NOST 101 - The Circumpolar World

Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region. It also surveys some of the particular issues facing the region including: climate change, economics, environmental stewardship and political climate. This course is offered online.

Note this course has non-standard start dates: The Fall offering of this course generally starts in Week 3 of the semester. The Winter offering generally starts in Week 5 of the year. The Spring offering is generally taught by a UArctic-partner institution and runs June-July.

Spring 2025: Introduction to the Circumpolar World
A UArctic-shared course from Trent University

Trent University's GEOG 1045H/UArctic's CS 100 introduces students to the landscape, peoples, and issues of the circumpolar region. Beginning with an examination of the geography, biological, and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, the course then turns to the Indigenous and contemporary peoples of the region.

Registration deadline for this course is 22 June 2025. Additional registration required. Please complete and return this form to Amanda Graham, agraham@yukonu.ca

Credits
3.00
NOST 101
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Wait listed
20095 Online Asynchronous Amanda Graham Online/Video
10 0
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Self Paced - - - - - - -
30036 Online Asynchronous Amanda Graham Online/Video
6 0

This course is Trent University's GEOG 1045H. See May 2024 outline for details.

Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Self Paced - - - - - - -
Final Exam - - - - - - -