Carleton University · GEOG 3501

Geographies of the Canadian North

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Key issues in contemporary northern Canada, including land and jurisdiction, wildlife, resource extraction, economic development, culture, geopolitics, health, and climate change. Historical geography and physical characteristics of the region.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Key issues in contemporary northern Canada, including land and jurisdiction, wildlife, resource extraction, economic development, culture, geopolitics, health, and climate change. Historical geography and physical characteristics of the region.

  • Prerequisite(s): third-year standing or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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