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Introduction Geo 802 Recreation 12/28/2008 Prof L Fullerton Geographic Analysis Ryerson University

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Introduction. Geo 802 Recreation. GEO 802 and the Net. GEO 802 is available on the net at address http://www.geography.ryerson.ca/geo802. Notes from Outline. Geo 803 Survey Communication – and replies Style Requests Academic Integrity. GEO 802 and the Net. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Introduction

Introduction

Geo 802

Recreation

12/28/2008 Prof L Fullerton Geographic Analysis Ryerson University

Page 2: Introduction

GEO 802 and the Net

• GEO 802 is available on the net at address

• http://www.geography.ryerson.ca/geo802

04/20/23 Prof L Fullerton Geographic Analysis Ryerson University

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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

04/20/23 Prof L Fullerton Geographic Analysis Ryerson University