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College of Geosciences

Curriculum in Geography

Minors in Geography and Geoinformatics

General Requirements

1. Minimum of 16 credits in the discipline with at least 6 hours in upper-division courses, 3 hours of which must be at the 400 level.
2. Minimum of 6 credits must be taken in residence at either Texas A&M University or Texas A&M at Galveston.
3. Students must meet with the department’s advisor for minor programs for approval of courses selected (any substitutions must be approved by the department head.)
4. Minimum cumulative GPR of 2.0 must be achieved for all courses in the minor.

Students pursuing other majors may minor in geography by taking a minimum of 16 hours, which must include GEOG 201 and 203. The remaining 9 hours must include at least 6 hours in upper-division courses, 3 hours of which must be at the 400 level. The selection of courses must be made in agreement with the geography department advisor for minor programs.

Geoinformatics is used to solve problems associated with land administration, environment and natural resource management, planning and population studies, as well as traditional surveying and mapping applications. Geoinformatics uses GIS, remote sensing, and global positioning mapping to collect, analyze and display spatial information. Students must complete GEOG 390, 475 and GEOL 352. In addition, students must complete two of the following four courses: CPSC 111, 211, GEOG 361, GEOL 309.