This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Geography
These courses are reading and writing intensive.
Students may take courses in any of the three streams of
geography-physical, human or regional geography.
GEOG 1110 and 1120 provide a combined introduction to
physical geography and transfer as science credits to UBC, SFU,
and UVic. Both courses serve as prerequisites for GEOG 2310,
2320 and 2330.
Regional geographic studies are the focus in GEOG 1140, 1150,
1160, 1185, 1190 and 2170. GEOG 1140 and 1160 serve to
prepare students for transfer to the Professional Development
Program at university.
GEOG 1101 cr-3
Introduction to Geography
Students will examine the nature and diversity of geography, which
attempts to describe and to understand human growth,
distribution, social-cultural and economic activities and
interactions. They will also learn how the physical environment
facilitates or constrains these activities and how human activities
may, in turn, affect the natural environment, including the
atmosphere, soil, and plant and other natural resources.
Students will apply basic scientific principles to study the
atmosphere, examine weather processes, and identify patterns of
climate. They will demonstrate how the flows and transfer of
energy and water to and from the Earth's surface are integrated to
produce a variety of atmospheric phenomena ranging from
microscale weather events, such as convection and cumuloform
cloud, to macroscale frontal systems, wind belts and the general
circulation.
Students will examine the origin, composition and evolution of the
solid Earth through a study of its rocks and minerals, the geologic
time scale, and the role of tectonic processes in creating and
modifying continents, regulating volcanism and seismic activity.
They will also demonstrate how the Earth's surface has been
modified by weathering, fluvial (stream), glacial, and slope
processes.
Employs an ecological perspective to examine the costs and
benefits of a technology which enables man to change the face of
the earth and threaten the ecosystem. The human costs e.g. anxiety,
“opting out” as well and the dangers of environmental collapse will
be emphasized. Some of the topics: The Historical Roots of our
Ecological and Technological Crisis; Can Science Save Us?
Resources Inventory; Conservation Ethic; Population Dilemmas;
Survival in the Global Village-Ecotactics.
GEOG 1140 cr-3 (Discontinued: Sept 2005)
Canadian Regional Geography
GEOG 1150 cr-3 (Discontinued: Sept 2004)
GEOG 1160 cr-3
Regional Geography of British Columbia
Students will examine the evolution of regional patterns of socio-
economic growth and development in British Columbia from a
geographical perspective. They will examine interactions between
physical resources and constraints and cultural and economic
landscapes.
Students will examine the physical and human geography of East
Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, North and
South Korea. They will examine the roles played by physical,
cultural and economic resources in the development of this region.
Students will examine the physical and human geography of South
and Southeast Asia, including India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand,
Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and
Indonesia. They will examine the roles played by the physical,
cultural and economic resources in the development of this region.
Students will study the major traditions, themes, and theories of
social and cultural geography, all within an ecological approach to
the study of human societies. They will examine the character of
selected world regions, analyze their present level of development,
and identify socioeconomic, political, ecological, and cultural
factors that influence development outcomes, past and present.
Students will analyze selected rural and urban landscapes, ancient
and contemporary, and discuss a series of examples of the spatial
diffusion of cultural phenomena.
Students will analyze the location and distribution of economic
activities, and the socioeconomic causes and consequences of these
patterns over space. They will examine issues and theories relevant
to natural resources, manufacturing, transportation and
communications, and services, at a range of scales. Students will
explore issues of land use and environmental sustainability in an
economic and spatial context. They will study the structure of the
world economy, socioeconomic development, methods of flexible
production, gendered labour and processes of globalization.
Students will examine the evolution of physical and human
environments, and regional patterns of socioeconomic
development in Canada, from a geographical perspective. They
will analyze and critically comment on interactions among regions
within Canada; on patterns of trade, immigration, and other
activities within national, continental, and international contexts;
and on possible futures for Canada and its regions.
Prerequisites: 15 credits of any 1100-level or higher courses
Students will examine the physical and human geography of the
countries of Eastern and Western Europe. They will examine the
roles played by the physical, cultural and economic resources in the
development of the region.
Students will discover how cities are complex networks of
infrastructure and built form, whose character is central to human
activities. They will examine how cities emerged, and how they
vary in character globally, with special attention to current cities in
Canada. Students will consider models of urban structure and
function, along with concepts of land use, governance, and
planning for local development. They will also explore
socioeconomic and ecological aspects of urbanization, including its
dimensions worldwide, issues of stratification and liveability, and
possible futures for urban regions.
This course applies scientific principles and methods to
climatological processes. The study investigates concepts such as
the radiation and energy balance, lapse rates and stability, water
budgets and general circulation modelling as well as forecasting
and climatic change.
Students will examine geological and environmental processes that
sculpt, modify and erode landforms at the Earth's surface. They
will focus on processes taking place in/on slopes, streams, soils,
groundwater and glacial environments. Students will also examine
the interrelationships between human activities and environmental
degradation.
Students will examine theoretical and applied aspects of the
hydrology of the near-surface environment of the Earth's surface.
They will analyze the hydrologic cycle, precipitation processes,
groundwater flow, surface runoff and snowmelt processes.
Students will examine applied techniques including the collection,
compilation and processing of field data.
Students will explore techniques for describing, analyzing and
visualizing geographic information. They will examine the use and
application of descriptive and inferential statistical methods in
geographical research.
Students will examine and study the theoretical and practical
aspects of cartography. They will learn the value of maps in
geography and study the techniques and appropriate uses of
various maps in geographical contexts. They will study map
projections, thematic maps, field surveying and topographic maps.
As well, students will study other cartographic techniques such as
remote sensing (aerial photographs and satellite imagery) and
geographic information systems and computer assisted mapping.
Prerequisites: GEOG 1101 and any other 6 credits in Geography
