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Are you interested in volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, glaciers, rivers and other aspects of your physical environment? Would you like to know more about British Columbia, Canada or the Pacific Rim? Would you benefit from a better understanding of current urban, cultural, environmental and economic issues? Do you like maps and are you curious about new spatial information technologies such as global positioning and geographic information systems? Are you considering a professional career in teaching, law or business? Are you planning on pursuing an undergraduate degree at a university?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions you should consider taking a geography course or courses at Langara College.
Geography is subdivided into human geography (study of location and other aspects of human activities) and physical geography (study of landforms, geology, climate, etc.). Geography courses usually include subject matter related to both the social sciences, sociology and economics for example; and the natural sciences, geology, biology and physics for example. However, geography tends to take a more generalist and interdisciplinary approach than other social and physical sciences.
Geography is also characterized by a unique spatial perspective. Geographers are interested in explaining the how and why of the distribution of natural and human produced phenomena. Consequently all areas of geography involve the use of maps, and geographers have led the way in the development and use of exciting new spatial information technologies like geographic information systems (GIS).
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Associate of Arts Degree in Geography
CURRICULUM
Within the framework of the general requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete a minimum of 60 credits including:
All of
GEOG 1180, Physical Geography: Meteorology, Climatology and Biogeography, 3
Two of
GEOG 1110, Introduction to Human Geography 1, 3
GEOG 1120, Regional Geography of Canada, 3
GEOG 1130, Urban Geography, 3
GEOG 1150, Geography of British Columbia, 3
GEOG 1155, Environmental Geography, 3
GEOG 1160, Development and Change in Asia-Pacific, 3
Notes:
1 Students who have previously completed GEOG 1170 may use this course in place of the GEOG 1110 requirement.,
One of
GEOG 1190, Physical Geography: Geomorphology, 3
GEOL 1110, Introduction to Geology, 3
Three of
GEOG 2155, Sustainable Resource and Environmental Management, 3
GEOG 2210, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), 3
GEOG 2230, Contemporary Canadian Urban Life, 3
GEOG 2250, Economic Geography, 3
GEOG 2270, Cultural Geography, 3
GEOG 2275, Applied Human Geography, 3
GEOG 2280, Weather, Climate and Climate Change, 3
GEOG 2290, Advanced Geomorphology, 3
One of
ENGL 1100, Reading and Writing about Literature, 3
ENGL 1123, Introduction to Academic Writing, 3
ENGL 1127, Essay Writing and Short Prose Selections, 3
ENGL 1128, Short Prose Selections and Composition, 3
One of
ENGL 1129, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Drama, 3
ENGL 1130, Modern Novel, Poetry, and Film, 3
The study of geography can lead to a wide range of careers in areas such as planning, geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, climatology, meteorology, geographic information systems (GIS) and international development. Geography also provides a good background for professional programs like teaching, law, engineering and business.
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