Geography Minor

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Geography aims to understand how physical processes and sociocultural configurations operate at different scales ranging from global to local. Geography is unique in bridging the social sciences and the natural sciences. Exploring specific case studies helps geographers place theory into practice. This minor provides students with an introduction to geography and its method of spatial analyses. The holistic approach of geographers is best suited for majors interested in decision-making to address multidimensional environmental and development issues. Students must complete each course with a grade of “C-” or better.

Required Courses

GEG 1000 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
GEG 1100 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
GEG 1300 - Introduction to Human Geography Credits: 3
GIS 1220 - Introduction to Geospatial Sciences Credits: 3
GIS 2250 - Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
Subtotal: 15 credits

Elective Courses

Students are required to select at least 6 semester hours from the list below.

GEG 2020 - Geography of Colorado Credits: 3
GEG 3360 - Economic Geography Credits: 3 *
GEG 3600 - Urban Geography Credits: 3 *
GEG 3610 - Principles of Land Use Planning Credits: 3 *
GEG 3920 - Directed Study in Geography Credits: 2-6 *
GEG 4950 - Internship in Geography Credits: 2-15 *
GEL 3120 - Geomorphology Credits: 4 *
GEL 3420 - Soil Resources Credits: 4 *
ENV 4430 - Habitat Planning Credits: 3 *
MTR 3330 - Climatology Credits: 3 *
Subtotal: 6 credits
Total for Minor: 21 credits
* Course requires additional prerequisites or corequisites