Faculty of Arts 4. Program Details 4.29 Geography4.29 Geography
Baccalaureate Degrees Offered
Degrees in Geography: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geography Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Urban Studies BA Honours in Geography BA in Geography with Co-operative Education BA Honours in Geography with Co-operative Education Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography BSc Honours in Geography BSc in Geography with Co-operative Education BSc Honours in Geography with Co-operative Education BA in Urban Studies with Co-operative Education Concurrent BA in Geography and Bachelor of Education Concurrent BSc in Geography and Bachelor of Education Degrees in Earth Science Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Earth Science BSc in Earth Science with Co-operative Education BSc Honours in Earth Science BSc Honours in Earth Science with Co-operative Education Related Interdisciplinary Degrees (See separate listings): BSc and Honours BSc in Environmental Science (Faculty of Science) Note: Minors are offered in Geography, Earth Science and Urban Studies. |
Introduction
The Department offers programs in Geography, Earth Science and Urban Studies. The Department of Geography also participates in the Environmental Science program, which is housed in the Faculty of Science. Geography students wishing to emphasize the social sciences and humanities in their programs should register in the BA degree; those who wish to emphasize the biological and natural sciences should register in the BSc degree. The Honours BA and BSc programs provide enhanced:
Earth Science The Earth Science program is a single, four-year interdisciplinary program offered by the Faculty of Arts with collaboration from the Faculty of Science. The Department of Geography and the Department of Geoscience are the principal participants in the program in the respective faculties. Since this is a restricted-entry program, students should contact the Earth Science Advisor as early as possible for proper advice regarding the program. Students completing a BSc or BSc Honours in Earth Science will be eligible for consideration for admission to the graduate program in Geography at the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà and will be eligible for consideration for admission to the graduate program in the Department of Geoscience. Especially in the latter case, additional course work is likely to be required. Earth Science and APEGA Regulations The practice of geology and geophysics in Alberta is governed by Provincial law and regulated by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). The Earth Science program is not designed to meet those requirements. Persons intending to pursue geology or geophysics as a profession should obtain a BSc or BSc Honours in Geology or Geophysics. Urban Studies Urban Studies is a broad interdisciplinary program designed to provide an integrated understanding of the social, political, economic, cultural, and geographic processes that shape urban life. Cities are sites of great cultural and ethnic diversity, economic innovation, cultural expression, resource consumption, wealth generation, and political conflict and co-operation. Today most developed societies are predominantly urban, even as global processes increasingly shape them. Understanding the processes that shape cities, as well as the ways in which cities shape processes operating at other scales, lies at the heart of Urban Studies. The Urban Studies program provides a strong background for students interested in working in public and private sector fields including urban and regional planning, architecture, environmental design, economic development, city administration, social services and policy, cultural programming, urban politics, and education. |
Contact Information
Department Office: Earth Sciences 356 Phone: 403.220.5584 Fax: 403.282.6561 Email: geograph@ucalgary.ca Urban Studies Co-ordinator: ubstprog@ucalgary.ca Website: |
For Program Advice
Students should consult a program advisor in the Arts Students’ Centre for information and advice on their overall program requirements. For more specific advice regarding course selection and requirements in the major field, students should consult the subject advisor located in their home Department (consult Department website for contact information). |
Admission to the Major
Prospective students wishing to enter the BA or BSc (Geography) Program, the BSc (Earth Science) Program or the BA (Urban Studies) Program must meet the criteria listed in section A.2 Undergraduate Admission of this Calendar. |
Admission to Honours
The Faculty of Arts procedures for Admission to the BA or BSc Honours (Geography) or the BSc Honours (Earth Science) are established in section 3.4.2 Honours Degrees with a Major Field are applicable and provide the overall framework. The application deadline is February 1. |
Field of Earth Sciences
The Interdisciplinary Field of Earth Science consists of the following courses:
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Field of Geography
The Field of Geography consists of all courses labelled Geography (GEOG). Geography courses are subdivided as follows: Human Geography (List A): Geography 251, 253,Ìý321, 341, 351, 361, 365, 367, 371, 377, 381, 397, 421, 425, 429, 451, 463, 465, 470, 479, 517, 521, 529, 553, 555, 561, 565, 597; Anthropology/Archaeology 523. Physical Geography (List B): Geography 211, 231, 305, 307, 313, 315, 333, 357, 403, 407, 411, 413, 415, 417, 433, 457, 503, 507, 509, 516,Ìý519, 522, 531, 533, 537, 567, 599. Other Geography Courses (List C): Geography 205, 213, 311, 317, 339, 340, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 437, 439, 591, 593. |
Field of Urban Studies
The Interdisciplinary Field of Urban Studies consists of the following categories and courses: Core Courses Urban Studies 253 and 591, Geography 341, 351 and 451. Anthropology 379, Canadian Studies 355, Economics 365, Geography 521, 553, 565, History 354, Political Science 425, Sociology 353, Urban Studies 311. Research Methods for Urban Studies The following Research Methods courses are relevant to the Field of Urban Studies: A. Qualitative Methods: Anthropology 411; Communication and Media Studies 313; Communication and Media Studies 371; English 302; Geography 340; History 300; Political Science 357; Sociology 313*, 413 Note: Courses of language instruction in a single language other than English or courses conducted in a single language other than English may be used to fulfil the Qualitative Methods requirement. Students must contact the Urban Studies program co-ordinator for approval. B. Quantitative Methods: Economics 395; Geography 339, 439; Political Science 399; Sociology 311, 313*, 315; Courses labelled Statistics *Sociology 313 may be counted towards either the Qualitative or Quantitative requirement. C. Geospatial Methods Urban Studies Options All courses labelled Urban Studies; Anthropology 479; Archaeology 325; East Asian Studies 321; Geography 429, 463, 465, 470, 479, 555; Greek and Roman Studies 325, 327, 445, 447; Political Science 447, 451; Sociology 355, 375, 453, 467, 471, 499. Students admitted to the Architectural Studies minor may use Architectural Studies 457.01, 457.02 towards this requirement. Up to 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) from Geography 394, 395 (Overseas Field Schools) may be considered when content is Urban focused. Sociology 499 (Sociology Field School) may also be considered when content is Urban focused. Note: Courses with a strong urban component may be approved by the Program Director. Advanced students with strong academic records may also consider a number of 600-level courses offered through the Faculty of Environmental Design. |