Students majoring in Honours Geography and Environmental Management may choose to graduate with one geography specialization. Normally, at least seven courses within the specialization must be completed. Upon completion of the requirements of both the Honours Program and the specialization, students must indicate their area of specialization on their Intent to Graduate form. A minimum of 1.0 Units must be completed at Year 4 level.
Upon completion of the requirements of both the Honours Academic Plan and the specialization, students must indicate their area of specialization on their Intent to Graduate form.
Courses Offered by Specialization:
The seven courses (3.5 units) must be chosen from this list. A minimum of 1.0 units must be completed at level 4. Required Courses: GEOG 271, 281, ENVS 278
GEOG 210 Image Interpretation and Photogrammetry – Prereq: GEOG 165 or Science & Aviation Plans
GEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing
GEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
GEOG 310 Geodesy and Surveying – Prereq: GEOG 165
GEOG 316 Multivariate Statistics – Prereq: ENVS 278
GEOG 318 Spatial Analysis – Prereq: ENVS 278
GEOG 371 Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques – Prereq: GEOG 165, 271
GEOG 381 Spatial Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems – Prereq: GEOG 281 or GEOG 355 taken prior to Sept. 2009
GEOG 387 Spatial Databases – Prereq: GEOG 281
GEOG 471 Remote Sensing Project (1.0) – Prereq: GEOG 371; Level at least 3A
GEOG 481 Geographic Information Systems Project (1.0) – Prereq: GEOG 381
GEOG 487 Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems – Prereq: GEOG 481
Geog 490A Honours Thesis Preparation
Geog 490B Honours Thesis Completion (1.0)
ENVS 278 Advanced Environmental Research Methods – Prereq: ENVS 178
Careers:
Remote Sensing Technician Environment Canada
GIS Specialist Abenaki Computer Enterprises Ltd.
GIS/RS Co-Ordinator University of Windsor
Financial Advisor Clarica
Geographic Information Technician Conservation Authority of Metropolitan Toronto
Geographic Information Systems Technician Gispro Inc.
GIS Analyst Maritime Information Technology Inc.
Research Assistant Intermap Technologies Inc.
Cartographer Simon Fraser University
GIS Analyst BHP Minerals
Urban Planner Martin County Board of County Commissioners
Cartographic Assistant Dun-Map