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Undergraduate Calendar 2020-2021 [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]

Course Listings

The courses listed in this section include all courses approved for the undergraduate curriculum for the 2020-2021 academic year. Not all courses in the approved curriculum will be offered during the year. Students are advised to refer to the course timetables available annually in Mosaic in March and June to determine which specific courses will be offered in the upcoming sessions.
Note: An A/B suffix appearing in a course number indicates that the course may be delivered across more than one term (see Multi-Term Course in the Glossary  of this calendar). The A/B S suffix indicates that the course may be delivered as either a multi-term course or within a single term. 

See also:

NEW for 2020-21:

Looking for GEOG (Geography) or RELIGST (Religious Studies) courses?

  • The subject ENVSOCTY has replaced GEOG
  • The subject SCAR has replaced RELIGST

Please use the revised subject area when searching for courses. Most courses use the same code but with the revised subject area (e.g. GEOG 3MA3 is now known as ENVSOCTY 3MA3).

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used as a wildcard character to return mass results. For example, a “Code or Number” search of ” 2* ” can be entered returning all level II courses.
 

Environment & Society

Courses in Environment & Society are administered by the School of Earth, Environment & Society.
General Science Building, Room 206, ext. 24535
http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/~geo/

School Notes

  1. Students aiming to fulfill the academic requirements for professional registration of Geoscientists in Ontario should seek academic advice from the School of Earth, Environment & Society during March counselling in Level II to ensure that their program and course choices are appropriate.
  2. Students are advised that not all courses will be offered in every year.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.

See also courses in Earth Sciences and Environmental Science.

  

  • ENVSOCTY 1HA3 - Society, Culture and Environment

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 1HA3
    An introduction to human (societal) - environment interactions, mostly through a human geographic perspective. Topics include: the spatial significance of culture and cultural difference; cities as forms of cultural settlements; the rise of urban societies; the meanings of cultural landscapes; geographical perspectives on local and global politics; humans’ changing relationship with the environment; and contemporary environmental issues.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 1HA3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 1HB3 - Population, Cities and Development

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 1HB3
    An introduction to the study of relationships between people and their environments. The natural, built, social and economic environments are examined through human geography, urban studies, population and development studies, and environmental studies. Topics include: the meaning, and changing significance, of globalization; the causes and consequences of uneven economic and social development; the nature of changes in world population via demographic change and migration; the nature and consequences of global urbanization; and urban planning.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 1HB3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2EI3 - Environment & Society: Challenges and Solutions

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2EI3
    A discussion of perspectives and approaches to local, regional, national, and global environmental problems.
    Lectures (two hours), one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above. One of BIOLOGY 1M03, EARTHSC 1G03, ENVIRSC 1A03, 1B03, 1C03, 1G03, ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3, ISCI 1A24 A/B is recommended.
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 2EI3, ENVIRSC 2EI3, GEOG 2EI3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2EK3 - Traditional Indigenous Ecological Knowledge

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2EK3
    This course is a study of the ecological teachings of Indigenous peoples and of their relationships with the natural environment in historical and contemporary times.
    Three hours (lectures and seminars); one term
    Prerequisite(s): INDIGST 1A03, 1AA3 or RECONCIL 1A03; or permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2EK3
    Cross-list(s): ANTHROP 2DA3, INDIGST 2D03
    This course is administered by the Indigenous Studies Program.
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2GI3 - Geographic Information Systems

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2GI3
    Introduction to the principles and techniques underlying the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for capturing and visualizing spatially referenced information. Databases, models and cartographic principles are also introduced emphasizing the production of effective thematic maps using GIS software.
    Two lectures, one lab (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 2GI3, ENVIRSC 2GI3, GEOG 2GI3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2HI3 - Health and Place

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2HI3
    Introduction to health geography. Contemporary trends and patterns of global mortality and morbidity are explored using examples from different parts of the world. A range of perspectives are used to compliment a geographical viewpoint, including: medical, cultural, ecological, social and demographic.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2HI3, HEALTHST 2HI3
    Cross-list(s): HLTHAGE 2HI3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2LE3 - Economic Geography: Innovation, Inequality and Identity

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2LE3
    An introduction to the spatial organization of the capitalist economy. Students will critically examine economic activities at different scales using case studies such as global commodity chains, urban and regional economies, and the home as a site of economic power. Emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamentals of capitalism, its production of uneven development, and post-capitalist visions for our economies.
    Two lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2LE3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2OC3 - Regional Geography of Canada

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2OC3
    An introduction to the human and physical geography of Canada from a regional perspective. Emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences among Canada’s regions. Topics include historical and contemporary perspectives on economic, social, and cultural geographies as well as environmental issues.
    On-line web modules, discussions and testing; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above. Completion of ENVSOCTY 1HA3 or 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3 or 1HB3 is recommended.
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2RC3, 2OC3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2RC3 - Regional Geography of Canada

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2RC3
    An introduction to the human and physical geography of Canada from a regional perspective. Emphasis is placed on the similarities and differences between Canada’s regions. Topics include historical and contemporary perspectives on economic, social, and cultural geographies as well as environmental issues.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above. Completion of ENVSOCTY 1HA3  or 1HB3 , GEOG 1HA3 or 1HB3 is recommended.
    Antirequisite(s): ENVSOCTY 2OC3 , GEOG 2OC3, 2RC3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2RU3 - Regional Geography of the United States

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2RU3
    An introduction to the human and physical geography of the United States of America from a regional perspective. Emphasis is placed on the human and physical elements that make each region unique. Topics include economic, social, political and cultural geographies, as well as environmental issues and problems.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above. Completion of ENVSOCTY 1HA3 or 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3 or 1HB3 is recommended.
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2RU3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2RW3 - World Regional Geography

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2RW3
    An introduction to regional geography and global issues. The study of the human and physical geographic patterns of the world. Emphasis is placed equally on what makes places and regions different or unique, and the key global issues that relate to one or more regions. Topics include urbanization, economic change, cultural difference, geopolitics, and environmental issues.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above. Completion of ENVSOCTY 1HA3 or 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3 or 1HB3 is recommended
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2RW3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2TF3 - Food, Power and Place

    3 unit(s)
    Who really controls the food system? Are food banks helping or hurting the fight against hunger? Why are grocery stores organized the way they are? How do families negotiate gender roles in the kitchen? This course takes a critical approach to these and other questions about our food system. We consider how our relationship to food is mediated by the state, private business, and charity. We explore global strategies to create more just, equitable and sustainable food systems.
    Two lectures (two hours and one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2TS3 - Society and Space

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2TS3
    This course introduces key concepts and perspectives in social geography. Emphasis is placed on the importance of key binaries that structure the spatial organization of social life (e.g., urban/rural, public/private, and space/place.)
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3; and registration in Level II or above
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2TS3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 2UI3 - The Urban Experience

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 2UI3
    Key concepts and perspectives in the study of urbanization, urban systems and city life. Emphasis is placed on North American urban experience.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 2UI3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3EC3 - Environmental Catastrophes

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3EC3
    A discussion of environmental catastrophes such as large-scale releases of environmental contaminants, their context and their effects on human populations. Examples include the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe. Human and systemic errors will be explored historically, politically and economically.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 2EI3, ENVIRSC 2EI3, ENVSOCTY 2EI3, GEOG 2EI3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3EC3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3EE3 - Energy and Society

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3EE3
    An introduction to conventional and alternative sources of energy as they are used in Canadian and global contexts. The social, political and economic costs and benefits of different sources of energy will be highlighted.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 2EI3, ENVIRSC 2EI3, ENVSOCTY 2EI3, GEOG 2EI3, ISCI 2A18 A/B
    Antirequisite(s): ENVIRSC 3EE3, GEOG 3EE3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3EG3 - Global Climate Change

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3EG3
    This course provides students with an introduction to the domestic and international politics of climate change.
    Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3EG3
    Cross-list(s): POLSCI 3GC3
    Not open to students with credit in POLSCI 3B03 if the topic was Global Climate Change.
    This course is administered by the Department of Political Science.
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3EN3 - Northern Environments and Societies

    3 unit(s)
    Exploration of the environmental, social, cultural, economic, and political opportunities and challenges that shape the Canadian North. Particular emphasis is placed on diversity and change.
    Two lectures (two hours and one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2EI3, 2EK3, INDIGST 2D03
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3ER3 - Sustainability and the Economy

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3ER3
    This course explores the triple bottom line: the intersection of economic, ecological and social costs and benefits. Examples are drawn from sectors such as climate change, fisheries, forestry and water.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 2EI3, ENVIRSC 2EI3, ENVSOCTY 2EI3, GEOG 2EI3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3ER3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3GI3 - Advanced Raster GIS

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3GI3
    Advanced treatment of geographic information systems (GIS) focusing on raster data models and techniques. Real-world problem solving emphasizes site selection and environmental applications. Topics include multicriteria evaluation, terrain mapping and analysis, 3D visualization, spatial interpolation and watershed analysis.
    Two lectures, one lab (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in one of EARTHSC 2GI3, ENVIRSC 2GI3, ENVSOCTY 2GI3, GEOG 2GI3
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 3GI3, ENVIRSC 3GI3, GEOG 3GI3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3GV3 - Advanced Vector GIS

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3GV3
    Advanced treatment of GIS focusing on vector data models and techniques. Real-world problem solving emphasizes health, business, public sector and transportation applications. Topics include geodatabase design, geocoding, networks and network applications, location-allocation modeling and GIS tool development using ModelBuilder.
    Two lectures, one lab (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in one of EARTHSC 2GI3, ENVIRSC 2GI3, ENVSOCTY 2GI3, GEOG 2GI3
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 3GV3, ENVIRSC 3GV3, GEOG 3GV3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3HP3 - Population, Health and Aging

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3HP3
    Differential growth of human populations and their changing age and sex structures with an emphasis on birth, death, and immigration processes. The connections between population structures and processes and various aspects of environments and societies, including aging and health, are emphasized.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3HP3
    Cross-list(s): HLTHAGE 3HP3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3LT3 - Transportation Geography

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3LT3
    Transportation is studied as a geographical phenomenon, including important conceptual, analytical, and practical issues. From the conceptual foundations of transportation, through methods to describe, predict, and manage transportation systems, this course covers movement at various geographical scales. Labs complement lectures with data analysis problems in transportation applications. Math equivalent to high school algebra is used in parts of the course.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ECON 1B03, 1BB3, ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3; and registration in Level III or above
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3LT3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3MA3 - Research Methods

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3MA3
    An introduction to research methods in human geography. Emphasis is placed on the application of various methods to understanding human spatial behaviour.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3; and registration in Level II or above of a program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society (Faculty of Science)
    Antirequisite(s): CMST 2B03, GEOG 2MA3, 3MA3, GERONTOL 2C03, HEALTHST 2B03, HLTHAGE 2A06, 3Z06, SOCIOL 2Z03
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3MB3 - Data Analysis

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3MB3
    An introduction to the nature of geographic data and organization, descriptive spatial statistics and inferential statistics.
    Two lectures, one lab (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 1G03, ENVIRSC 1A03, 1B03, 1C03, 1G03, ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3, ISCI 1A24 A/B
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 3MB3, ENVIRSC 3MB3, GEOG 3MB3, STATS 2B03
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3MF3 - Urban Field Camp

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3MF3
    An experiential and problem-based introduction to field techniques used in human geography, urban studies and planning, with a focus on how people experience and transform the built, social and natural environments of cities.
    Most of this course occurs outside the regular academic term, usually in one of the two weeks prior to the start of term in September. Details and applications are available in March.
    Students enrolling in this course must pay both the incidental fees as prescribed by the School of Earth, Environment & Society as well as the regular tuition fees. Students intending to enrol in this course must submit an application by April 1 of the academic year prior to registration. Application forms are available from the School of Earth, Environment & Society main office after March 1. Students will be informed of acceptance of their application by April 15 subject to fulfillment of the requirements.
    One term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of an Honours program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society; and permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3MF3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3MI3 - Internship in Environment and Society

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3MI3
    The integration of academic learning with an employment experience, providing students the opportunity to explore careers and develop linkages between classroom knowledge and professional practice. Students are responsible to arrange a suitable internship and agreement of the supervisor.
    This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
    Normally, students complete 130 hours of academic work through the duration of the employment or volunteer experience.
    Prerequisite(s): SOCSCI 2EL0; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours B.A. program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society; and permission of the internship coordinator
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3MI3
    Note: Students participating in this course must be authorized to work in Canada (International students must provide proof of work authorization permit). Students intending to enrol in this course should submit an application to the internship coordinator two months prior to registration. Application forms are available from the School of Earth, Environment & Society main office.
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3RW3 - Regional Geography of a Selected World Region

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3RW3
    The study of the human and physical geography of a selected region of the world. Topics typically include economic, social, cultural, demographic, and political geographies, as well as physical geographic and environmental issues.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above. One of ENVSOCTY 20C3, 2RC3, 2RU3, 2RW3, GEOG 2OC3, 2RC3, 2RU3, 2RW3 is recommended.
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3RW3
    ENVSOCTY 3RW3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, with permission of the School of Earth, Environment & Society.
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3SR3 - Remote Sensing

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3SR3
    An introduction to images, sensors and techniques used to gather and process data on the Earth and other planets. Students will also learn about the principles of interaction of energy with the atmosphere and Earth materials such as vegetation, soil, water, rock, and urban structures.
    Two lectures, one lab (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in one of EARTHSC 2GI3, ENVIRSC 2GI3, ENVSOCTY 2GI3, GEOG 2GI3
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 3SR3, ENVIRSC 3SR3, GEOG 3SR3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3TG3 - Geographies of Globalization

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3TG3
    An introduction to a geographical understanding of globalization. This understanding is illustrated through an examination of the social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of globalization. Case studies such as women’s labour, global care chains, and the ready-made garment industry are used to illustrate the significance and deeply political nature of globalization.
    Three lectures; one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, GEOG 1HA3, 1HB3; and registration in Level II or above
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3TG3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3UP3 - Urban Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3UP3
    An introduction to urban planning, including the theory and practice of community plan-making in Canada.
    One lecture (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2UI3, GEOG 2UI3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3UP3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3UR3 - Urban Social Geography

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3UR3
    The social geography of North American cities. Where different types of people live in cities, why, and why location matters. Topics include residential segregation, neighbourhood change, gentrification, and suburban development.
    One lecture (two hours), one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2UI3, GEOG 2UI3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3UR3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 3UW3 - Cities of the Developing World

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 3UW3
    The nature and consequences of urbanization in the developing world, and the character of cities therein. Emphasis is placed on identifying similarities and differences between cities of the developing and the more developed worlds.
    One lecture (two hours), one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2UI3, GEOG 2UI3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 3UW3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4EA3 - Environmental Assessment

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4EA3
    Technical and policy issues involved in the production and the appraisal of environmental impact assessments.
    One lecture (two hours), one tutorial (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 2EI3, ENVIRSC 2EI3, ENVSOCTY 2EI3, GEOG 2EI3; or registration in Honours Biology, a Civil Engineering program, an Engineering and Society program, an Honours Integrated Science program or an Honours program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society (Faculty of Science)
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 4EA3, GEOG 4EA3
    Cross-list(s): ENVIRSC 4EA3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4ET3 - Environmental Policy, Ethics and Risk

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4ET3
    An exploration of current issues in environmental ethics, economics and law, with a focus on conflicts between science and policy making.
    One seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 2EI3, ENVIRSC 2EI3, ENVSOCTY 2EI3, GEOG 2EI3; and registration in Level III or above of Honours Geography and Environmental Studies, or Honours Geography and Environmental Sciences
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4ET3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4GA3 - Applied Spatial Statistics

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4GA3
    Spatial data analysis and statistics, including descriptive and inferential spatial statistics. Class is offered in a flipped classroom format to support experiential learning that draws on examples from geography, earth sciences, and the environment. Emphasis on the use of R open-source software. Labs complement classes with extensive use of statistical and GIS software.
    One lecture (two hours), one lab (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 3MB3, ENVIRSC 3MB3, ENVSOCTY 3MB3, GEOG 3MB3, STATS 2B03; and one of EARTHSC 2GI3, ENVIRSC 2GI3, ENVSOCTY 2GI3, GEOG 2GI3
    Antirequisite(s): EARTHSC 4GA3, ENVIRSC 4GA3, GEOG 4GA3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4GS3 - GIS Programming

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4GS3
    Advanced treatment of GIS focusing on the creation of scripts to enhance productivity by automating time-consuming and repetitive tasks. Through in-class discussions, demonstrations, and regular hands-on exercises, students are introduced to Python scripting in ArcGIS.
    One lab (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of B in one of EARTHSC 3GI3, 3GV3, ENVIRSC 3GI3, 3GV3, ENVSOCTY 3GI3, 3GV3, GEOG 3GI3, 3GV3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4GS3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4GT3 - Special Topics in GIS

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4GT3
    Advanced treatment of selected topics in GIS and Spatial Analysis; specific topics will vary from year to year, with potential topics including, but not limited to 3D GIS, Internet GIS and geomatics of health and urban social problems.
    One lab (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of B in one of EARTHSC 3GI3 , 3GV3 , ENVIRSC 3GI3 , 3GV3 , ENVSOCTY 3GI3, 3GV3, GEOG 3GI3, 3GV3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4GT3
    ENVSOCTY 4GT3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, with permission of the School of Earth, Environment & Society (Faculty of Science).
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4HC3 - Public and Community Health

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4HC3
    An examination of how geography informs the practice of public and community health, from GIS applications through to changes in home-based care for elderly dependents.
    One lecture (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2HI3, 3HP3, GEOG 2HI3, 3HP3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4HC3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4HD3 - Disability, Society and Environment

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4HD3
    Competing theories on the social and spatial marginalization of persons with disabilities; contemporary and historical case studies are used to illustrate the social, political and cultural determinants of disability.
    One seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2HI3, 2TS3, GEOG 2HI3, 2TS3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4HD3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4HH3 - Environment and Health

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4HH3
    An exploration of environmental health research. Emphasis is placed on the distribution and effects of environmental toxins and disease-causing micro-organisms. Topics include cancer clusters, food safety, and water-borne diseases.
    Two lectures, one tutorial (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 2EI3, ENVIRSC 2EI3, ENVSOCTY 2EI3, 2HI3, GEOG 2EI3, 2HI3; and registration in Level IV or above
    Antirequisite(s): ENVIRSC 4HH3, GEOG 4HH3
    Cross-list(s): HLTHAGE 4M03
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4LE3 - Geographies of the North American Political Economy

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4LE3
    A critical analysis of North America’s economic geography with an emphasis on uneven development, growth regions, and the social and cultural embeddedness of economic activity.
    One seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of GEOG 2LE3, ENVSOCTY 2LE3 or LABRST 2G03; and registration in Level III or above
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4LE3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4LP3 - Transport Policy

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4LP3
    An introduction to policy analysis and issues from the perspective of transportation. Conceptual and methodological foundations are enhanced with local, regional, national, and global case studies in transportation. Course is offered in seminar format and requires students to work in small groups.
    One seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 3LT3, GEOG 3LT3; or permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4LP3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4LW3 - Work and the Environment

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4LW3
    An analysis of how human interactions with nature create patterns of work and inequality. Topics may include resource industries, labour-environment coalitions, and varieties of environmentalism.
    One seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2EI3, 2LE3, GEOG 2EI3, 2LE3; or registration in Level III or IV of a Labour Studies program; or permission of the Director of the School of Labour Studies
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4LW3
    Cross-list(s): LABRST 4F03
    Not open to students with credit in LABRST 3F03 if the topic was Labour and the Environment (per the 2009-2010 session).
    This course is administered by the School of Labour Studies.
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4MF3 - Senior Urban Field Camp

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4MF3
    Field study of a North American city focusing on social and/or environmental issues. Topics may vary from year to year, and the timing of the course will depend on the offerings.
    Students enrolling in this course must pay the incidental fees, as prescribed by the School of Earth, Environment & Society, and the regular tuition fees. Students intending to enrol in this course must submit an application by April 1 of the academic year prior to registration. Application forms are available from the School of Earth, Environment & Society main office after March 1. Students will be informed of acceptance of their application by April 15 subject to fulfillment of the requirements.
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2UI3, GEOG 2UI3; and one of ENVSOCTY 3MF3, GEOG 3MF3; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society; and permission of the instructor
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4MF3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4MS3 - Independent Study

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4MS3
    An independent study under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will typically complete one or more major review or research papers on a topic of their choice.
    One meeting (one hour); one term
    Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society; and permission of the supervising faculty member
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4MS3
    Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 4A12 A/B.
    ENVSOCTY 4MS3 may be repeated, if on a different topic, with permission of the School of Earth, Environment & Society (Faculty of Science).
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4MT6 A/B - Senior Thesis

    6 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4MT6 A/B
    Students will select research topics and prepare a thesis either individually or in teams.
    Students intending to enrol in this course must submit an application to the course coordinator by April 1 of the academic year prior to registration. Application forms are available from the School of Earth, Environment & Society main office after March 1. Students will be informed of acceptance of their application on April 15 subject to fulfillment of the GPA requirement.
    Two terms
    Prerequisite(s): One of EARTHSC 3RD3, ENVSOCTY 3MA3, GEOG 3MA3; and registration in Level IV of an Honours program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society; and a GPA of at least 7.5; and permission of the course coordinator
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4MT6 A/B
    Cross-list(s): EARTHSC 4MT6 A/B, ENVIRSC 4MT6 A/B
    Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 4A12 A/B.
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4SR3 - Advanced Remote Sensing

    3 unit(s)
    This course focuses on computer-based methods for extraction of information from remotely sensed data using digital image processing techniques. Techniques addressed include image pre-processing and calibration, image enhancement, spectral data transformation, thematic information extraction, classification, digital change detection, LiDAR, RADAR and hyperspectral remote sensing.
    One lecture (two hours), one lab (two hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): GEOG 3SR3, ENVSOCTY 3SR3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4UD3 - Special Topics in Urban Planning

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4UD3
    An advanced examination of key challenges in contemporary urban planning. The course emphasizes how planners work to resolve complex and difficult urban issues, while balancing competing social, environmental, political and economic interests.
    One seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 3UP3, GEOG 3UP3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4UD3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4UF3 - The Geography of Gender

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4UF3
    An advanced treatment of key themes and issues in the geography of gender. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which society and space are ‘gendered’ and on critical assessment of the geography of gender literature and reflection on pressing issues facing women and men today. Topics include gender and global change, the global sex trade, gender and the city, gender and sexuality, domestic violence and violence in conflict zones.
    One seminar (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): ENVSOCTY 2UI3 or GEOG 2UI3 and registration in Level III or above of an Honours program in the School of Earth, Environment & Society (Faculty of Science)
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4UF3
  

  • ENVSOCTY 4US3 - Sustainable Cities

    3 unit(s)
    Formerly GEOG 4US3
    An exploration of social, environmental, and economic dimensions of urban sustainability agendas in the Global North. Emphasis is placed on key debates and controversies surrounding sustainable urbanism, and the role that planners, politicians, municipal actors and citizens play in enacting or resisting visions of sustainable cities.
    Lectures and discussion (three hours); one term
    Prerequisite(s): One of ENVSOCTY 2EI3, 2UI3, GEOG 2EI3, 2UI3
    Antirequisite(s): GEOG 4US3