Joint Honours Programs Nature of the Program Geography is concerned with both the natural and human environment, studying how it has been shaped according to human need, how patterns of human activities are structured over space, and how these are influenced by environmental factors. At the University of Waterloo, we stress the study of environmental change at a variety of scales from local to global. Our courses are highly integrated to encourage the study of the environment from many perspectives. These include the practical application of geographical studies, the role of field work, and the use of computer techniques such as model building, geographical information systems and digital remote sensing. Geography is considered both a natural and social science and flourishes in an academic organization where the multi-disciplinary approach is emphasized.
Students can develop programs to suit their particular interests.
Joint Honours programs with a number of other departments are listed in 'Joint Honours Programs'. The formal admission requirements of the program are listed under ' Admission s'. Six OAC credits including English and Geography are required. The Regular Honours Geography program provides a sound foundation in the discipline, and prepares the student for specialization at the graduate level in almost any aspect of Geography. The mandatory content courses include a series of integrated courses in both physical and human geography.