Chair Hugh J. Gayler Undergraduate Program Adviser David Butz Professor Emeritus John N. Jackson Professors John Menzies, Keith J. Tinkler Associate Professors David Butz, Hugh J. Gayler, Alun O. Hughes, Deborah Leslie, Daniel McCarthy, Michael Ripmeester, Anthony B. Shaw Assistant Professor Xinxia Jiang Lecturer Christopher A. Fullerton Senior Demonstrator/Instructor Daryl F. Dagesse |
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Administrative Assistant Virginia Wagg 905-688-5550, extension 3484 Mackenzie Chown C322 http://www.brocku.ca/geography/ The Department of Geography offers programs leading to BA and BSc degrees at the honours and pass levels and participates in a number of combined major programs. Geographers study the distribution of physical and human phenomena over the Earth's surface and the interrelationships of humans and the natural environment. Their work ranges from description and mapping, through scientific analysis and explanation, to forecasting and planning for the future. The discipline of geography has a broad scope and combines elements of both the social and natural sciences. Two principal divisions of the subject exist-human geography and physical geography-linked by a common background, a mutual concern for humans and the environment and a body of related theory and methodology. Geography majors at Brock may choose from the following degree programs: BA Human Geography, BSc Physical Geography, BA Geography and BSc Geography. The first two are relatively specialized, while the last two strike a balance between the physical and human sides of the discipline. Within each program students may be admitted to the honours degree program at any time. An honours degree program provides students with an opportunity for a more intensive examination of issues in the discipline. These programs are described in detail in subsequent sections. In addition, the department offers four-year honours programs leading to either a BA or BSc degree in Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Science. This program combines Brock courses with those offered by Niagara College. In most courses there is emphasis on practical work. This involves structured labs and seminars in early years and progressively more independent work in later years, culminating in an optional honours thesis in year 4. Field work features prominently in many courses. Students should note that a nominal fee may be charged in courses having a field work or laboratory component. Two field courses, GEOG 3P56 and 3P57, are held during registration week in early September, with follow-up seminars during term. One of these courses is mandatory for students entering year 3; prospective students must register with the department by April of the preceding academic year. GEOG 4F99 is an internship program in year 4, enabling students to obtain work experience while still at the University. Laboratories and equipment are available for work in biogeography, geomor-phology, climatology, cartography, surveying, remote sensing, geographic information systems and human geography. The University Map Library, containing an extensive collection of maps, atlases and air photos, is housed within the Geography department. |
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Courses offered by the department fall into two main groups, group A in human geography and group B in physical geography. A third group (C) emphasizes geographical techniques in cartography and related studies. Group A:
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The Department of Geography participates in combined major programs with the following departments: Biological Sciences (BSc), Computer Science (BA and BSc), Earth Sciences (BSc), Economics (BA). The require-ments are listed in the calendar sections of the co-major discipline. Combined major programs with other disciplines are also possible; students interested in pursuing one of these should consult the Chair of Geography and of the other department involved. As in the single major programs, students pursuing a combined major may be admitted to the honours program at any time. The honours program provides students with an opportunity for a more intensive examination of issues in the field. All combined major students are required to complete the following courses:
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The Concentration in Geographic Information Science combines a training in the technical fields of cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing and surveying with an education in a chosen academic discipline, which may be any subject that deals with spatial information relating to the Earth's surface. One combination Geography and Geographic Information Science has been developed to date and is described below. This is a four-year honours program and involves courses offered through Brock/ Niagara College's postgraduate certificate program in Geographic Information Systems. Students completing the program receive a Brock honours degree in Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Science, as well as a postgraduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Niagara College. The degree may be a BA or BSc, depending on whether the human or physical side of geography is emphasized. The program caters to the increasing demand in society for professionals who possess both a solid technical background in GIS and related fields and the substantive knowledge necessary to apply those technologies successfully in the real world. Normally, this involves attending college after gaining a university degree, but the Brock and Niagara program combines the two in a single integrated package. Students should note the following about this program:
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Brock offers an honours BA program in Environmental Economics. Starting in the second year, students choose a secondary component normally in Biological Sciences, Environment or Human Geography. Consult the Environmental Economics entry for a listing of program requirements. |
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Students in other disciplines can obtain a minor in geography within their degree program by completing the following courses with a minimum 60 percent overall average:
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2002-2003 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: March 20, 2003 @ 06:56PM