Courses having Science credit in Geography are listed separately in the calendar under GEOS_V (Geographical Sciences). Students seeking to obtain their Science requirement in the Faculty of Arts should consider GEOS_V 102 and GEOS_V 103. For detailed information about courses and topics within courses, see the departmental website (www.geog.ubc.ca).
Human geography of the modern world with particular attention to human-environment relationships, urbanization, and regional growth; trade and communications; environment and war; environmental governance and sustainability.
The human geography of the modern world since 1945: global interdependence in economic geography, geopolitics, and cultural geography; consequences of modernization, including demography, urbanization and environmental effects; regional case studies; reactions to modernization.
Science, impacts, and parallel crises of the climate emergency; decarbonization challenge and measuring progress towards emission targets; strategies and tools for climate action at local, national, and global levels. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 202 or ENST 202. Recommended: Second-year standing. Equivalency: ENST 202
An integrated approach to the physical and human geography of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Field trips.
The demographic, economic, ecological, and technological factors that underlie current environmental challenges, considering their effects to date and their possible impact in the future. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 211 or ENST 211. Recommended: Second-year standing. Equivalency: ENST 211
Introduction to the political geographic perspectives on today's interdependent world through three themes: borders, regions, and flows.
An interdisciplinary introduction to the city in the context of contemporary globalization. Analysis of urban patterns and processes from the theoretical perspectives of various disciplines and methodologies. Equivalency: URST200
Relationships among individuals, social groups, and place, with a focus on everyday spaces. Examines how social identities are intertwined with the places we live.
An introduction to changing geographies (social, economic, and political) of the Pacific Rim, with special emphasis on the relationships between Canada and Japan.
Selected topics in human geography focusing on the regional distribution of natural resources, population, urban systems, and economic activities.
Concepts and debates in the interdisciplinary field and practice of climate justice; the role of systemic processes and patterns underlying climate change and climate injustices. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 302 or ENST 302. Recommended: Second-year standing. Equivalency: ENST 302
Concepts of environment, resources and sustainability; the roles of physical and human geography in understanding the interaction of humans and the environment; introduction to management of environment-resource systems. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 310 or ENST 310. Equivalency: ENST310
The impact of urban development on the natural environment and vice versa. Study of the ecology and metabolism of cities and green urban design, using global and local case studies. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 311 or ENST 311. Equivalency: ENST311
Climates over the geological, historical and instrument periods. Theories of climatic change. Monitoring and modelling the climate system. Impacts of change on environmental and socio-economic systems. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 312 or ENST 312. Recommended pre-requisites: one of GEOS 102, GEOB 102, GEOS 200, GEOB 200, GEOS 204, GEOB 204, ATSC 201, EOSC 112. Third-year standing. Equivalency: ENST312
Economic, social, political and cultural structures and institutions that shape contemporary socioecological challenges. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 313 or ENST 313. Recommended pre-requisite: GEOG 121. Equivalency: ENST313 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Concepts and techniques employed in environmental research; challenges in the areas of climate change, water use, knowledge translation and natural hazards. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 314 or ENST 314. Restricted to students with at least third-year standing. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 211, GEOB 102, GEOB 103, GEOS 102, GEOS 103. Or EOSC credit equivalent. Equivalency: ENST314 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Engage in primary field-based research in British Columbia on important issues concerning intercultural understanding, engagement with local communities and sustainability. Focus will shift on a bi-annual basis in accordance with location and available community partners. Special fees and liability insurance are required. Third year standing is recommended. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
The role of geophysical events, human ecology, environmental perception, world social and political order in explaining the risk of natural disasters. Assessment of acceptable risk, disaster relief and reconstruction and contrasts between developed and developing nations. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 316 or ENST 316. Recommended pre-requisites: one of GEOB 102, GEOS 102 and one of GEOB 103, GEOS 103. Equivalency: ENST 316
Biophysical and human causes of short- and long-term environmental change at various spatial scales, including measurement, interpretation, and policy. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 318 or ENST 318. Recommended pre-requisite: GEOG 310. Equivalency: ENST 318
The principles, implementation, and role of environmental impact assessment in environmental management, in Canada and internationally. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 319 or ENST 319. Equivalency: ENST319
From the origins of urbanism to the modern era.
Canada from the beginning of European contact to the mid-19th century, stressing the changing geographical patterns of settlement, economy, and culture.
The construction of Canadian political space after Confederation, aboriginal-newcomer relations, regional development and conflict, industrialization, urbanization, and war.
Review of political geography and geopolitics; relations among space, power and politics; cases from current global affairs.
An examination of some key postcolonia and anticolonial theories to engage with questions of geographical difference, uneven development, and the politics of knowledge production at the global scale.
A consideration of major intellectual issues and debates in the development of contemporary human geography, in relation to developments in other fields and changes in politics, culture and society.
Topics will vary from year to year. Consult the departmental website or contact the Geography undergraduate advisor for details.
City systems and theories of urban location; internal spatial structure of the city; commercial and industrial location; social areas; neighbourhood and land use change; urban trends and public policy.
Effects of urbanization and global environmental change on the geographies of cities across the world. Specific focus on urban environmental justice and inequality. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 351 or ENST 351. Equivalency: ENST351
The role of cities in development and global capital circulation, and urban politics with emphasis on regions in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 352 or URST 352. Equivalency: URST 352
International regimes regulating migration, changes in global demographics, immigration policies of nation states, international migration patterns, settlement policies and outcomes.
Examines the geographies of urban Indigenous communities in settler colonial contexts, with a focus on urban Indigenous communities within Canadian cities.
The development of social and behavioural geography, focusing on how places, landscapes, and environments both reflect and shape social life. Third year standing is recommended.
History and methods of economic geography. Location of resource industries, manufacturing, and service activities with emphasis on British Columbia in its North American and world setting. Recommended for students with no previous exposure to geographies of the economy, before taking other courses in the 36x and 46x series. Recommended pre-requisite: GEOG 122.
Geographical approaches to economic development; models of economic development and spatial change; influences on spatial economic change; case studies from the developed, third, and socialist worlds. Recommended pre-requisites: either (a) GEOG 122 or (b) GEOG 260.
Forms of economic development; changing location of economic activities and functions; implications for government and politics; local strategies for growth and equity. Recommended pre-requisites: one of GEOG 121, GEOG 122.
Formulating a research problem and selecting an appropriate research strategy. Research strategies range from social scientific survey methods to ethnography. Priority enrolment for honours and major students in Geography. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Introduction to statistical techniques and their application to geographical problems. Priority enrolment for honours and major students in Geography. Consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/facult….
As announced by the department a year in advance.
A comparative regional analysis stressing the historical development and changing cultural, economic, and political patterns of the area. Special reference to India, Indonesia, China, and Japan.
A geographical analysis of selected regions not regularly included in the Department's offerings in regional geography (e.g., tropical Africa, Oceania). Students should consult the Department regarding regions to be covered.
Present-day human geography of the cities and regions of Europe. Restricted to students with at least second-year standing.
Socio-ecologies in 1491; Spanish colonialism and biological imperialism; contemporary coloniality and neoliberalism; and social movements.
A comparative regional analysis of Africa with a focus on contemporary environmental and development issues. Credit will be allowed for only one of GEOG 396 and 496. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Topics will vary from year to year. Consult the departmental website or contact the instructor for details. Restricted to Certificate of Climate Studies and Action students. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 402 or ENVR 402. Prerequisite: ENVR 401. Equivalency: ENVR402 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Geographical analysis of society-environment relations. Relates resource management to environmental politics, political economy, and sustainable development. Perspectives drawn from political ecology and political economy, environmental history and environmental philosophy. Registration is restricted to Geography Majors and Minors or permission of instructor. Recommended: GEOG 310. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 410 or ENST 410. Equivalency: ENST 410 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Interdisciplinary analysis of critical water issues, in Canada and internationally. Focus on social science perspectives. Emphasis on presentation, research, and essay-writing skills. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 412 or ENST 412. Prerequisite: GEOG 310. Equivalency: ENST 412 This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Details available from Geography Undergraduate Advisor. Not necessarily offered each year. Registration is restricted to Major or Honours in Geography with at least 75 credits, or permission of instructor. Recommended: GEOG 313 and 314. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 419 or ENST 419. Equivalency: ENST 419
An examination of how attitudes toward human nature and non-human nature have changed from Mesolithic times to the present in Western society. Credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 423 or ENST 423. Equivalency: ENST 423.
An introductory survey of contemporary feminist approaches to human geography.
Colonialism, resistance, and land use in early British Columbia. Prerequisite: GEOG 327 and GEOG 328 are recommended.
Details available from Geography Undergraduate Advisor. Not necessarily offered each year. Recommended: Major or Honours in Geography with at least 75 credits.
Decolonial theory and practice through an examination of critical Indigenous and critical race scholarship and activism. Prerequisite: Restricted to students with 3rd year standing or higher. GEOG 121, or equivalent, is strongly recommended for students with 3rd year standing.
Self-directed, collaborative studies in human geography, in a group-learning environment, initiated and coordinated by senior undergraduate students with the supervision of a faculty advisor. Course structure, enrolment, and delivery methods will comply with the Handbook for Student Directed Seminars. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 442 or GEOG 443. Prerequisite: Third-year standing in human geography.
See the departmental undergraduate advisor for details.
Based on project work outside the university, on a topic to be agreed upon by the supervising faculty member and the student. Prerequisite: Open to upper-level students enrolled in the Geography Majors or Honours programs. Permission of the Undergraduate Advisor and supervising faculty member is required.
Investigation of a topic to be agreed upon by the supervising faculty member and the student. Prerequisite: Open to upper-level students enrolled in the Geography Majors or Honours programs. Permission of the Undergraduate Advisor and supervising faculty member is required.
Historical, legal, and quantitative analysis of urban research. Emphasis on spatial, racial, and political dynamics of urban inequality. Prerequisite: Fourth-year standing. Equivalency: URST 450
Formulation of key elements of urban studies theory, concepts, and methods to a community-engaged urban challenge. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 250, URST 200 and all of PLAN 211, PLAN 231, GEOG 371. Equivalency: URST451
Political organization of space; territorial and spatial patterns of power and identity; contemporary geopolitical struggles. Prerequisite: At least third-year standing.
The complex interrelations between film and the city; dominant urban theories, film technologies and viewing practices and the intersections between them. Equivalency: FINA445, ARTH445
Theories of social change in the global city; labour markets; poverty and inequality; social polarization; housing markets; gentrification and housing affordability; immigration and segregation; diversity and multiculturalism; transnationalism; the entrepreneurial state; the convivial city. Recommended pre-requisites: One of GEOG 350, GEOG 357. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Principal theories and debates in urban political economy and political-economic geography, with particular emphasis on global transformations.
A critical analysis of significant human adaptations to changing ecological conditions in the Japanese archipelago.
A critical analysis of significant features of political, economic, and cultural development in the region from pre-colonial times to the present.
An introduction to the changing cultural, social and economic geography of China.
Moves beyond continental landmasses to consider global oceanic connections, mobility and materiality, and seascape epistemologies or ways of knowing through a cultural, social and historical geographies perspective. Restricted to students with third-year standing or above.
Political, economic, and social geographies of post Cold War Europe with a special emphasis on east-central Europe: societal transformations in the formerly socialist states; European Union and NATO enlargement; the external relations of these two organizations. Restricted to students with at least second-year standing.
The politics of North-South solidarity in theory and practice through community service learning models. Recommended pre-requisites: one of LAST 100, GEOG 395. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A comparative regional analysis of Africa with a focus on contemporary environmental and development issues. Credit will be allowed for only one of GEOG 396 and 496.
Physical and biological characteristics of the circumpolar Arctic, emphasizing terrestrial environments and the impacts on and by humans, including: glacial history; climatology; biogeography/ecology of arctic tundra; human-environment interactions, settlement and exploration; and current environmental, social and economic problems. Prerequisite: At least third-year standing.
Critical analysis of economic, social, and political development and processes defining the modern Middle East region.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Transdisciplinary (holistic and problem-oriented) approach to the Anthropocene as an integrative lens for studying contemporary socio-ecological crises. Critical and embodied understandings of human-environment relations oriented to collaborative and public scholarship that addresses current crises. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Environmental sustainability is examined through conceptual literature and empirical examples. Emphasis on resources and livelihoods in the South and North. Case studies are used to discuss sustainable development, and the distribution of costs and benefits associated with resources allocation, with perspectives drawn from political ecology and economy, environmental history and philosophy. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Analysis of environment-development-security linkages in relation to livelihoods and conflicts in poor countries, with a focus on Africa. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Themes and interpretive issues in modern human geography. Students from outside Geography require the permission of the Head of the department. Restricted to M.A. GEOG, M.Sc. GEOG, or PhD GEOG. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Feminist critiques of the discipline of geography and feminist reconstructions of geography. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Investigate how politics is bound with territorial definition. Examine how the management of political issues is intertwined with the ways in which these issues are understood in geographical and territorial terms. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Pass/Fail. Restricted to Human Geography graduate students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
A workshop-based seminar for Master's and PhD students in human geography concerned with the evaluation of alternative research strategies and the development of individual research proposals. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Restricted to MA in Geography students. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.