Geography
Welcome to the Department of Geography
This image of the earth, centred on the University of Winnipeg,displays the real time position of the circle of illumination, the boundary between day and night. (http://www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/)
Certificate in Urban and Community Planning (CUCP)
The Certificate in Urban and Community Planning (CUCP) is a 30-credit-hour program designed for
students interested in urban issues or a career in city planning or administration, offered in partnership with Urban and Inner City Studies. The Certificate is best competed while pursuing four-year programs – either Honours or 4-year degree programs. The Certificate comprises 18 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of electives intended to be fulfilled through the completion of elective courses already required for a degree. The Certificate is interdisciplinary – drawing on courses from Geography, Urban and Inner City Studies, Environmental Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Political Science, and Economics. Potential students pursuing degrees outside of Geography or Urban and Inner City Studies are encouraged to consult with the Departmental Advisor for the Certificate on potential pathways to complete the Certificate.
Climate Atlas of Canada
A new Climate Atlas for Canada has been launched by the Prairie Climate Centre!
The Climate Atlas of Canada is an interactive tool for citizens, researchers, businesses, and community and political leaders to learn about climate change in Canada. It combines climate science, mapping and storytelling to bring the global issue of climate change closer to home, and is designed to inspire local, regional, and national action and solutions.
The Atlas explains what climate change is, how it affects Canada and what these changes mean in our communities. Various aspects of climate change can be explored using maps, graphs and climate data for provinces, local regions and cities across the country. Plain-language description and analysis make climate science understandable and meaningful.
