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 The
study of Geography is concerned with the Earth's surface in two ways -
as the science of interaction between natural elements of the
environment, such as weather, plants, soils and landforms; and secondly,
as the science of the distribution and activities of the Earth's
population in response to various social and environmental factors.
Systematic studies in Geography examine the locations, distributions,
arrangement, and association of a group of interrelated features. In
contrast, regional studies examine the totality of geographic phenomena
in a particular area. No matter what approach is taken, there are
certain skills and techniques that are of particular geographic
relevance.
As a reflection of the diversity that exists within the study of
Geography and the special skills required, the Department offers courses
within three fields of study - Cultural Geography, Physical Geography
and Techniques. You may attain either the
General or Four-year Bachelor's degree in either Arts or Science, as
well as the B.A. Honours degree.
Geography offers a considerable variety of career opportunities. High
schools require a continuing supply of Geography teachers. Various
federal and provincial agencies dealing with conservation, town
planning, recreation, landscape architecture and the utilization of
Canada's resource also provide opportunities, especially to those with
Honours or graduate work in Geography. Undergraduate training in the
subject is often required for certain business careers, especially in
surveying, market assessment, and location and general commercial
development.
Why study Geography?
 Anyone
with a natural curiosity about the world around them will find Geography
an attractive Major. Those who choose to specialize in one or another of
the substreams within the discipline will develop knowledge and skills
that are applicable to a number of careers or provide a good basis for
entry into more advanced training for a number of professions.
Not everyone who studies Geography does so with a career in mind,
however. Students in other disciplines frequently take Geography because
it provides new insights into their own discipline. Liberal Arts
students with a general major in Geography will acquire a better
understanding of many local, national and global issues and an
appreciation of the physical and human landscapes they will encounter
when they leave university.
Why study Geography at the University of Winnipeg?
The University of Winnipeg places great emphasis on its teaching role.
Students who elect to major in Geography at the University of Winnipeg
will find readily accessible faculty and greater personal attention than
they might receive at larger institutions oriented more toward graduate
students.
 The
Geography Department at the University of Winnipeg is a relatively large
one, with faculty members who are
trained in virtually all of the major fields of study. Thus our course
offering is large enough to offer both broad selection and the
opportunity to develop specialization in an area of particular interest.
The laboratory facilities are
among the best in Canada. In addition to geomorphology, geology and
soils labs, the Department has excellent facilities for the study of
Remote Sensing, Computer Mapping and Geographic Information Systems
through a networked microcomputer lab with 20 work stations. All of
these facilities are routinely used by undergraduate students from
second year onward. Finally the Department houses an excellent Map
Library.
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