Geography
Course Offerings:
CGC 1P Geography of Canada - Applied
1 credit
This course focuses on geographic issues that affect Canadians
today. Students will draw on personal and everyday experiences
to learn about Canada’s distinct and changing character
and the natural and human systems and global influences that
shape the country. Students will use a variety of
geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to
examine practical geographic questions and communicate their
findings.
CGF 3M Physical Geography: Patterns,
Processes, and Interactions -
University/College Preparation
1 credit
This course examines the major patterns of physical geography
and the powerful forces that affect them. Students will investigate
the dynamic nature of the earth, the evolving relationship
between the planet and its people, and the factors that limit our
ability to predict the changes that will occur. Students will use a
wide range of geotechnologies and inquiry methods to investigate
the distribution and interaction of the elements of their
physical environment and to communicate their findings.
CGG 3O Travel and Tourism: A Regional Geographic Perspective - Open
1 credit
This course focuses on travel and tourism as a vehicle for the
study of selected world regions. Using a variety of
geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods, students
will conduct and present case studies that develop their
understanding of the unique characteristics of selected world
regions; the environmental, cultural, economic, and political
factors that influence travel and tourism; and the impact of the
travel industry on communities and environments around the
world.
CGW 4U Canadian and World Issues: A Geographic Analysis -
University Preparation
1 credit
This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable
and equitable future, focusing on current issues that
illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of
topics, including cultural, economic, and geopolitical relationships,
regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human
needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will
use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis
to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the
complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent
and constantly changing.