Fall 2017 - GEOG 324 D100
Geography of Transportation (4)
Class Number: 4158
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Peter Hall
pvhall@sfu.ca
1 778 782-6691
Office: HC2111
Office Hours: Fridays 8-9am, or by appointment.
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Prerequisites:
GEOG 221 or 241.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An empirical and theoretical examination of the geographical aspects of transportation systems.
COURSE DETAILS:
The course provides an introduction to transportation from a geographical perspective. Whether near or far, slow or fast, we all want to go places and get things. The transportation system exists to meet this desire for mobility. Sometimes it works well and sometimes it does not, and almost always it works better for some people, organizations and places than it does for others. Mostly, we take it for granted, ignoring it until something goes wrong. Transport geography is about going places or moving things; but it is also about how transportation plays a central role in creating places and spaces, as well as shaping the interactions between them. This course explores the relationship between movement and place through topics such as transport and development, the modes, terminals and networks of transportation systems, and planning.
Field Activities: There are no mandatory supplementary course fees since it assumed that every student has a U-Pass BC. There will be two field activities in this course; a group walking / observation exercise in downtown Vancouver on 8 September, and individual observation exercise which entails visiting two SkyTrain Stations on 20 October. Be aware that during these field activities there may be periods of crossing roads with busy traffic, and the need to stop and observe transportation systems in both busy and isolated locations. Appropriate clothing and foot wear must be worn. Further details regarding safety will be discussed prior to each field activity. Students must at all times remain compliant with all student responsibilities, regulations, and policies as outlined in the current Academic Calendar, as well as relevant regulations and policies as outlined in the SFU Policy Gazette. This includes, but is not limited to, expected student conduct and the maintenance of appropriate medical insurance coverage. If you find yourself in any sort of emergency situation, please call 911.
Note: There are no tutorials in the first week of classes.
Grading
- Participation 10%
- Response papers, three 40%
- Observation exercise 20%
- Group project 30%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Readings are on reserve via the library (search at: http://troy.lib.sfu.ca/search/r). Most readings are online journal articles, but there are also selected book chapters available at Belzberg Library.
Registrar Notes:
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