APTPUO - Winter 2026 - GEG4101A

Location:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Winter Semester Trimestre dhiver

Faculty:

Facult des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit:

Department of Geography Environment and GeomaticsPart Time Professors

Course Title:

Permafrost Environments

Course Code:

GEG4101

Section:

A

Course Description:

GEG 4101 Permafrost Environments
The frozen ground. Permafrost occupies about half of Canadas landmass and about 24% of Earths continents. Climate warming is particularly affecting permafrost areas including the vast amount of carbon it stores. The course investigates how climate and landcover affect permafrost the role of ground ice in the (in)stability of landscapes the hydrology of permafrost environments as well as the impacts of perennially frozen ground on infrastructures and communities. Students will also learn skills related to monitoring techniques and data sources. By the end of the course students will be able to understand key concepts of permafrost systems and many of the major issues affecting permafrost environments.

Posting limited to:

Professeur temps-partiel tudiant/ Student Part-Time Professor

Date Posted:

June 04 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE:

July 05 2025

Expected Enrolment:

30

Approval date:

June 04 2025

Number of credits:

3

Work Hours:

39

Course type:

B

Posting type:

Rgulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais English

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Mardi Tuesday 11:30-13:00 Vendredi Friday 13:00-14:30 - Note that the schedule may change without notice. Please consult the university official schedule

Requirements:

Requirements

PhD in geography or related discipline with expertise in the subject matter.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

The course is offered in person

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