Bachelor of Science, Majors, Minors and Transfer
Geography
A Minor is offered
Program Fees: Domestic Students, International Students
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VIU also offers a Bachelor of Arts, Major and Minor in Geography and an Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications.
General Description
The Bachelor of Science, Minor in Geography provides students with a broad foundation in physical geography and an introduction to geographical information systems (GIS). The program focuses on the study of the distribution of biophysical phenomena (climate, land, plants, animals, water) on Earth and examines the processes that control their origin and evolution.
Students have the opportunity to develop skills in research methods, geographic communication, modeling spatial data, and producing and analyzing maps using GIS. The program is of special interest to those who wish to pursue a career in environmental science or education. It is ideally suited for students studying earth sciences, biology, forestry or ecology.
Note: First-year science courses have specific prerequisites. A minimum grade of “B” in either Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Mathematics 12 is required for either MATH 100 or MATH 121.
Requirements for a Minor
Students must fulfill all Institutional B.Sc. Degree Requirements, including Degree English Requirements and courses listed below:
| Years 1 & 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
GEOG 101 - (Environmental Geography) |
3 |
GEOG 211 - (Atmospheric Environments) |
3 |
GEOG 212 - (Earth Environments) |
3 |
GEOG 226 - (Introductory Spatial Analysis for the Environmental Sciences) or, |
3 |
MATH 211 - (Statistics I) |
3 |
Note: Students may not obtain credit for MATH 151 or 152 as part of a B.Sc. degree.
| Years 3 & 4 | Credits |
|---|---|
GEOG 322 - (Geographic Communication) |
3 |
GEOG 328 - (Geographic Information Systems) |
3 |
Select three courses from the following: |
9 |
One upper–level GEOG elective |
3 |
Updated: February 29, 2012