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    Geography Minor

    Geography is fundamental to understanding our relationship to the planet on which we live. Geographic literacy and spatial thinking is vital in our increasingly global and connected society on a planet experiencing rapid social, political, technological, and environmental change.

    The geography minor teaches quantitative, qualitative, analytical, and critical thinking skills through group projects, field trips, labs, and global studies. Students will focus on strategic and functional aspects of geography. Geospatial technology is a high growth industry making these skills employable and geography students marketable.

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    • Gainesville Campus
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    Number of Credit Hours

    19 Credit Hours

    Around 5-7 Courses

    Courses You Could Take

    • GEOG 3200K - Earth Systems

      This course is an introduction to the systems approach and interdependence of Earth's systems. Topics covered include climate change, biodiversity, ocean circulation, ozone depletion, and global environmental change. The course uses lessons from Earth's history to guide decision-making for our future.

      Prerequisite/Corequisite:
      Prerequisite: GEOG 1111K, GEOG 1112 & GEOG 1112L, GEOL 1121K, or GEOL 1122K

      Hours:
      3



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    • GEOG 3300K - Process Geomorphology

      This course will focus on the specific environmental and geologic processes that shape the Earth's landscape. Landform identification and distribution will be stressed in this class. Laboratory exercises will emphasize the identification and evaluation of geomorphic features utilizing maps (contour and DEMs) as well as aerial photography.

      Prerequisite/Corequisite:
      Prerequisite: GEOL 1121K, GEOG 1111K, or permission of the instructor

      Hours:
      4



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    • GEOG 4000K - Environmental Geography

      This course focuses on integrated physical, human, economic, and environmental issues. The course will include place and case studies from around the world. Topics covered include interactions with and impacts of humans on vegetation, soils, animals, water, and the atmosphere as well as future trends and scenarios for these resources. This course will encourage development of geographical knowledge and understanding of how humans interact with our environment.

      Prerequisite/Corequisite:
      Prerequisite: GEOG 1111K, GEOG 1112 & GEOG 1112L, GEOL 1121K, or GEOL 1122K

      Hours:
      3



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