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ufv.ca/planning-geography-environmental-studiesGeography extended minor
This section specifies the extended minor discipline requirements only. Information on additional Bachelor of Arts requirements begins in this section and includes the requirements for declaring an extended minor. Please check the Bachelor of Arts residency section of the calendar for how many upper-level credits must be completed at UFV in order to graduate with this program.
Fees and additional costs
See the Fees and Other Costs section. Additional fees for course field trips and miscellaneous lab materials will apply to all students enrolled in Geography programs.
Program outline
Lower-level requirements: 22 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| One of: | 4 | |
| GEOG 103 | The Physical Environment | |
| GEOG 116 | Earth Rocks | |
| One of: | 3 | |
| ENV 111 | Environmental Issues and Strategies (formerly GEOG 111) | |
| GDS 100 | Introduction to Global Development Ideas and Practices (formerly also offered as GEOG 109) | |
| GEOG 140 | Human Geography (discontinued) | |
| Two of: | 8 | |
| GEOG 201 | Climate and People | |
| GEOG 202 | Understanding Your Earth: Landforms and Processes | |
| GEOG 219/ BIO 219 |
Biogeography | |
| Plus: | ||
| GEOG 241 | Social Geography: The Urban Experience | 3 |
| or GEOG 242/ECON 242 | Economic Geography | |
| GEOG 253 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
Upper-level requirements: 16 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| 16 credits of upper-level GEOG (see Notes) | 16 |
Note 1: A minimum of 18 credits are usually required for entrance into teacher education training programs for secondary schools (e.g. UFV's Teacher Education program's Secondary option). Please refer to professional education program admissions requirements for more information.
Note 2: No more than four credits may be in Directed Studies/Directed Readings courses (GEOG 483 or discontinued courses GEOG 480, GEOG 481, GEOG 482, or GEOG 484).
Note 3: No more than six credits of ENV 412 (formerly GEOG 412), GEOG 396/GDS 310/SOC 396, GEOG 398/GDS 311/SOC 398, GEOG 470, and PLAN 460 (formerly GEOG 460) can be used towards meeting the extended minor requirements.
Geography minor
This section specifies the minor discipline requirements only. The Geography minor can be completed in a number of degree programs, but cannot be completed as part of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies or Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Natural Sciences). Please refer to the appropriate degree for information on additional requirements. Students are encouraged to consult an Academic Advisor early to ensure timely completion.
Lower-level requirements: 13–15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| One of: | 3 | |
| ENV 111 | Environmental Issues and Strategies (formerly GEOG 111) | |
| GEOG 130 | Geography of Canada | |
| GEOG 140 | Human Geography (discontinued) | |
| GEOG 160 | Settlements: Why We Live Where We Do | |
| One of: (see Note 1) | 4 | |
| ENV 212 | Environmental Field and Lab Techniques (see Notes) | |
| GEOG 103 | The Physical Environment | |
| One of: | 3-4 | |
| GEOG 252 | Explanation in Geography: Quantitative Methods | |
| GEOG 256 | Knowledge and Ethics in Geographic and Environmental Research | |
| GEOG 257/ CMNS 257 | Environment: Science and Communications | |
| One of: (see Note 2) | 3-4 | |
| ENV 212 | Environmental Field and Lab Techniques | |
| GEOG 201 | Climate and People | |
| GEOG 202 | Understanding Your Earth: Landforms and Processes | |
| GEOG 219/ BIO 219 | Biogeography | |
| GEOG 240 | World Regional Geography | |
| GEOG 241 | Social Geography: The Urban Experience | |
| GEOG 242/ ECON 242 | Economic Geography | |
| GEOG 252 | Explanation in Geography: Quantitative Methods | |
| GEOG 253 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
| GEOG 256 | Knowledge and Ethics in Geographic and Environmental Research | |
| GEOG 257/ CMNS 257 | Environment: Science and Communications | |
| GEOG 260 | Global Goals Studio: Sustainable Communities by Design | |
Note 1: GEOG 103 is recommended for students intending to apply to a Teacher Education program.
Note 2: A single course can be used to meet only one program requirement.
Upper-level requirements: 15 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
| Electives | 9 credits of 300- or 400-level GEOG, not including GEOG 481 or GEOG 482 (both discontinued) (see Note) | 9 |
| Electives | 6 additional credits of 300- or 400-level GEOG, ENV, or PLAN (see Note) | 6 |
Note: No more than two of GEOG 355, GEOG 357, GEOG 358, or GEOG 359 may be used toward upper-level requirements.
Course listings
For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.