Human-Environment Geography Minor

The minor in Human-Environment Geography gives students a focused area of study in the prominent sub-discipline of Geography centered on sustainability, human-environment relationships and human dimensions of global environmental change. It trains students to synthesize the physical and human aspects of geography through a complex and holistic theoretical approach, and introduces them to the use of mixed methods research that human-environment geographers employ.

Minor Requirements (18 Credits)

Students may not count more than two courses towards both their major and the minor.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the following:

Required Courses (10 Credits):

Electives (choose a minimum of 8 credits from the following):

GEOG 200 - Digital Earth (3 credits)
GEOG 301 - Concepts in Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 320 - Introduction to Weather and Climate (3 credits)
GEOG 331 - Topics in Historical Geography (3 credits)
GEOG 341 Q* - Geography of Food and Agriculture (3 credits)
GEOG 342 Q* - Forests and People (3 credits) AND
GEOG 342L - Forests and People Lab (1 credits)
GEOG 343 - Environmental Issues in Docufilm (3 credits)
GEOG 344 - Turf Wars (3 credits)
GEOG 351 - Spiritual Landscapes (3 credits)
GEOG 399 - Independent Study (1 to 6 credits) *
GEOG 495 Q - Internship in Geography/GIS (1 to 12 credits) *
*Note: Sections of these courses that involve relevant content are approved for this minor. See the minor advisor.

Human-Environment Geography Minor

Minor Requirements (18 Credits)

Required Courses (10 Credits):

Electives (choose a minimum of 8 credits from the following):

Total Credits Required: 18 Credits