In addition, the department offers four-year honours programs leading to either a BA or BSc degree in Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Science . This program combines Brock courses with those offered by Niagara College. Course offerings Courses offered by the department fall into two main groups, group A in human geography and group B in physical geography. In most courses there is emphasis on practical work. This involves structured labs and seminars in early years and progressively more independent work in later years, culminating in an optional honours thesis in year 4.
Field work features prominently in many courses.
Students should note that a nominal fee may be charged in courses having a field work or laboratory component. GEOG 4F99 is an internship program in year 4, enabling students to obtain work experience while still at the University. Laboratories and equipment are available for work in biogeography, geomorphology, climatology, cartography, surveying, remote sensing, geographic information systems and human geography. The University Map Library, containing an extensive collection of maps, atlases and airphotos, is housed within the Geography department. Program Notes 1.