Geography (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2026-Spring 2027 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Geography
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Geographic and Environmental Sciences
Academic Plan Code(s): GEOGMINOR
Minoring in Geography exposes students to the schools of thought in physical and human Geography and techniques of Geographic Information System (GIS) and other geospatial tools. Geography minors not only learn the inner workings of the discipline, but also learn how to apply spatial thinking to other major disciplines and engage in much sought after interdisciplinary research.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 200 | Human Geography in a Changing World - P2, SB | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Field Methods in Geography | ||
| Introduction to Mapping and Geospatial Technologies | ||
| Introduction to Remote Sensing | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Select one advanced Social Geography course from the following: | 3 | |
| Globalization and Diversity - P2, SB | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| Urban Geography | ||
| Population Geography | ||
| Transportation Geography | ||
| Select one advanced Environmental Sciences course from the following: | 3 | |
| Climate Science | ||
| Biogeography | ||
| Geomorphology | ||
| Electives in Geography or Environmental Sciences | 9 | |
| Minimum Total Hours | 21 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
