Department of Geography Field Courses (Summer 2013) and Experiential Learning Information Session

Department of GeographyField Courses (Summer 2013) and Experiential Learning Information

Session

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 or in the local community.

For further questions contact Prof. Monika Havelka

ENV 232: Practicum in Environmental Studies

ENV331 International Environment Sustainability - Mexico (SSc, SCI) This field course gives students, the opportunity to gain valuable international experience

in environmental sustainability and human health issues. Mexico faces considerable challenges with respect to water resources and environmental sustainability. Students will work with Indigenous populations, local fisherman, community members, as well undergraduate students and faculty from the host institution (U of Guadalajara) to understand the crucial links between environment and health in Jalisco State, Mexico  

Field Course in MexicoAug 26 - Sep 02, 2013Duration - 7 days in Mexico + 2 travel days

Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in any of the ENV / GGR Specialist/ Major Programs, or affiliated programs (e.g. ECO, BIO, CHE), plus application and interviews.  Some ability in Spanish would be an asset.

Admission Deadline: Application due March 29, 2013. Application details are available at:

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/ Acceptance will be based on a combination of GPA,

experience, qualifications and interview performance. In addition to a tuition fee, there is a travel cost (up to $1500)

associated with this course that accepted students will be responsible for. There are funds available to subsidize a significant part of the travel costs.

Mexico

The follow-up course to ENV495 (Restoration Ecology I), ENV496 builds on theoretical foundations to focus on student involvement in a variety of restoration projects planned or underway by Credit Valley Conservation and other groups in Mississauga and the greater Credit Valley watershed. The emphasis here is on planning and implementation of restoration projects; good scientific design; understanding policies and procedures; identifying and working with stakeholders, etc.

GGR379: Field Methods in Physical Geography

Summer/Fall 2013

Photos by Jennifer Broadbridge

•Monday 26-Aug to Saturday 31-Aug

•4.5 days (4 nights) in Huntsville / Muskoka, 1.5 days on Campus

•Learn to conduct field research and earn the bulk of fall (0.5) course credit before term begins!

•~$350 for accommodations and transport (food not included)

GGR379: Field Methods in Physical Geography

Summer/Fall 2013

Photos by Jennifer Broadbridge

•Learn Physical Geography field and lab techniques including:

•Stream discharge reading

•Soil pit and core analysis

•Topographic surveying

•Tree coring

•Meteorological monitoring (T, RH, wind, radiation)

•Soil water monitoring (soil moisture, well installation & testing)

•Soil moisture & organic matter determination,

•Water pH, conductivity, temperature, & nutrient testing

•Tree ring analysis

•Data logger programming

GGR379: Field Methods in Physical Geography

Summer/Fall 2013

Photos by Jennifer Broadbridge

•Design and carry-out a small scale research project in Limberlost Forest and/or Huntsville area in:

•Stream water quality

•Hillslope hydrology

•Soil water, texture, nutrient dynamics

•Forest biogeography

•Micrometeorology

•Urban climatology / hydrology

GGR389: Field Studies in Human Geography

Montreal30th April – 5th May

Join Professors Wilson and Leydon for a 5-day field course in Montréal. The 24 students accepted into this course will meet twice prior to the trip and twice following the trip. Students will research selected topics relating to the urban, economic and social geography of Montreal, engage in field work in the city, give a presentation and write a research paper. The field trip includes visits to sites of political, social and economic significance in Montréal. Free time will be allocated for research and sightseeing.

Application Process: GGR389H5 Field Studies in Human Geography – Montréal The total cost of the course is $600. Please submit a completed application form and a $150 non-refundable deposit to Sabrina Ferrari, Department of Geography by Monday, April 1st, 2013. Preference will be given to Geography Majors and Specialists. The remaining $450 is due April 12th, 2013.

Application form available at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/

The $600 fee includes transportation (return-trip Toronto to Montréal) hotel (triple or quadruple room occupancy) 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 5th, 2013.Informational meeting about the course will be held on April 17th, 4:00-6:00pm.  

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

Pre-trip Assignment : due at the beginning of the trip 10%Field Notebook – daily entries: 40%                                     Research paper : due one week after trip 35%Participation: 15%    For further information, please contact Professor Wilson ([email protected]) or Professor Leydon ([email protected]).

Prerequisites: Entering into 4th yearEnrolment in Geography, GIS orEnvironment programMinimum 2.5 GPAInterview Course Requirements:

Periodic course meetings and assignments 200 hour work commitment Sept – AprilOpportunities available in Government,Community, and Corporate settings

Past placements include: Environment Canada, Conservation Authorities, Consulting Firms, the Region of Peel, and the City of Mississauga

JGE 400/401 InternshipApplication deadline: April 01, 2013

Interviews- May 2013 (dates TBD)Application Details at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/