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Geography Extended Minor
Admission to this program has been suspended effective Fall 2019.
Students are expected to consult with a departmental advisor when they formally declare an extended minor in geography. The programs consist of the lower division requirements for a major and the upper division requirements for a minor as shown below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 18 units including all of
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 |
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OL01 |
Leanne Roderick |
Online |
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 |
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D100 |
Andrew Perkins |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D111 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D112 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D114 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Sessional |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
An examination of the basic principles and processes governing the Earth's weather and climate. Topics include: radiation, greenhouse effect, clouds, precipitation, atmospheric circulation, mid-latitude cyclones, tropical storms, climate change. Prerequisite: GEOG 111. Quantitative.
An introduction to the planetary biosphere, its living organisms, and their interactions with each other and the Earth system. Prerequisite: GEOG 111.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Sessional |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
An introduction to basic quantitative techniques for the collection of geographic data. Topics include describing data, gathering samples, theoretical distributions, linking samples and populations, testing significance, and exploring spatial relationships all within practical, real-world application contexts. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Shivanand Balram |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the theories and practices of remote sensing, including sensors and platforms, image collection, preliminary image analysis and interpretation, and a review of remote sensing applications in environmental monitoring and resource management. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
A basic overview of Geographical Information Systems and Science; GIS software, hardware, data structures and models; spatial data, operations and algorithms; practical applications and limitations. Students with credit for GEOG 354 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Shivanand Balram |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units in GEOG courses numbered 300 and 400.