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| 2025-2026 | GENV 382 | Applied Geographic Information SystemsThis course focuses on the utility of Geographic Information Systems in problem solving and decision-making in real world settings. Students are expected to complete a major term project in consultation with the instructor. Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered every other year.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 383 | Geographic Data AnalysisGeography is an integrative spatial science that attempts to explain and predict the spatial distributions and variation of human activity and physical features on the Earth's surface. Geographers and Environmental scientists greatly benefit from the use of quantitative and computational analyses to help answer where, why and what-to-do questions. Geographers might explore such questions as: what type of municipal transportation policy might best achieve more equitable access for urban residents to city services and facilities? Environmental scientists might ask: what sort of land use decisions are required to balance sustainable economic development with protection of wetlands in a fragile ecosystem? Students are invited into understanding and using statistical analysis as a means to develop a quantitative and computational inquiry. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment. (0-0; 3-2)
NB: Offered every other year.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 383 | Geographic Data AnalysisGeography is an integrative spatial science that attempts to explain and predict the spatial distributions and variation of human activity and physical features on the Earth's surface. Geographers and Environmental scientists greatly benefit from the use of quantitative and computational analyses to help answer where, why and what-to-do questions. Geographers might explore such questions as: what type of municipal transportation policy might best achieve more equitable access for urban residents to city services and facilities? Environmental scientists might ask: what sort of land use decisions are required to balance sustainable economic development with protection of wetlands in a fragile ecosystem? Students are invited into understanding and using statistical analysis as a means to develop a quantitative and computational inquiry. Course Credits: 3
NB: Offered every other year.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 391 | Directed Studies in Geography & EnvironmentIn special cases, with the instructor's consent, students may pursue an independent but guided reading and research course in a specialized area of geography of interest to students. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 391 | Directed Studies in Geography and EnvironmentIn special cases, with the instructor's consent, students may pursue an independent but guided reading and research course in a specialized area of geography of interest to students. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment, and instructor's consent. See geography and environment coordinator.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 392 | Directed Studies in Geography & EnvironmentIn special cases, with the instructor's consent, students may pursue an independent but guided reading and research course in a specialized area of geography of interest to students. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 392 | Directed Studies in Geography and EnvironmentIn special cases, with the instructor's consent, students may pursue an independent but guided reading and research course in a specialized area of geography of interest to students. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of geography and environment, and instructor's consent. See geography and environment coordinator.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 395 | Central America Field StudyThis 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 StudyThis 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
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 396 | East Africa Field StudyThis 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 StudyThis 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
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 400 | Special Topics in Geography & EnvironmentA 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.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 400 | Special Topics in Geography and EnvironmentA 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.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 409 | Thesis PreparationStudents 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)
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 409 | Thesis PreparationStudents 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
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 410 | Senior ThesisResearch 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.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 410 | Senior ThesisResearch 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.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 411 | Rural DevelopmentThe 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.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 411 | Rural DevelopmentThe 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.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 412 | Senior ThesisResearch 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.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 412 | Senior ThesisResearch 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.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 414 | Nature, Society & History in Global PerspectiveHuman 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.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 414 | Nature, Society, and History in Global PerspectiveHuman 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 |
| 2024-2025 | GENV 442 | Environmental ThoughtA 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.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 442 | Environmental ThoughtA 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.
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| 2025-2026 | GENV 482 | Geovisualization & AnalysisAn 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
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 482 | Geovisualization and AnalysisAn 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.
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| 2024-2025 | GENV 484 | Conservation BiologyAn 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 BiologyAn 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
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| 2024-2025 | GEOL 109 | Introduction to Physical GeologyAn 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 GeologyAn 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
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| 2024-2025 | GEOL 220 | Geology of the Vancouver RegionAn 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 RegionAn 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
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| 2024-2025 | GEOL 224 | Natural DisastersIntroduction 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 DisastersIntroduction 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
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| 2024-2025 | GEOL 320 | GeomorphologyThe 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 | GeomorphologyThe 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.
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| 2024-2025 | GEOL 321 | Geography of SoilsA 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 SoilsA 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
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| 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
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| 2025-2026 | GLTR 401 | Graduate Studies: Academic LiteracyEquip students in academic reading and writing in order to fulfill scholarly expectations and develop academic literacy, critical thinking, and application skills at the graduate level. Through the process of reading and analyzing scholarly journal articles, including theories and cases in interdisciplinary fields such as leadership, students will become responsible for academic integrity and confident in engaging and communicating in graduate-level academic writing such as article reviews, case studies, and literature reviews. Course Credits: 3
NB: This course is designed for prospective graduate students who may not be familiar with the North American academic context or who come from an international background.
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| 2024-2025 | GNDR 105 | Introduction to Gender StudiesAn introduction to Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary field that asks critical questions about the meanings of sex and gender in society. Students will examine key issues, questions and debates in Gender Studies, both historical and contemporary, and will analyze the multiple ways that sex and gender have interacted with and continue to intersect with race, class, nationality and other social identities, including religious ones. Course Credits: 3
Cross-listed: SOCI 105. |
| 2025-2026 | GNDR 105 | Introduction to Gender StudiesAn introduction to Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary field that asks critical questions about the meanings of sex and gender in society. Students will examine key issues, questions and debates in Gender Studies, both historical and contemporary, and will analyze the multiple ways that sex and gender have interacted with and continue to intersect with race, class, nationality and other social identities, including religious ones. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | GNDR 231 | Classical Backgrounds of LiteratureReadings in Greek and Roman mythology, epic poetry, and short poetry with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works of literature, including the literary construction of gender. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Greek and Roman literary tradition. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 s.h. from ENGL 102, 103, or 104.
Cross-listed: ENGL 231 |
| 2025-2026 | GNDR 231 | Classical Backgrounds of LiteratureReadings in Greek and Roman mythology, epic poetry, and short poetry with attention to the cultural and literary context of these works of literature, including the literary construction of gender. This course includes the study of selected works of English literature that have been influenced by the Greek and Roman literary tradition. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | GNDR 326 | Gender & the BibleIn Christianity and Judaism, gender roles have historically been informed by varied interpretations of their sacred texts. This course focuses on issues related to gender (including such topics as the roles and relationships of female and male characters) situated in the historical contexts of when these scriptural texts were written and initially received. Students will investigate and critique the transmission and interpretations of these traditions up to the present day. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | GNDR 326 | Gender and the BibleIn Christianity and Judaism, gender roles have historically been informed by varied interpretations of their sacred texts. This course focuses on issues related to gender (including such topics as the roles and relationships of female and male characters) situated in the historical contexts of when these scriptural texts were written and initially received. Students will investigate and critique the transmission and interpretations of these traditions up to the present day. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): One of RELS 110, 111, or 112; and second-year standing.
Cross-listed: RELS 326 |
| 2025-2026 | GNDR 345 | Gender & EducationAn introduction to gender and education as a method of inquiry into the role of education in society. In particular, the course explores the relationship of gender and education in the context of formalized schooling, both in Canada and around the world. By focusing on gender, this course considers the experiences of people in their roles of students, classmates, teachers, and in positions of leadership. For people of faith, students will become familiar with ‘gender’ as a sociological variable (i.e., cultural) in schooling by exploring current sociological theories of education and current lived realities of girls and boys in schools. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | GNDR 367 | History of the Family after 1600An examination of the historical development of the family in the modern era. There is a central focus on the formation of families and households and the impact of religion on gender and family roles. The course integrates contemporary gender theory but concentrates on the lives and ideas of historical actors as they are revealed in the historical record. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history or instructor's consent. For Gender Studies Minor students: GNDR 105 and 3 s.h.of HIST.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
Cross-listed: HIST 367 |
| 2025-2026 | GNDR 367 | History of the Family after 1600An examination of the historical development of the family in the modern era. There is a central focus on the formation of families and households and the impact of religion on gender and family roles. The course integrates contemporary gender theory but concentrates on the lives and ideas of historical actors as they are revealed in the historical record. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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