An introduction to field methods used by geographers through a series of off-campus labs, field trips and weekend field excursions. Topics covered will vary from year to year, dependent on the expertise of the course instructors, but will include physical, human and environmental aspects of Geography.
An extra course fee will be charged to cover travel and accommodation costs. Students will be required to have personal gear and equipment necessary to carry out field work. These equipment needs will be posted on the Department's website from year to year.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
Geography 1170 or permission of the Chair of the Department of Geography and the Environment
Offering:
2-4; 0-0
Notes:
Open only to third or fourth year students in any Geography program except with permission of the Chair of the Department of Geography and the Environment.
Course Classifications:
- Type B: Social Sciences
- Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences