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Department of Geography | Faculty of Environment Simon Fraser University Calendar | Fall 2024

Geography Minor

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

GEOG 100 - Our World: Introducing Human Geography (3)

A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Scott Peters
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OL01 Leanne Roderick
Online
GEOG 111 - Earth Systems (3)

An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Andrew Perkins
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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GEOG 221 - Economic Worlds (3)

The fundamentals of economics geography, the study of the forces that shape the arrangement of economic activity in the real world. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Rosemary-Claire Collard
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 241 - People, Place, Society (3)

An introduction to key concepts and contexts in contemporary geographical approaches to social practices, meanings, and struggles. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 100, INDG 101, SA 101, or SA 150. Breadth-Social Sciences.

GEOG 261 - Encountering the City (3)

An introduction to key concepts and themes in contemporary geographical approaches to cities and urbanization. Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or 102. Breadth-Social Sciences.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 15 units in 300 and 400 division GEOG courses, of which at least seven must be completed at Simon Fraser University.