The Minor in Human-Environment and Economic Geography, which is administered by the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences, provides a fundamental foundation to the breadth of study within the field of geography as well as grounding in general geographic theory.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University except those pursuing the concentration in Human-Environment and Economic Geography in the Bachelor of Science degree in Geography. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences.
Requirements for the Minor in Human-Environment and Economic Geography
Complete a minimum of 15 credits in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences from the following:
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Complete one of the following courses (3 credits): |
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GEO |
113 |
Introduction to Economic Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
151 |
Introduction to Human Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
204 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
214 |
Geography of Drugs |
3 |
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GEO |
215 |
Sports Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
235 |
Geography of Environment and Health |
3 |
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Complete a minimum of 9 credits from the following courses: |
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GEO |
410 |
Geography of Food and Agriculture |
3 |
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GEO |
413 |
Urban Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
414 |
Transportation Systems and Sustainable Cities |
3 |
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GEO |
435 |
Geography of Health and Disease |
3 |
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GEO |
436 |
Spatial Analysis of Populations |
3 |
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GEO |
440 |
Geopolitics |
3 |
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GEO |
441 |
Cultural Geography |
3 |
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GEO |
453 |
Metropolitan Environments: Urban Forms and Land Uses |
3 |
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Complete an additional minimum of 3 credits from any GEO electives. |
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