Geography
The study of Geography is rich, profound, and humanizing because it observes how physical and cultural processes are revealed in the landscape. Students who study human and physical geography will achieve the sense of balance often found in modern geographic thought. Geography offers the opportunity to study the earth as the fund of human knowledge and the home of humanity. Courses are offered in such topics as cartography, geomorphology, meteorology, climatology, cultural geography, the human impact on the environment and the geography of regions such as Canada, British Columbia and Latin America. They involve weekly lectures, laboratories, discussions, field trips and field projects. Students who take courses in the Department of Geography will acquire the knowledge of the world necessary to fully participate in a democratic society. In addition, students will be trained in many practical skills which will be useful for careers in geography, environmental studies and geographic information systems.
Department Website
For an overview of this program, including faculty listings and frequently asked questions plus other resources, visit the departmental website.
Career/Further Educational Opportunities
Location
Geography classes are offered at both Douglas College campuses.
Intake Dates/Application Deadlines
**Application deadlines may be extended.
Geography courses are offered in all three semesters - Fall, Winter and Summer. Refer to specific
course descriptions for more detailed
information.
Prerequisite Compliance
Students who are requesting transfer credit from other institutions or submitting high school transcripts from outside of BC to satisfy prerequisite compliance are required to apply and submit those documents no later than three months in advance of the intake.
Other Information
Geography 12 recommended.
Credentials
Geography courses contribute to the following credentials offered by the College:
Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Arts Degree (Environmental Studies)
Recommended Course Sequence
Refer to individual course descriptions for course prerequisite information.