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Germanic Studies
3

Explore the impact of the writings of Karl Marx, Friedrich Nietzsche and Sigmund Freud on the cultures of the German-speaking world and draw connections to contemporary debates about identity, family, gender, class, social justice and the philosophy of history.

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Geographical Sciences
4

Formation of ice masses and their evolution including snowpacks, glaciers, and ice sheets. Relationships between ice and climate including records of climate change, glacier dynamics and ice-related hazards. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of PHYS_V 101, PHYS_V 106, PHYS_V 107, PHYS_V 117, PHYS_V 131, PHYS_V 157, SCIE_V 001, and one of GEOB_V 206, GEOS_V 206, GEOB_V 305, GEOS_V 305, GEOB_V 308, GEOS_V 308. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB _V 408 or GEOS _V 408. Equivalency: GEOB_V 408.

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Geographical Sciences
4

Investigation of vegetation dynamics integrating theory and research to address contemporary issues of global environmental change. Students will conduct fieldwork and learn to analyze data and interpret results. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL_V 230, GEOB_V 207, GEOS_V 207, FRST_V 201. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 407 or GEOS_V 407. Equivalency: GEOB_V 407.

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Geographical Sciences
4

The impact of urbanization upon atmospheric processes and climates. The energy and water balances of cities. Meteorological effects (urban heat island, precipitation modification, etc.) and their significance. Models of the urban atmosphere. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of GEOB_V 204, GEOS_V 204, GEOB_V 300, GEOS_V 300, AGRO_V 244, APBI_V 244. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 401 or GEOS_V 401. Equivalency: GEOB_V 401.

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Geographical Sciences
3

Biogeographic concepts in understanding responses in ecosystems to environmental change at global, regional, and local scales. Conservation issues such as the loss of biodiversity and endangered species. Recommended prerequisites: one of BIOL_V 230, GEOB_V 207, GEOS_V 207, FRST_V 201. [3-2*-0] Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 307 or GEOS_V 307. Equivalency: GEOB_V 307.

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Geographical Sciences
3

Principles of hydrology at site, watershed, and larger regional scales. Introduction to techniques of measurement and analysis. Emphasizes surface water hydrology of western North America. Recommended prerequisites: one of GEOB_V 200, GEOS_V 200, GEOB_V 204, GEOS_V 204, APBI_V 244, ATSC_V 201, and one of PHYS_V 100-level or CHEM_V 123. [3-2*-0] Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 305 or GEOS_V 305. Equivalency: GEOB_V 305.

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Geographical Sciences
3

Meteorology and climatology at the micro-, local, and meso-scales. Interactions between land surfaces and atmosphere. Basics of atmospheric turbulence and transfer processes. Microclimates on scales of a leaf to those of a large valley. Recommended prerequisites: one of GEOB_V 200, GEOS_V 200, GEOB_V 204, GEOS_V 204, ATSC_V 201. [3-0-0] Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 300 or GEOS_V 300. Equivalency: GEOB_V 300.

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Geographical Sciences
2

Geographical ecology emphasizing contemporary species distributions at local to global spatial scales, population and community dynamics, and human impacts. Labs emphasize collecting data (sometimes outdoors) and interpreting results. This course is recommended for students with credit in one of GEOB_V 102, GEOS_V 102. [3-2*-0] Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 207 or GEOS_V 207. Equivalency: GEOB_V 207

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Geographical Sciences
2

Physical principles underlying weather and climates. Thermal, moisture and wind climates from the scale of plants and animals to the globe. Daily weather systems and climate change. Credit will be granted for only one of GEOS_V (or GEOB_V) 200, GEOS_V (or GEOB_V) 204, or APBI_V 244. This course is recommended for students with credit in one of GEOS_V 102, GEOB_V 102, or second-year standing in science. [3-2*-0] Equivalency: APBI_V 244 and GEOB_V 200.

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Geographical Sciences
1

Physical processes acting at the Earth's surface; water cycle; landforms; human impacts. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/faculty.... [3-2*-0] Credit will be granted for only one of GEOB_V 103 or GEOS_V 103. Equivalency: GEOB_V 103.

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