Geography Minor

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A Geography Minor will acquaint you with past and present patterns of landscape development and instill concern for intelligent management of the earth’s biophysical resources while providing exposure to contemporary geopolitical issues of international importance.

Geography minors may count Civitae Core courses satisfying minor requirements as also satisfying their respective Civitae Core requirements, up to two Pillar courses and one Perspectives course.

Courses satisfying minor requirements that are designated as Civitae Core courses subsequent to the print deadline of this Catalog will be eligible to also satisfy Civitae Core requirements, subject to the above rules.

Minor Requirements (19-20 Credits)

Students interested in pursuing a Geography Minor should contact the chair of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences. Grades below C- are not accepted for the minor. The minor must include:

GEOG 201 - Basic Elements of Geography 3 credits
GEOG 275 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 credits.
6 credits of Geography electives

Choose minimum of 3 credits from the following:

GEOG 241 - Cultural Geography 3 credits
GEOG 354 - Hydrology 3 credits
GEOG 356 - Climatology 4 credits.
GEOG 358 - Map Design and Analysis 4 credits
GEOG 410 - Geomorphology 3 credits.

Choose minimum of 3 credits from the following:

GEOG 220 - Geography of South America 3 credits.
GEOG 352 - World Regional Geography 3 credits
GEOG 353 - Geography of Virginia 3 credits.
GEOG 403 - Geography of Europe 3 credits.
GEOG 404 - Geography of the U.S. and Canada 3 credits.