About the Program
Geosciences Department
160 Science and Math Complex
(716) 878-6731
geosciences.buffalostate.edu/
The objective of this minor is to examine the differences and similarities that exist from place to place on Earth’s surface in both natural and cultural environments. The program is designed to accommodate a range of interests from the very general to specific subject matter within geography. Education majors who would be involved with a social science curriculum would also find this minor beneficial.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
1. demonstrate the ability to answer questions by synthesizing geographic knowledge (i.e., Six Elements of Geography: A spatial world view; place and regions; physical systems; human systems; environment and society; and the uses of geography).
2. be able to organize geographic information into maps, graphs, and other visual representations and analyze geographic information to seek patterns, relationships, and connections.
3. be able to prepare and deliver clear and convincing written presentations.
4. be able to prepare and deliver clear and convincing oral presentations.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
GEG 101 WORLD NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS 3
GEG 102 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 3
GEG 325 MAPS AND MAPMAKING USING GIS 3
Select one of the following Regional courses: 3
GEG 300 WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
GEG 359 ARCTIC GEOGRAPHY FROM AN INUIT PERSPECTIVE
GEG 360 GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA
GEG 362 GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Electives (6 credit hours)
Two upper-division Geography courses selected by advisement 6
Total Credit Hours 18