If you’re having trouble finding courses that spark your interest, Geography has got you covered! Check our list of highlighted courses in the topics of sustainability, urban studies, and social science (all free of pre-requisites).
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GEOG 202 _ Climate Emergency
Term 1 | Mon/Wed 2-3:30
Taught by Naomi Klein and Alec Blair
Looking to transform your climate anxiety into climate action? Find out how in GEOG 202.
Open to all students, this course studies the social, political and scientific aspects of the climate challenges we are confronting today. We will examine various mitigation strategies and the key role that policy plays in achieving socially just outcomes.
Our series of guest speakers will provide students the opportunity to engage with organizations in the climate movement and become positive agents of change in their communities.
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GEOG 310 – Environment & Sustainability
Term 1 | Mon/Wed 11-12:30 (online)
Term 2 | Tue/Thu 2-3:30
Taught by Alec Blair
If you are curious about the study of sustainability but don’t know where to start, look no further than GEOG 310! This interdisciplinary course examines contemporary environmental concerns while making connections with the political, economic and cultural contexts. By the end of the course you will have the knowledge to evaluate potential actions for achieving sustainability.
*Please note that GEOG 310 is cross-listed with ENST 310. Registration will be open for both course codes but credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 310 or ENST 310.
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GEOG 311 – Urban Environments
Term 1 | Mon/Wed 9:30-11 am
Term 2 | Tue/Thu 9:30-11 am
Taught by Alec Blair
Ever wondered about the impacts of urban development on the environment? Want to learn how cities are preparing to face climate change? Take a deep dive into the study of urban environments in GEOG 311.
In this course, students will be introduced to the contemporary and historical relationship between urbanization and environmental change. Building on this foundation, we will analyze case studies to understand the humanity, science, and engineering of sustainable cities.
*Please note that GEOG 311 is cross-listed with ENST 311. Registration will be open for both course codes but credit will only be granted for one of GEOG 311 or ENST 311.
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GEOG 357 – Society, Culture and Space
Term 1 | Mon/Wed 2-3:30 pm
Taught by Bonnie Kaserman
Find your place in the world in GEOG 357, an essential course on social geographical thinking.
In this course we will explore the relationships between identity and space. We will examine how our identities (race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, etc) shape our sense of belonging, our ability to move through space, and how they create the social spaces we inhabit.
Students will learn to engage critically with primary sources and construct geographic arguments. No previous experience in the field of Geography is necessary to attend this course.
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GEOG 395 – Culture, Nature & Coloniality in Latin America
Term 2 | Thu 2-5 pm
Taught by Juanita Sundberg
Do you enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning, or perhaps a banana on your commute? These simple daily practices connect individuals from all around the world to Latin American nature and society. Interactions like these have a tangible impact on Latin American people.
In GEOG 395, we will study how past political and economic practices shape our everyday lives in the present (in and outside Latin America). The power dynamics that emerged during the colonial era in the region will be the central focus.
This course will guide you through a variety of self-reflective exercises, which will help you use your lived experience as a means to understanding the world.
