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Department of Geography Field Courses (Summer 2012) and Experiential Learning Information Session

GGR379: Field Methods in Physical Geography Summer/Fall 2012

Photos by Jennifer Broadbridge

• Based out of and around the UTM campus and local ecosystems
• Learn to conduct field research and earn the bulk of fall (0.5) course

credit before term begins! (there will be only a few meetings during term)

• Bond with classmates, get to know your professors
• Ancillary costs, including food & supplies will be :TBA

Enquire with Sabrina Ferrari Geography Department: there are a limited number of

spaces, and allocation will be made on a first-come basis with deposit with a non refundable deposit.

GGR 410 Human Geography Internship

• Prerequisites:

– 4th Year – Enrolment in a Human Geography Program, GIS

• r Instructor permission

– Minimum 2.5 GPA

• 1 day/week, Sept-April 200 hours
• 1.0 Credit
• Government, Community, Corporate settings

– Consulting Firms, Region of Peel; Region of Halton, City of Mississauga, Town of Oakville, Not- for Profit....

GGR 410 Human Geography Internship

Application deadline March 1, 2012 Registration- INTERIM ONLY-

May 2, 2012 for 4th year students

Interview- June 2012 (date TBD)

During a 1 week stay in August, students will participate in seminars on environmental sustainability and resource management at Sir Sanford Fleming College and / or the Kawartha Conservation Authority offices, and undertake natural and/or social science studies on sustainability in at least one of the Kawartha Lakes (Pigeon, Sturgeon). Preparatory meetings will be held prior to departure, and seminar / poster presentations on research outcomes will be made during the Fall Term. ENV 331 Environmental Sustainability

Field Course

Kawartha Lakes, Ontario August 12-19

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Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in any of the ENV Specialist Programs, or specialists in ENV affiliated programs (e.g. GGR, ECO, BIO, CHE), plus application and interviews.

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Admission: through application due March 15, 2012, electronically (.pdf format only please), to Prof. Shear (harvey.shear@utoronto.ca).

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The application must include a current transcript (ROSI pdf printout will suffice), a current curriculum vitae, and a cover letter of application explaining why the student’s qualifications and interest make him /her a suitable candidate for the course.

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Applicants who meet minimum criteria will be selected for an interview. Acceptance will be based

• n a combination of GPA (2.7 or higher), experience, qualifications and interview performance.

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In addition to a tuition fee, there is a travel cost (up to $650) associated with this course that accepted students will be responsible for. .

ENV331

Field Course Kawartha Lakes Admission Criteria

Application Schedule-

 Applications due -March 1, 2012– 11.59 pm by e-mail

to harvey.shear@utoronto.ca

 Notification of interviews- March 8, 2012  Interviews – March 15-16, 2012  Notification of successful students and request for

confirmation and non-refundable deposit (March 25, 2012)

 Confirmation and cheque for non-refundable

deposit ($400) due - April 1, 2012 - 12.00 noon

ENV331 Field Course - Kawartha lakes

GGR389: Field Studies in Human Geography

Montreal 29th April – 4th May

Please join Professors Daniere and K. Wilson for a 6-day field course in Montréal to study urban and social geography in la belle province. The 24 students accepted into this course will meet twice prior to the trip as well as several times during the months of May and June. Students will research selected topics related to planning, urban, and social geography and produce presentations as well as short research papers. The field trip includes visits to sites of political, social and economic significance in Montréal and, of course, one dinner at a nice French

• restaurant. Free time will be allocated for research and sightseeing.

Application Process: GGR389H5 Field Studies in Human Geography - Montreal

The total cost of the course is $600. Please submit a one-page letter of interest explaining your reasons for taking this course and a $100 non-refundable deposit to Sabrina Ferrari, Department of Geography by Friday, April 2nd, 2012. Preference will be given to Geography Majors and Specialists. The remaining $500 is due April 16, 2012. The $600 fee includes transportation (return-trip Toronto to Montréal) hotel (triple or quadruple room occupancy), four breakfasts and one dinner. Students are responsible for the rest of their meals during the trip. Acceptance into the class - students will be notified by April 9th, 2012. Informational meeting about the course will be held on April 18th 4:00-6:00pm.

Course Requirements and Evaluation: GGR389H5 Field Studies in Human Geography – Montreal

Pre-trip Assignment : Assignment #1 (due in the train on the way to Montreal)- 10% Field Notebook/4 Assignments: 60% Photographic Assignment: Assignment #6 (due in class meeting one week after trip) -20% Participation – 10% For further questions or concerns, please contact Professor Daniere (amrita. daniere@utoronto.ca) or Professor K. Wilson (kathi.wilson@utoronto.ca).

This course provides Environment Specialist and Major students with practical collaborative work

• experience. Students will work with the campus

Environmental Project Coordinator and participating faculty and staff to develop skills in communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, problem identification, and reporting while working on an environmental project on campus

• r in the local community.

For further questions contact Prof. Monica Havelka

ENV 232:Environmental Sustainability Practicum

Prerequisites:

• Entering into 4th year
• Enrolment in an Environment program
• Minimum 2.5 GPA

Course Requirements:

• Periodic course meetings and assignments
• 200 hour work commitment Sept – April
• Opportunities available in Government,

Community, and Corporate settings

• Past placements include: Environment

Canada, Conservation Authorities, Consulting Firms, and the Region of Peel

Summer 2012 in Ecuador

Professor Monika Havelka Professor Barbara Murck May 16 – Jun 16 Estimated cost: $7908 (including tuition) Bursaries ($4,000) available apply online www.summerabroad.utoronto.ca

ENV395Y: Ecology and Conservation in the Andes, Amazon, and Galápagos

Course Structure:

• Field exploration of interdisciplinary

environmental issues in three very different ecological regions:

• 2 nights – Andean highlands
• 7 nights – tropical rainforest and cloud

forest expedition in the Amazon

• 10 nights – Galápagos Islands

(snorkeling; 5 day trips to various islands)

• 12 nights – Quito - city tour, home base

for trips to Mitad del Mundo (Equatorial divide) and Otavalo

• Final paper – Based on your interests