Department of Geography
Field Courses (Summer 2013) and
Experiential Learning Information
Session
ENV 232: Practicum in
Environmental Studies
This course provides Environment Specialist and
Major students with practical collaborative work
experience. Students will work with the campus
Environmental Project Coordinator and
participating faculty and staff to develop skills in
communication, interdisciplinary teamwork,
problem identification, and reporting while
working on an environmental project on campus
or in the local community.
For further questions contact Prof. Monika Havelka
Field Course in Mexico
Aug 26 - Sep 02, 2013
Duration - 7 days in
Mexico + 2 travel days
ENV331 International Environment Sustainability - Mexico (SSc, SCI)
This field course gives students, the opportunity to gain valuable international experience
in environmental sustainability and human health issues. Mexico faces considerable
challenges with respect to water resources and environmental sustainability. Students
will work with Indigenous populations, local fisherman, community members, as well
undergraduate students and faculty from the host institution (U of Guadalajara) to
understand the crucial links between environment and health in Jalisco State, Mexico
 Prerequisite: 3rd year standing in any of the ENV / GGR Specialist/ Major
Programs, or affiliated programs (e.g. ECO, BIO, CHE), plus application and
interviews. Some ability in Spanish would be an asset.
 Admission Deadline: Application due March 29, 2013.
 Application details are available at: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/
 Acceptance will be based on a combination of GPA, experience, qualifications
and interview performance.
 In addition to a tuition fee, there is a travel cost (up to $1500) associated
with this course that accepted students will be responsible for. There are
funds available to subsidize a significant part of the travel costs.
Mexico
The follow-up course to ENV495 (Restoration Ecology I), ENV496
builds on theoretical foundations to focus on student
involvement in a variety of restoration projects planned or
underway by Credit Valley Conservation and other groups in
Mississauga and the greater Credit Valley watershed. The
emphasis here is on planning and implementation of
restoration projects; good scientific design; understanding
policies and procedures; identifying and working with
stakeholders, etc.
GGR379: Field Methods in Physical Geography
Summer/Fall 2013
• Monday 26-Aug to Saturday 31-Aug
• 4.5 days (4 nights) in Huntsville / Muskoka,
1.5 days on Campus
• Learn to conduct field research and earn the bulk of fall
(0.5) course credit before term begins!
• ~$350 for accommodations and transport (food not included)
Photos by Jennifer Broadbridge
GGR379: Field Methods in Physical Geography
Summer/Fall 2013
• Learn Physical Geography field and lab techniques
including:
• Stream discharge reading
• Soil pit and core analysis
• Topographic surveying
• Tree coring
• Meteorological monitoring (T, RH, wind, radiation)
• Soil water monitoring (soil moisture, well installation
& testing)
• Soil moisture & organic matter determination,
• Water pH, conductivity, temperature, & nutrient
testing
• Tree ring analysis
• Data logger programming
Photos by Jennifer Broadbridge
GGR379: Field Methods in Physical Geography
Summer/Fall 2013
• Design and carry-out a small scale
research project in Limberlost
Forest and/or Huntsville area in:
• Stream water quality
• Hillslope hydrology
• Soil water, texture, nutrient
dynamics
• Forest biogeography
• Micrometeorology
• Urban climatology / hydrology
Photos by Jennifer Broadbridge
GGR389: Field Studies
in Human Geography
Montreal
30th April – 5th May
Join Professors Wilson and Leydon for a 5-day field course in Montréal. The 24
students accepted into this course will meet twice prior to the trip and twice
following the trip. Students will research selected topics relating to the urban,
economic and social geography of Montreal, engage in field work in the city, give
a presentation and write a research paper. The field trip includes visits to sites
of political, social and economic significance in Montréal. Free time will be
allocated for research and sightseeing.
Application Process: GGR389H5 Field Studies in
Human Geography – Montréal
The total cost of the course is $600. Please submit a completed application
form and a $150 non-refundable deposit to Sabrina Ferrari, Department of
Geography by Monday, April 1st, 2013. Preference will be given to Geography
Majors and Specialists. The remaining $450 is due April 12th, 2013.
Application form available at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/
The $600 fee includes transportation (return-trip Toronto to Montréal) hotel (triple or
quadruple room occupancy) and one dinner. Students are responsible for the rest of their
meals during the trip.
Acceptance into the class - students will be notified by April 5th, 2013.
Informational meeting about the course will be held on April 17th, 4:00-6:00pm.
Course Requirements and Evaluation: GGR389H5 Field
Studies in Human Geography – Montreal
Pre-trip Assignment : due at the beginning of the trip 10%
Field Notebook – daily entries: 40%
Research paper : due one week after trip 35%
Participation: 15%
For further information, please contact
Professor Wilson (kathi.wilson@utoronto.ca) or
Professor Leydon (joseph.leydon@utoronto.ca).
Prerequisites:
Entering into 4th year
Enrolment in Geography, GIS or
Environment program
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Course Requirements:
Interview
 Periodic course meetings and assignments
 200 hour work commitment Sept – April
Opportunities available in Government,
Community, and Corporate settings
Past placements include: Environment
Canada, Conservation Authorities,
Consulting Firms, the Region of Peel, and
the City of Mississauga
JGE 400/401 Internship
 Application deadline: April 01, 2013
 Interviews- May 2013 (dates TBD)
 Application Details at
http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/geography/