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Advanced Analysis of Earth Surface Processes

GPHY 415
400-Level Courses
3 Units
In-person
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Course Description

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.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply key laboratory and field techniques in physical geography and geomatics to explore research questions in earth systems science.
  2. 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.
  3. Evaluate and assess different methodologies to determine the most appropriate methods for addressing a key earth systems issue.
  4. Synthesize and present information describing the approach and outcome of project investigation to peers and stakeholders.