Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Physical Geography, Minor


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This minor examines global environments and looks at how physical dynamics, such as climates, landforms, vegetation, and soils affect biological and social systems. Topics include mapping, and approved electives open the door for exploring GIS, atmospheric effects, and urban geography.

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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Physical Geography, Minor


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What Can I Do with a Minor in Physical Geography?

If you want to engage more with our fascinating physical environment, a minor in physical geography may connect well with your major studies. You will take various introductory and intermediate-level courses that focus on the earth's hydrosphere (water systems), biosphere (life zones), atmosphere (weather and climate), and lithosphere (physical landforms and processes). All of this is coupled with geospatial technologies including geographic information systems and various research assignments and applied projects. To truly understand the complex interactions within our global and local environments, a minor in physical geography will certainly fill that need.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Physical Geography, Minor


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Physical Geography, Minor


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than fifty percent of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Major GPA C

Purpose Statement

If you want to engage more with our fascinating physical environment, a minor in physical geography may connect well with your major studies. You will take various introductory and intermediate-level courses that focus on the earth's hydrosphere (water systems), biosphere (life zones), atmosphere (weather and climate), and lithosphere (physical landforms and processes). All of this is coupled with geospatial technologies including geographic information systems and various research assignments and applied projects. To truly understand the complex interactions within our global and local environments, a minor in physical geography will certainly fill that need.


Student Learning Outcomes

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Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Physical Geography, Minor


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College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Physical Geography, Minor


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