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Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Calendar 2009-2010 Faculty of Social Sciences 4. Program Details 4.4 Geography 4.4.2 BA, BSc Honours in Geography
4.4.2 BA, BSc Honours in Geography
Introduction

The Honours program provides enhanced:

  • Understanding of Geography
  • Competencies in field work techniques, research methods, and presentation skills
  • Preparation for entry to advanced degree programs
Requirements

Candidates must complete the requirements for the BA or BSc in Geography specified above. Additional program requirements include:

(a) Completion of 10 to 12 full-course equivalents in Geography (including those required for the BA or BSc)

(b) One half-course equivalent selected from List C in the Geography Course Table. (Note: This is in addition to the requirement specified in item (d) of the core program.)

(c) BSc only: two full-course equivalents from Biology 231, 233, Chemistry 201 or 211, 203 or 213, Physics 211, 221, 223, and one full-course equivalent from Computer Science 217, 219, 231, Applied Mathematics 217 or Mathematics 249 or 251 or 281, Mathematics 211 or 213 and 253 or 283. (Note: This includes the requirement specified in item 4. of the BSc in Geography.) Any more advanced courses having one of these as a prerequisite and offered by the Faculty of Science may be substituted for a course in this list. Note: Students may need additional prerequisites to enrol in senior-level courses.

(d) An Honours paper (BA students register in Geography 597.97, BSc students register in Geography 599.99). Papers will be presented orally.

Candidates must satisfy the requirements outlined under 3.6 Graduation - Honours Degrees with a Major Field.