GEOG 369
Geog Fld Studies in W. Canada

An intensive field course involving ten days to two weeks of travel through Alberta and British Columbia, portions of Canada. The course is designed to introduce students to the methods and techniques of geographic field research. This course will examine both the human and physical landscape of Canada. Students will observe Roaming through mountain, foothill, and prairie environments, the course examines both the humanand physical landscape and focuses on human-environment interactions and adaptations in Western Canada. Designed to introduce students to geographical field observation, participants consider the indigenous population and their relationship to the environment and natural resource base. Spatial patterns of historical settlement, land use, wild land preservation, industry, economic development, and tourism will be observed. Travel will be by minibus. Lodging will be arranged at Canadian universities or hotel/motel accommodations. Students will be required to keep detailed field notes and a diary of daily activities and to participate during evening seminars. Each student, in consultation with the instructor, will select a particular aspect of the region's geography and present an oral report at the conclusion of the course. A final written report will be required within 3 weeks of the end of the course. Offered as a study abroad course.

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