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Geography Minor

Cultural & Human Geography minor: A minor in Cultural & Human Geography provides a foundation for understanding complex cultural and human patterns on the earth's surface, and why they are vital to understanding contemporary issues. The Cultural and Human Geography minor is an excellent complement to many majors in the social sciences and humanities. Please contact Dr. Kathryn A. Ebel in the Geology & Geography Department for more information.

GEOG 110: Cultural Geography
GEOG 345: Economic Geography
GEOG 370: The World's Cities
Three additional geography courses

Physical & Environmental Geography minor: A minor in Physical and Environmental Geography provides a solid understanding of the earth's natural environment and its complex relationship to humans. The Physical and Environmental Geography minor is an excellent complement to both social and natural science majors who have an interest in environmental problems and issues. Please contact Dr. David H. Hickcox in the Geology & Geography Department for more information.

GEOG 111: Physical Geography
GEOG 235: Energy Resources
GEOG 347: Environmental Alteration
Three additional geography courses

Cartography & Geographic Information Systems minor: Cartography and GIS are increasingly important for data analysis and problem solving in many fields, including the natural sciences, economics and business, sociology and anthropology, and public administration. The Cartography & GIS minor is a practical complement to most majors offered at Ohio Wesleyan. Please contact Dr. John B. Krygier in the Geology & Geography Department for more information.

GEOG 222: The Power of Maps and GIS
GEOG 353: Cartography and GIS
GEOG 355: Geographic Information Systems
Three additional geography courses; independent readings or study focused on application areas in your major is strongly recommended.