Geography Minor
This minor program requires a total of 27 units as shown below.
Students are expected to consult with a departmental advisor when they formally declare a minor in geography. Those who do not seek advice from the department run the risk of prolonging their programs.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 12 units, including both of
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance Education | |||
|
Jason Young |
May 6 鈥� Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 2:30鈥�5:20 p.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.
and one of
The fundamentals of economics geography, the study of the forces that shape the arrangement of economic activity in the real world. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An introduction to key concepts and contexts in contemporary geographical approaches to social practices, meanings, and struggles. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
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 6 鈥� Jun 17, 2019: Tue, Thu, 2:30鈥�4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D101 |
May 6 鈥� Jun 17, 2019: Wed, Fri, 8:30鈥�10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
| D102 |
May 6 鈥� Jun 17, 2019: Wed, Fri, 12:30鈥�2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D103 |
May 6 鈥� Jun 17, 2019: Wed, Fri, 2:30鈥�4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units in 300 and 400 division GEOG courses, of which at least seven must be completed at 丁香园AV.