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Introduction
Geo 802
Recreation
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GEO 802 and the Net
• GEO 802 is available on the net at address
• http://www.geography.ryerson.ca/geo802
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Notes from Outline
• Geo 803
• Survey
• Communication – and replies
• Style
• Requests
• Academic Integrity
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GEO 802 and the Net
• Information on readings, timings, topics, tests and the exam are available on the site
• Information about instructors’ availability and schedules are also posted
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Readings
• Readings will be assigned during the course
• Readings will be from the text and linked sites. These can be called up from the course website
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INSTRUCTOR
• Larry Fullerton A606 ext.. 6176
• Ryerson e mail [email protected]
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Spending on recreation is greater than
RRSP contributions, pension contributions,
clothing or furniture purchases, and is even larger than outlays for
tobacco products and alcohol combined.
Stats Can 2003
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GOODALL- on recreation -
• “ANY PURSUIT OR ACTIVITY, UNDERTAKEN VOLUNTARILY,
PRIMARILY FOR PLEASURE AND SATISFACTION, DURING
LEISURE TIME”
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RECREATION IS A SYSTEM
• There are three basic parts to the system
– Participants
– Facilities
– Activity
• They are linked together by Demand and by the responses to demand
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IMPACTS
• Economic
• Social
• Environmental
• Always a good thing?
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PROJECTS• Two writing exercises
• 1. Field Assignment – Shopping Mall
• 2. Urban exploration – Ethnic Tourist Areas– One, Two or Three Authors
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GEO 802 Tests
• The term tests (2) will be worth 10% each and will run up to 50 minutes.
• Dates:– Feb 4– Mar 18
• Multiple choice/short answer
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GEO 802 Exam
• The final exam is worth 35% and is a take-home, essay format, exam.
• The exam will be distributed in class on April 8 and will be due by noon, April 24
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