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Programs and Courses

Whether you're considering our Geography and Environmental Studies programs, planning your degree, exploring course options, or preparing for graduate studies, you’ll find everything you need to navigate our undergraduate and graduate programs. 

On this page: 

Undergraduate Programs

Learn more about the programs offered by the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. 

Options, Minors and Certificates

Options, minors or certificates are opportunities for students in other degree programs to include Geography and Environmental Studies courses: 

Upon completion, these qualifications will appear on your academic transcript.

Graduate Programs

Our department offers graduate training in a wide range of topics in human geography, physical geography, geomatics, environmental science, environmental management, and sustainability science.

Our students learn from and work with faculty members who are leading researchers in their respective fields, and in doing so acquire labour-market ready skills that enhance their career prospects.

Course Offerings

Each year the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers more than sixty undergraduate courses across a wide range of subjects. We also offer advanced graduate courses in physical and human geography, environmental studies, and geomatics.

Current Students

If you are a current student or an incoming first-year student and want to learn about courses being offered in upcoming semesters:

  1. Log in to LORIS.
  2. Select “Browse Classes.”
  3. Select a semester.
  4. In the Subject field enter the keywords “Geo”, “Environ” and “Climate”.

Course Tools

  • GPA Calculator: Helps you determine whether or not you are meeting the progression requirements of your program.
  • Course Registration Guide: All you need to know to prepare for course registration. 
  • LORIS Browse Classes: View course details, requirements, delivery methods, and waitlist information before you register for courses.

Prospective Students

If you are a prospective student, you can see the whole list of courses offered by our department: