Arcc Submission Template for Course Expectations

Arcc Submission Template for Course Expectations

ARCC SUBMISSION TEMPLATE FOR COURSE EXPECTATIONS

GEOG 1016: Introduction to Human Geography

Sean O’Hagan

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This course studies the spatial aspects of human development including the effects of man's culture, economics and social structure upon utilization of earth space. In order to better understand human behaviour, perception and association are dealt with in lab exercises.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. Comprehend key terms and themes in Human Geography
  2. Understand how cultural, political, urban and economic phenomena are distributed and vary spatially throughout the world
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of maps, map scale, and the concepts of scale analysis
  4. Comprehend a basic understanding of the core sub-disciplines within Human Geography and apply them to contemporary society
  5. Recognize the reciprocal relationships and interconnectedness between people and places.
  6. Demonstrate effective literacy skills, such as basic report writing skills, as they relate to Human Geography

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. Understand and apply fundamental concepts of the discipline of Human Geography
  2. Acquire an appreciation for a significant range and diversity of societies across a broad temporal and geographic span
  3. Understand how human actions modify the environment and how the environment impacts human systems
  4. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  5. Establish basic research skills
  6. Work collaboratively with others
  7. Create maps in order to display and comprehend spatial variations of various phenomena.

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GEOG 1017: Introduction To Physical Geography

Adam Z. Csank

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This course introduces the student to important physical systems such as the lithosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere, and their elements and hazards. The student is introduced to the philosophies, theories, and concepts upon which physical and environmental geography is based. Laboratory exercises demonstrate the use of maps and aerial photographs and other equipment and methods of geographical analysis. This course may be credited towards the Science breadth requirement.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena.
  2. Demonstrate an Understanding of the individual components of the earth-system (lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, cryosphere).
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the linkages between the various components of the earth-system.
  4. accurately interpret graphs and maps showing the locations and relationships among physical geographical phenomena
  5. demonstrate an understanding of the processes that shape the earth
  6. the ability to develop and test hypotheses explaining actual and hypothetical geographical distributions of physical environmental phenomena

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. The ability to evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or others’ work.
  2. identify and evaluate the accuracy of explanations of physical geographic processes, relating to the earth-system.
  3. The ability to connect physical and social processes, both human impacts on the environment and the physical environment’s effect on humans.

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GEOG 2017: Introduction to Geomatics

David Rowbotham

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

Geomatics is the subfield of geography that deals with how spatial data are collected, managed, and analysed to produce spatial information. It includes the application of leading computer-based

techniques in the environmental fields, such as global positioning systems, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and cartographic visualisation. This course aims to develop a better

understanding of how we use global positioning systems and remote sensing to collect spatial data and geographic information systems to manage, analyse, and display spatial data and information. Students can expect to gain valuable hands-on experience in working with a leading geographic information system package. This course may be credited towards Science.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. Describe the development of collecting and working with spatial data to communicate information.
  2. Discuss various sources of both digital and analogue spatial data.
  3. Explain the collection and processing of remotely sensed data.
  4. Discuss some of the information that is commonly extracted from remotely sensed data.
  5. Explain the collection of locational data using global navigation satellite systems.
  6. Explain raster and vector data models and file formats, including the advantages and disadvantages.
  7. Discuss the symbolisation of spatial features of varying dimensionalities and levels of measurement.
  8. Design and construct a digital map composition.

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. an understanding of principles and concepts of working with spatial data.
  2. An understanding of key technologies in geography, such as remote sensing, global navigation satellite systems, geographic information systems, and geovisualtion.
  3. A basic working ability with a leading gis software package.

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GEOG 2026: Introduction to Quantitative Methods

Eric Mattson

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This is a systematic techniques course that provides an introductionto some basic statistical concepts and techniques that are common to all disciplines in the Social Sciences. These include: data collectionand description, formulation and testing of hypotheses, time series analysis, and simple linear regression and correlation methods.The majority of examples employed focuses on applicationsin geography. Particular emphasis is placed on computer-basedanalysis including the use of statistical software packagesSPSS and an introduction to computer mapping. This course may be credited towards Science.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS(6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. Compare and contrast the various forms of geographic data;
  2. Comprehend and explain a variety of descriptive statistics;
  3. Understand the concept of probability;
  4. Employ the basic elements of sampling;
  5. Apply a variety of inferential statistics to geographic problems;
  6. Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic data; and
  7. Communicate results of statistical analysis both verbally and in written form.

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. a better understanding of quantitative methods;
  2. a general understanding of research methods, including the ability to collect andinterpret data; and
  3. an ability to utilize statistical techniques in the analysis of geographical data.

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GEOG 2106: Geomorphology

David Rowbotham

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This systematic physical geography course is a study of geomorphic processes and associated landforms. Selected physiographic regions are examined with emphasis on the interaction between

geomorphic systems and human activity stressing the need for environmental planning. This course may be credited towards ScienceGeology.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. Discuss the development of geomorphology and majorschools of thought and approaches.
  2. Discuss the application of systems theory to geomorphology.
  3. Explain the major driving and resisting forces in process geomorphology.
  4. Explain the movement of sediment, water, and energy over and through the land surface.
  5. Illustrate the importance of a watershed as important geomorphic system.
  6. Explain the operation of a variety of slope processes.
  7. Discuss the functioning of geomorphic systems in different environments.
  8. Discuss some of the important interactions between geomorphic systems and human activity

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. An understanding of the role of geomorphology in physical geography
  2. An ability to explain the functioning of geomorphic systems in different environments
  3. An ability to write a research paper on a geomorphic system in a selected environment.

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GEOG 2107: Climatology

Adam Z. Csank

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This physical geography course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of climatology and meteorology. The various physical properties of the atmosphere are studied with respect to both their dynamics and their regional expression. Particular emphasis is placed on energy and moisture balances along with their associated spatial and temporal variations around the globe. This course may be credited towards the Science breadth requirement.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of atmospheric phenomena
  2. Locate, interpret and use meteorological and climatological data (Global Historical Network, PRISM, weather maps, etc)
  3. Use a simple climate model
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of how climate models work.
  5. Explain the fundamental physical mechanisms behind large scale climate variability.
  6. Understand how climate change is measured in the past, present and future.
  7. sucessfully interpret weather and climate maps and data
  8. Explain the basic causes of climatic changes

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. The ability to identify and evaluate the accuracy of explanations of weather and climate processes.
  2. A working knowledge of climate patterns and meteorologic processes (i.e. how to interpret a weather map)
  3. The ability to explain and understand the difference between weather and climate.

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GEOG 2126: Physical Hydrology

Eric Mattson

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This systematic physical geography course addresses the fundamental processes in physical hydrology. Components of the water balance are examined to determine the nature of their variation through time and space. Precipitation, interception, infiltration, evapotranspiration, runoff and storage will be examined. This course may be credited towards Science.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. Identify the physical properties of water in all its forms;
  2. Understand and explain the hydrological cycle;
  3. Comprehend and explain the processes of precipitation, evaporation, and infiltration;
  4. Demonstrate competence with field and laboratory techniques;
  5. Collect, analyze and interpret hydrological data; and
  6. Be familiar with various aspects related to water quality.

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. a solid understanding of the processes associated with the hydrological cycle;
  2. a general understanding of the methods utilized in the collection of hydrological data; and
  3. an ability to analyze and interpret hydrological data.

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GEOG 2136: Cultural Geography

Jason F. Kovacs

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This course explores cultural aspects of humanity, such as language, religion and art. Using a thematic approach, students will examine the dynamics of cultural regions, diffusion, ecology, interaction and landscape.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. explain the origins and evolution of cultural geography.
  2. understand key concepts that informed cultural geography in the past, including environmental determinism and the superorganic concept of culture.
  3. acquire an understanding of the cultural turn in human geography.
  4. provide examples of key concepts addressed within the ‘new cultural geography’, including cultural hegemony, orientalism, and othering.
  5. Identify features of ‘gendered landscapes,’ ‘landscapes of consumption’, and ‘landscapes of power’.
  6. Acquire an understanding of the relationship between (national) identity and symbolic sites, monuments and memorials.

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. an appreciation of the breadth of the subdiscipline of cultural geography.
  2. an understanding of key concepts addressed not only within human geography but also within other disciplines of the social sciences.
  3. an awareness of critical approaches towards the interpretation of seemingly ‘ordinary’ landscapes.

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GEOG 2137: Social Geography

Jason F. Kovacs

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This course explores how social traits, such as economy, technology, organization and urban patterns vary over space and how spatial factors shape their construction. Specific themes to be examined include urban geography, race, gender, community and globalization.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. acquire an understanding of the key social theories that inform the work of social geographers.
  2. identify the socio-spatial structure of the preindustrial, industrial and post-industrialcity.
  3. understand the means by which social geographers map and analyze the social character of the city.
  4. recognize the differences between terms frequently used by social geographers, including social congregation versus segregation and relative versus absolute homelessness.
  5. examine the broad socio-spatial effects of suburban sprawl.
  6. understand the impacts of neoliberal policies on welfare provisions, social housing, and mobility.
  7. understand the nature of the geography of crime, fear and inequality.
  8. explain current initiatives to promote social cohesion and senses of community and place, including new urbanism and new pedestrianism.

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. knowledge of several key findings made by social geographers in their research on social cohesion, poverty, mobility, and crime.
  2. familiarity with current urban initiatives to combat social exclusion and placelessness.
  3. A greater awareness of the socio-spatial dialectic: people shape urban environments and the structure of cities; at the same time, social identities are shaped by place.

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GEOG 2226: ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY

James G. Abbott

2012-13

Calendar Course Description:

This course will introduce students to key concepts and themes that help us to understand the relationship between humans and nature from a geographical perspective. We will examine this interface through a variety of theoretical lenses (such as economic geography, resource geography, hazards geography, and environmental justice) that form geography's broader human-environment tradition. This course may be credited towards the Science breadth requirement.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. appreciate the importance of understanding the relationship between natural and social environments
  2. recognize how the nature-society relationship has changed over time
  3. understand the different concepts and critiques associated with nature-human relationships, including Malthusianism, tragedy of the commons, and sustainable development
  4. summarise the major environmental cycles of importance to the nature-society relationship, including the hydrological and nutrient cycle
  5. describe and critique the major issues of relevance to the nature-society relationship, including climate change, resource consumption, population growth and pollution
  6. Evaluate different policy approaches for addressing challenges related to the nature-society relationship

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

Successful graduates of this course will demonstrate

  1. an appreciation of the geographical perspective of the nature-society relationship
  2. an ability to identify and evaluate the environmental and social contexts of current and emerging issues such as urbanization, climate change and resource scarcity
  3. an ability to apply in a critical manner different policy approaches to addressing current and emerging issues related to environment and society

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GEOG 3016: Field Techniques in Geography

Krystopher J. Chutko

2013-14

Calendar Course Description:

The objective of this course is to provide an introduction to field research techniques in Physical and Human geography. Lecture topics include an introduction to research design, the numerous approaches used to acquire data over time and space, and the use of geographic models. Lab exercises focus on the collection of spatial information and physical measurements in specific sub-fields of Human and Physical geography. This course may be credited towards Science.

EXPECTATIONS OR OUTPUTS (6-8 which students will do in the course and I will measure):

By the end of the course students will be able to

  1. acquire an understanding of data collection, research design, and preliminary data analysis in Human and Physical geography.
  2. collect information from primary and secondary data sources.
  3. describe the differences between quantitative and qualitative data, as well as their respective research approaches.
  4. design and implement a data collection approach to solve a basic research question.
  5. use multiple research techniques to solve a single research question.
  6. operate and manipulate a basic computer model in order to obtain and analyze a data set.

OUTCOMES (what will result from successful completion of the course— intellectual gains/goals/skills/affective behaviours, etc. which tie back into programme expectations):

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