20 courses with the subject GEO, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
GEO 110Maps and Map Analysis3
This course is an introduction to the study and design of map formats, symbology, coordinate systems, and how maps record the historical patterns of human behavior. The course will also examine maps as a tool to analyze human activity and societal development, and include important aspects of map data collection, processing, the Global Positioning System (GPS), quantitative mapping, and GIS-based mapmaking techniques. Note: Students who take GEO 110 may not receive credit for GIS 101 Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course introduces students to the study of the Earth as a system. We will cover the four major subsystems--the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere--with a focus on the patterns and processes that shape the planet. The goal of the course is to provide students with a clear understanding of the complex and changing processes associated with physical geography, especially those which are important for solving environmental and economic problems associated with air, water, soil, flora, fauna, and other aspects of the natural world. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This physical geography laboratory course can be taken as standalone (1) credit physical science lab or as accompaniment to the GEO201 Physical Geography course. This course introduces students to the study of the Earth as a system. This laboratory is designed to give an overview of the development, distribution, and interrelationships of landforms, climates, minerals, soils, and water resources. Prerequisite(s): EGL 101 EGL 101 with a grade of C or better Page 224 • Course Index • 2026-20 Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (0,3)
This course is an exploration of the rich diversity of cultures and societies of the contemporary world, as well as an introduction to world geography and how it has shaped major developments in global history. Critical readings of recent ethnography will be used to examine themes such as ethnicity and migration, rural life and traditionalism, and family and kinship. Students will also be familiarized with the growth of cities, demographic changes, the development of a leisure culture, and attitudes towards work as we survey the major world regions (Southern Asia, the Pacific Rim, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania). Furthermore, we will examine the interaction between humans and their physical environment, interrogate the role of language on national identity among peoples, and trace the evolution of world religions. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for GEO 211 and GEO 211*D GEO 211*D can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement. Course Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course provides an introduction to human geography in its multiple forms: social, cultural, environmental, urban, economic, and political. Students will explore human interactions through the lenses of community, culture, and society. While the focus will be on human populations, there will also be discussions of how interaction with nature and the environment shape relationships through an analysis of the human to land interaction. Globalization, cultural diversity, and migration will serve as important themes throughout the course. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for GEO 222 and GEO 222*D GEO 222*D can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level HIS or POL course Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: (3,0)
This course provides a survey of the geography of Africa in its multiple forms: social, cultural, physical, environmental, urban, rural, economic, and political. Students will explore Africa through these multidisciplinary lenses arid discuss the misconceptions that have plagued the continent and its peoples. Globalization, development,. cultural diversity, and migration will serve as important themes throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): Any 100 level Social Science Course (this is a regional geography course, which are multidisciplinary in nature) Credits: (3,0)
This course is an exploration of the rich diversity of cultures and societies of contemporary Europe, as well as an introduction to the continent's geography and how its unique physical attributes shaped world history. Critical readings of recent ethnography will be used to examine themes such as ethnicity and migration, rural life and traditionalism, and family and kinship. Students will also be familiarized with the growth of cities, demographic changes, the development of a leisure culture, and attitudes towards work in Europe. Furthermore, we will examine the interaction between Europeans and their physical environment, interrogate the role of language on national identity among European peoples, and trace the evolution of religion from paganism to "Post-Christianity." We will also study the development of political culture on the continent and historical and contemporary projects to create a united Europe from the Pax Romana to the European Union. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for GEO 231 and GEO 231*D GEO 231*D can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement. Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: (3,0)
This course offers instruction in special content areas in the field of geography. Students will explore the linkages between physical and human geography, focusing on a particular topic, e.g., globalization, technology, youth, cities, trade and economic development, etc. Students should consult the department before registering for any Special Topics course. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level or higher HIS, POL, or GEO course Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
In this course students will examine the physical, cultural, social, economic, political, and environmental geography of Long Island. This geography course will support career paths for those interested in Long Island's tourism industry, economic development, local government, public policy, and ecology. While the primary focus of the course is on Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Brooklyn and Queens are also considered, as is Long Island's relationship within the larger region, including Manhattan, Connecticut, and the mainland of New York State. Prerequisite(s): Any HIS, POL, GEO or GIS course at the 200-level or higher Credits: (3,0)
This course takes a critical approach to the study of human-environment interactions, focusing on how various cultural products and norms (as well as differences across cultures) shape our views about each other and the world around us. Students will be introduced to the comparatively new sub- discipline of cultural geography and interrogate the “cultural turn” in the field of geography. Students will engage the complex relationship between the “self” and the “other,” addressing the topics of power, economy, race, religion, sexuality, ethnicity, gender, and nationalism. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for GEO 322 and GEO 322*D GEO 322*D can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level or higher HIS, POL or GEO course Course Offered: Fall, Spring Credits: (3,0)
This course will trace the historical development of the city from its humble beginnings to its current form and beyond. We will explore the impact of environmental, economic, demographic, sociological, cultural, technological and political forces on the development of the world’s urban centers. This course will also explore the effects that urbanization and urbanism has on the lives of the world’s citizens and how cities are shaping the future of mankind. In addition to a theoretical treatment of the city, we will also take an in-depth look at the world’s great metropolises. By focusing on representative urban centers in different world regions, students will gain insight into the commonalities and differences of cities around the globe. Class discussions will be supported by lectures on the development of urban centers in the United States. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level or higher HIS, POL, or GEO course Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
This course explores important environmental issues in sustainability facing society today. Topics to focus around understanding the changing spatial relationships between people and their environments, the causes and consequences of environmental degradation, strategies for building a more sustainable world, and the methods and approaches that scholars have Course Index • 2026 used to understand human-environment interactions. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-Level Social Science Course Course Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credits: (3,0)
Food is materially, economically, culturally, socially, and politically linked to its geography. This course examines food from a spatial perspective, taking a farm-to-table approach that highlights the role of governments and corporations - as well as harvesters, growers, and consumers of foodstuffs - in shaping what, how, and when we eat. Geographies of animal husbandry, commercial fishing, cereals, fruits/vegetables, alcohol, coffee, sugar, and exotic fare will all be explored, while also looking at bodies and eating spaces (home, restaurants, on-the-move). The geopolitical and ecological impact of the food system will also feature prominently, with discussions of human health, culinary nationalism, food insecurity, sustainability, environmental degradation, climate change, labor exploitation, and social inequality. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level or higher HIS/POL/GEO course. Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
Recognizing that any place has an identity that is defined by its physical setting, built environment, economy, history, and the culture of its people, this course examines the ways in which places - e.g., cities, regions, and countries - are marketed and promoted in a post-industrial world. Following a conceptual exploration of the idea of place and an overview of how cities and countries have defined themselves (such as the famous "I Love NY" brand campaign), the content will focus on the ways in which spatial identity is communicated, consumed, and critiqued. Students will engage with literature and assess case studies drawn from a number of disciplines, including social/cultural geography, tourism studies, geopolitics, brand management, political economy, and strategic communication. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level or higher GEO/POL/HIS course Credits: Credits:3 (3,0)
Approaching leisure travel from a spatial perspective, this course examines the complex interplay between geography and tourism in a global world. Beginning with the history of tourism, the content critically assesses the power structures of holidaymaking, the effects of the tourism encounter, and how the travel-based experiences shape our individual and collective perceptions of the world around us. The impact of tourism on economics, society, culture, and politics will be explored alongside its effects on the environment at the local, national, and planetary scales. Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level or higher History, Politics or Geography course Credits: (3,0)
