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Department of Geography

Action undertaken by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee at its Meeting on

December 2, 1985, gives rise to the following motion:

MOTION:

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors as set forth in

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S.86-15 , the proposed

Graduate Curriculum changes in the Department of Geography:

i)

Reduction of M.A./M.Sc. course requirements for the

thesis option

From: a minimum of 20 credits (including Geog 800)

To: ?

a minimum of 12 credits and (a modified and

renumbered) Geog 800

ii)

Modification of Geog 800 (Introduction to Graduate Studies)

From: a one-semester course

To: ?

a two-semester course in which all faculty will

participate and in which grading will be on a

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis according to

attendance, participation and submission of

written work

iii)

The quantitative requirement for Geog 407 be changed

From: Geog 407

To:

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Geog 704 (Human Geographers) or Geog 706 (Physical

Geographers)

i'v) Deletion of the Geog 301 requirement

v)

The expectation that Master's students present a colloquium

to the Department to discuss their thesis proposals is to be

stated as a requirement. The colloquium is to be presented

before the end of the third semester of residence.

vi)

Master's students will be required to circulate a written

thesis proposal to their Supervisory Committees, and make a

copy available to the Department, by the end of the third

week of the semester following completion of Geog 700/1.

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Graduate Curriculum Changes - Department of Geography Continued

Written proposals serve to convey information about research

plans and allow for feedback from all members of the depart-

ment, Normally, written proposals will be an update of work

already done for Geog 700/1 and will be circulated prior to

the colloquium,

vii) Delete the following courses:

Geog 802, 803, 805, 821, 822, 823, 824, 832, 833, 834, 852,

862, 871, 872, 892, 893, 807, 808, 809, 811, 813, 814, 815,

816, 841, 842, 844, 854, 881 and 882,

viii) Introduce the following new and retitled courses:

Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part I

Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part II

Analytical Techniques in Human Geography

Quantitative Techniques in Physical Geography

Ideas and Methodology in the History of Geography

Geography and Ideology

Observation and Inference

Computer Cartography

Geographic Information Systems

Aerial Reconnaissance for Remote Sensing

Digital Processing of Remote Sensing Data

Ecological Biogeography

Biogeography of Wetlands

Climatology

Measurement and Modelling of Heat and Mass Transfer

Fluvial Geomorphology

Field and Analytical Methods in Geomorphology

Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology

Fossil Landforms

Resources Management

Resources and Environmental Issues in the Growth

of Food Production

Water Resources I

Geography and the Third World

Regional Development

Multinational and Regional Development

Transportation

Geography of Education

Cultural Geography

Landscape Aesthetics

Historical Geography

Heritage Resource Management

Morphogenesis and the Built Environment

Chronogeography

Latin America

Environmental Cognition

Tactual Mapping: Theory and Practice

Directed Readings

M.Sc. Thesis

M.A. Thesis

Ph.D. Thesis

Geog 700-0

Geog 701-0

Geog 704-4

Geog 706-4

Geog 708-4

Geog 710-4

Geog 712-4

Geog 714-4

Geog 715-4

Geog 716-4

Geog 717-4

Geog 720-4

Geog 721-4

Geog 723-4

Geog 724-4

Geog 726-4

Geog 727-4

Geog 728-4

Geog 730-4

Geog 734-4

Geog 736-4

Geog 738-4

Geog 740-4

Geog 742-4

Geog 745-4

Geog 747-4

Geog 749-4

Geog 752-4

Geog 754-4

Geog 756-4

Geog 758-4

Geog 760-4

Geog 761-4

Geog 770-4

Geog 780-4

Geog 781-4

Geog 791-4

Geog 797

Geog 798

Geog 799

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Graduate Curriculum Changes - Department of Geography

ix)

The course requirements for the extended essay option be

reduced

From: 30 course credits

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20 course credits

x)

All graduate courses be allotted four credits rather than

three or five

xi)

The expectation that doctoral students present a seminar

on a non-thesis related topic is to be replaced by a

requirement that doctoral students present a seminar on

their research interests (and prior to formally presenting

their thesis proposal)

xii)

The Qualifying Examination will comprise a written set of

four (4) examinations and a subsequent oral defence. Where

the Supervisory Committee deems it desirable a field problem

may be substituted for one of the examinations. The field

problem option is to be dropped,

xiii)

Doctoral students will be required to undertake qualifying

examinations by the end of their third semester of residence

(and not by the end of the sixth semester as presently re-

quired)

xiv)

Thesis proposals by doctoral students should be presented no

later than the end of the fifth semester"

Rationale for these changes is outlined in the attached papers.

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Dean of Graduate Studies.

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MIMORANDUM

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The Faculty of Science Graduate Studies Committee met on

November 19th. Unfortunately, I was the only member to attend the

meeting. Dr. Dill sent me a memo prior to the meeting approving of

the items under consideration. His votes along with mine apparently

will satisfy the quorum requirements of the committee. Prof. Hutchinson

also attended the meeting.

1.

We have approved the calendary entry for the M.Sc. degree in

Geography. (attached). (Prof. Hutchinson and I discussed some

minor editorial matters and the entry will probably be

slightly revised by the time it reaches senate.)

2.

Also, a minor course description change for Math 821-4 was

approved. (attached).

As you know Geography is eager to get their program into the

calendar this year. It would be nice if you could expedite this matter

and, at the same time, arrange for the innocuous change for

mathematics to go through senate in time for next year's calendar.

A.R. Freedman, Chairman

Faculty of Science

Graduate Studies Committee

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Marian McGinn

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Studies

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Faculty of Arts

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1985...........................

At its meeting of October 23, 1985, the Committee voted to accept

the changes to the Department of Geography's LA., M.Sc., and Ph.D.

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program3• I enclose a copy.

Would you please put this on the agenda of the next Executive Committee

of the Senate Graduate Studies Committee.

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M. C. Roberts

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I have enclosed 1 'updated' copy of our proposed revisions to the

geography graduate programme for examination by the Faculty of Arts

Graduate Studies Curriculum Committee which you chair. If you have

any questions please let me know. Note that our recommendations are

to drop 18 courses and add 16.

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Proposed Revisions to the Geography Graduate Programme

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Contents

A. Introduction

B.

Proposed Revisions

C.

Proposed Calendar Entry Statement of Degree Requirements (Faculty

of Arts)

D.

Geography 700/1

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E. New Course Proposals and Course Outlines of Retitled Courses

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Existing Calendar Entry Statement of Degree Requirements (Faculty

of Arts)

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Summaries of Course Changes

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PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE GEOGRAPHY GRADUATE PROGRAMME

A. INTRODUCTION

The graduate programme in the department of geography was

last reviewed internally in 1975/6. The subsequent

recommendations effected few changes, however, so that the present

structure of the programme largely reflects the ideas and

interests prevalent in the late 1960's. Changes in the nature of

the discipline, and in faculty research interests, as well as our

experience in operating the programme, encouraged the department

to review all aspects of its graduate programme. These proposals

represent the conclusion of that review which (formally) began in

the fall of 1984.

The geography department offers M.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D.

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degrees. The most substantial changes are proposed in the M.A.

and M.Sc. degree requirements. Essentially, the main thrust of

the proposals is to reduce and change course requirements in order

to explicitly identify the M.A. and M.Sc. programmes with the

"apprenticeship model" of graduate education which more accurately

reflects the department's emphasis on research in these

programmes. Fewer changes are suggested for the doctoral

programme Which the department wishes to (continue to) be strongly

research-oriented and highly flexible in meeting the needs of

individual students. We believe that the revisions described

below streamline our programme in accordance with desired goals

and with the research strengths and resources of the department.

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Also note that it is proposed to renumber all graduate courses

from an8XX series base to a 7XX series base.

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B. PROPOSED REVISIONS

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The reduction of M.A./M.Sc. course requirements for the

thesis option from a minimum of 20 credits (including Geog. 800)

to a minimum of 12 credits and (a modified and renumbered) Geog.

800 (see item 2).

RATIONALE

The reduction of the minimum number of courses required

would more accurately reflect the department's emphasis on

research at the M.A./M.Sc. level. In practice, students have used

the reading course option extensively to complete course

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requirements while the contents of such courses are often closely

related to thesis research. (Moreover, faculty typically do not

receive teaching credit for reading courses.) The department

believes that a reduction in course requirements would relieve an

unnecessarily heavy burden on students (and faculty) and reduce

the emphasis on reading course options. Given that the proposed

changes require four courses (including a two-semester course -

Geog. 700/701), a thesis proposal, a colloquium, thesis and thesis

defense we believe our master's programme remains a demanding

one. In addition, we believe a modified GEOG 800 and other course

requirement changes will better equip students to undertake

research-based theses.

The minimum course requirements have to be taken within the

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Geography Department and we expect that no more than one course

will be a reading course.

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Modification of GEOG 800

(Introduction

to Graduate Studies)

from a one-semester' course to a two-semester course in which all

faculty will participate and in which grading will be on a

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis according to attendance,

participation and submission of written work. The chairman and

co-chairman of the graduate studies committee will be responsible

for

organizing

the course which will be renumbered as GEOG 700/

701.

RATIONALE

Geog. 7-00/1 is the only course required of all master's

students. Briefly stated, its goals are' to (a) introduce students

to the research interests of the department and to the resources

available for research in the department, university and

community; (b) introduce the concept of research design and

provide a critical context in which research ideas can be

progressively developed; and (c) -provide a socializing function.

The department believes the stated goals are too ambitious for a

one-semester course. The proposed changes are designed to provide

Geog. 700/1 with a more realistic time-frame to address its goals

and to involve all faculty members in its operation.

An outline of Geog. 700/1 has been attached. In summary,

Geog. 700/1 will comprise (self-contained) presentations by all

faculty members regarding their research interests, seminars on

'resources for research' by guest speakers

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members), and some overview sessions by the course coordinators.

Students will be expected to participate in discussions and, with

guidance from appropriate faculty members, to offer verbal and

written presentations on matters relating to their research

interests. _By extending Geog. 700/1 over two semesters students

will have more time to develop research ideas (in a classroom

setting) and it will be possible to establish a clearer link

between work done in Geog. 700/1 and the colloquium master's

students are required to present in their third semester of

residence.

(3)

A change in the quantitative requirement from Geog. 407

Geog. 704 (human geographers) orGeog. 706 (physical geographers).

RATIONALE

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At present, Geog. 407 is taught infrequently and a

tradition of teaching a quantitative course to both undergraduates

and graduates has not developed. The department believes that

training in quantitative methods and analytical techniques for

graduate students can best be met at the graduate level and that

physical and human geographers need courses suited to their

particular needs. If such training is deemed inappropriate (by

the student's advisor) graduate students can request that another

course replace Geog. 704 or Geog. 706.

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The Geog. 301 requirement will be dropped.

RATIONALE

On entering the programme master's students normally have

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strong undergraduate backgrounds in geographical methodology, and,

in addition, are (now) required to •take Geog. 800. The department

feels that additional methodological needs can best be met by

courses taken at the graduate level. (Note that Geog. 301 may be

required fOr students on qualifying status.)

(5)' The ex

p

ectation that master's students present a colloquium

to the department to discuss their thesis proposal's is to be

stated as a re

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uirement. The colloquium is to be presented before

the end of the third semester of residence.

RATIONALE

Our master's students have invariably presented a colloquium

- to the department and the -department believes the colloquium

should be maintained as a valuable mechanism for debate and

information exchange. The present calendar description, however,

"expects" rather than "requires" a colloquium. The suggested

deadline is appropriate to a research-oriented (two-year) master's

programme and is consistent with advice normally given to graduate

students regarding timing of the colloquium..

(6) ?

Master's students will be required to circulate a written

thesis proposal to their supervisory committees, and make a copy

available to the department, by the end of the third week of the

semester following completion of Geog. 700/1.

Written proposals serve to convey information about research

plans and allow for feedback from all members of the department.

Normally, written proposals will be an update of work already done

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for Geog. 700/1 and will be circulated prior to the colloquium.

(7) ?

The deletion of the following courses from the graduate

calendar:

Group A

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Geog

802

Recent Developments in

Physical Geography

Geog

803

Recent Developments in

Economic Geography

Geog

805

Recent Developments in

Cultural Geography

Grou p B

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Geog

821

Area Studies

Geog

822

Area Studies

Geog 823

Canada

Geog 824

Canada

Geog

832

Transportation

Geog

833

Locational Problems-

Ceog

834

Locational Problems

Geog 852

Resources Management

Geog

862

Regional Development

Geog

871

Fringe Settlement

Geog 872

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Geog 892

Directed Readings

Geog

893

Directed Readings

Grou p

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Geog

807

Quantitative Techniques

Geog

808

Quantitative Techniques

Geog

809

Theoretical and Quantitative Cartography

Geog

811

Climatology

Geog

813

Geomorphology

Geog

814

Geomorphology

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Geog

815

Biogeography

Geog

816

Biogeography

Geog

841

Geography of Manufacturing

Geog

842

Geography of Manufacturing

Geog

844

Cultural Geography

Geog

854

Water Resources

Geog

881

Urban

Development

Geog

882

Urban

Development

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RATIONALE

Geog. 802, 803 and 805 are regularly scheduled and are team

taught. For some years, however, faculty and students have

expressed dissatisfaction with these courses.. The main c'oncrn

are that they are broad in coverage and. that the size of the

graduate student body does not justify their concurrent operation.

Moreover, the expanded Geog. 700/1 would overlap strongly with

these courses. The department does not believe four "introduc-

tory" survey-type courses are needed at the graduate level given

the programme's strong research orientation.

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The courses in-Group B have rarely been taught. There is no

interest in the department in the maintenance of these courses.

Geog. 892 and Geog. 893 can be dropped given that such -

courses are to be de-emphasized (and students should not do more

than one reading course which can be Geog. 891).

The courses in group D have been regularly scheduled but

their calendar titles are too vague. These courses will be

replaced by courses which are titled to reflect more accurately

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their contents.

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The introduction

of

the fd11owing new and retitled courses

to the graduate curriculum:

Geog 700 Introduction €o Graduate Studies: Part I

Geog 701 Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part II

Geog 704 Analytical Techniques in Human Geography

Geog 706 Quantitative Techniques in Physical Geography

Geog 708 Ideas and Methodology in the History of Geography

Geog 710 Geography and Ideology

Geog 712 Observation and Inference

Geog

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714 Computer Cartography

Geog 715 Geographic Information Systems

Geog 716 Aerial Reconnaissance for Remote Sensing

Geog 717 Digital Processing of Remote Sensing Data

Geog 720 Ecological Biogeography

Geog 721 Biogeography of Wetlands

Geog 724 Measurement and Modelling of Heat and Mass Transfer

Geog 726 Fluvial Geomorphology

Geog 727 Field and Analytical Methods in Geomorphology

Geog 728 Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology

Geog 730 Fossil Landforms

Geog 736 ResourcEs and Environmental Issues in the Growth of

Food Production

Geog 740 Geography and the Third World

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Geog 749 Geography of Education

Geog 754 Landscape Aesthetics

Geog 756 Historical Geography

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Geog 758 Heritage Resource Management

Geog 760 Morphogenesis and the Built Environment

Geog 761 Chronogeography

Geog 770 Latin America

Geog 780 Environmental Cognition

Geog 781 Tactual Mapping: Theory and Practice

RATIONALE

- The present calendar descriptions of individual graduate

cpurses, in many

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cases, are too general while the graduate

teaching interests of never faculty members and changes in the

research interests of established members are not reflected in the

graduate calendar

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at all. The proposed calendar description of

graduate courses offers a more precise statement of the

department's options regarding graduate courses and therefore of

its research priorities and interests.

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The course requirements of the extended essay option be

reduced to 20 credits.

RATIONALE

Under the present extended essay option students are

required to undertake

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course credits and write two extended

essays which must be original and not have been submitted for

credit in any course. In addition, students have to present a

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colloquium and defend their essays in the same fashion as students

pursuing the thesis option. These requirements, the department

believes, are excessive. Since the two extended essays involve

original pieces of research and not simply revised term papers, 20

course credits constitute a more appropriate requirement. This

proposal is both consistent with past practice and the research

emphasis of the master's degree.

(10)

All graduate courses be allotted four credits rather than

three or five.

RATIONALE

The distinction between three and five-credit courses is

frequently blurred in practice. -

(11)

The expectation that doctoral students present a seminar on

a non-thesis related topic is to be replaced by a requirement that

doctoral students present a seminar on their research interests

(and prior to formally presenting their thesis proposal).

RATIONALE

In practice, it is difficult to define a "non-thesis"

related topic and there does not seem to be any value in forcing

students to attempt to do so. A seminar related to thesis research

interests, however, and presented prior to the thesis proposal

itself, is a potentially useful exercise for students and for the

department.

(12)

The Qualifying Examination

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(4) examinations and a subsequent oral defence. Where the

supervisory committee deems it desirable a field problem may be

substituted for one of the examinations. The field problem option

is to be dropped.

RATIONALE

The field option was originally introduced as a means of

evaluating the field work capabilities of graduate students who

had little or no

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field experience. Virtually all of our incoming

doctoral students, however, have had field experience. The

proposed change therefore eliminates an option which is

unnecessary and serves to help standardize the nature of

qualifying examinations.

(13) Doctoral students will be required to undertake qualifying

examinations by the end of their third semester of residence (and

not by the end of the sixth semester as presently required).

RATIONALE

Given that doctoral students would have no other prior

requirements the department believes two-three semesters is a

reasonable time peri.o,d for students to prepare for qualifying

examinations and for the department to determine whether or not a

student should contin-ue

in the programme.

(14) Thesis proposals by doctoral students should be presented no

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later than the end of the fifth semester.

RATIONALE

At the present time doctoral students are not faced with any

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recommendation to have

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esis proposals. The department believes the

doctoral students identify their thesis

completion of two years of residence to be

and indeed essential if doctoral degrees

3-5 years.

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PROPOSED CALENDAR ENTRY STATEMENT OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

(Faculty of Arts)

Location: ?

Room 7123-Classroom Complex

Telephone: ?

291-3321

Chairman:

R.

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Hayter, ?

B.A. ?

(N'cle U.K.),

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M.A.

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(Alta),

Ph.D. ?

(Wash.)

Graduate Program

Chairperson:

I. Hutchinson

Room 7140 - Classroom Complex

Co-Chairperson:

J.T. Pierce

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Faculty and Areas

of Research

W.G. Bailey

Climatology; Agricultural Meteorology;

Hydrometeorology.

B.C. Brown

Agricultural Geography; Resources

Development

C.B. Crampton

Geology; Pedology; Ecology

J.C. Day

Resource and Environmental Management;

Water Management

N.E. ?

Eliot Hurst

Marxist and Socialist Approaches to Human

Geography; Aesthetics; Culture and

Ideology

L.J. Evenden

Urban Geography; Local Government

E.M. Gibson

Human Geography of Modern and Post-Modern

Societies; Landscape Style; Canada

A.M. Gill

Social Geography; Tourism

W.G. Gill

Urban and Social Geography

T.I. Gunton

Urban and Regional Planning; Resources

Management

R. Hayter

Regional Development; Manufacturing

E.J. Hickin

Geomorphology

R.B. Horsfall

Social Geography; Environmental Psychology

I. Hutchinson

Biogeography

P.M. Koroscjl

Historical Geography; Canada

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A. MacPherson

Cultural Geography; Western Europe

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J.T. Pierce

Economic and Rural Geography; Research

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Methodology

T.K. Poiker

Economic; Quantitative; Computer

Cartography

A.C.B. ?

Roberts

Cultural; Historical; Palaeoenvjronments;

Remote Sensing; Photogrammetry

M.C.

Roberts

Fluvial Geomorphology; Field Methods

R.B.

Sagar

Climatology; Glaciology

P.L.

Wagner

Cultural Geography

J.W.

Wilson -

Urban and Regional Planning

S.T.

Wong

Resources Management; Quantitative Methods

Areas of Research

The epartment takes a- special interest in the development and

evaluation of theoretical frameworks in the systematic aspects of

Geograph y

; emphasis is placed on the application of these to

conternpc:ary and historical geographical problems in western North

America, with particular reference to British Columbia and the

utilization of its resources.

M. A. PRC?.AMME

Admissicr

For admission requirements refer to the General Regulations

page 213 .

AdmiEsion ordinarily will be in the fall semester although in

certain circumstances admission in the spring semester may be

considered. Applications for fall admission should be completed

by Marct. 15th of that year.

The X.A. candidate, on being admitted to the Department, will

work under the guidance of a faculty advisor, pending the choice

of a Supervisory Committee. The Supervisory Committee, which

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consists of three faculty members, one of whom may be from outside

the department, will be chosen by the second semester.

De

g ree Requirements

The M.A. programme allows two options; namely the Thesis

Option and the Extended Essay Option. The former requires the

submission of a high quality piece of research which will

ordinarily involve the conceptualization of a problem and the

collection, analysis and interpretation of empirical data. It is

possible, however, for non-empirical research to be undertaken.

In the extended essay option students are required to submit

essays which are original in the sense that they make some

distinctive contribution to the research literature. Extended

essays ordinarily involve a critical review or synthesis of

Sliterature,-concepts and/or techniques or the development of

hypotheses, possibly to include pilot work. Neither the thesis

nor the extended essays should be modification of a paper

completed for course work.

For the M.A. degree the minimum course requirements are 12

credit hours (three one-semester courses) and Geog. 700 and 701

and for the extended essay option 20 credit hours and Geog. 700

and 701. Grading for Geog. 700 and 701 will be on a satisfactory/

unsatisfactory basis and constitutes a (minimum) requirement in

geographic methodology. Geog. 700 and 701 must be taken by

students at the first avaliable opportunity. As part of their

12/20 credit hours students ar.e required to take either Geog. 704,

Survey Methods and Analytical Techniques in Human Geography, or

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706, Quantitative Methods in Physical Geography. In certain

circumstances, on the advice of the student's advisor, the student is

can request this requirement be replaced by another course.

Students are expected to complete their minimum course

requirements within the Geography Department and permission must

be obtained from the graduate studies committee to complete a

minimum course requirement outside of the Department. Any

students with deficiencies may be asked to complete more courses,

including at the undergraduate level and in other departments.

Also, at the discretion of the Supervisory Committee, students may

be directed to acquire knowledge of a language which would be

relevant to their studies.

Students are required to submit a written thesis prospectus to

their Supervisory Committee by the end of the third week of the

semester following completion of Geog. 700 and 701. This

prospectus must be approved by the Supervisory Committee prior to

the start of substantive research. In addition, the candidate is

required to present. the research proposal to the Department at a

colloquium prior to the end of the third semester of residence (or

by

the end of the semester following completion of Geog. 700 and

701).

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHY

The Department offers a programme leading to the M.Sc. degree

in the Faculty of Science. For details, see the Geo

g rap h y

entry

in the Faculty of Science section of this calendar.

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PH.D PROGRAMME

For admission requirements refer to the General Regulations.

All applicants are expected to have completed the requirements of

the M.A. or M.Sc. programme at Simon Fraser University or their

equivalent. Students admitted to the Ph.D. programme without this

background may be required to make up specified courses.

Sup

ervisory Committee

The Ph.D. candidate, on being admitted to the Department, will

work under the guidance of a faculty adviser, pending the choice

of a Supervisory Committee. By the beginning of the second

semester of residence students are required-to choose a faculty

member in the Geography Department as the Senior Supervisor of

their Supervisory Committee and two or more additional committee

members, one of whom may be drawn from outside the Department.

Degree Requirements

The adviser, and subsequently the Supervisory Committee, and

the student shall determine a programme of study designed to suit

the background and research objectives of each candidate. No

formal course work is required of students. After consultation

with the Supervisory Committee, however, students can elect to

take courses in order to acquire knowledge, and skills, including

language skills, relevant to their research.

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Ph.D. Com

p

rehensive Examination

Written and oral qualifying examinations designed to establish

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the student's competence to proceed with doctoral thesis research

will normally be undertaken at the end of the second semester of

residence and-.no

later than the end of the third semester of

residence. Students who fail-the written or oral examination may

retake each, once, after a one semester lapse..

Both parts of the Qualifying Examinatioi must be successfully

completed by the, end of the fourth semester of residence.

The' Qualifying Examination Committee will consist of at least

four faculty' members, from the Department, (including the Senior

Supervisor who will be the Committee Chairman), 'plus one faculty

member to be from outside the Department.

The written examinations will comprise four papers jointly.

agreed upon by the members of the Qualifying 'Examination

Committee. If the Supervisory Committee deems it appropriate a

field problem may be chosen which substitutes for one of the four

written papers.

The oral will be held by the Qualifying Examination Committee

within three weeks following completion of all written

examinations. The student will be examined primarily in the areas

of the topics covered by the written examinations, but questions

may range over the entire discipline.

Ph.D. Thesis

Candidates successfully completing qualifying examinations

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will be required to present a seminar to the department regarding

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their research interests. The seminar will be presented before

interested faculty and students prior to the presentation of a

thesis proposal.

The candidate shall prepare a thesis proposal which shall be

circulated to faculty and resident graduate students. The

candidate will present this proposal at a Departmental colloquium

no later than the end of the fifth semester of residence. In

addition, and prior to completion of the thesis, the candidate

shall be expected to present before interested faculty and

students a report on the progress of his/her research. The timing

of this report shall be selected in conultation with the

candidate's Supervisory Committee.

The completed thesis shall be judged by the candidate's

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Examining Committee at an oral defence. If the thesis defence is

failed, the candidate is ineligible for further candidacy in the

degree programme.

For further information and regulations, refer to the General

Re g

ulations page 203.

GEOGRAPHY GRADUATE COURSES (GEOG)

GEOG 700-0 Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part I

A required course designed to acquaint new graduate students with

the research strengths of the Department, research facilities in

the University and its vicinity and with the methodologies of the

main fields of geography. In addition, problems of both a

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philosophical and practical nature involved in the design and

implementation of geographic research will be examined.

GEOG 701-0 Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part II

Completion of GEOG 700-0. Grading of GEOG 700 and 701 will be on

a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, (S/U), basis.

GEOG 704-4 Analytical Techniques for Human Geographers

An examination of qualitative and quantitative techniques and

associated software relevant to the compilation of information for

human geographic research.

GEOG 706-4 Quantitative Techniques in Physical Geography

An introduction to quantitative methods, statistical and physical

modelling, sensitivity and error analysis, research design and

data collection, editing and analysis in physical geography.

GEOG 700-0, 704-4

and

706-4

are regularly scheduled in the Fall semester and

GEOG 701-0 is

regularly scheduled in the Spring semester. Courses

708-4

to

781-4

are scheduled more intermittently dependent, in part, on demand.

GEOG 708-4 Ideas and Methodology in the History of Geography

This is an advanced course that critically examines the

contemporary and historical modes of analysis in geography.

GEOG 710-4 Geography and Ideology

An attempt to define the concept 'ideology', to recognize its

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operation in geography and to demonstrate its relevance in

historical geography, political geography, and in the study of the

symbolic structuring of cultural landscapes.

GEOG 712-4 Observation and Inference

A critical and pragmatic study of the process of observation in

relation to inference. Some theoretical discussion, presentation

of concrete exemplary cases; practical exercises in the field will

enlist specialists in various geographical subdisciplines (e.g.,

in urban morphology, vegetation ethnic settlement, stream

dynamics).

GEOG 714-4 Computer Cartography

Theoretical, algorithmic and practical components in the

application of the computer to mapping.

GEOG 715-4 Geographic Information Systems -

Data bases, systems concepts, quantitative techniques, modelling

and display in geography, on the basis of computer systems.

GEOG 716-4 Aerial Reconnaissance for Remote Sensing

Theoretical and practical training in the acquisition of airborne

multispectral remote sensing data.

GEOG 717-4 Digital Processing of Remote Sensing Data

Theory and applications of analytical processing procedures used

with multispectral remote sensing data.

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GEOG 720-4 Ecological Biogeography

Population, community and ecosystem ecology from a biogeographic

perspective; island

b

iogeography theory

GEOG 721-4 Biogeography of Wetlands

Population biology

.

, community organization, and environmental

ch

aracteristics of wetland ecosystems with particular reference to

Canadian examples.

GEOG 723-4 Climatology

Recent theoretical developments in climatology.

GEOG 724-4 Measurement and Modelling Of Heat and Mass Transfer

An introduction to field measurement methods and mathematical

modelling approaches used in heat and mass transfer research.

GEOG 726-4 Fluvial Geomorphology

Advanced theory and field measurement in operi-channel fluid

mechanics and fluvial geomorphology.

GEOG 727-4 Field and Analytical Techniques in Geomorphology

Theory and practice of selected field techniques.

GEOC 728-4 Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology

Stratigraphy of the Quaternary period; models Of glacial

sedimentation. Field study. of glacial deposits.

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GEOG 730-4 Fossil Landforms

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Interpretation of fossil landforms in terms of their Periglacial

origin.

GEOC 734-4 Resources Management

A study of the historical, cultural, economic, social and

behavioral aspects of conservation and resource management from an

interdisciplinary point of view.

GEOG 736-4 Resources and Environmental Issues in the Growth of

Food Production

Concerned with

identifying

and analysing constraints to expanding

food production within a geographical context.

GEOG 738-4 Water Resources I

An examination of various models and methods of water resources

development based on case studies from both developed and

developing countries.

GEOG 740-4 Geography and the Third World

An

examination

of the objective geographical conditions in the

Third World today and a review of the wide range of theories and

suggested solutions of a geographical nature.

GEOG 742-4 Regional Development

Regional development in theory and practice with particular

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GEOG 745-4 Multinational Corporations and Regional Development

An examination of the influence of the

policies

and structures of

multinational corporations on regional

economic

change.

GEOG 747-4 Transportation

A critical review and analysis of current research.

GEOG 749-4 Geography of Education

Education as a cultural, social and economic phenomenon within a

spatial context. Regional educational planning.

GEOG 752-4 Cultural Geography

Seminar discussion of selected topics in recent cultural

geography, with emphasis on relationships with social theory,

current philosophy and research findings in related fields.

GEOG 754-4 Landscape Aesthetics

An advanced course on the cultural landscape that critically

examines both theories influencing the style of Western landscapes

and the uses of landscape imagery in western arts.

GEOG 756-4, Historical Geography

An examination of the role historical geography plays within the

discipline of geography. The course will evaluate the evolution

and practical-applied aspects of the subject.

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GEOG 758-4 Heritage Resource Management

Survey of historical and prehistorical resource management with

emphasis upon Canadian resources.

GEOG 760-4 Morphogenesis and the Built Environment

This course examines the evolution of built environments in urban

contexts. It relates the impetus for morphological change to

broad societal processes. Problems of evidence and method are

discussed.

GEOG 761-4 Chronogeography

This course examines two approaches to the problem of space-tine

in human geography. In one the emphasis is on activity systems in

•

time ard space, in the conduct of "practical life", while in the

other the emphasis is placed on geographical expressions of the

life cycle.

GEOG 770-4 Latin America

Consideration of physical, biotic, cultural and social aspects of

selected areas. (Economic and urban problems will not be

treated!) Reading knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese may be

demanded and competence in other languages will be an advantage.

Oral and written reports will be required.

GEOG 780-4 Environmental Cognition

Examination of current issues in the study of human understanding

and relationships within the (mostly built) environments.

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GEOG

781-4 Tactual Mapping; Theory and Practise

An exploration of design principles, production method, and user

training procedures appropriate to thematic and mobility maps for

the visually handicapped.

GEOG

791-4 Directed Readings

GEOG

797 M.Sc. Thesis

GEOG

798 M.A. Thesis

GEOG

799 Ph.D. Thesis

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D. ?

Geography 700/1

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Introduction to Graduate Studies

A required course designed to acquaint new graduate students

with the research strengths of the Department, research facilities

in the University and its vicinity and with the methodologies of

the main fields of geography. In addition, problems of both a

philosophical and practical nature involved in the, design and

operationalization of geographic research will be examined.

Tentative Schedule

1.

Orientation seminars for new siudents (

'

e.g the nature of local

library and archival resources, bibliography and reference

systems; university computer systems;, geographic informatin

systems etc.)

2.

Faculty presentations and discussions.

3.

Student presentations and discussions.

Evaluation

The satisfactory/unsatisfactory evaluation of the students

will be based on class attendance, participation and submission of

a paper. For these papers, students will work with appropriate

faculty members who will provide critical comments in the

preparation of the paper and after completion of the final draft.

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Readings

1.

Texts: R.J. Johnston

's GEOGRAPHY and GEOGRAPHERS and

PHILOSOPHY and HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, 1983.

2.

A general reading list will be attached.

3.

Each faculty member will identify 2 or 3 readings to help

prepare students for their session.

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(a) Course Outline

Geography 700 - Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part I

A required course designed to acquaint new graduate students with

the research strengths of the Department, research facilities in

the University and its vicinity and with the methodologies of the

main fields of geography: In addition, problems of both a philo-

sophical and practical nature involved in the design and operation-

alization of geographic research will be examined.

Tentative Schedule

1.

Orientation seminars for new students (e.g. the nature of

local library and archival resources, bibliography and refer-

ence systems; university computer systems; geographic infor-

mation systems etc.)

2.

Faculty presentations and discussions.

3.

Student presentations and discussions.

Evaluation

The satisfactory/unsatisfactory evaluation of the students will be

based on class attendance, participation and submission of a paper.

For these papers, students will work with appropriate faculty mem-

bers who will provide critical comments in the preparation of the

paper and after completion of the final draft.

Readings

1.

Texts: R.J. Johnston's GEOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHERS and PHILOSOPHY

and HUMAN GEOGRAPHY, 1983.

2.

A general reading list will be attached.

3.

Each faculty member will identify 2 or 3 readings to help prepare

students for their session.

(b) Faculty competence

The course is based on the research strengths of individual faculty

members.

(c) Library resource

Library resources are sufficient.

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Geography 804

Department of Geography

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Warren Gill

Course Outline

ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR HUMAN GEOGRAPHERS

The purpose of this course is to assist students in human

geography to develop the skills necessary to identify and analyse

information relevant to geographic problems. A principal concern

of the course

will

be with the quality and usefulness of existing and

self-ccllected data sets in terms of the research problem at hand.

Qualitative and quantitative techniques for constructing and anal-

ysing n.formation for research projects across the scope of human

geoa'acc inquiry

Wil.

be crlt.caiiy discussed ?

Participants will

'gan exoerience

with

the application of software packages for data

managenent, stat s-ical calcula

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ions and the communication of results

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will

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of tre

strengths,

weaknesses and appropriateness of various techniques,

not

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co'erea

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:echnioues, eg. factor analysis, analysis of variance, discriminant

anai.sis, cluster analysis and grouping; spatial interactance models;

oil::dimensicnal scaiiro; anal

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New Graduate Course Pro

posal

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CALENDAR INFORMATION:

Department:

Geography ?

Course Number:706

Title:

QuantitativeTechniquesinPhysicalGeography

Description:

Anintroductiontoquantitativenethods,statisticalandphysical

rrodelling,sensitivi±yanderroranalysis,researthdesignanddatacollection,

editing, an _

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in physical

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geography.

Credit Hours: ?

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Prerequisite(s) if any:

ENROLLMENTANDSCHEDULING:

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1986-3

How often will the course be offered:

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as _demanded

JUSTIFICATION:

Course required to prepare physical geography students for current

quantitative techniques used in research.

RESOURCES:

Which Faculty member will normally teach the course: W.(".

Bailey and I. Hutchinson

What are the budgetary implications of mounting the course:

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Nonewresourcesneeded.

Are there sufficient Library resources (a

pp

end details):

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Yes

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b)

An indication of the competence of the Faculty member to

g ive the course.

c) Library resources

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Geography 0;

Department of Geography

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W.G. Bailey

I. Hutchinson

Quantitative Techniques in Physical Geography

Outline: This seminar course will focus on the review and discussion of

selected quantitative 'techniques. Topics of consideration

will include: introduction to quantitative methods, statistical

and physical modelling, editing and analysis.

Literature Sources: 1. Textbook -

Sumner, G.N. 1978: Mathematics for Physical

Geographers. Edward Arnold, London, -236 pp.

2. References -

Readings, handouts and articles from other sources

will be assigned to go with specific seminar topics.

Evaluation Scheme: Evaluation will be made on the following:

a)

term paper

b)

five assignments

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60%

Organization: One 2-hour seminar per week.

Computing: Extensive use will be made of the SFLJ computer system. Students

unfamiliar with MTS, Tellagraf, package programming and a

programming language (Basic, Pascal or Fortran) should take

the appropriate "short" courses offered by the Computing Centre

or audit courses in Computing Science.

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COURSE OUTLINE: IDEAS AND METHODOLOGY IN THE HISTORY OF GEOGRAPHY

INTRODUCTION

This is an advanced course that critically examines contemporary and

historical modes of analysis in geography in light of their social-political

contexts. Its purpose is to present a general overview of geographical

literature and a critical analysis of current methodologies. Key' concepts

are natural science, monism, positivism, epistemology, historical method,

scientific method, hermeneutics, realism, idealism, empiricism, rationalism,

medieval, enlightenment, modern, value, objective 'paradigm, environmentalism,

humanism, critical analysis, structuralism, Marxism, existentialism, model

and research design.

The course is divided into 12 seminars Including:

(1)

Introduction to critical and philosophical analysis of geography

(2) Naturalistic Nodes of Analysis

(3) Idealistic Nodes of Analysis

(4)

Positivistic Nodes of Analysis

(5)

Realistic Modes of Analysis

(6) Current Paradigms in Econ. Geography,

(7) Current Paradigms in Phys. Geography'

Geography

Dught in Antiquity,

in the Medieval Period

in the Englightenment Period

in the Romantic Period (Workshop)

'Course Grade

Graduate students will be graded as follows:

(1)

Seminar presentation 50%

(2)

Term Paper

?

50%

Cmpetence of the Faculty member(s)

The designated faculty member(s) have several decades of research and

teaching experience in the field.

.

(8) Current Paradigms in Human

(9)

The Roots of Geographic Th

(10) Tracing Geographic Thought

(11)

Tracing Geographic Thought

(12)

Tracing Geographic Thought

Course Bibliography

See attached two pages

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New Graduate Course Prono

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CALENDAR INFORMATION:

Department:

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Geography ?

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Number:

710

Title

Geography and Ideology

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dennded

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is

involved in all social science. Geographers have only recently

begun to recognize its importance in not only part geographical accounts,

h i

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irth, writing,

and

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cour,e:M.E Eliot Hut

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are the

budgetary

thDlicariona of mounting the

course:

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resources

needed

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sufficient Library reaourcáa

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b)

C)

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Library

indication

resources

of

the cocroeteacs of the

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cult

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Approved:

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Geography 8XX

M.E. Eliot Hurst

Simon Fraser University

Department of Geography

I -

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Geographyand*Ideology

Ideology is widely operative in not only daily practice but in the more

specialized labour of research, writing; and teaching. This seminar

course first attempts to define 'ideology', examines the treatment it

has received in social science literature in the last 100 years, and

then attempts to recognize its operation in Geography per se. In

particular historical, political and cultural geographic practices will

be analyzed.

Literature: ?

D. Gregory, Ideology, science and human geography,

?

Hutchinson, London, 1978.

M.E. Eliot Hurst, "Geography, social science and society:

towards a de-definition" Austr. Geogr. Studies 18,

19801

)

3-21.

J. Larrain, The concept of ideology, Hutchinson, London,

1979.

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inference. Some theoretical discussion, presentation of concrete exemplary cases; and

practical exercises in the field will enlist specialists in various geoaphical

subdisciplines

Credit

(e.g., in

?

urban mor'Dhology,

Voctot:

?

vegetation

Prerequisite(n)

ethnic settlement,

if z:

stream dynamics;:)

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Course Outline

Observation and Inference

Field introduction to and critical discussion of first hand observational

techniques in geography.

Topics will probably include:

1.

Structural analysis of vegetation and inference regarding primary

and secondary successions.

2.

Agricultural technology and farm management.

3.

Correlation of aerial photographs and ground control data.

. Hydrological measurements.

S. Residential census.

6.

Archival investigation.

7.

Research in urban ethnic patterns.

8.

Preliminary soil assessment in this field.

9.

Retail services survey.

Various faculty will participate and any reading required will be

announced in advance.

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Computer

Ca ography

I. Data Structures.

ca Spatial data structures

ii Raster vs. Vector

'iii Geometry - Topology

(iii) Spatial Search (uadtree, Excell, etc

cb Data Base Management Systems

i) Hierarchical DBs.

ciii Relational DBs.

(iii) Application to GIS.

c) Data structure interfaces and conversions.

W Graphic to digital conversion concepts.

Ui) Vector-raster-vector conversions.

2.

Algorithms

ta Mathematics.

Transformations, map projections.

.

?

(b) Points

(i Input.

tli)

Triangulation.

uli) Interpolation assumptions, different approaches, comparison).

(c) Lines

(ii Input.

(ii) Symbolism.

uil) Generalization.

(iv) Smoothing.

(v) Fractals.

(d) Polygons

U) Structures.

(ii) Input.

(iii) Point-in-polygon.

(iv)

Overlay.

(e) Surfaces

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i) Structures.

(ui Input.

(iii) Contouring.

(iv)

Other representations 3-D, shading, inclined cdntôurs, shaded contours,

colour, etc).

(v)

Slope ananlysis, visibility, etc.

(vi)

Surface Modelling.

Reading.

Monmonier, M.

Peucker, T.R.

Other readings will be provided during the course.

Competence Of Fiulty Member

Professor Poiker has 16 years research and teaching experience ih the field

and is an internationally renouned expert.

Library resources are adequate.

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Geographic In formation Systems.

1.

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.

(a) Components of a geographic information system.

(b) ?

System functions.

(c) Strengths and weaknesses.

2.

Introduction to System Management.

ta) ?

Functional Requirements Study Design.

(b) Benchmark Test Concepts.

(C)

Systems Integration and Data Transfer.

(d) System Planning and Implementation.

3.

Types of Geographic Information Systems.

(a) ?

Cad astral

(b) Topographic

(c) ?

Digital Elevation Models

(d) Resources systems

(e) Thematic mapping

4.

Introduction to Applications.

(a) ?

Categories and size of proplems;e+ficient access.

(b) DBMS; Data structures.

(c) Analysis programs, lack of integrated analysis programs.

(d)

?

Integration of functions.

(e) Remote Sensing/GIS interfaces.

U) ?

General ?

considerations: ?

Raster

?

vs. ?

vector, ?

resolution; ?

coordinate

adjustment; absolute vs probabilistic data; multi-variable mapping.

Ui) ?

Criticism in the literature.

(iii) ?

Existing interfaces.

(0 Applications.

5.

Systems Modelling.

a)

?

Location-allocation modelling.

(b) ?

Spatial interaction modelling.

(c) ?

Spatial generalization, statistics of spatial data.

(d) ?

Surface modelling.

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6.

Social and political questions.

(a)

The sociology of Information Systems.

(b) The political impact.

Readings.

Tomlinson, Roger(1984): Investigation of Digital Cartographic Status and Developments

in Canada. 5 vols. Ottawa.

Other readings will be provided during the course.

Competence of Faculty Member

Professor Poiker has 16 years research and teaching in the field and is an

internationally renouned expert.

Library resources are adequate.

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Aerial Reconnaissance for Remote Sensing

Descriptions

Theoretical PracticalTxiainin

g_in_

the _Ac_

is-iHcri_cf_Mrbnrne

Multispectral Remote Sensing Data

Credit Hours:

1

4

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Geog

453

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training

in aerial_reconnaissanee._

,

hp _S.F.U. remote sensing facility

in Geography has the equipment and expertise to offer this training.

*UOURCES:

Which Faculty mssr will noraaliy

?

A. Roberts

What are the budgetary implications of mounting

the

couras:

Somefundingwillbe

necessary for field operations and data processing.

Are there sufficient Library resources (ansond d.tails):

Yes.

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

B) An indication of the come.t.nc.

of the

V

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aeer to gtv*

the course.

c) Library resources

Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Coitte.:

R_kitg.ji

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Course Outline ?

Aerial Reconnaissance for Remote Sensing

The course will provide theoretical and practical training for the

acquisition of airborne multispectral remote sensing data. Systems will

include mapping (metric) and reconnaissance (non-metric) aerial cameras

for photography and LLTV multispectral video systems.

Lecture Topics

1.

Introduction to Aerial Reconnaissance: history and systems.

2.

Aerial Reconnaissance Applications: Domestic and Third World.

3.

Flight Planning for Aerial Photography.

. Flight Planning for multispectral imaging systems.

5.

Flight Planning for Thermal imagery.

6.

Platform considerations: Aircraft drones and balloons.

7.

Handling and Processing of Photographic Film.

8.

Handling and Processing of Multispectral Data: magnetic tape,

disk storage and video tape.

9.

In-flight procedures: equipment operation, radio procedures,

energy procedures.

10.

Regulations: Ipartment of Transport and Canadian Transport

Cornmisssion.

11.

Equipment installations: procedures and requirements.

12.

Navigation and Annotation Systems.

13.

Economic Considerations: Government and Private Sector.

Text: American Society of Photogranimetry, Manual of Photograninietry, 1980.

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sri717

Title'

Digital

Processing

of Remote Sensing Data

D.crtpttcs$

Theory

and applications of analytical processing procedures used with

multispectral remote sensing data.

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-

remote sensing _training inGeography; however

no graduate course dealing with the required analytical skills for advanced resea

is offered.

RUOURCES:

Which Faculty

aer

will

nor*aily

teech tt. ?

A. _Roberts

What are

the budgetary

taplicatios.

of

aouotin*

t

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course:

none ?

-

Are

there

sufficient Library

resources

(ascend detail.):

?

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Appended

a)

Ctline

of

thi,

Course

b)

An

indication

of the coasetence of the Paculty Mosb

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to

st

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,

the course.

c)

Library

resources

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COURSE OUTLINE

.

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Digital Processing of Remote Sensing Data

The course will provide training in the theory and applications for

digital processing of multispectral remote sensing data. The systems studied

will include: multispectral aerial photography; densitometry, multispectral

video imagery; multispectral scanner imagery, and; computer processing of

multispectral imagery.

Lecture Topics

1.

Introduction to Multispectral Remote Sensing: sensors and systems

2. Photographic Systems

3.

Densitometry and Ratioing Procedures

4. Multispectral Scanners

5.

Multispectral Video Systems

6.

Image Management Procedures

7.

Image Transformations: Spectral and Spatial

8.

Image Classification Procedures

9.

Vegetation Applications

10. Geological Applications

11. Water Resources Applications

12.

Land Use Applications

13.

Applications for Developing Countries.

Text: American Society of Photogrammetry, Manual of Remote Sensing, 1982.

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Ecological Biogeography

Descriptions

Po

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community and ecosystem ecolo

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?

perspective; island biogeography _theory

.

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I.Hutchinson

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budgetary tlicattoa. of aDvatian the course:

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Tone

Are thure

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gy

Appended: a) Outline of

the

Course ?

journal.

b)

An indication of the covetsncs of the Faculty ?

or to tive the course.

c) Library resources

Approved: Dspartsntal Graduate Studies Coevieteet

J

Date:

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Senate: ?

Date:______________

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.

Simon Fraser University

?

Geography 8XX

Department of Geography ?

I. Hutchinson

Course Outline

?

Ecological Biogeography

This course examines the scope and methods of biogeography at the present

time. Weekly reading assignments will focus on the development of some

of the major themes in biogeography and will examine the status of

hypotheses attempting to explain variations in plant and animal distribution

and abundance.

Format: Weekly 2-hour seminar.

Topics to be covered include:

- The scope of biogeography: evolutionary and geographic contexts of the

development of the discipline

- Areography: the spatial dimension in Biogeography

- Dispersal and drift: the temporal dimension in biogeography

- Populations and communities: the species and beyond

- Community structure and organization: Competition, predation and

diversity

- Succession theory

- Island biogeography theory

- The ecosystem concept: from Tansley to IBP

- Landscape ecology: biogeograpy and resources management

- Biogeography and conservation

- Remote sensing and vegetation classification

A reading list will be available in the first week of classes.

Course grades: Grading will be based on seminar participation (25%) and

written work. Students in Geog. 815-3 will be expected to produce two

papers (review paper: 50% course grade; research proposal: 25%).

Enquiries to Ian Hutchinson 71

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Biogeography of Wetlands

Descriptions

Population biology conmunity organization and environmental characteristics

of wetlands ecosystems with particular reference to Canadian examples.

Credit Hours: ?

4

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IXESUM AND

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demanded

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the

,department.

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?

I. Hutchinson

What are the budgetary tiicatios. of .ouatin*

the

courses

?

None

Ar. there sufficient Library resources (acoend d.t1.),

Yes

,

with the addition of Wetlands journal.

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b)

An indication of the co.tence of the Faculty seer to give the course.

c)

Library resources

Approved: Departasatal Graduate Studies Cot ue:______________________

Vacuity: ?

Date:

Vacuity Graduate Stud

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Faculty:_

Graduate Studies Committee:

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Senate: ?

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Simon Fraser University ?

Geography 8XX

Department of Geography

?

I. Hutchinson

Course Outline ?

Biogeography of Wetlands

This course reviews the development and status of studies in wetlands

ecology and biogeography. The primary emphasis will be on coastal

and estuarine wetlands, but the ecological characteristics of bogs,

fens, and riparian wetlands will also be discussed.

Format: One-hour lecture followed by one-hour seminar.

Topics to be covered include:

- The history of wetlands studies

- The physical template: geological and geomorphological preconditions

for wetland development

- Wetland soils

- Bioclirnates of wetlands

- Global survey of the wetlands flora

- Plant populations and community organization in wetlands

- Successional models and their critics

- The role of wetlands in estuarine productivity

- Wetland herbivores and detritivores

- Mangrove ecosystems

- Bog ecosystems

- Riparian wetlands

A reading list will be available in the first week of classes.

Course grades: Grading will be based on seminar participation (25%) and

written work. Students will be expected to produce two papers

(review paper: 50% course grade; research proposal 25%).

Field trip: The course will feature a one-day fieldtrip to investigate

selected examples of local wetlands.

b)

Faculty member actively involved in research in this field since 1978;

publications and funding in this area.

c) Adequate, with the exception noted above.

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SIMON FRASER IJNIVF.RSTTY

New Graduate Course Pro

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CALENDAR INFORMATION:

Department:

Title:

Measurementand

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Geography ?

Mod

p

lling ,pf Heatand Mass

Course

Transfer

Number:724

Description: ?

An lntrQductlQn to field masuremnt methods and mathematical

modelling_apprrarhs_used_in_heat_and_mass_transfer_rcsearc'h.

Credit

Hours:

Vector:

Prerequisite(s)

if

any:

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment:

?

?_When will the course first he offered:

?

?

How often will the course be offered:

?

demanded

- ?

-

?

JUSTIFICAXION: ?

-

It

?

needed by graduate students in climatolo,

-

?

RESOURCES:

-

Which

Faculty

meer will normally teach the course:

?

W.G. Bailey

What are thebudgatary implications of mounting the course:

?

No new resources

xeguired

Are there sufficient Library resources (anoend details):

?

Yes

Appended: ?

a)

?

Outline of the Course

X b)

c)

?

?

An

Library

indication

resources

of the comoetence of the Faculty r,-,ember to 2ive the course.

Approved: ?

Departmental

Graduate Studies

Coujttee:

Date

7/.'(

Faculty Graduate St9ies Committee :

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(4ôJt)

Date:

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Senate

Faculty:

Graduate Studies Colmaittee'

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Senate:_

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Date:

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Simon Fraser University

?

Geography 8XX

Department of Geography

?

W. G. Bailey

Measurement And Modelling Of Heat And Mass Transfer

This course will introduce current field measurement methods and mathematical

modelling approaches that are employed in heat and mass transfer research.

Emphasis will be given to the provision of both theorical and practical

experience.

Field applications will focus on the interests of the individuals enrolled

in the course.

The course will have one-two hour lecture per week together with a three

hour laboratory session.

Reading list:

Fritschen, L.J. and L.W. Gay. 1979. Environmental Instrumentation.

Springer-Verlag, N.Y., 261 pp.

Monteith, J.L. 1973. Principles of Environmental Physics. Edward Arnold,

London, 241 pp.

Monteith, J.L. (ed.). 1975. Vegetation and the Atmosphere. Volume 1

Principles. Academic Press, London, 278 pp.

Monteith, J.L. (ed.). 1976. Vegetation and the Atmosphere. Volume 2

case studies. Academic Press, London, 439 pp.

Schwerdtfeger, P. 1976. Physical Principles of Micrometeor'ological

Measurements. Elsevier Scientific Public., inster-dam, 113 pp.

Tanner, C.B. 1963. Basic Instrumentation and Measurements for Plant

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Environment and Micro meteorology. University of Wisconsin.

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Fluvial Geomorphology

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Advanced Theory and Field MeasurementinOpen-Channel

Fluid Mechanics and Fluvial Geomorphology

Credit Ks:

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4

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for which there is an established demand.

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Which Faculty member will norailly teach the

?

E.J. Hick inM.C.Roberts

What are the budgetary implications of mountInit thecourset

None

Are there sufficient Library resources (a.snd details)

,

Yes

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b)

An indication of the co.t.nce of

the

Vacuity sisb.r to *ive the course.

c)

Library resource.

Approved: Departutsi Graduate Studies Cottte.t

I.

__

Date:

Vacuity Oteduste Studies Committee:

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Simon Fraser University

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Geography 8XX

Department of Geography

?

E.J. Hickin

Fluvial Geomorphology?

Course Outline

1. Basic Concepts of Fluid Flow

(a)

Introduction

(b) Definitions

(c)

Continuity

(d) Equations of Motion - General

(e)

Equations of Motion - Fluid Flow

(f)

Use of the Energy and Momentum Concepts

(g)

Dimensional Analysis and Similarity

(h)

Flow Resistance

(i) Velocity Coefficients

2. The Energy Principle in Open Channel Flow

(a) The Basic Equation

(b)

The Transition Problem

(c)

Critical Flow

(d)

Subcritical and Supercritical Flow

(e)

The Occurrence of Critical Flow; Controls

(f)

Applications in Rectangular Channels

(g)

Nonrectangular Channel Sections

3. The Momentum Principle in Open Channel Flow

(a) The Hydraulic Jump

(b)

The Momentum Function - Rectangular Channels

(c) The M-y relationship

(d) Nonrectangular Channel Sections

(e)

Unsteady Flow: Surges and Bores

4. Flow Resistance

(a)

Introduction

(b)

The Resistance Equation

(c)

Uniform Flow: Its Computation and Applications

(d) Nonuniform Flow

(e)

Longitudinal Profiles

(f)

Interaction of Local Features and Longitudinal

Profiles

S. Flow Resistance - Nonuniform Flow Computations

A.

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Uniform Channels

(a)

Step Method - Distance Calculated from Depth

(b) Direct Integration Methods

(c)

Step Method - Depth Calculated from Distance

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5. Flow Resistance - Nonuniform Flow Computations (con't)

B. ?

Irregular Channels

(a)

Step Method - Single Channels

(b)

Step Method - Divided Channels

(c)

The Ezra Method

(d) Grimm's Method

(e)

The Escoffier Method

(f)

The Discharge Problem

(g)

The High-Speed Computer

6. Channel Transitions

(a)

Introduction

(b)

Expansions and Contractions

(c)

Changes of Direction

(d)

Culverts

(e)

Bridge Piers

(f)

Lateral Inflow and Outflow

7. ?

Unsteady

Flow

(a)

The Equations of Motion

(b)

The Method of Characteristics

(c)

Positive and Negative Waves; Surge Formation

(d)

The Dam-Break Problem

(e)

Some Practical Problems

(f) Oscillatory Waves

8. Sediment Transport

(a) Introduction

(b)

Modes of Sediment Motion and Bed Formation

(c)

The Threshold of Movement

(d)

The Suspended Load

(e)

Bed-Load Formulas and Entrainment at the Bed

(f)

The Stable Channel

(g)

The Natural River

9. Similitude and Models

(a) Introduction

(b)

Basic Principles

(c)

Fixed-Bed River and Structural Models

(d) Movable-Bed Models

(e)

Unsteady-Flow and Wave Models

Text: Henderson, F., 1966, Open Channel Flow, Macmillan,

New York,

pp

522.

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Geography

Titlet

Field and Analytical Techniques in Geomorphology

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Theory and practice of selected field techniques.

Credit Hours:

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4 ?

Vectors

1 : 0 : 3 ?

pr.r.gjts(.)

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latlaat.d Enrollasni:

5-10 ?

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offered: ?

87-3

Now often will the course be of tared:

as demanded

JUSTIPICATICH

A course in the theory and operation of field and laboratory

sensors and instrumentation.

RESOURCES:

Which Faculty member will normally teach the course:

_Prof

s.

E. J. Hickin and M. C. Roberts

What are the budgetary lapitcattons of mounting the course:

None

Are there sufficient Library resources (a

p

,snd details):

Yes

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b)

An indication of the cocotence of the Vacuity member to tive the course.

c)

Library resources

Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committee

:

_

Date:_

47/S

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Faculty: ?

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2

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Date:_1

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Date:______________

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Simon Fraser University

?

Geography 8XX

Department

Field and

of

Analytical

Geography

?

Techniques in Geomorphology

E.J. Hickin ?

0

Course Outline (an example; precise topics will

be tailored to meet particular needs).

1. (a) Theory of the portable signal enhancing seismo-

graph (S.E.S.)

(b) Field use of S.E.S.

2. (a) Introduction to standard procedures in field mea-

surements of open-channel flows.

(b) Field use of flow meters (several configurations)

theodolite, and Raytheon depth sounder.

3. (a) Problems of measuring bedload and suspended load

transport in rivers.

(b) Field operation of suspended sediment and bedload

samplers.

4. (a) Introduction to data logging systems.

(b) Field use of portable data logging systems.

5. (a) Introduction to sediment and coring equipment.

(i) Concore drill

(ii) Vibracorer

(b) Field use of drilling and coring equipment.

6. (a) Mechanical analysis of sediment: theory of natu-

ral sediment size distribution, normalising trans-

formations, and fall velocity/grain diameter re-

lations.

(b)

Laboratory on grain size analysis using sieving

and visual accumulation tube, and x-ray scanning

sedigraph.

(c)

Statistical analysis of particle size.

7. Standard field and laboratory procedures in water qua-

lity assessment.

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CALENDAR INFORMATION:

SDepartment:

(10GRAPHY ?

Cnurae Ngnher

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Title:

Quaternary Ceolpgy and Ceomoholoi

Description:

Strat1apfl\' of the Quaternary Period; models ofglacial

sedimentation. Field tudy of glacial deposits

Credit Houre:!4

?

Vector:

?

Prerequisite(s) if any:

ENROU.iNT AND SCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment:

-

5-8

?

When will the course first he offered:

861

How often will the course be offered:

?

As demanded.

JUSTIFICATION:

it

is a course covering material in one of the active fields of research

in the department

and in the Institute for Quaternary Research.

R!SOURCE5:

Which Faculty mether will noral1y teach the couree:

?

MC. Roberts

Whet are the budgetary implications of mounting the course:

none

Are there sufficient Library resources (anoend details):

Yes except for one additional

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

?

journal - Boreas.

b)

An indication of the ccoetence of the Facult

y

member to give te course.

c) Library resources

A?proved: Departmental Graduate Studies Cittee:

?

ate:

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Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.

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course

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firstly

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the stratigraDhy, geomo

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glacial de

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models

associated with the Quaternar"j ?eriod;

secondly

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and

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literature

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Canada

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these will be detennjned as follows:

Field

reDCr-tS

50%

Class

cresentations

10%

Short reoorts

10%

Final examination --

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New Graduate Course Pro

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.

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CALENDAR INFORMATION:

Department: ?

Georaphy ?

Course Number:

730

Title: ?

Fossil Land Forms -

Description: ?

Interpretation of fossil landfoniisin terms oftheir

Pegipig1.crio-i.n

Credit Hours:

?

Vector:

?

Prerequisite(s) if any:

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment:

When will the course first he offered:

-

Has

already b en offered

How often will the course be offered:

?

as demanded

JUSTIFICATION:

Some temperate zone landforms can only be understood by examining

today's periglacial regions

is

RESOURCES:

Which Faculty member will normaiv

teach the course:

?

C.B.Crampton

What are the budgetary implicatris of mounting the course:

?

None

Are there sufficient Library resources (a

pp

end details): ?

with my resources, yes.

Appended: o

?

Outline of the Course

b) An indication of the com

p

etence of the Facult y

member to

g

ive the course.

c) Library resources

Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Commit

Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:

?

Date;_[SQ3

Faculty:

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Senate:

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Some temperate zone landforins can only be understood by examining

today's periglacial regions. Examples of these landforms are those

with compacted subsoils, which affects the regional drainage, polygonal

ground patterning, solifluction terraces, hummocky surfaces and pingos.

The periglacial climate that gave rise to these landforms has changed to

a temperate climate as the current interglacial climate has evolved,

but the landforms have persisted locally as fossil forms.

The subject matter is taught largely on the basis of my personal

experiences in periglacial and temperate regions, during about 20 years,

in several countries which include not only Canada, but U.S.A., Soviet

Union and Europe. There is no textbook that adequately covers this

subject matter since it is cross-discipline, which is one reason for

teaching it as a graduate student course.

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736

Resources an flhirQnmntsjjn tJQth of Food Production

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J. T. Pierce

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

?

Geography 8XX

Department of Geography

?

j• T. Pierce

Resource and Environmental Issues in the Growth

?

of Food Production Systems

A.

?

Introduction

The early 1970's represented a watershed in the way many viewed

the world's ability to sustain the high post-war growth in agricultural

production and in turn to meet man ' s nutritional requirements. Decline

in North American grain reserves through crop failures, the rise in

the real price of food and subsequent expansion in the cropland base

were unexpected and unfamiliar turns of events. But perhaps more

significant and less tied to vagaries of climate were indications of

a decline in the growth in productivity for major cereals. The

unquestioning allegiance to energy intensive input substitutes as a

means of increasing production was slowly giving way to the realization

that land resources particularly in developing countries would have to

plan an increasingly important role in affecting productive capacity.

Even though lesser developed countries possess greater potential for

expanding their existing productivi-ties they, like their developed

counterparts, face a variety of ecological, resource and manmade

constraints which threaten to diminish the importance of land and weaken

the long term productive capacity of the global food system. In the

words of the recently published Global 2000 Report (1980:97) "arable

area in many regions will likely begin to contract before 2000 as demand

for land for non-agricultural uses increases and as the economic and

environmental costs of maintaining cultivated areas near physical

maxima becomes prohibitive".

Certainly in North America the competition for agricultural land

from non-agricultural sources such as urban, built-up uses, strip

mining, reservoirs; the increasing cost of factor inputs; restrictions on

the availability of water; declines in the marginal productivity of

energy intensive inputs; and climatic factors have combined differentially

to undermine our previous flexibility in sustaining growth in the

agricultural sector. Compounding these problems has been a decline in

the natural fertility of soils and in the ecological base through soil

erosion, declines in humus content, soil compaction, salinization and

sundry forms of pollution. Match these conditions with the scarcity

of capital for development and improvements in farming systems in lesser

developed countries and a variety of institutional barriers to change

and the prospect is that the economic and environmental costs of

producing food in the future will be very unlike those of the past.

The purpose of this course is threefold: first, to analyse and

evaluate the impact of resource and environmental factors upon the

productive capacity of food production systems with particular emphasis

on croplands in both developed and lesser developed countries; second,

to discuss the implications of these findings for global food producing

potential; and third to examine policies and programs designed to

maintain old capacity and expand capacity while balancing economic and

environmental costs.

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B. ?

Contents

1)

Nature of the Problem

- population and income growth;

- constraints to expanding production: institutional,

resource, environmental;

- quality and quantity of resource base;

- economic/environmental costs.

2)

Historical Perspective

- growing importance of North America as a food producer;

- inequities in resource endowment and food production;

- demographic transition and problems of self-sufficiency;

- international actors;

- growth of marginal lands;

- the Green Revolution;

- some important resource and environmental issues.

3)

Case Studies

- a selective look at developed/developing countries'

according to:

. ?

. levels of production and self-sufficiency

• constraints to production

• costs of growth

remedial policies and programmes.

i

i-) Implications for Resource Management

- resource optimists vs. resource pessimists;

- increasing productity in developing countries;

- carrying capacity of the land;

- costs/benefits of alternative strategies;

- social/political obstacles to change;

- optimal paths to growth under uncertainty.

C. ?

Instruction and Assignments

One two-hour seminar will be held every week. Students will be

expected to be an active part in discussions and presentations in

these seminars. The course consists of two assignments: one devoted

to a presentation of material or resource/environmental problems in food

production in a selected country; the other a term paper on the theme

of expanding food production as a special problem of resource management.

D. ?

Reference Material

is

?

reserve text is required for the course. Students will rely on the

reserve services of the Library and readings provided by the Instructor.

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CALENDAR INFORI(ATION:

Department:

Geography ?

Courpe Ni.r

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Title:

Geograpby and the Third Word

Description:

An examination of the objective geog

rarhical conditions in the

Third World today and

,

a review of the wide range of theories and suggested

solutions, of A

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Credit Hours:4

?

Vector: ?

Prerequisite(s)

if

av:

ER.l

y AND SCJIEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment:

5-10 ?

When will the course fit be offered:

?

87-1 ?

Ec,& often will the course be offered:

as demnde(j_

JUSTIFICATION: ?

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More and more attention is being paid by geographers to the Third World,

and even those graduate students whose own research isfn Nor

th America,

need se expç$ure to the approaches. methods, and-techniques used by

gecgrphers in this c'cnteyt.

ESOuRCES:

ich Faculty member will normally teach the

urs.:

M.E. Eliot Hurst

What are the

budgetary tmlicariors of mounttn* the course:

No new resources needed

Are there sufficient

Library

resources (sootud

details)-

—Yes

A p

pended: a) Ostline of the Course

) &-i Indication of the con

p

etence of the Faculty member

to iive

the course.

cj Library resources

Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies committee:

?

Date:

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n

Coasittee:

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Simon Fraser University

?

Geography 8XX

Department of Geography ?

M. E. Eliot Hurst

Geography and the Third World

This seminar course focusses on the objective geographical conditions

of the Third World, particularly those with either/or trade links and

development aid links to Canada. In addition there must be a review

of the wide range of theories and solutions that have been suggested

this century.

Literature sources:

(i)

Ben Crow and Alan Thomas, Third World Atlas, Open University, l98.

(ii)

J.P. Dickenson, C.J. Clarke, W.T.S. Gould, et al, A Geography of

the Third World, Methuen, 1983.

(iii)

Michael Todaro, Economic Development in the Third World, Longmans,

third edition, 795.

A detailed reading and resource list will be circulated in the first

seminar.

Evaluation:

?

seminar discussion

?

40%

extended essay

?

60%

Organization: ?

two, two-hour seminars per week

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Geography

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Multinational corporations and Regional Development

Descriptions

An examination of the influence of the policies and structures

of multi-national corporations on regional economic change

Credit Hours:

?

4

Victors ?

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When will the course first be

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AccordinR to demand.

JUSTUICATIOP

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Examines an active and expanding area of research in economic geography

which is particularly relevant to the Canadian context and in which the

department has strong research interests.

IUOURCES:

Which Faculty somber will normally teach the courest

Roger Hayter

What are the budgetary i1icationa of .ou.tin* the course:

None

Are there sufficient Library resources (aoesnd d.tails)

Yes

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b)

An indication of the couest.nce of the Faculty es.r to tive the course. *

c)

Library resources

*

Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committees.

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?

,,pate:

AA!fj'7/tf'i

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_______

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Date:

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COURSE OUTLINE

Multinationals and Regional Development

An examination of the influence of the policies and structures of

multinational corporations on regional economic change. Particular

attention is given to how MNC, grow, the nature of their locational

decision-making, their employment and investment geography, the impacts of

branch plants on host and donor economies, and policies towards foreign

investment.

Topics

1.

Theories of the multinational corporation (MNC).

2. MNC's and locational decision-making.

3.

Locational incentive schemes: response by MNC's.

4.

MNC's and regional economic structures.

5.

Measuring the economic impacts of branch plants on host economies.

6.

Measuring the economic impact of foreign direct investment on donor

economies.

7.

Employment change and MNC's.

8.

Global restructuring: the role of MNC's.

9.

Open and closed door policies towards foreign investment.

Format: Weekly 3-hour seminar.

Evaluation: Grading will be based on seminar participation and written

work.

Recommended Texts

Britton, J.M.H. and Gilmour, J.M. (1978), The Weakest Link - A

Technolo g

ical Perspective on Canadian Industrial Development,

Background Study 43, Ottawa: Science Council of Canada, 1978.

Taylor, M. and Thrift, N. (eds.) (1982), The Geo

g ra phy

of Multinationals,

New York: St. Martins.

Watts, H.D. (1981), The Branch Econom y

: A Study of External Control.

Longman, London.

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CALENDAR INFOR.MATION:

Department: ?

GEOGRAPHY-

?

_________

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Course Number:

749

Title*

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Geography of Education

Description:

Education asa cultural,

_social and ecoj

jthfl

a spatial context. Regional educational planning.

Credit Hours: ?

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ENROLL?ANDSCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment:

Whn

will the course first he offered:

How often will the course be offered:

?

as demanded

J'STIFICATION:

Examines an area of research in the department.

RZSOJRCES:

'Which Faculty merber will nortallv teach the course:

?

T.K. Poiker

at are the budgetary

?

lIcatns of mountinst the course:

?

None

...

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Simon Fraser University

?

Geography 8XX

Department of Geography

?

T. K. Poiker

COurse Outline

Geography of Education

Concepts:

General Systems Theory - Knowledge vs matter

Production factors - Human capital

Research and technical progress

A geography of human capital and technical progress

The Spatial Demand for Education:

Distance decay and educational elites

Agricultural zones and enrollment ratios

Socio-economic factors on different regional levels

Education and Scale:

Micro-geography - The journey to school

Enrolment ratio and regional school attendance

Distance education

.

?

The hinderland of Universities

Regional and National Educational Planning

Readings:

There are no texts and/or summary articles on the subject in

English. A detailed list of publications will be provided.

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CA

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ENLJAR INFORMATION:

Depart-tent: GEOGRAPHY

Number: ?

754

Title:

Landscape Aesthetics

Description.

An advanced course on the cultural.landscape that critically examines

both theories influencing the style of Western landscapes and the uses of

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Credit Hours: ?

Vector:

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'rerequisite(s) if anv:epgrpphy

301

and one of 344-3, 346-3, 431-5 or the equivalent.

ROLLiENT AND SCHEDflIG:

Estimated :nro11e.:: ?

10 ?

will

the course first be offered:

Fall 1986

Ho%., oer will t:e cour

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be offered:

?

as demanded

Course reflects current undergraduate interest in art and geography, it will

displace graduate reading courses now taught on the subjects; and, it reflects

a growing literature produced on the subjects.

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?

E.M.Gibson,

A. MacPherson

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COURSE OUTLINE: LANDSCAPE AESTHETICS

.

INTRODUCTION

This is an advanced course on landscape aesthetics or landscape as

art. On one level it will critically examine both historical and

contemporary theories that lie behind human actions that transform the

landscape. On another level it will critically examine the ideas of

natural and cultural landscape that lie behind some imagery in Western

literature, photography, landscape painting and sculpture. Key concepts

are geomorphology, ideology, style, naturalism, realism, idealism,

intentionality, period, iconology, social-political content, intentionality,

garden architecture, civic plan, landscape evaluation, sense of place and

scenery.

ORGANIZATION

The course is organized in 12 seminars in which literature reviews

and field work reports will be presented under the following titles;

(1)

The aesthetic dimension of geographic literature (Library)

(2)

Parallel traditions in art history, cultural anthropology and

art criticism (library)

(3)

Techniques and sources of landscape style classification and

.

? periodization (library)

(4)

Analysis of intentionality and metaphor in landscape (library)

(5)

Analysis of Vernacular Style (local field work)

(6) Analysis of Renaissance Landscape design and meaning (library)

(7)

Analysis of Romantic Landscape design and meaning (library and field work)

(8)

Analysis of Modern Landscape design and meaning (field work)

(9)

Analysis of Post-Modern Landscape design and meaning

(10)

Analysis of "landscape" in North American photography and painting

(11)

Analysis of "landscape" in North American sculpture

(12)

Analysis of the "sense of place" in North American and British literature

COURSE GRADING

The course will be graded according to the following:

a.

Seminar Participation 20%

b.

Field Report ?

20%

C.

Term Paper ?

60%

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Geography 8XX

Epartrrent of Geography ?

P.M. Kor'oscil

HistOrical GeOgra.i5hV: Theory and Application

An examination of the role historical geography plays within the discipline

of geography. The course will evaluate both the intellectual and practical-

applied aspects of the subject.

Topics Covered

1.

Philosophical Foundation and Human Geography

R. J. Johnston Philosophy and Human Geography, Copp Clark Pitman Ltd.,

Toronto, 1983.

Philosophical and methodological issues since 1945. Three philosophies -

positivism, humanism, structuralism - dominate contemporary human geography.

Their basic characteristics and contributions to human geography.

2.

Historical Geography and Human Geography

The tradition of historical geography and its application within human

geography. The place of historical geography and the contemporary

philosophies.

.

?

R.G. Cant, "The dilemma of historical geography" in W.B. Johnston (ed.),

Human Geography: Concepts and Case Studies, U. of Canterbury Press,

Christchurch, 1969,

pp.

40-60.

P.M. Koroscil, "Historical geography: a resurrection" Journal of Geography,

1971

5

70,

pp.

415-420.

L. Guelke, "Problems of scientific exploration in geography" The Canadian

Geographer, 1971, 15,

pp.

38-53.

L. Guelke, "An idealist alternative in human geography" Annals Assoc.

American Geographers, 1974, 64,

pp.

193-202.

B. Gregory, "The discourse of the past: phenomenology, structuralism and

?

historical geography" Journal of Historical Geography, 1978, 4, pp.

161-173.

A.R.H. Baker, "Historical geography: a new beginning" Progress in Human

Geography, 1979, 4,

pp.

560-570.

3. Theory and Fact in Historical Geography

Debates on interlinking Theory and Fact in historical geography and the

relationships with the contemporary philosophies.

K.J. Edwards and P. Jones, "The methodology of historical geography" ?

Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 1976, 8,

pp.

187-189.

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A.G. Wilson, "Theory in human geography: a review essay" in E.H. Brown

(ed.)Geography: Yesterday

Oxford U. Press, 1980, pp.

201-21S.

D.W. Moodie and J.C. Lehr,."Fact and theory in historical geography"

Profesiona1 Geographer, 1976, 28,

pp.

132-135.

R. C. Harris, "Theory and synthesis in historical geography" Canadian

Geographer, 1971, 19,

pp.

157-172.

4. Historical Geography and Approaches Used by Practitioners

The viewpoints of historical geography and the approaches used by

practitioners.

H.C. Darby, "Historical geography" in H.P. R. Finberg (ed.), Approaches to

History, U. of Toronto Press, 1962,

pp.

127-156.

C.O. Sauer, "Foreword to historical geography" Annals Assoc. American

Geographers, 1941, 31,

pp.

1-214.

D.W. Meinig, "Prologue: Andrew Hill Clark, Historical Geographer" in J.R.

Gibson (ed.), European Settlement and Development in North America:

Essays on Geographical Change in Honour and Memory of Andrew Hill Cia

SS

JiIli,

pp. i-Zb.

J.K. Wrigth, Human Nature in Geography, Harvard U. Press, 1966.

D. Lowenthal and M.J. Bowden (eds.) Geographies of the Mind: Essays in

?

Historical Geography in Honor of John Kirkland Wright, Oxford U.

5.

"Hard" and "Soft" Data Used by Historical Geographers

Use of field and archival sources.

A.R.H. Baker, J.D. Hamshere, J. Langton, Geographical Interpretations of

Historical Sources, David and Charles, Newton Abbot, 1970.

6.

Techniques, Training and Historical Geography

"Hard" (Mathematical-Mechanical) and "Soft" (Descriptive-Literary)

Techniques. Training in, for example, other specialized areas of geography

(aerial photography, remote sensing, computer cartography) and history.

William Norton, Historical Analysis in Geography, Longman, 1984,

H. C. Darby, "The Problem of Geographical Description" Trans. of the

Institute of British Geographers, 1962, 30,

pp.

1-114.

C. Berger The Writing of Canadian History, Oxford U. Press, 1976.

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7.

Hitöricl Geogi'aphy räOtied iP

-

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Other 'Countries

For example, historical geography in Britain, Scandinavia, Prance, Latin

America, etc.

A. R .H. Baker, Progress in Hitori

gl

Geography, David and Charles, Newton

Abbot, 1972.

8.

Historical Geography and Canadian Research

An examination of a selected group of historical geogra

phers

and their

published research on Canadian topics. E. Ross, J. Warkentin, J.D. Wood,

R.L. Gentilcore, C.G. Head, B. Osborne, A.H. Clark, D.W. Noodle, J.J.

Mannion, A. Ray, J. Clarke, P.M. IKoroscil, C. Harris.

9.

The Historical Geographer and the Marketplace

A discussion of the value and ap

plication

of a historical-geographic

training, whether you are a "hard" or "soft" historical geographer, for

employment, apart from Educational institutions, at the federal, provincial,

local government levels and private industry.

10.

Select List of Standard Course References

S ?

L.T. GueBçe, Historical Understanding in Geograpy: An Idealist Approach,

U. of Cambridge Press, 1983.

A.R.H. Baker and Mark Billinge, Period and Place: Research Methods in

Historical Geography, U. of Cambridge Press, 1987

W. Morton, Historical Analysis in Geography, Longman, 1984.

R.E. Ehrenberg (ed.), Pattern and Process, Research in Historical Geography,

Harvard University Press, 1975.

A.R.H. Baker (ed.), Progress in Historical Geography, David and Charles,

1972.

A.R.H. Baker, J. Hamshere, J. Langton, Geographical Interpretation of

Historical SOurces, Readings in Historical Geography, David and

Charles, 1970.

B. Osborne (ed.), The Settlement of Canada: Origins and Transfer, Queens

University, 1976.

Articles by Historical Geographers in D. Akenson (ed.) Canadian Papers in

Rural History, Volumes 1 to 5, 1978 to 1986, Langdale Press.

J. Petre (ed.), Transfoi-rnatjons Historiques D Pdiellaire et De L'Habitat

'RUral, U. of Nancy, Prance, 1985.

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

New Graduate Course Pro

p

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CALENDAR

INFORMATION:

Department:

?

Geography ?

Course Number:

?

758

Title: ?

Heritage Resource Management

Description:____________________

Survey of historical and prehistorical resource management with

emphasis upon Canadian resources

Credit Hours; ?

14 ?

Vector:

?

Prerequisite(s) if any:

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment: ?

114

?

When will the course first he offered:

How often will the course be offered:

asdemanded

JUSTIFICATION:

Federal and provincial legislation, mostly within the past decade

requires that cultural resources be included in environmental impact studies

and_

that

_

important_erItage_ resources

_be_studiedand/or_preved_prior_to

development. Fewresource managers are aware of this and fewer understand

the_ nature _of_heritage_ resources. _Ihis_course__wifl_ThTrm resource manage-

ment students of the nature of Canada's historical resources and Canadian

heritagelegislation from both a national and international perspective.

RESOURCES:

Which Faculty nether will normally teach the course:

Dr. _E.Gibson,_ Dr.

?

Roberts,

What are the budgetary implications of mounting

?

the course:

Visiting faculty

Guestspeakers(3)

New _Journals

_(3)

Are there sufficient Library resources (a

pp

end details):

?

See attached

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b)

An indication of the com

p

etence of the Facult

y

rnember to

g

ive the course.

c)

Library resources

Approved: Departmental Graduate Studies Cosmtltte

Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:

Faculty: ?

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a) Course outline

Course covers Canadian and international heritage

resources, legislation and field practice. A brief introduction

to Canadian historical and prehistorical resources will

provide the background for a discussion of the legal,

economic and applied aspects of heritage resource management

including preservation, restoration salvage and interpretation.

Texts: ?

Kain; Planning for Conservation, Nansell, London, 1981.

Gold; Valued Environments, George Allen and Unwin,

London, 1982.

Lecture

Topics

1. Philosophy

and

history of cultural preservation.

Comparison of natural and cultural resources.

2.

Canadian

heritage resources I: the prehistoric period.

3.

Canadian heritage resources II: the historic period.

L

i.

Legislative

and

financial frameworks for heritage

resource management.

5. Heritage inventory

and

evaluation I: paleo environmental perception

and prehistoric resources.

6.

Heritage inventory and evaluation II: environmental perception, scenery

evaluation, historic resources.

7.

Contract research.

8. Preservation planning.

9.

Restoration and reconstruction I: prehistorical resources.

10.

Restoration and reconstruction II: historical resources.

11.

Preservation planning:

finances, parks and the private sector.

12.

Heritage resource management interpretative programmes.

13. Research

and

resource

management: two

case studies.

c) Library resources: Generally satisfactory but require

three new journals:

Icomos Bulletin

87

Industrial Archaeology

North American Archaeologist

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New Graduate Course Pr000

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CALENDAR INFORMATION:

Department:

GEOGRAPHY

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Course Number:

760

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is

1j1e:

M01phogene5i5 and the Built Environment.

Description.

This course examines the evolution of built environments in urban

contexts. It relates the impetus for morphological change to broad societal

processes. Problems of"evidence and method are discussed.

Credit Hours:

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14

?

P

rerequisite(s) if any:

Admission to graduate program. Course equivalent to Geog. 361-3 (SFU), F, 362-3 or one

of the 3

1

40 series

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment:

?

When will the course first he offered:

How often will the course be offered:

?

as demanded

JUSTIFICATION:

This course would provide the focus necessary to set out themes in built

environment development in whichthemes students rons-stent1y rhonse to

write theses.

RESOURCES:

Which Faculty member will normally teach

the course:

L.J. Evenden

What are the budgetary implications of mounting the course:

.

Are there sufficient Library resources (a

pp

end details): ?

Yes

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b) An indication of the competence of the Facult

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member to give the course.

c)

Library resources

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Date:

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Geography 860

Department of Geography

?

L. J. Evenden

Course Outline ?

Morphogenesis And The Built Environment

Description: ?

This course examines the evolution of built environments

in urban contexts. It relates the impetus for morphological

change to broad societal processes. Problems of evidence

and method are discussed.

Background:

?

The study of urban morphology from a geographical, as

distinct from an architectural point of view, focuses

on the broad patterns of urban spatial development. This

has been a traditional point of enquiry in European geography,

and is now receiving increased attention in North America.

The intention in this course is to review the background of

approaches followed in the literature and to link these to

current research, including that by scholars working in the

Vancouver area which provides an accessible 'laboratory' for

demonstration.

Texts:

?

These texts represent the principal 'state of the art'

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statements.

Whitehand, J .W. R., The Urban Landscape: Historical Development

and Management, Institute of British Geographers, 1982.

Vance, J .E., This Scene of Man: The role and structure of the

city in the geography of western civilization. New York,

Prvi 1Q77

Rapoport, A., The Meaning of the Built Environment, Beverley

Hills and London, Sage Publications, 1982.

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Department:

GEOGRAPHY

CALENDAR INFORMATION-

Course Number:

761 ?

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SIMON FRASER UNIVE'SI1"

New Graduate

Course

Pr'oosaLrorm

Title: ?

ChrOnogeOgraphy

Description:

This course examines two approaches to the problem of space-time in human

geography. In one the emphasis is on activity systems in time and and space, in

the conduct of "practical life", while in the other the emphasis is placed on

geographical expressions of the life cycle.

Credit Hours:

?

14 ?

Vector:

?

14

?

-

?

Prerequisite(s) if any:

Admission to graduate program.

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment:

?

When will the course first he offered:

Row often will the course be offered:

?

as demanded

JUSTIFICATION:

This is a new sub-field which now has a substantial literature and needs

expression in our curriculum. Both Faculty listed have research on-going

and related to this, as have several graduate students.

Which

RESOURCES:

Faculty

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member will norrnalv teach the course: ?

L.J. Evenden

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What are the budgetary implications of mountin

g

the course:

Are there sufficient Librar y

resour.es (a p oend details)

. Yes - but the Lund Series should be

reinstated (it was cancelled by the Library) asit

IE

one of the principal journals

Appended: a)

b)

Outline

An indication

of the

of

Course

the com

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p etence

this

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member to g

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c)

Library resources

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Date:

Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:

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Faculty:____________________________

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L' ate: ?

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Senate Graduate Studies Committee:

?

Date:

Senate:

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Date:

90

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Simon Fraser University

?

Geography 861

Department of Geography

?

L.J. Evenden

Course Outline

Chronogeography

Description: ?

This course examines two approaches to the problem of time-

space in human geography. One emphasizes activity systems

in the conduct of 'practical life' while the other emphasizes

geographical expressions of the life cycle.

Background: ?

Such traditional problems as the journey-to-work and the spatial

diffusion of innovations have given rise to an interest in the

study of the dynamics of spatial settlement. This in itself

is not new but there has been dissatisfaction with the

conceptualizations of the processes involved. This course is

intended to discuss the approach of time-geography, an

approach which is gathering momentum in the field. It is

sub-divided here into two parts. Activities which are of

short duration, but which recur on a persistent and frequent

basis, are the subject of the first part. In the second,

changing environments in the urban setting, as they express

the forces and determinants of the life cycles, are the

principal focus. This course will permit graduate students

to take part in the new experiments to describe changing

environments in terms of what is coming to be called 'time

geography' or chronogeography.

Texts: ?

Reliance will be placed upon the series of studies published

at the University of Lund, especially those by Carlstein

and Hagerstrand. In addition, the work by Parkes and

Thrift represents the most comprehensive review of the material.

Caristein, T., Time Resources, Society and Ecology: On

the capacity for human interaction in space and time, 2 vols.

London: George Allen and Unwin, 1982.

Parkes, D., and N. Thrift,

Times,

Spaces, and Places: A

chronogeographic perspective. New York: John Wiley, 1980.

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posal

rortn

CALENDAR INFORMATION:

Department:

Geography

?

-

?

Course Number:

770

Title:

Latin America

Description:

Con s ider ationo

f

physical,biotic,culturaland socialaspects of

selected areas. (Economic and urban problems will notbetreatedfl Reading

knowledge of Spanish orPortuguese may be demanded and corrqetenceinother

languages will be an advantage. Oral and written reports will be required.

Crealt rours:

L

?

_

Vector: ?

Prerequisite(s) If env:

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:

Estimated Enrollment: ?

? ?

When will the course first he offered:

How often will the course be offered:

?

as demanded

JUSTIFICATION:

RESOURCES:

Which Faculty member will

normall y

teach the course:

?

P.L. Wagner

What are the budgetary implications of mounting the course:

?

None

Are there sufficient Library resources (anoend details):

?

Yes

Appended: a) Outline of the Course

b)

An Indication of the comoetence of the Faculty member to give the course.

c) Library resources

Approved: ?

Departmental Graduate Studies Committee:

?

1Q ?

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Faculty Graduate Studies Committee:

Faculty: ______________ ? _____

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Senate Graduate Studies CorIttee:

rate:

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Course Outline

Latin America

Topics for background reading and seminar discussion:

1.

Tectonic and geomorphic divisions.

2.

Climatic and biogeographic zones.

3.

Aboriginal population and cultures and culture history.

L

t.

The high civilization.

5.

European conquest and settlement.

6.

Colonial development and stagnation.

7.

Dependent economies.

8.

Urbanization and population growth.

9.

Cultural and political expressions.

Reading knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese and/or French or German

highly desirable.

Students will prepare bibliographic material according to topics

assigned.

.

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Title:

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Environmental Cogiition

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Examination of current issues in the stud y

of human understand-

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Credit bourss ?

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Department of Geography ?

R.B. I-iorsfall

Environmëntäl Cognition

Topics

1.

Introduction: the many faces of environmental cognition.

2.

Degrees of precision and degrees of utility: Kelly citation and Atlrnan

practice. (2 wks)

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Other formal models of environmental cognition. (3 wks)

4.

The architect and folk process: Alexander's Notes on the Synthesis of

Form. (2 wks)

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Building as a cottage industry: Turner's Housing by people.

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urban slum; one place, many views.

7.

Functionally and aesthetically based cognition; views from in- and

outside.

References

Alexander, Christopher Notes on the Synthesis of Form Cambridge,

Harvard University Press, 1964.

Altman, Irwin, The Environment and Social Behavior Monterey, Calif.,

Brooks/Cole, 1975.

Geoffman, Erving, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Garden City,

N.Y., Doubleday Anchor, 1959.

Proshansky, H .M., Ittelson, W .H. and L. G. Rivlin eds., Environmental

Psychology New York: Molt, Rinehart and Winston, 1970.

Rapoport, Amos, House Form and Culture Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Prentice-

Hall, 1969.

Saarinen, Thomas F., Environmental Planning: Perception and Behavior

Boston, Poughton Mifflin, 1976.

Turner, John F. C., Housing by People: Towards Autonomy in Building

Environments London, Marion Boyars, 1976.

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