
Environmental: GEOG 351.3
Geomorphology: GEOG 235.3, 335.3, 435.3
Water: GEOG 225.3, 233.3, 325.3, 332.3
Field Methods/Projects: GEOG 390.3, 490.3
Regional Geography
GEOG 202.3, 204.3, 208.3, 306.3
Technical Geography
GEOG 222.3, 320.3, 321.3, 322.3, 323.3, 423.3
Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
GEOG 301.3, 302.3, 401.3
Note: Any physical geography course meets Requirement 3 in Program Types A, B and D. All physical geography courses, with the exception of GEOG 125.3, may be used as a natural science in Program Type C.
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Introduction
- The Geography Co-Op
Program is being run in conjunction with the College of Agriculture
Co-Operative Education program
- Students majoring
in Geography, Land Use and Environmental Studies (LUESt), and
Regional and Urban Development/Planning (RUD) are eligible (assuming
they have satisfied the course requirements).
- Students will compete
for jobs and be placed with public and private companies.
- The program will endeavour
as much as possible to place students in work related to environmental
studies, regional and urban development, planning, geography,
etc.
Program Details
- Students will register
for a zero-credit course (Pass/Fail) for each of the work terms
and are required to pay a fee for each work term.
- The fee is set to
be approximately equivalent to the cost of 6 credit units of tuition.
- Students will be paid
for work terms.
- Students will be required
to write a Work Term Report.
- Although the majority
of the jobs will be generated from the Co-Op Education Office,
students can bring in a job themselves and have it approved to
count towards the Co-Op Program.
Program of Studies
- Students must complete
no fewer than 54 credit units and no more that 84 credit units
when they start their first work term.
- Work consists of a
minimum of four (maximum of five), 4-month paid work terms, beginning
after two years (54 credit units) of University course work.
- The program stretches
a University education to five years (students come back for a
full fifth year of academic studies after their last work term).
- There are no changes
in academic program requirements; students still get a four-year
B.A. or B.Sc. in the College of Arts & Science.
Eligibility Criteria for Geography Applicants to Co-Op
Education Program
B.A./B.Sc in Geography
Students must hold a cumulative G.P.A. of 70% or higher (or have permission
of the department) and must have completed no fewer than 54 and no
more than 84 credit units cf course work. To qualify for participation
in the Co-Op Education Program students must have successfully completed
all of the following courses:
- 6 credit units of
100-level Geography
- GEOG 210.3, 215.3
and 222.3
- MATH 110.3
- 3 credit units of
Introductory Statistics (see the current Calendar for appropriate
courses)
- 6 credit units of
Natural Science or Social Science electives.
Total = 27 credit
units
Academic Schedule
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| 1st
Term September |
University
Study Term |
| 2nd
Term January |
University
Study Term |
| May
to August |
On
Your Own |
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| YEAR
2: |
| 3rd
Term September |
University
Study Term |
| 4th
Term January |
University
Study Term |
| May
to August |
1st
Work Term |
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| YEAR
3: |
| 5th
Term September |
2nd
Work Term |
| 6th
Term January |
University
Study Term |
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to August |
3rd
Work Term |
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| YEAR
4: |
| 7th
Term September |
University
Study Term |
| 8th
Term January |
4th
Work Term |
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to August |
Possible
5th Work Term |
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| 9th
Term September |
University
Study Term |
| 10th
Term January |
University
Study Term |
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For more information,
contact Bert Weichel weichel@usask.ca ,
or telephone (306)966-8845 or any of the Geography Faculty.
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Environmental
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Administrative Committee: C. Westbrook (Geography), D. Peak
(Soil Science, Agriculture), R. Renaut (Geological Sciences).
The Interdisciplinary Program in Environmental Earth Sciences is a
joint program of the departments of Geography & Planning, Geological Sciences,
and Soil Science. It explores the relationships, both modern and ancient,
among the solid Earth, the atmosphere, the oceans, and the biosphere;
its primary emphasis is on the physical sciences, rather than the
biological sciences. An important part of the program is training
in methods, including field methods, of investigating and interpreting
near-surface environments, and the effects of human activities upon
them. The program consists of a core of biology, chemistry, geography,
geology, and soil science, plus a choice of specialization in physical
geography, geology, or soil science; students must also meet the non-science
Requirements C2 to C5 of the College of Arts and Science. Courses
shall be selected in consultation with the Program Administrative
Committee. On completion of the program, students receive either the
B.Sc. Four-year or the B.Sc. Honours.
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Land
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Administrative Committee: M. Rever-DuWors, Chair (Biology), B. Noble (Geography & Planning), TBA (Sociology), Y. Bai (Plant Science), M. Bowden (Law),
J. Bruneau (Economics), D. Neal (Biology).
The College of Arts and Science offers a four-year program in Land
Use and Environmental Studies leading to the B.A. or B.Sc. Four-year
or B.A. or B.Sc. Honours degree. Students wishing to take this program
are required to contact one of the members of the administrative committee
for advice in choosing their options. It is possible with the careful
choice of options either to pursue a major in Land Use and Environmental
Studies, or complete a major in biology, economics, geography or sociology,
while fulfilling the requirements of this program.
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Regional
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The RUP Program committee presently includes the following people:
Dr. Ryan Walker, MCIP (Chair) (Geography & Planning); Dr. Avi Akkerman, MCIP (Geography & Planning); Dr. Joe Garcea (Political Studies); Prof. Rose Olfert (Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics); Mr. Glen Grismer, MCIP (Professional Associate); Dr. Michael Gertler (Sociology); Dr. Bob Patrick, MCIP (Geography & Planning); Dr. Larry St. Louis (Economics); Dr. Jill Gunn (Geography & Planning); Mr. Felix Hoehn (Professional Associate); Ms. Jeanna South, MRAIC (Professional Associate); Representative from the Planning Students Association; Representative from the Association of Professional Community Planners of Saskatchewan.
Professional planners are frontline workers on many of society’s most pressing issues. They direct the development of cities, towns and regions. Planners work with community members, developers and elected officials to create great places that optimize the use or preservation of society’s environmental, economic, social, cultural and aesthetic assets.
Planners direct the allocation of land, resources, infrastructure, facilities and services in order to create distinctive and resilient places. This includes community land-use planning that maximizes travel mode choices, access to homes, work, retail, social and community services, while minimizing contributions to climate change, energy consumption, and disruption of watersheds and natural areas. Planners bring life to cultural and heritage features, work with diverse communities of citizens and especially with First Nations and Métis peoples to create great places and distinctive communities. They revitalize neighbourhoods and commercial areas and undertake economic development planning and place-marketing for rural and urban communities.
Please visit the RUP
website by clicking on the link below
RUP
website
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