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GPHY 415 Advanced Analysis of Earth Surface Processes Units: 3.00
A fourth year Honours capstone project course exploring a contemporary geographic issue by integrating advanced knowledge and skills in physical geography and geographic information science. Focus will be on integration of field and laboratory methods, and how they are used to explore contemporary geographic or environmental issues.
NOTE Field Trips within the Province of Ontario: maximum cost $175.
NOTE Field Trips within the Province of Ontario: maximum cost $175.
Learning Hours: 120 (6 Lecture, 6 Seminar, 18 Laboratory, 6 Group Learning, 12 Off-Campus Activity, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 4 or above and registration in a (GPHY Major [Science] or EGPY Specialization Plan) and (6.0 units from MATH or STAT at the 100-level or above) and (6.0 units from CHEM or PHYS at the 100-level or above) and a (minimum GPA of 1.90 in 30.0 units from GPHY).
Course Equivalencies: GPHY 415, GPHY 415B
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Apply key laboratory and field techniques in physical geography and geomatics to explore research questions in earth systems science.
- Integrate knowledge from different areas of physical geography and geomatics to develop a wholistic picture of the factors controlling atmospheric and earth surface processes, and how they are influenced by human activity.
- Evaluate and assess different methodologies to determine the most appropriate methods for addressing a key earth systems issue.
- Synthesize and present information describing the approach and outcome of project investigation to peers and stakeholders.