Geography
The Geography minor equips students with spatial concepts and perspectives examining a range of issues at global, national, and local scales. Geography provides an integrative and interdisciplinary framework that combines analysis of human and physical environments and incorporates use of the latest technologies and applications, including remotely sensed data, Geographic Information systems/Science (GIS), and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) or drones. Through active local, regional, and global learning opportunities—including online course options, field trips, numerous study abroad opportunities, and hands-on faculty-student research—the geography minor prepares students with geographic know
Courses
- GEOG106 — People and the Planet
- GEOG111 — Introduction to Global Geography
- GEOG216 — Principles of Geographic Information Science
- GEOG253 — Theories and Concepts in Geography
- GEOG270 — Introduction to Cultural Geography
- GEOG272 — Physical Geography
- GEOG303 — Environmental Impact Statements
- GEOG316 — Geographic Information Systems
- GEOG350 — Introduction to Remote Sensing
- GEOG372 — Conservation of World Resources
- GEOG376 — Geography of Minnesota
- GEOG378 — Geography of Russia and Former Soviet Union
- GEOG384 — Geography of the British Isles
- GEOG390 — Geographic Research Design
- GEOG394 — Urban Planning
- GEOG406 — Thematic Cartography
- GEOG407 — Map Design and Presentation
- GEOG416 — Techniques in GIS
- GEOG432 — Applied Geography Seminar
- GEOG471 — Historical Geography
- GEOG473 — Biogeography
- GEOG486 — Political Geography