Geography (HBA)
Geography brings together many subjects of interest, ranging from community health issues, urban form and globalization to electoral politics, transportation and economic developmen
Honours Bachelor of Arts
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- Market Research Analyst
- Geologist
- Meteorologist
- Land Surveyor
- Wetlands Conservation Supervisor
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Regional Requirements
Admissions RequirementsLife in Geography (HBA)
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A new study from U of T Mississauga earth science researchers reveals surprising new information about how powerful winds shape the landscape in a remote part of the Andes mountain range.
The Niagara Region is known for its wineries, tourist attractions, and proximity to the United States border. But UTM researchers have found that it’s also home to species at risk, and many could be delisted and stripped of protection under the More Homes, More Choice Act.
A U of T Mississauga research team has bored into the past, unlocking the secrets hidden beneath tree bark, to meticulously record the history of Klondike-era pollution – prompting a larger study of mercury contamination in the north.
Sample Courses
This course will spotlight how Canada, as a nation, is constructed through historical and contemporary systems of inclusions and exclusions. Taking a look at the social construction of "Canada" through the politics and production of spaces.
This course examines social geography in the North American context with a specific focus on identity/difference and inequalities in cities. This course examines social geography in the North American context.
Our focus in this course is the internal structure of the city. We examine the ways in which local experiences and conditions of urban life are shaped by social differentiation and processes of change.
Other Programs to Consider
Environmental Law and Policy
This program provides students exposure to Sustainability practices and policies within Canada and across the globe. The interdisciplinary nature of this program will have students take classes in Geography, Sociology, and Political Science.
Anthropology (HBA)
Anthropology is the study of humankind from its beginnings to present. In practice, the discipline divides itself into several subfields, each of which focuses on different aspects of human life across space and through time.
Environmental Geosciences
Completion of this program is intended to fulfill the knowledge requirements for certification as a Professional Geoscientist (P. Geo.) in conformity with the stipulations of the Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) and the Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists (CCPG).