2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

, GE02E03 ,EARTH HISTORY' , ,Geological evolution of the Earth arid paleontological evidence for theevolution of marine life, wHh emphasis on the geological history of NorthAmerica.' . ". . \Two lectures, one lab (three 'hours) one'termPremquisite: ENVIR BC 1 G03 ,GE02G03 " EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES,An examination of the many dynamic processes that shape the face ofthe earth, including fluvial, eolian,coastal, mass wasting, karst and weatheringprocesses. 'Two lectures; one lab {two hours); one term,Prerequisite: ENVIR.SC 1A03 or 1G03GEO 2GG3" NATURAL DISASTERS' , ,A study of natural processes including plate tectonics; earthquakes,volcanoes, lar.1dslides, 'river erosion and climate change and their impactson 'human populations:Three lectures; one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or aboveGEO 2HA3LOCATIONAL ANALYSISSpati'al location theory and spatial analysis methods as. reIated to thesiting of resource" manufacturing" and service activities:Two lectures, one lab {two hours); one term' ': Prerequisite: GEO 1 H~30r 1 HU3, _' GE02HB3URBANECONOn;lICQEOGRAPHY', 'Economic~geographical.' analysis' applied to urban problems at different,'scales of aggregation. Topics include urbanization,-.urban spatial structure,major urban externalities and urban size.TW9 lectures; one lab, (two ~ours); one termPrerequisite: GEO ,1 HS3 or 1 HU3GEO 2HC3 ' " 'CANADAThe geography of Canada emphasizing'the economic and social geogra-, phy of reg.ionsand current' development issues. 'Three r$ctures'; one term " 'Prerequisite: Registration in Le,(elll or above ,GE02HD3 URBAN HrSTORICAL GEOGRApHY, ', The historical development of cities with particular reference to oldwQrldorigins, and focusing 6n North America since 1850.Two lectures, one lab (twohburs); one termGEO 2HG3POPULATION, SOCIETIES,, AGING AND THE' ENVIRONMENTGEO 3AA3GEOSC,IENCEEXPLORERSDifferentiaJgrowth of human populations q.nd their changing age and sex i _AND ADVENTURERS'structures with an emphasis on birth and death processes.' The ,con., , An examination of the" discoveries made by geoscience explorers ofnections between population :structures and processes and, various modern times including those made on the moon and mar's; in the deep, aspects of environment~ and societies including aging, are emphasized. and shallOW, seas, and in the lan'dscapes i'nhabited by the earliest lifeThree lectures; one term ' ,'fcirms, dinosaurs and ·the fi'rst ,humans.Prerequisite: Registration in Level lI'or aboveThreeledures; one term, ', GEO 2HR3 ' RESEARCH METHODSPrerequisite: Registration in Level III or above .IN SOCIAL GEOGRAPHYGEO 3CC3 EARTH'S CHANGING CLIMATE, "An ,introduction to . research methods in social' geography. Emphasis is The earth's climatic history including natural causes of past climate'placed on the applicationot' various methods to understanding human' , change and human influences on climate will ,be explored.spatial behaviour.Three lectures; one term'Two lectures, one lab (one hour); one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level III or abovePrerequisite: G'EO 1 HS3 or 1 HU3 'GEO 3DD3"GEOARCHAEOLOGY OF, Antirequisite:ANTHROP 2Z03, CMST 2A03,GERONTOL 2C03, HEAL THSTI ,2B03, SOCIOL 2Z03THE UNDERWATER REALMMethods in underwater exploration; geoarcheological, record of human, GEO 2HU3 THE UNITED STATJ:S OF AMERICAinteraction with the marine environment ~nd the effects of climate andThe physical and economic geography of the United States.sea level, changes.Three lectures; one term ' ,Three lectures; one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or abovePrerequisite: Registration in Level III or'above "GEO 2HY3 CITIES IN A CHANGIN.G WORLD . ,Key themes, perspectives and concepts in urban social geography areexamined. Emphasis is'placed on the relationship between processesof economic, political and cultural change and people's. everyday.lives inurban settlements.Two lectures, one lab (one hour); -one termGEO 3E03SEDIMENTARY ENVIRONMENTSPrerequisite: GEO 1 HS3 or 1 HU3 'GE02103GIS AND DIGITAL CARTOGRAPHYAn introduction to the 'principles and' techniques underlying the use of, aGIS (Geographic Information Systems) for storing, managing, analyzing" and visualizing "geographic" data. Cartographic principles are also intro- ," duced emphasizing the production of effective thematic maps using a GIS. ,'Two lectures,one,lab {two hours); one term ,'. .Pretefjuisite: One of MATH 1AA3, 1 B03, SOC SC12J03, STATS1CC3GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCES 215GEO 2K03OPTICAL CRYSTALLOGRAPH'yAND MINERALOGYlntroduction to crystallography, optical theory; and the polarizing microscope.Identification of minerals, in igneous and sedimentary roc,ksand .discussion of their structure and chemistry.-Two lectures,' one lab (two hours); one termPrerequisite: ENVIH SC 1 G03GEO 2MM3GEMSTONES: ORIGINS AND CHARACTERISTICSAn examination of gemstone~ 'focusing on'their geologic origin, minerai.­Ogy;colour, chemistry; economic value and historicalsignificar:Jce.Three ,lectures; one termPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or aboveGEO 2Q03INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTALGEOCHEMISTRY ,Chemical principles applied to the understanding of processes inaquaticand environmental systems. ",Two ,lectures, one lab (three hours)~ one termPrereq\Jisite: CHEM tA03'GEO 2W03PHYSICAL HYDROLOGY: SURFACE,Hydrological processes including preCipitation, snovitniel.t, slope runoff,streamflow aqd hydrological'data analys,is.Two lectures, one lab (two hours); one termPrerequisite: One of MATH 1AA3, 1B03,SOC SCI2J03"STATS 1CC3;,Emq one of ENVIR SC 1A03, 1B03, 1G03GE02WW3 " WATERANDTHEENVIRONMENT , 'Selected environmental issues related ,to water, including floods anddroughts, irrigation, effects of water management projects and pollution.Examples from Canada and the world. 'Three 'lectures; one JermPrerequisite: Registration in Level II or aboveGEO 3A03ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND PLANNINGA theoretical and practical exploration of environmental policy, planningand decision-making, as well as the relationships between science, 'society,and policy design.Two lectures;, one lab (two hours); one termPrerequisite: GEO 2A03; or registratiOriin an Ho'nours Biology, an Engi~'neering and Society program or an Honours program in the School ofGepgraphy and Earth SciencesNot- offere,d in :2'005,.2006.Sedimentary processes, stratigraphy and depositional environments ,of, clastic and carbonate systems.Two lectures, one lab (two hours); one term, Prerequisite: GEO 2E03' (. GEO 3FE3 ' FIELD CAMP, A field camp to introduce students to field equipment and methodologiesused \byearth 'and environmental scientists. Most of ,this course, occursoutside the regular academic term; usually the two weeks preceding thestart of term in September; details and applications are available in March.,Students enrolling in this course must pay' both the incidental fees asprescribed by the School, and the regular tuition fees. ,,', "Prerequisite: GEO 2E03 and registration in Level III or above of an Honoursprogram inthe School' of Geography and Earth'Sciences