Geography is the investigation of our natural and social worlds, and how people share and interact with the planet.

 

First-Year Geography Courses

GEOG 1030H – Human geographies in global context
GEOG 1040H – Earth’s physical processes and environments (Sc)

GEOG 1030H – Human geographies in global context

This course examines the spatial organization of human activity, the significance of places in human life, and people's relationships with their environments. It includes the study of people, their culture, technology, economy and impact on the environment. While the course is structured according to thematic units such as urban geographies, historical geographies and political geographies, it also includes more contextual or applied sections, for example, issues surrounding environmental racism, genetically modified foods and urban sustainability. The aim of the course is to develop your understanding of human geography as a fundamental tool for making sense of the interconnected web of global and local spaces. GEOG 1030H is required for the B.A. and B.Sc. programs in Geography and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems.

Course Format

Weekly lectures and optional discussion period; local field work

Course Text

Norton W (2010) Human Geography, 7th ed, Oxford University Press.

Course Instructor

Prof. Susan Wurtele, national 3M Teaching Award winner

GEOG 1040H – Earth’s physical processes and environments (Sc)

An examination of the atmospheric, tectonic and geomorphic forces that shape Earth’s physical environments. Issues addressed include soil conservation, groundwater resources and climate change. Involves local field work. GEOG 1040H is required for the B.A. and B.Sc. programs in Geography and is recommended for students planning to major in Biology.

Course Texts

Required - Christopherson RW & Byrne M-L (2009) Canadian Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall.
Recommended - Adams WP & Taylor CH (2009) Peterborough and the Kawarthas, 3rd ed, Department of Geography, Trent University.

Course Format

Two one-hour lectures weekly plus three-hour workshop lab exercises fortnightly; local field work

Course Instructor

Prof. Jim Buttle, Department Chair

For More Information

Course notes, assignments, and other details are available to enrolled students via myTrent >> learning system. For more information regarding these course offerings or the Geography B.A. and B.Sc. programs, please contact geography@trentu.ca.

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