2015 Summer Undergraduate Timetable
Important Dates:
- F section courses run from May 11th to June 19th 2015
- Last day to add or change F meeting section: May 18th, 2015
- Last day to cancel F section code courses without academic penalty: June 8, 2015
- S section courses run from June 29th to August 10th 2015
- Last day to add or change S meeting section: July 6th, 2015
- Last day to cancel S section code courses without academic penalty: July 27th, 2015
Examination Periods:
- June 22-26: Final examinations in courses with an F section code
- August 11-17: Final examinations in courses with an S section code
Last updated March 30 , 2015
Course | Instructor | Day & Time | Location |
GGR100H1F- Introduction to Physical Geography | N. Hewitt | L0101: TR10-12 | |
Introduction to Physical Geography using an Earth systems approach. We examine the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere, emphasizing processes, energy flows, cycles and scale. Specific topics include weather and climate, geomorphic processes and the genesis of landforms, river systems, glaciers, soils, and biomes. Laboratory sessions and a field trip provide practical experience with the lecture topics. -Exclusion: GGR100Y1 -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course -Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5) -Tutorials: T0101 T12 – T0201 T1 – T0301 T1 – |
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GGR112H1F- Geog Globalization & Development | L. Frederiksen | L0101: TR2-4 | |
Economic development and underdevelopment are taking shape in an increasingly interconnected global context. This course examines geographic approaches to “Third World” development, economic globalization, poverty, and inequality. It pays particular attention to the roles of rural-urban and international migration in shaping specific landscapes of development. -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |
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GGR205H1S- Introduction to Soil Science | J. Shabaga | L0101: TR10-12 | |
Introduction to soil science dealing with the chemical, physical, and biological properties of soils; soil formation and development; the classification of soils, and the application of soil science to environmental, agricultural and forestry issues. -Recommended Preparation: CHM137Y1/(138H1, 139H1); GGR100H1 -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Science course -Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5) |
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GGR241H1F- Geographies of Urban Exclusion and Segregation | T. Arviv | L0101: MW12-2 | |
Introduction to the geographies of urban social exclusion and segregation after 1750. Using a selection of cities from around the world, the course examines the impacts and implications of urban social inequalities. -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Humanities or Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |
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GGR246H1S- Geography of Canada | M. Siemiatycki | L0101:TR12-2 | |
Social and economic differences have been, and continue to be, a prominent feature of Canada’s geography. In this course, these differences are examined at a regional and local scale. The course adopts a thematic approach and considers issues such as historical development, urbanization, industrialization, immigration and population change, Canada’s cultural mosaic and native issues. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of social and economic policies and Canada’s incorporation into a global economy. -Recommended Preparation: GGR107H1, GGR124H1 -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |
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GGR252H1F- Marketing Geography | S. Swales | L0101: MW10-12 | |
The problem of retail location. The spatial structure of consumer demand and retail facilities. Shopping centres and retail chains. Techniques for site selection and trade area evaluation, location strategies, retail planning. -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) -Tutorials: T0101 W12 T0201 W1 T0202 W1 |
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GGR272H1F- Geographic Information and Mapping I | D. Boyes | On-Line | On-Line |
Introduction to digital mapping and spatial analysis using geographic information systems (GIS). Students learn how to use GIS software to find, edit, analyze and map geographic data to create their own maps, analyze geographic problems and use techniques that can be applied to a variety of subject areas. -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5) |
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GGR314H1F- Global Warming | A. Herves | L0101: MW10-12 | |
A comprehensive examination of the greenhouse warming problem, beginning with economic, carbon cycle, and climate model projections; impacts on and adaptive responses of agriculture, forests, fisheries, and water resources; abatement options; technical and institutional issues. -Recommended Preparation: 8.0 FCE’s -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science or Science course -Breadth Requirement: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5) |
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GGR321H1F- Aboriginal People and Environmental Issues in Canada | N. Latulippe | L0101: MW12-2 | |
Indigenous views of environment, resource management and governance from pre-European contact times through to the present will be explored in this course. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging role of Indigenous peoples in environmental and resource management in Canada. Topics to be covered include: history of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal relations, Aboriginal and treaty rights, Aboriginal world view and philosophy, traditional knowledge, Aboriginal environmental ethics and principles and current environmental issues confronting Indigenous peoples in Canada. -Exclusion: JAG321H1 -Recommended Preparation: 8.0 FCE’s including 1.0 FCE in Geography and/or Aboriginal Studies (SOC SCI/BR=3) -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |
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GGR328H1F- Labour Geographies | E. Reid-Musson L. Frederiksen |
L5101: MW6-8 | |
Explores changes in the nature of work and the structure and geography of labour markets. Topics will include globalization, lean production, flexibility and risk, industrial relations, workfare, the body at work, and gender and work. -Recommended Preparation: 7.5 FCE’s including 1.0 FCE in Geography (SOC SCI/BR=3) -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |
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GGR329H1F- The Global Food System | L. Kepkiewicz | L0101: TR12-2 | |
Explores the changing global geographies of food by tracing international movements of food through both mainstream and ‘alternative’ supply chains. The implications for sustainability, food security, community autonomy and health are investigated. -Recommended Preparation: 8.0 FCE’s including 1.0 FCE in Geography (SOC SCI/BR=3) -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |
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GGR343H1F-The Changing Geography of China | L. Yu | L0101: MW2-4 | |
The evolving physical, social, political and economic landscape of China. Focus on development strategies, industry, agriculture, urbanization and the environment since 1949. Special attention paid to the interconnected development trajectories shaping urban and rural areas, together with the complex interactions between th ebuilt and social environments. -Recommended Preparation: 8.0 FCE’s including 1.0 FCE in Geography (SOC SCI/BR=3) -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |
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GGR361H1S- Understanding the Urban Landscape | P. Khanolkar | L5101: TR6-8 | |
Three related themes are discussed: the underlying social, cultural and economic forces that have given cities their form and image; various aesthetic and political philosophies that have been put into practice in constructing the urban landscape; and recent European and North American attempts to control the landscape of the contemporary metropolis by the application of urban policy and planning. -Recommended Preparation: 8.0 FCE’s including GGR124H1, and one of GGR216H1, JGI216H1, GGR240H1, or GGR246H1 -Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course -Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) |