Geography Minor

Description

The 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. This minor may be applied towards any KPU bachelor's degree.

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 KPU for undergraduate studies.

Declaration Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must declare their intention prior to graduation. A minor may only be declared as part of a bachelor’s degree.

Curricular Requirements

Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in all required courses.

Year One

All of:
	GEOG 1101	Human Geography	3 credits
	GEOG 1110	Atmospheric Science	3 credits
	GEOG 1120	Earth Science	3 credits

Year Two

Both of:
	GEOG 2250	The City	3 credits
	GEOG 2400	Introduction to GIS	3 credits
And one of:
	GEOG 2310	Climatology	3 credits
	GEOG 2320	Geomorphology	3 credits
And one of:
	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:
	GEOG 3260	Geographic Thought	3 credits
And two of:
	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
And one of:
	GEOG 3310	Natural Hazards	3 credits
	GEOG 3320	Environment and Resources	3 credits

Year Four

Required:
	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 Minor in Geography requirements.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a bachelor’s degree program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Geography.