GEOG 260

Introduction to the critical issues of our times including food security, climate change, biodiversity loss, sea-level rise, and sustainable land use. Exploration of land-based planning policies, scientific data, and concepts of spatial justice required to address global challenges. Applying the lens of UN Sustainable Development Goals, and specifically SDG 11 and Human Rights legislation as a global challenge statement where students work with community partners to design a response to secure more sustainable, equitable, and resilient communities. Note: Field trips outside of class time will be required. Please refer to the department website for scheduling information. Note: This course is offered as GEOG 260 and PLAN 260. Students may take only one of these for credit -- Prerequisite -- 15 university-level credits. -- Corequisite -- None. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None. Section information text: This course is offered as GEOG 260 and PLAN 260. Students may take only one of these for credit. This course will require field trips during regular class time. Please check ufv.ca/pges for more details one month prior to the start of classes.