Geography Minor, 24 hours

CIP: 450701

Geography is the study of the Earth and its inhabitants. Given the physical, cultural, and social diversity found on our planet, geographers naturally use a broad lens to understand how the world works. Students enrolled in this program will learn about the world through a range of classes, focusing on both the environmental and human sides of geography. Students will also gain technical skills in geography, including GIS (Geographic Information Science), one of the fastest growing industries in today's marketplace.

Requirements

Required Courses (6 hours)

GEOG 32201	Maps and Spatial Reasoning	3
GEOG 32221	Economic Globalization	3

Electives in Regional Geography (3 hours):

Choose one of the following:

GEOG 32340	Geography of North America	3
GEOG 32440	Geography of the Global South	3
GEOG 32441	European Landscapes	3

Electives in Systematic Geography (12 hours):

Choose 12 hours from among the following:

GEOG 32360	Dynamic and Synoptic Meteorology	3
GEOG 32361	Climatology	3
GEOG 32370	Natural Disasters	3
GEOG 32401	Conservation of Natural Resources	3
GEOG 32412	Environmental Justice	3
GEOG 32420	Sustainable Economic Development	3
GEOG 32511	Special Topics	1 to 3
GEOG 32521	Geopolitics	3
GEOG 32522	Cities and Urban Design	3

Elective in Geographic Information Science (3 hours):

Choose one of the following:

GEOG 32362	Introduction to Cartography	3
GEOG 32364	Survey of Geospatial Technology	3
GEOG 32365	Geographic Information Systems	3
GEOG 32463	Remote Sensing	3