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GEOG357 - Parks and Protected Areas

Description

An investigation of the principles and concepts underlying the designation, planning and management of protected areas such as national and provincial park systems. Topics include: the history and philosophy of protected areas; international classifications and examples; role of native peoples; carrying capacity; visitor management; interpretation; ecosystem integrity; ecosystem management; and a variety of case studies. Students should be prepared to undertake one or more weekend field trips; a fee for each field trip may be applied.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of GEOG 357, GEOG 455, GEOG 459A, GEOG 459B.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of:
    • GEOG209 - Introduction to Environmental Management (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Geography

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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