Geography Extended Minor
Students are expected to consult with a departmental advisor when they formally declare an extended minor in geography. The programs consist of the lower division requirements for a major and the upper division requirements for a minor as shown below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 18 units including all of
A survey of how humans shape their world, considered from spatial and environmental perspectives. Themes include population, culture, resources, livelihood, cities. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Education | |||
|
Ivor Winton |
Jun 28 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Faran Ali |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D101 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D103 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D104 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D105 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D106 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D107 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D108 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D109 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D110 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D111 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D112 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D113 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D114 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D115 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D116 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D117 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The basic concepts of economic geography, involving consideration of the spatial organization and development of economic and resource based systems. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Systematic consideration of the spatial and environmental bases of societies, in historical and cultural perspective. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Victoria Hodson |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Vancouver |
|
| D101 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
|
Vancouver |
and one of
An examination of the basic principles and processes governing the Earth's weather and climate. Topics include: radiation, greenhouse effect, clouds, precipitation, atmospheric circulation, mid-latitude cyclones, tropical storms, climate change. Prerequisite: GEOG 111. Quantitative.
An examination of the abiotic and biotic factors that control the distribution and development of plant communities, including climatic and geological change. Prerequisite: GEOG 111. Students with credit for BISC 204 may not take this course for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Andrés Varhola |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D101 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
May 9 – Aug 8, 2016: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
An introduction to basic quantitative techniques for the collection of geographic data. Topics include describing data, gathering samples, theoretical distributions, linking samples and populations, testing significance, and exploring spatial relationships all within practical, real-world application contexts. Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or 111. Quantitative.
An introduction to the theory and practice of remote sensing, including the relevant physical processes, digital image processing and information extraction, and a review of remote sensing applications. Prerequisite: GEOG 111. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
A basic overview of Geographical Information Systems and Science; GIS software, hardware, data structures and models; spatial data, operations and algorithms; practical applications and limitations. Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or 111 or permission of instructor. Students with credit for GEOG 354 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shivanand Balram |
May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D101 |
May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Wed, Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D102 |
May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
May 9 – Jun 20, 2016: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units in GEOG courses numbered 300 and 400.