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Course Description

This course uses the concepts and methods of regional geography to explore the character of British Columbia, through study of the province’s diverse physical and human landscapes. Students focus on geographic patterns and on the interaction of physiography, climate, settlement, resource utilization and economic activity. Students also examine how the province fits into a variety of regional settings: the Pacific Northwest, Canada, North America and the Pacific Rim. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but a first-year course in geography (e.g. GEOG 1221 or 1191), geology (e.g. GEOL 1011 or 1111) or equivalent skills and knowledge would provide useful background information is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of GEOG 2230, GEOG 2231.

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

  • McGillivray, B. (2011). Geography of British Columbia, People and Landscapes in Transition. 3rd edition. Vancouver: UBC Press. 307 pages.
    Type: E-Textbook. ISBN: 9780774820790 or 978-0-7748-2078-3

Note: This item can be purchased directly from Campus eBookstore via Wolfie's Campus Store.

Additional requirements

Students should refer to "Course Delivery Formats" in the TRU-Open Learning Calendar or on the TRU-OL web site for computer requirements (see: http://www.tru.ca/distance/services/online_courses.html).

Assessments

Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.

In order to successfully complete this course, you must obtain at least 50% on the mandatory final examination and 50% overall.

Assignment 1 – Regional Geography and Physical Landscape 5%
Assignment 2 – Peoples of British Columbia 5%
Assignment 3 – Resource Geography of British Columbia-Abiotic Resources 5%
Assignment 4 – Resource Geography of British Columbia-Biotic Resources 5%
Assignment 5 – Rural Settlements and Urbanization of British Columbia 5%
Final Project – Research Essay in Regional Geography 25%
Mandatory Final Exam 50%
Total 100%

Recommended requisite(s)

A first-year course in geography (e.g., GEOG 1221 or GEOG 1191), geology (e.g., GEOL 1011 or GEOL 1111) or equivalent skills and knowledge would provide useful background information.

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Section Title
Geography of British Columbia
Section Schedule
Any Time (30 weeks duration)
Delivery
Online, self-paced  
Course Fee(s)
Canadian in BC/YT non-credit $548.39 Click here to get more information
Canadian outside BC/YT non-credit $657.47 Click here to get more information
International Student non-credit $1,661.15 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 credits
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