University of Calgary : Geography GEOG

Geography GEOG

GEOG 601 603 605 607 621 633 639 647 680 681 682 683 684 685 686 687 689 691 695 696 697 699 795 797 799

For more information, see the website of the Department of Geography: geog.ucalgary.ca.

Graduate Courses

Geography 601

Graduate Research Seminar

Presentation and evaluation of graduate research seminars.
Course Hours: 3 units; (0-1.5S)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
Notes: Normally offered in fall and winter terms. Normally open to Geography thesis-based graduate students only.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Geography 603

Remote Sensing: Basics and Beyond

Introduction to the theory and practice of remote sensing. Topics include physics of remote sensing, sensor systems, resolutions, geometric and radiometric correction, image analysis (enhancements, filtering, texture analysis, principal components, classification approaches and algorithms and accuracy). May include specific image acquisition systems and their methodological requirements. Emphasis is on fundamental concepts. Laboratory provides experience with fundamental image processing techniques.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 605

Statistical Analysis: Basics and Beyond

Introduction to applied statistics, particularly as they are used in geographical analysis. Topics include sampling design, summary statistics, probability theory, inferential statistics, and multivariate analysis. Laboratory exercises give students hands-on experience in computer-based statistical analysis.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 607

Geographic Information Systems: Basics and Beyond

Introduction to the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Includes: representing reality in the digital realm, georeferencing, data structures, software history and comparison, and the full spectrum of analytical approaches associated with advanced GIS software. A major part of the work will be hands on. Software is used as a vehicle for taking the theory and concepts into a working reality.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 621

The Politics of Environment

Contemporary issues in environmental conflict, management and governance with case-specific applications from global to local.
Course Hours: 3 units; (2-2)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 633

Research and Applications in Remote Sensing

Review of basic and advanced principles of image analysis; advanced laboratory techniques. Integration of remote sensing with GIS; current research in remote sensing. Project organization; data sources for remote sensing.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 639

Advanced Spatial Analysis and Modelling

History of spatial modelling in geography; comprehensive coverages of techniques, spatial analysis and spatial modelling as currently used within GIS and remote sensing.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 647

Advanced Research and Applications in Geographic Information Systems

Focus on advanced GIS applications in core areas; methodological developments in GIS, and current research directions in GIS.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 680

Principles of Digital Cartography and Geovisualization

Theoretical and practical approaches to map design are used to explain techniques for effective map production and communication of inherently spatial information. Static, dynamic, and interactive visualizations of maps and spatial processes are used to explore geographic data from a variety of sources in physical and cultural spaces.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology or consent of the Department.

Geography 681

Geographic Information Systems Project: Theoretical Issues

A critical and comprehensive review of information and literature on a GIS research topic This course provides the conceptual basis for Geography 683.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Geography 633, 639 and 647 and consent of the Department.

Geography 682

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science

Theoretical topics include cognition of geographic phenomena, digital representations of geographic features, coordinate systems and map projections, spatial data models, and problems of scale and uncertainty. Applications include data acquisition, geographic database design and spatial data management, basic spatial operations, surface analysis, and network analysis. Examples from physical and cultural landscapes and industry-standard geographic information systems software are used.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Geography 682 and 607 will not be allowed.

Geography 683

Geographic Information Systems Project: Application

Implementation of a project on a GIS topic which will involve demonstrating mastery of GIS project design and the implementation and presentation of results commensurate with graduate-level work. This topic will relate to material covered by the student in Geography 681.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Geography 681 and consent of the Department.

Geography 684

Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

Theoretical topics include physics of remote sensing data capture, sensor systems, representation and data models, as well as the science behind techniques such as reflectance and radiance calibrations, atmospheric corrections, and image transformations. Applications include topics such as visual interpretation of imagery, supervised and unsupervised image classification, model validation, and accuracy assessment.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Geography 684 and 603 will not be allowed.

Geography 685

Arctic System Science

This course investigates the process linkages at various spatiotemporal scales between the atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere operating within high latitude environments of the Northern Hemisphere. Of particular interest is the response of the terrestrial and marine cryosphere to climate variability and change, including methods for its detection and quantification.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 686

Applied Statistics and Geospatial Analysis

Topics include descriptive statistics, probability theory, sampling design, inferential statistics, model validation and assessment of uncertainty, and applied multivariate analysis. Techniques and examples emphasize the use of geospatial data for constructing models of geographic phenomena and spatial problem-solving.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Information Technology or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Geography 686 and 605 will not be allowed.

Geography 687

Advanced Glacial Geomorphic Systems

Contemporary topics in glacial geomorphology and sedimentology. Course consists of lecture, seminar and field trip components.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 689

Advanced Topics in Geocryology

Contemporary topics in the science and engineering of seasonally and perennially frozen ground. Course consists of lectures and seminars.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 691

Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology

Advanced theory and research issues in fluvial geomorphology. Topics may include flow hydraulics, sediment transport, river morphology, channel networks, sediment routing, drainage basin evolution, and channel response to environmental change.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Geography 695

Seminar in Geographic Research Methods