Geography (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 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
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.
