GEOG 259 - Geography of Canada

2019-2020 Catalog Year

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
The physical, cultural, and historical geographies of Canada are examined. Students are exposed to topical and regional approaches to the study of Canadian geography. Topics covered include treatment of Canadian climate and biogeography; natural resources; settlement history; political and economic arrangements; and patterns of society and culture. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the relationship of Canadians to their physical environment. Canada’s place in the global community and examination of United States/Canada relations are also stressed. Students who have completed GEOG 161 may not enroll in GEOG 259.

Offered: Not on a regular basis