Geography: Bachelor of Arts Minor
Description
The Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Geography is a four-year Human Geography program with an emphasis on the urban setting of human activity. It establishes a comprehensive understanding of conceptual knowledge and applied skills supporting further study in Geography or related fields, engaged citizenship, and introductory employment in the public and private sectors. The degree is especially suitable for those with an interest in Geography who wish to pair study in this field with extensive coursework in other university disciplines.
The flexible curriculum combines introductory lab-science courses in: earth science and atmospheric science; introductory and advanced human geography options in economic, social, political, and urban geography; options for focused study of a variety of regions; and course options in the area of environmental geography. The curriculum also develops foundational and advanced skills in using computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) hardware and software to analyze and present spatial data.
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing a minor in Geography must be admitted to the Faculty of Arts.
Declaration Requirements
Students pursuing this minor must declare their intention prior to graduation.
Curricular Requirements
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements. Completing the BA Minor entails additional courses in other disciplines, quantitative courses and evidence of language proficiency. Of the 120 credits required, 45 credits must be in upper level courses.
Geography Minor
Year One
All of: |
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GEOG 1101 | Human Geography | 3 credits | |
GEOG 1110 | Atmospheric Science | 3 credits | |
GEOG 1120 | Earth Science | 3 credits |
Year Two
Both of: |
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GEOG 2250 | The City | 3 credits | |
GEOG 2400 | Introduction to GIS | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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GEOG 2310 | Climatology | 3 credits | |
GEOG 2320 | Geomorphology | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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GEOG 1160 | Geography of British Columbia | 3 credits | |
GEOG 2140 | Regional Geography of Canada | 3 credits | |
GEOG 2170 | Regional Geography of Europe | 3 credits | |
GEOG 2185 | Regional Geography of East Asia | 3 credits | |
GEOG 2190 | Regional Geography of South Asia | 3 credits |
Year Three
Required: |
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GEOG 3260 | Geographic Thought | 3 credits | |
And two of: |
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GEOG 3120 | Space Economies | 3 credits | |
GEOG 3130 | Society and Urban Space | 3 credits | |
GEOG 3220 or POST 3110* |
Urban Politics and Planning Applied Policy Seminar I |
3 credits 3 credits |
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And one of: |
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GEOG 3310 | Natural Hazards | 3 credits | |
GEOG 3320 | Environment and Resources | 3 credits |
Year Four
Required: |
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GEOG 4380 | Applications in GIS | 3 credits | |
GEOG 4501 | Current Geographic Issues | 3 credits |
Note:*Students may take only one of GEOG 3220 or POST 3110 to satisfy their BA Minor in Geography degree requirements.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Geography.
At a Glance
Faculty of Arts
Geography
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Baccalaureate Degree
Offered At:
- Langley
- Richmond
- Surrey
Start Date(s):
- September
- January
- May
Intake Type:
- Open intake
Format:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Minimum Credits Required:
- 120
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Curriculum Effective Date:
- 01-Sep-2015