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Geography, Geology and Planning 

Undergraduate Minors in Geography

Geography Minor
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Education (Non-Certifiable)

  • GRY 100 (3)  World Regional Geography ("Global Issues: Global Perspectives"
  • GRY 142 (4)  Introduction to Physical Geography
  • GRY 321 (3)  Economic Geography
  • GRY 351 (3)  Conservation of Natural Resources
  • plus additional upper division electives in GRY or PLN to total at least 18 hours

Global Studies Minor
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

  • GRY 100 (3)  World Regional Geography ("Global Issues: Global Perspectives")
  • GRY 320 (3)  Cultural Geography  or  GRY 323 (3)  World Political Geography
  • GRY 363 (4)  Principles of Cartography  or  GRY 367 (3) Research Methods in Geography and Planning
  • plus nine additional hours in regional geography courses: GRY 305 (3), GRY 308 (3), GRY 507 (3)  [Note: GRY 305 is a variable content course that may be repeated with new content.]

Tourism and Travel Minor
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

  • GRY 100 (3)  World Regional Geography ("Global Issues: Global Perspectives")
  • GRY 308 (3)  Geography of World Tourism
  • GRY 310 (3)  Fundamentals of Tourism
  • GRY 324 (3)  Travel Agency Procedures and Management
  • GRY 326 (3)  Travel Industry Practicum
  • PLN 325 (3)  Regional Tourism Planning

Geospatial Science Minor
Bachelor of Science

  • GRY 142 (4)  Introductory Physical Geography  or  GLG 110 (4)  Principles of Geology
  • GRY 360 (3)  Interpretation of Aerial Photography  or  GLG 351 (3)  Photogeology
  • GRY 363 (4)  Principles of Cartography
  • GRY 551 (3)  Remote Sensing
  • GRY 561 (3)  Introduction to Geographic Information Science
  • three additional hours selected from:
    • GRY 552 (3)  Photogrammetry
    • GRY 560 (3)  Thematic Mapping
    • GRY 562 (3)  Internet Geospatial Science
    • GRY 563 (3)  Analytical and Automated Geographic Information Science
    • GRY 566 (3)  Advance Geographic Information Science
    • GRY 575 (3)  Satellite Surveying and Navigation

NOTE: Students majoring in geography must complete nine hours from the following to avoid overlap with the requirements of the major: GRY 552 (3), GRY 560 (3), GRY 562 (3), GRY 563 (3), GRY 566 (3), GRY 575 (3).

Community and Regional Planning Minor
Bachelor of Science

  • PLN 271 (3 hours) General City and Regional Planning
  • PLN 367 (3 hours) Research Methods in Geography & Planning
  • PLN 372 (3 hours) Community Development
  • PLN 470 (3 hours) Planning Law
  • PLN 471 (3 hours) Land Use Planning
  • PLN 472 (4 hours) Community Planning Practicum
  • GRY 322 (3 hours) Urban Geography

Disclaimer:  We strive to keep this web page accurate and up-to-date.  However, the only official source for the requirements for this program is the current edition of the Missouri State Undergraduate Catalog.