1. Hr 01 Introduction
4/23/2017
GEO 702 and the Net
GEO 702 is available on the net at address
Readings and major topics and terms are listed by lecture as well as topics, schedules, grades.
Prof. L Fullerton RU

3. Dead People Do Not Drive Cars Where Are Our Priorities?
Geo 702
Dead People Do Not Drive Cars
Where Are Our Priorities?

4. RESOURCES “Resources are not, they become
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RESOURCES
“Resources are not, they become
they are not static but expand and contract in response to human needs and human actions”
Zimmerman, 1951
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5. Humans have choices What should be developed
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Humans have choices
What should be developed
Consideration of development (yes or no)
How development should proceed
Rate of development
Eventual disposal of the product and waste from development
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6. Consequences Impacts from: Impacts on ecosystem in which we live
How items developed
Rate and extent of development
Eventual disposal of the product and it’s waste
Impacts on ecosystem in which we live
Direct and indirect

7. INSTRUCTOR Prof. Larry Fullerton A606 ext. 6176
Ryerson e mail
Office Hrs Mon 13: :00
Wed 11: :50
By appointment
Alternatives possible if requested

8. Base
Course Outline

9. Course Outline - GEO 702 Concepts
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Course Outline - GEO 702 Concepts
General Introduction - Theories and philosophies of Geographical perspectives on the environment
A geographical perspective on the environment and ecosystems
Conflicts within the system – uncertainty
What is a resource?
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10. Perceptions towards the environment
Tragedy of the Commons
Sustainability

11. Course Outline - GEO 702 Topical Issues
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Course Outline - GEO 702 Topical Issues
A series of explorations of Canadian and North American concerns with an emphasis on case studies
Deforestation in Canada
Water Pollution and management
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12. Course Outline - GEO 702 The depletion of fish resources
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Course Outline - GEO 702
The depletion of fish resources
Energy systems
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13. Hr 01 Introduction
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Course Outline - GEO 702
General conclusions about impacts, results and future consequences
Societal response and environmental movements
Environmental regulations and environmental ethics
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14. GEO 702 Project
This is an individual essay that will have the topics available on the net site
Topics will be posted this week and discussed in class in the second week
The assignment is worth 35%

15. Hr 01 Introduction
4/23/2017
The paper must be typed, double spaced, and a maximum of 9 pages long (up to 6 pages of double spaced text plus up to 3 pages of bibliography and relevant maps or diagrams)
The paper is due November 8 by 4:00 pm 6th floor Jorgenson Hall essay box or in class
The late penalty is 10% off the value of the assignment for each day late (6 days a week). Papers will not be accepted after one week late.
Prof. L Fullerton RU

16. GEO 702 Tests Term Test – multiple choice/short answer
Sec 011 Oct Sec 021 Oct 7
20 %
Term test – multiple choice/short answer
Sec 011 Nov 17 Sec 021 Nov 18

17. GEO 702 Final Exam
The final exam is a take home exam due Friday Dec 11 by 1500 Hrs
Exam will be distributed in class (Dec 1 & 2)
The final is worth 25%.
It will be essay format.

18. There are two different ways you can purchase this text:
The required text for this class is:
There are two different ways you can purchase this text:
the Ryerson bookstore where it will be retailing for about 26% less than its regular cost
Online, via Coursesmart for $62.45 (Canadian dollars)

19. For those of you who opt to purchase the hardcopy of the text from the bookstore please note that you will also have access to an electronic version of the text via

20. Buying your text online
1. Go to Once there click on:
2. Search for Withgott’s Environment: The Science Behind the Stories

21. Ensure that you pick the Canadian edition of the text as there is also an American version that is quite different
The online version is accessible on multiple computers but only when you are online.
The downloadable version is accessible only on one computer but can be viewed when you are off or online.
Note also that the price you are seeing online for is in American dollars.

22. What is MyEnvironmentplace?
It is a 24/7 personal study portal that allows students to access online multimedia, helpful study tools and an e-version of their text book.

23. Accessing MyEnvironmentplace
Buy a new hard copy of the text. Access to this comes free with purchase of a new hardcopy version of the text but access is not included with purchase of an e-text via CourseSmart.
Go to (not .com)
Click on the “Books available tab”
4. Select Withgott and register
5. You will be asked for an access code – you can find this inside your textbook.

24. Readings
Found on course website
With schedule of classes

25. RESOURCES “Resources are not, they become
they are not static but expand and contract in response to human needs and human actions”
Zimmerman, 1951

26. Hr 01 Introduction
4/23/2017
GEO 702 and the Net
GEO 702 is available on the net at address
Readings and major topics and terms are listed by lecture as well as topics, schedules, grades.
Prof. L Fullerton RU