Geography Minor
NSM PEAK
The Geography minor exposes students to the interdisciplinary study of human-environment relations by engaging them in focused coursework in cartography, spatial analysis, and the interaction between human settlements and Earth’s physical processes. Students practice the use of mapping software and the visual display of multiple datasets. All upper-level courses require students to assess the influence of natural processes on human activity. Students may not minor in both Geography and Geosciences.
Minor Requirements
16-17 credits
Core Courses (9 credits)
These required core courses give students a foundation in the principles of physical and human geography, and introduce students to spatial analysis technologies and tools of Geographic Information Systems.
| ENV-150 | Physical Geography | 3 credits |
| ENV-151 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 credits |
| ENV-350 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 2 credits |
| ENV-350L | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab | 1 credit |
Environmental Systems Science (4 credits)
Complete one lecture/lab.
| BIO-140 | Idaho Natural History | 3 credits |
| BIO-140L | Idaho Natural History Lab | 1 credit |
| ENV-101 | Physical Geology | 3 credits |
| ENV-101L | Physical Geology Lab | 1 credit |
| ENV-161 | Environmental Systems Science | 3 credits |
| ENV-161L | Environmental Systems Science Lab | 1 credit |
Applications (3-4 credits)
The following four upper-division elective options provide depth in geographic topics. Complete one lecture and any associated lab (3-4 credits).
| ENV-310 | Geomorphology | 3 credits |
| ENV-310L | Geomorphology Laboratory | 1 credit |
| ENV-320 | Earth's Dynamic Climate System | 3 credits |
| ENV-330 | Working Landscapes | 3 credits |
| ENV-357 | Making Maps: Creative Cartography | 3 credits |
Mathematics (3-4 credits)
Complete one course.
| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
The credits for the math requirement (MAT-125, MAT-150, or MAT-212) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.