Geography, Minor

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Program Description

The Geography Minor enables students to learn fundamental principles and concepts of the discipline. This program provides students with an understanding of the relationships between humans and the environment through time and space. It helps students think critically about natural and societal issues, communicate scientific and geographic information effectively, and interpret geographic data using a range of approaches.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		20
Discipline Core Requirements		20 Credits
Required Courses
GEOG 1000	Introduction to Physical Geography	3
GEOG 1300G	Survey of World Geography	3
GEOG 3600	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	4
Elective Courses
Complete at least 10 credits from the following list, at least six of which much be 3000-level or higher:		10
ENVT 3800	Energy Use on Earth (3)
GEOG 1005	Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (1)
GEOG 1400G	Introduction to Human Geography (undefined)
GEOG 1800	Mapping the World with Geospatial Technology (undefined)
GEOG 2000	Sustainability and Environment (undefined)
GEOG 2100	Geography of the United States (3)
GEOG 2500	Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean (3)
GEOG 3000	Climate Change in Science and Society (undefined)
GEOG 3110	Urban Geography (3)
GEOG 3200	Geography of Utah (undefined)
GEOG 3300	Biogeography (undefined)
GEOG 3350	Geography of Africa (undefined)
GEOG 3400	Environmental Remote Sensing (3)
GEOG 3440	Geospatial Data Science (3)
GEOG 3430	Political Geography (3)
GEOG 3500 & GEOG 3505	Geomorphology and Geomorphology Lab (4)
GEOG 3650	Advanced Geographic Information Systems (4)
GEOG 3700	Wetland Studies (3)
GEOG 3705	Wetland Studies Laboratory (1)
GEOG 3800	Environmental History of the United States (3)
GEOG 4100	Geospatial Field Methods (3)
At most one of the following courses may be used towards elective requirements:
ANTH 3260	Archeological Method and Theory (undefined)
ANTH 3850	Ethnographic Methods (3)
BIOL 3700	General Ecology (3)
BIOL 3800	Conservation Biology (3)
BOT 4050	Plant Ecology (3)
ENGL 3730R	Literature of Cultures and Places (3)
ENST 2000	Introduction to Environmental Studies (3)
ENVT 3330	Water Resources Management (3)
ENVT 3850	Environmental Policy (3)
ANTH 3150	Culture Ecology and Health (3)
PHIL 3530	Environmental Ethics (3)
SOC 4020	Survey Research Design (3)
Or other advisor-approved electives

Graduation Requirements

1. Grade of C- or higher in all courses used to satisfy requirements of the minor.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
GEOG 1000	Introduction to Physical Geography	3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 2
GEOG 1300G	Survey of World Geography	3
	Credit Hours	3
Second Year
Semester 3
GEOG 3600	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	4
	Credit Hours	4
Semester 4
Minor Elective		4
	Credit Hours	4
Third Year
Semester 5
Minor Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
Semester 6
Minor Elective		3
	Credit Hours	3
	Total Credit Hours	20

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the components and varied interconnections between physical and human geographies across a range of spatial and temporal scales.
2. Evaluate the geographic underpinnings of environmental and societal issues.
3. Develop awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures and global perspectives.