Geography

minor

Geography is the science of place, space, and environment. It is an interdisciplinary field investigating topics of environmental and social significance through data collection, use of computer-based tools, and field studies. A Geography minor complements majors in agricultural sciences, business, environmental sciences, geology, health sciences, international studies, journalism, social sciences, and travel and tourism.

About this Program

Department Information

The Geography Department offers a range of topics in contemporary geography and geospatial science, rich and lively cultural and learning environments, BA and BS undergraduate degrees, MA, M.S., and PhD degrees, as well as the largest Medical Geography program in the United States.
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P.O. Box 117315
330 Newell Drive
3141 TURLINGTON HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7315
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 Curriculum

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in geology with a specialization in environmental geosciences are not eligible for this minor.

No more than six transfer credits may count toward the minor. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major or other minors.

Required Courses

Select one:3
GEA 1000
Geography for a Changing World
GEO 2410
Social Geography
GEO 2420
People, Place, and Culture
GEO 2500
Global and Regional Economies
GEO 2200Dynamic Planet Earth3
GEA, GEO, GIS, or MET courses (3000/4000 level, excluding individual work courses)9
Total Credits15