What’s New
GEOG 467 – Field Studies in Geography I
Commencing in 2008-09, all students enrolled in the B.A. Major in Geography are required to complete GEOG 467 – Field Studies in Geography I as part of their academic program. The next offering of this course will be delivered from April 26 to May 12, 2010. Students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Geography Department, Dr. Michael Tripp, about this additional B.A. Major requirement. Dr. Tripp can be reached at: 250-753-3245 local 2316 (to arrange an appointment) or by email at michael.tripp@viu.ca.
WD-CAG Conference 2010
The University of Alberta in Edmonton will be hosting the annual conference of the Western Division of the Canadian Association of Geographers (WD-CAG) from March 25 - 27, 2010. Students who are interested in attending should contact Dr. Pam Shaw (local 2620) or shawp@viu.ca.
Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications
Students have the option of taking VIU’s Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications (ADGISA) program either face-to-face or online. The face-to-face option is an intensive, 8 month program where students have the opportunity to interact with instructors in a classroom setting and engage in a 3 month practicuum. The online option is a sixteen-month distance education program, designed to meet the needs of working professionals and students unable to relocate to Nanaimo. The next start date for the online ADGISA program is January 2010. Applications for the September 2010 face-to-face option are now being accepted. Qualified applicants are approved on a first-come-first served basis. Seats are limited to 20 students in this program so, if interested, apply as soon as possible.
For more information on the face-to-face and online options of the ADGISA program, consult the following websites:
Any Questions, Suggestions, Comments?
If you have any questions about the Geography and ADGISA programs at VIU, please contact the Chair of the Geography Department, Dr. Michael Tripp, at 250-753-3245 (local 2316) or michael.tripp@viu.ca.