GEOG-48013 credit hours

Geography Field Seminar

Geography · 30 hrs Field Study | 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion

Offered: Fall Only, Even Year

Hard to catch. Runs in even-numbered years only, next in 2026. Miss it and the following chance is 2028.

GEOG-4801 prerequisites

2 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. 1 is needed whichever route you take: GEOG-3330

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all of

GEOG-3330Research Methods in Geography

all of

Any 9 credits at 1000 level geography courses

any one of

GEOG-2309Statistical Techniques in Environmental Analysis

any one of

Any 3 credits of 1000 level Geography courses

permission of the instructor

permission of the instructor

permission of the chair

permission of the instructor

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Description

This course deals with the practical methodologies and problems associated with field research. Students are introduced to the necessary skills required for the acquisition, analyses, and presentation of primary field data. In addition to oral and written presentations of their research, students are required to participate in an intensive 10 day field camp at an off-campus venue prior to the start of the Fall Term lectures. Students should consult with the Chair of the Geography Department regarding the availability of this course and the location of field camp.

Requisite courses

GEOG-3330 and permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Instructor Permission Required. Honours Form Required.

SeminarPracticum

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.