Geography

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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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Email | 352.392.0494 (tel) | 352.392.8855 (fax)

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

GEO 2200Dynamic Planet Earth3
Select one:3
GEO 2420
People, Place, and Culture
GEO 2500
Global and Regional Economies
GEA, GEO, GIS, or MET courses (3000/4000 level) 19
Total Credits15
1

Excluding individual work courses.