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COURSES In BIOGEOSCIENCESFor more information on the Geographical Biogeosciences major consult the Academic Calendar. List of undergraduate Geographical Biogeosciences courses being offered for the Winter 2011 session (Sept. 2011 - Apr. 2012). You can also see exclusive lists for Environment and Sustainability, and Human Geography. First Year
Energy and water in the Earth-Atmosphere system, global climates and climate change, ecosystem properties and processes, human impacts. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists. [3-2*-0]
Physical processes acting at the Earth's surface; water cycle; landforms; human impacts. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists. [3-2*-0] Course Schedule | Website: Term 2 Second Year
Physical principles underlying weather and climates. Thermal, moisture and wind climates at scales from valleys to the globe. Daily weather, air pollution, global change. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 102, GEOB 102 or first-year science. Credit will be given for one only of GEOB 200, 204, GEOG 200, 204, AGRO 244. [3-2*-0]
Basic principles and processes of climatology. Energy and water balance concepts. Weather systems and climate change, microclimate of soils, crops, forests, and animals.
Processes and principles of landform development; introduction to techniques for measurement, historical reconstruction and analysis at various spatial and time scales; field trips are required.
Geographical ecology emphasizing plant distributions, abiotic-biotic interactions, effects of disturbance, succession, and human impacts across scales. Labs and field trips examine a local site. [3-2*-0]
Computer-based graphical methods of data input and analysis. Emphasis on data visualization techniques such as cartographic modelling and exploratory data analysis. Third Year
Meteorology and climatology at the micro-, local, and meso-scales. Transfers and balances of heat, mass and momentum. Microclimates on scales of a leaf to those of a large valley. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOG 200, ATSC 201. Credit will only be given for one of GEOG 204 or 300 or AGRO 244.
Analysis of meteorological fields, diagnostic analysis of synoptic weather systems, applications of synoptic meteorology. Requires participation in weekly weather map discussion. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOG 200, GEOB 200, ATSC 201.
Principles of hydrology at site, watershed, and larger regional scales. Introduction to techniques of measurement and analysis. Emphasizes surface water hydrology of western North America. [3-2*-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOG 200, GEOB 200, GEOB 204, GEOB 204, AGRO 244, APBI 244. Equivalency: GEOG 205 or GEOB 205.
Biogeographic concepts in understanding responses in ecosystems to environmental change at global, regional, and local scales. Conservation issues such as the loss of biodiversity and endangered species. [3-2*-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOG 207, GEOB 207, BIOL 302, BIOL 303, FRST 202.
Quaternary landscape development emphasizing the history of glaciation with special reference to western North America; applications of geomorphology in resource development and land management; interpretation of quaternary materials. Weekend field trips required. [3-2*-0]
Field sampling, instrumentation, surveying, mapping techniques, and data analysis; 1 lecture per week during term and a 10-day field camp in April or May. Special fees and liability insurance are required. [0-3-0]
Theoretical and practical aspects of Geographic Information Systems, including cartographic modeling, digital terrain models, management issues, and spatial interpolation. Preclusion: Not available to those who completed GEOG 470 before September 2005. [2-2-0]
Cartographic methods: development of cartography; projections; data ordering, compilation and symbolization; cartographic design, map reproduction. [2-2-0]
Aerial photography; measurement from aerial photographs; photo-interpretation in geographic analysis; remote sensing of the earth's surface and atmosphere. [3-2*-0]
Dynamics of plant and animal populations, structure of ecological communities and functioning of ecosystems. Interpretation of research results and application to environmental issues. Labs meet once a month. Pre-reqs: BIOL 121
Introduction to seed plant taxonomy emphasizing descriptive morphology and identification. Each student will be required to submit a plant collection. Pre-reqs: BIOL 121
Principles of geophysical survey design, data acquisition, processing and interpretation with emphasis on near-surface problems. Magnetic, seismic reflection/refraction, electromagnetic and ground penetrating radar surveys. Case history analysis of environmental and geotechnical problems. Fourth Year
Processes controlling the planetary cycles of elements like carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, the human perturbation of these biogeochemical cycles, and the consequences for the atmosphere, terrestrial ecosystems, and aquatic ecosystems. [3-0-1] Prerequisite: Either (a) all of BIOL 121, CHEM 111 or (b) all of BIOL 121, CHEM 121.
The impact of urbanization upon atmospheric processes and climates. The energy and water balances of cities. Meteorological effects (urban heat island, precipitation modification, etc.) and their significance. Models of the urban atmosphere. [3-0-0]
The nature of atmospheric pollutants. The ability of the atmosphere to disperse, transform, and remove pollutants. Air pollution dispersion models. Air quality monitoring, criteria, and standards. [3-0-0]
Hillslope processes and their rates of operation. Interactions between hillslopes and stream channels. Analysis and modeling geomorphic processes at the watershed scale. Watershed evolution over long periods. [2-2-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOG 206, GEOB 206, GEOG 204, GEOG 306, EOSC 330.
Investigation of vegetation dynamics integrating theory and research to address contemporary issues of global environmental change. Students will conduct fieldwork and learn to analyze data and interpret results. [2-3-0]
Formation of snow and ice masses and their evolution including snowpacks, glaciers, and sea ice. Relationships between snow, ice, and climate including avalanche forecasting. Weekend field trips. [3-0-0]
For fourth-year students in Geography to permit investigation of a topic to be agreed upon by a member of the faculty and the student. Permission of the department head and of a supervisory faculty member is required. Credit will be given for only one of GEOB 448 and GEOG 448.
Carries 6 science credits for students in the Faculty of Science, except for Honours Climatology students, who will receive only 3 science credits.
Use of cartography in primary research applications. Discussion of contemporary topics in cognitive, social, and technical cartography and data visualization. [3-2-0]
Students use GIS in primary research applications in conservation biology, crime analysis, and health geography; theoretical and practical aspects considered in a hands-on environment. [2-2-0]
Contaminant transport processes in groundwater flow systems; aqueous and multiphase transport; mathematical models describing migration and chemical evolution of contaminant plumes; case studies. Pre-reqs: EOSC 329. Symbols
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