Outlines for the Department of Geography
- Geography (BA)
- Geography (BSc)
- Physical Geography and Earth & Ocean Sciences (APEGBC+) (Combined) (BSc)
- Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics) (Combined) (BSc)
Geography (BA)
Not sure what courses to take in first year? If you're interested in a geography degree, the following outline will put you on the right track:
| Required courses |
|---|
| GEOG 101A & 101B (3.0) |
| GEOG 103 (1.5) |
| Social Sciences other than GEOG (3.0) |
| Suggested courses |
|---|
| Electives (7.5) |
Geography (BSc)
Not sure what courses to take in first year? If you're interested in a geography degree, the following outline will put you on the right track:
| Required courses | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| GEOG 101A & 101B (3.0) | |
| GEOG 103 (1.5) | |
| MATH 100 or | One of:
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| MATH 102 (1.5) |
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| 100/200-level courses from Science or Engineering, excluding MATH 120 (3.0) | |
| Suggested courses |
|---|
| Electives (6.0) |
Physical Geography and Earth & Ocean Sciences (APEGBC+) (Combined) (BSc)
Not sure what courses to take in first year? If you're interested in a degree combining earth & ocean sciences and physical geography, the following outline will put you on the right track:
| Required courses | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| EOS 110 & 120 (3.0) | |
| GEOG 101A (1.5) | |
| CHEM 101 (1.5) |
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| CHEM 102 (1.5) |
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| MATH 100 (1.5) | One of:
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| MATH 101 (1.5) | |
| PHYS 110 & 111 * |
| Suggested courses |
|---|
| Electives (1.5) |
| Notes | |
|---|---|
| + | Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. |
| * | Physics requirements may also be satisfied by PHYS 102 and 120; or PHYS 120 and 130. |
Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics) (Combined) (BSc)
Not sure what courses to take in first year? If you're interested in geomatics degree combining geography and computer science, the following outline will put you on the right track:
| Required courses | Prerequisites |
|---|---|
| GEOG 101A & 101B (3.0) | |
| CSC 110 (1.5) |
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| CSC 115 (1.5) | |
| CSC 106 (1.5) | |
| ENGL 135 (1.5) | |
| MATH 102 & 151 or |
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| MATH 100 & 101 (3.0) | One of:
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| MATH 122 (1.5) |
| Suggested courses |
|---|
| Electives (1.5) |
Department contacts
Looking for more information? Check out the Department of Geography website or get in touch with the following contacts:
- Social Sciences advising: Contact the Advising Centre
- Co-operative education: Social Sciences co-op website or contact the coordinator
Frequent questions
Frequent questions for Humanities, Science and Social Sciences:
When should I talk to an adviser?
When should I talk to an adviser?
The Advising Centre can help you with course selection for BA and BSc programs within the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences, and Pre-Professional Studies, such as Medicine and Dentistry. Review the program outlines on this site first; if you still have questions concerning course selection, you can contact the Advising Centre at advising@uvic.ca or by calling 250-721-7567, extension 6.
Newly admitted first-year students can have their questions answered via email, over the telephone or by pre-booking an appointment with an adviser. In addition to our regular office hours, Academic Advisers are available in the Welcome Centre to meet with newly admitted students on Tuesdays between 3:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. and Wednesdays between 3:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. (May 14 through June 18) and Saturdays between 12:00 p.m. - 3:30p.m. (May 18 through September 21). Pre-booking is advised.
For current UVic students, appointments are booked in person and for the same day only. Please note that space is limited and you should arrive early. You can also access the Advising Centre website for answers to frequently asked questions.
May I talk to an adviser by telephone?
May I talk to an adviser by telephone?
As noted in the previous question, newly admitted students can speak with an advising assistant by calling 250-721-7567, extension 6. In addition, phone appointments can be made for students living out of town.
I’m having problems scheduling my timetable. What should I do?
I’m having problems scheduling my timetable. What should I do?
The Advising Centre cannot assist with timetabling and course registration; therefore, please check carefully for timetable conflicts. There are complete instructions on the web at www.uvic.ca/reg101.
I’ve been admitted into the Faculty of Humanities. May I also take courses from other faculties?
I’ve been admitted into the Faculty of Humanities. May I also take courses from other faculties?
Students in the Faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences are not restricted in their course selection. You may enrol in courses from other faculties as long as you have satisfied the prerequisite(s) and the courses are not restricted to a specific program (eg Engineering).
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