Program Overview

Geography, Environment & Geomatics

The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Major in Geography (B.A.)
• Major in Environmental Governance (B.A.)
• Major in Environment and Resource Management (B.Sc. Env)
• Major in Earth Observation and Geographic Information Science (B.Sc.Env.)
• Minor in Applied Geomatics
• Minor in Geography
• BA General - Area of Concentration

Graduate Programs

• Doctoral Program
• Masters Program
• Master of Conservation Leadership

Graduate Program Details

The graduate programs in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field. The Doctoral Program and Masters Program offer students the opportunity to conduct original research under the supervision of experienced faculty members. The Master of Conservation Leadership is a professional program that focuses on the principles and practices of conservation leadership.

Courses

The department offers a range of courses for undergraduate and graduate students, including:

• GEOG130001 [W]: Introduction to the Biophysical Environment This course provides an introduction to physical geography, focusing on the principles and processes governing climate, landforms, and vegetation systems and their interrelationships. It examines natural and human-induced changes to environmental systems. Laboratories address techniques of measurement, representation, and analysis of environmental systems using maps and satellite imagery, laboratory techniques, and field observation.

Course Details

• Department: Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics

Research

The Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics is involved in various research areas, including environmental systems, conservation, and geographic information science.

People

The department consists of:

• Faculty
• Sessional Faculty
• Researchers and Adjunct Faculty
• Current Graduates
• Emerita Professors

Alumni

The department is proud of its alumni, who have gone on to pursue successful careers in their chosen fields. Alumni can be found working in government, industry, and non-profit organizations, among others.