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Geography Minor
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Leanne Roderick |
Online |
An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Andrew Perkins |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D108 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D109 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D110 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D111 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D114 |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and one of
The fundamentals of economics geography, the study of the forces that shape the arrangement of economic activity in the real world. Prerequisite: GEOG 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An introduction to key concepts and contexts in contemporary geographical approaches to social practices, meanings, and struggles. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 100, INDG 101, SA 101, or SA 150. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Alice Lee |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An introduction to key concepts and themes in contemporary geographical approaches to cities and urbanization. Prerequisite: GEOG 100 or 102. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Eugene McCann |
Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units in 300 and 400 division GEOG courses, of which at least seven must be completed at 911³Ô¹Ï.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to 911³Ô¹Ï beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
| Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at 911³Ô¹Ï within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
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| Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
| B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
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6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
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