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GENV 395

Central America Field Study

This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socio- economic realities that shape the communication and cultures of Central America, and introduces students to cross-cultural communication.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third year standing or instructor permission. .
Cross-listed: MCOM 395
2025-2026 GENV 395

Central America Field Study

This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socio- economic realities that shape the communication and cultures of Central America, and introduces students to cross-cultural communication.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GENV 395

Central America Field Study

This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socio- economic realities that shape the communication and cultures of Central America, and introduces students to cross-cultural communication.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or instructor's consent
Cross-listed: MCOM 395
GENV 396

East Africa Field Study

This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socio- economic realities that shape the communication and cultures of East Africa and introduces students to cross-cultural communication.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third year standing or instructor permission.
Cross-listed: MCOM 396
2025-2026 GENV 396

East Africa Field Study

This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socio- economic realities that shape the communication and cultures of East Africa and introduces students to cross-cultural communication.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GENV 396

East Africa Field Study

This experiential and interdisciplinary course fosters interaction with diverse physical and human environments. It provides exposure to the region's history, religions, politics, and socio- economic realities that shape the communication and cultures of East Africa and introduces students to cross-cultural communication.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing or instructor's consent
Cross-listed: MCOM 396
2025-2026 GENV 400

Special Topics in Geography & Environment

A study of special topics or issues in geography and environment that are not considered in-depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See geography and environment coordinator.
2026-2027 GENV 400

Special Topics in Geography & Environment

A study of special topics or issues in geography and environment that are not considered in-depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See geography and environment coordinator.
GENV 400

Special Topics in Geography and Environment

A study of special topics or issues in geography and environment that are not considered in-depth in other courses.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year See geography and environment coordinator.
GENV 409

Thesis Preparation

Students are required to choose a topic for their senior thesis (GENV 410) in consultation with an instructor. Selected readings and references pertinent to the topic are assigned. A final written and oral report is presented consisting of a detailed thesis proposal and a literature review. Students are advised to start in their third year to allow observations over a full calendar year.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in geography and environment studies or instructor's consent. (1-0; 0-0)
2025-2026 GENV 409

Thesis Preparation

Students are required to choose a topic for their senior thesis (GENV 410) in consultation with an instructor. Selected readings and references pertinent to the topic are assigned. A final written and oral report is presented consisting of a detailed thesis proposal and a literature review. Students are advised to start in their third year to allow observations over a full calendar year.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 GENV 409

Thesis Preparation

Students are required to choose a topic for their senior thesis (GENV 410) in consultation with an instructor. Selected readings and references pertinent to the topic are assigned. A final written and oral report is presented consisting of a detailed thesis proposal and a literature review. Students are advised to start in their third year to allow observations over a full calendar year.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in Geography & Environment studies or instructor's consent
GENV 410

Senior Thesis

Research in a chosen area of environmental studies with a final written report. Presentation of research findings are also made by the student in a seminar.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): GENV 409, a related directed study in preparation or instructor's consent. (0-0; 1- 2)
NB: Normally 2 sem. hrs. are assigned unless arrangements are made with the department chair.
2025-2026 GENV 410

Senior Thesis

Research in a chosen area of environmental studies with a final written report. Presentation of research findings are also made by the student in a seminar.

Course Credits: 2
NB: Normally 2 sem. hrs. are assigned unless arrangements are made with the department chair.
2026-2027 GENV 410

Senior Thesis

Research in a chosen area of environmental studies with a final written report. Presentation of research findings are also made by the student in a seminar.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): GENV 409, a related directed study in preparation or instructor's consent
NB: Normally 2 sem. hrs. are assigned unless arrangements are made with the department chair.
GENV 411

Rural Development

The course is designed to introduce students to the broad concept of rural development, to the relationship between rural communities and their environments, and to the critical issues of rural restructuring and sustainability. This course examines the theoretical underpinnings, principles, and practices of rural development as well as the problems and challenges facing rural communities in both developed and developing countries. It is expected that, by the end of the course, students gain and/or broaden their knowledge of contemporary domestic and international rural development processes, practices, and issues.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment, third or fourth year standing, or instructor's consent.
NB: Offered every other year.
2025-2026 GENV 411

Rural Development

The course is designed to introduce students to the broad concept of rural development, to the relationship between rural communities and their environments, and to the critical issues of rural restructuring and sustainability. This course examines the theoretical underpinnings, principles, and practices of rural development as well as the problems and challenges facing rural communities in both developed and developing countries. It is expected that, by the end of the course, students gain and/or broaden their knowledge of contemporary domestic and international rural development processes, practices, and issues.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered every other year.
2026-2027 GENV 411

Rural Development

The course is designed to introduce students to the broad concept of rural development, to the relationship between rural communities and their environments, and to the critical issues of rural restructuring and sustainability. This course examines the theoretical underpinnings, principles, and practices of rural development as well as the problems and challenges facing rural communities in both developed and developing countries. It is expected that, by the end of the course, students gain and/or broaden their knowledge of contemporary domestic and international rural development processes, practices, and issues.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Geography & Environment, third- or fourth-year standing, or instructor's consent
NB: Offered every other year.
GENV 412

Senior Thesis

Research in a chosen area of environmental studies with a final written report. Students present research findings in a seminar. Allows students with larger projects to gain extra credit.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GENV 409, a related directed study in preparation or instructor's consent. (0-0; 1- 2)
NB: Normally 3 sem. hrs. are assigned unless arrangements are made with the department chair.
2025-2026 GENV 412

Senior Thesis

Research in a chosen area of environmental studies with a final written report. Students present research findings in a seminar. Allows students with larger projects to gain extra credit.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Normally 3 sem. hrs. are assigned unless arrangements are made with the department chair.
2026-2027 GENV 412

Senior Thesis

Research in a chosen area of environmental studies with a final written report. Students present research findings in a seminar. Allows students with larger projects to gain extra credit.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GENV 409, a related directed study in preparation or instructor's consent
NB: Normally 3 sem. hrs. are assigned unless arrangements are made with the department chair.
2025-2026 GENV 414

Nature, Society & History in Global Perspective

Human interaction with the environment is the most fundamental of all relationships. This course examines the different ways in which societies have defined, understood, and used their non- human surroundings and the processes through which the environment influences culture and adapts to human communities. Students explore the historical context of the human-nature interaction in global perspective and compare the ways in which the concepts of politics, nationalism, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc. inform and guide the relationship.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 GENV 414

Nature, Society & History in Global Perspective

Human interaction with the environment is the most fundamental of all relationships. This course examines the different ways in which societies have defined, understood, and used their non- human surroundings and the processes through which the environment influences culture and adapts to human communities. Students explore the historical context of the human-nature interaction in global perspective and compare the ways in which the concepts of politics, nationalism, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc. inform and guide the relationship.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of History, third- or fourth-year standing, or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: HIST 409
GENV 414

Nature, Society, and History in Global Perspective

Human interaction with the environment is the most fundamental of all relationships. This course examines the different ways in which societies have defined, understood, and used their non- human surroundings and the processes through which the environment influences culture and adapts to human communities. Students explore the historical context of the human-nature interaction in global perspective and compare the ways in which the concepts of politics, nationalism, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc. inform and guide the relationship.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history, third or fourth year standing, or instructor's consent.
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
Cross-listed: HIST 409
GENV 442

Environmental Thought

A survey of the origin and development of those streams of geographic thought reflecting people's relationship to the natural environment. The course includes discussions within the context of Christian and non-Christian alternatives, of the development of a responsible Christian environmental ethic and its application to global environmental issues.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history, third or fourth year standing, or instructor's consent.
NB: Offered every other year.
2025-2026 GENV 442

Environmental Thought

A survey of the origin and development of those streams of geographic thought reflecting people's relationship to the natural environment. The course includes discussions within the context of Christian and non-Christian alternatives, of the development of a responsible Christian environmental ethic and its application to global environmental issues.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered every other year.
2026-2027 GENV 442

Environmental Thought

A survey of the origin and development of those streams of geographic thought reflecting people's relationship to the natural environment. The course includes discussions within the context of Christian and non-Christian alternatives, of the development of a responsible Christian environmental ethic and its application to global environmental issues.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of History, third- or fourth-year standing, or instructor's consent
NB: Offered every other year.
2025-2026 GENV 482

Geovisualization & Analysis

An introduction to the underlying principles and methods of 3D modeling within ArcGIS 3D Analyst. It provides experience with 3DE tools as well as opportunities for practical, real-life applications through a series of examples and exercises, which include: constructing the 3D environment/landscape, analyzing spatial data, and creating outputs (e.g., 3D maps), based on real-life modeling examples such as urban landscapes, parks, business locations, and housing.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GENV 482

Geovisualization & Analysis

An introduction to the underlying principles and methods of 3D modeling within ArcGIS 3D Analyst. It provides experience with 3DE tools as well as opportunities for practical, real-life applications through a series of examples and exercises, which include: constructing the 3D environment/landscape, analyzing spatial data, and creating outputs (e.g., 3D maps), based on real-life modeling examples such as urban landscapes, parks, business locations, and housing.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GENV 282 or instructor's consent
GENV 482

Geovisualization and Analysis

An introduction to the underlying principles and methods of 3D modeling within ArcGIS 3D Analyst. It provides experience with 3DE tools as well as opportunities for practical, real-life applications through a series of examples and exercises, which include: constructing the 3D environment/ landscape, analyzing spatial data, and creating outputs (e.g., 3D maps), based on real-life modeling examples such as urban landscapes, parks, business locations, and housing.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GENV 282 or instructor's consent.
GENV 484

Conservation Biology

An exploration of various practical applications of biology in environmental management, monitoring, and remediation. Topics include many important areas of concern such as wildlife management, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, water and air pollution, and protection of endangered ecosystems. Various biological approaches to these are considered, such as population modelling, ecophysiology, microbiology techniques, biomonitoring, ecosystem health, and biodiversity inventories. The implications of environmental ethics and the role of Christian environmental stewardship are discussed.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 381 (may be taken concurrently). (0-0; 3-3) Geology
NB: Not offered every year See department chair
Cross-listed: BIOL 484
2025-2026 GENV 484

Conservation Biology

An exploration of various practical applications of biology in environmental management, monitoring, and remediation. Topics include many important areas of concern such as wildlife management, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, water and air pollution, and protection of endangered ecosystems. Various biological approaches to these are considered, such as population modelling, ecophysiology, microbiology techniques, biomonitoring, ecosystem health, and biodiversity inventories. The implications of environmental ethics and the role of Christian environmental stewardship are discussed.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GENV 484

Conservation Biology

An exploration of various practical applications of biology in environmental management, monitoring, and remediation. Topics include many important areas of concern such as wildlife management, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, water and air pollution, and protection of endangered ecosystems. Various biological approaches to these are considered, such as population modelling, ecophysiology, microbiology techniques, biomonitoring, ecosystem health, and biodiversity inventories. The implications of environmental ethics and the role of Christian environmental stewardship are discussed.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIOL/GENV 281
Cross-listed: BIOL 484
GEOL 109

Introduction to Physical Geology

An introduction to the materials and processes of the physical earth: rocks and minerals, earth structure and composition, plate tectonics, volcanology, seismology, crustal deformation, weathering and erosion, slope movement, sedimentation, wind and water processes, glaciation, and geologic time. Earth materials and processes are studied in the laboratory and in the field. This course is an environmental studies core requirement.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): None. (3-3; 0-0)
Cross-listed: GENV 109
2025-2026 GEOL 109

Introduction to Physical Geology

An introduction to the materials and processes of the physical earth: rocks and minerals, earth structure and composition, plate tectonics, volcanology, seismology, crustal deformation, weathering and erosion, slope movement, sedimentation, wind and water processes, glaciation, and geologic time. Earth materials and processes are studied in the laboratory and in the field. This course is an environmental studies core requirement.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GEOL 109

Introduction to Physical Geology

An introduction to the materials and processes of the physical earth: rocks and minerals, earth structure and composition, plate tectonics, volcanology, seismology, crustal deformation, weathering and erosion, slope movement, sedimentation, wind and water processes, glaciation, and geologic time. Earth materials and processes are studied in the laboratory and in the field. This course is an environmental studies core requirement.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: GENV 109
GEOL 220

Geology of the Vancouver Region

An overview of the fundamental earth science processes responsible for the creation, transformation, and ongoing physical development of western North America. These processes are studied in the context of the building of the North American continent through tectonic forces and surface dynamics. Topics include: geologic time, tectonics, volcanology, seismology, stratigraphy, glaciation, erosion, paleontology, paleoclimatology, and environmental issues. The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the physical environment around them so they may take a more active role in the stewardship of the earth. Field trips and field studies are included.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: GENV 220
2025-2026 GEOL 220

Geology of the Vancouver Region

An overview of the fundamental earth science processes responsible for the creation, transformation, and ongoing physical development of western North America. These processes are studied in the context of the building of the North American continent through tectonic forces and surface dynamics. Topics include: geologic time, tectonics, volcanology, seismology, stratigraphy, glaciation, erosion, paleontology, paleoclimatology, and environmental issues. The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the physical environment around them so they may take a more active role in the stewardship of the earth. Field trips and field studies are included.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GEOL 220

Geology of the Vancouver Region

An overview of the fundamental earth science processes responsible for the creation, transformation, and ongoing physical development of western North America. These processes are studied in the context of the building of the North American continent through tectonic forces and surface dynamics. Topics include: geologic time, tectonics, volcanology, seismology, stratigraphy, glaciation, erosion, paleontology, paleoclimatology, and environmental issues. The objective of the course is to familiarize students with the physical environment around them so they may take a more active role in the stewardship of the earth. Field trips and field studies are included.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: GENV 220
GEOL 224

Natural Disasters

Introduction to the geological causes and characteristics of natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, landslides, floods, weather-related events, and climate change. The focus will be on understanding how the natural hazards affect us in everyday life and how we can predict the hazard, prevent, or moderate the hazard to avoid a natural disaster.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: GENV 224
2025-2026 GEOL 224

Natural Disasters

Introduction to the geological causes and characteristics of natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, landslides, floods, weather-related events, and climate change. The focus will be on understanding how the natural hazards affect us in everyday life and how we can predict the hazard, prevent, or moderate the hazard to avoid a natural disaster.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GEOL 224

Natural Disasters

Introduction to the geological causes and characteristics of natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, landslides, floods, weather-related events, and climate change. The focus will be on understanding how the natural hazards affect us in everyday life and how we can predict the hazard, prevent, or moderate the hazard to avoid a natural disaster.

Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: GENV 224
GEOL 320

Geomorphology

The scientific examination of the physical processes which shape landform development, structure, and dynamics. Topics include: weathering, slope systems, fluvial and coastal environments, and glacial and periglacial systems. Special emphasis is placed on deciphering past events from current landscape structures. Field trips and field studies are required.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment including one of GENV 121, 131, 220, GEOL 109 or 220; or instructor's consent. (3-2; 0-0)
NB: Offered every other year.
Cross-listed: GENV 320
2025-2026 GEOL 320

Geomorphology

The scientific examination of the physical processes which shape landform development, structure, and dynamics. Topics include: weathering, slope systems, fluvial and coastal environments, and glacial and periglacial systems. Special emphasis is placed on deciphering past events from current landscape structures. Field trips and field studies are required.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered every other year.
2026-2027 GEOL 320

Geomorphology

The scientific examination of the physical processes which shape landform development, structure, and dynamics. Topics include: weathering, slope systems, fluvial and coastal environments, and glacial and periglacial systems. Special emphasis is placed on deciphering past events from current landscape structures. Field trips and field studies are required.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Geography & Environment including one of GENV 121, 131, 220, GEOL 109 or 220; or instructor's consent
NB: Offered every other year.
Cross-listed: GENV 320
GEOL 321

Geography of Soils

A scientific investigation of the various aspects of soil as a natural resource. Topics include: physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soils applied in the context of soil formation, soil classification and land use, agriculture, and environmental engineering. Soil mapping and spatial distribution of soils is also considered. Field trips and field studies are required.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment including one of GENV 121, 131, 220, GEOL 109 or 220; or instructor's consent. (3-2; 0-0)
Cross-listed: GENV 321
2025-2026 GEOL 321

Geography of Soils

A scientific investigation of the various aspects of soil as a natural resource. Topics include: physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soils applied in the context of soil formation, soil classification and land use, agriculture, and environmental engineering. Soil mapping and spatial distribution of soils is also considered. Field trips and field studies are required.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GEOL 321

Geography of Soils

A scientific investigation of the various aspects of soil as a natural resource. Topics include: physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of soils applied in the context of soil formation, soil classification and land use, agriculture, and environmental engineering. Soil mapping and spatial distribution of soils is also considered. Field trips and field studies are required.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of Geography & Environment including one of GENV 121, 131, 220, GEOL 109 or 220; or instructor's consent
Cross-listed: GENV 321
2025-2026 GLTR 201

Navigating A.I.

This course introduces students to the foundation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) from various lenses including a Christian worldview. Students will focus on analyzing ethical issues, risks, and biases commonly found in AI outputs and explore methods for more effective and appropriate use as their mode of inquiry. With examining and discussing its current topics and future technological trends, students will be equipped with practical approaches to their current and future social context.

Course Credits: 3
2026-2027 GLTR 201

Navigating A.I.

This course introduces students to the foundation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) from various lenses including a Christian worldview. Students will focus on analyzing ethical issues, risks, and biases commonly found in AI outputs and explore methods for more effective and appropriate use as their mode of inquiry. With examining and discussing its current topics and future technological trends, students will be equipped with practical approaches to their current and future social context.

Course Credits: 3