21 courses with the subject GEG, 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.
GEG 120Physical Geography of the Environment (3 cr.)
This course explores the dynamic interactions involving the earth’s atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere with an emphasis on the processes that drive the physical systems on earth and the interactions between them. Students will explore the relationships among these physical systems, with emphasis on weather and climate, water, ecosystems, geologic processes and land form development, and human interactions with the physical environment. Liberal arts Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Natural World SUNY Framework: Natural Sciences and Scientific Reasoning Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
The course examines the relationships among people, culture and space, at the local regional and global scales. Topics include globalization and the world systems, natural resources and environmental challenges, population and migration, diversity of identities, geopolitics, urban and rural settlements, agricultural and industrial activities. Spatial thinking is applied to help understand the complexity and changing nature of these topics. Liberal arts Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: Social Sciences Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
This course introduces the world’s major regions through their environmental settings, historical and cultural backgrounds, political and economic systems, and contemporary issues in the globalization process. Each world region is extremely dynamic and encompasses a great deal of diversity, while still having much in common. We will examine both the continuity and diversity within and across world regions, and their interactions, including trade, economic development and cooperation, and conflicts. Liberal Arts Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: World Cultures SUNY Framework: World History and Global Awareness Semester(s) Offered: Annually
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Examination of the global planning principles for environmental, rural and urban development. Topics include climate change planning, energy and material use, environmental planning, sustainable mobility, to equitable housing and food. Global, national, and local planning strategies will be examined based on critical case studies. Liberal arts
sophomore standing. Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: Social Sciences Semester(s) Offered: Spring
GEG 303Environmental Conservation (3 cr.)
Philosophy and principles of the wise use of natural resources (soil, water, forest, rangeland, wildlife, minerals, energy, recreation resources) including their nature, significance and distribution patterns. Natural planning concepts emphasized. Liberal arts
Any introductory course in geography, environmental science, biology, or anthropology. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
GEG 304Economic Geography (3 cr.)
The study of geographical perspectives of the world economy, exploring the economic factors affecting population, production and distribution, locational decisions, human-environment interactions, exchange and consumption of wealth in the global context. Liberal arts
Any 100-level course in GEG or ECO, or ENV 201 or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Spring
GEG 307Urban Geography and Planning (3 cr.)
Investigates the geographical dimensions of urbanization and potential of geography for planning. Topics include patterns of global urbanization, city spaces and urban structures, neighborhoods and place identity, as well as urban planning concepts and skills. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Spring
This course explores the spatial patterns, cultural impacts, and economic dimensions of recreation and tourism activities across different geographic scales. Case studies from various regions will illustrate how tourism shapes landscapes, economies, and societies. Topics include the role of place and identity in tourism, the environmental and social effects of tourism, planning and policy issues, and the changing dynamics of global travel. Liberal Arts
Any lower-level CCC Human Communities course. Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Human Communities SUNY Framework: Social Sciences Semester(s) Offered: Varies
GEG 332Environmental Justice (3 cr.)
This course provides an introduction and overview to the field of environmental justice. We will look at criticism of the American environmental movement, including calls for the movement to diversify. We will examine historical cases of environmental injustice, which disproportionately affected communities of color, and we will ask critical questions about whom the environmental justice movement has excluded. Finally, we will reflect on our own roles in perpetuating or disrupting current perceptions of environmentalism, and addressing environmental injustice in our own communities. Liberal Arts
An in-depth geographic study of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Surveys physical geography, natural resources, history, cultures, demography, political geography, economic activities and current issues of African states south of the Sahara. Liberal arts
This course offers a comprehensive overview of all transportation modes, including road, rail, maritime and air transportation. The significance and impacts of each mode will be investigated through the lenses of sustainability. Transportation systems in urban areas will be an emphasis. Economic feasibility analysis, policy-making, planning and implementation will be used as critical methods for achieving a more sustainable future in the context of combating climate change. Liberal arts
GEG 121 or GEG 301 or GEG 307 or ENV 201 or SCM 301 or POI. Semester(s) Offered: Every other Spring
GEG 399Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
This course will explore planning and design practices for developing sustainable communities, through several modules encompassing visioning for sustainable communities, useful technical tools, social cohesion, inclusiveness and equity, complete streets, strengthening community economies, food and nutrition, alternative energy adoption, green buildings, and others. Students will choose to work on different types of communities. Liberal arts
Practical advanced field work under academic supervision. Work with professional groups and agencies such as: Soil Conservation Service, local government and Adirondack Park Agency. Individually arranged between student and faculty sponsor.
advanced standing, POI. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
GEG 499Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
This course provides an introduction and overview to the field of environmental justice. We will look at criticism of the American environmental movement, including calls for the movement to diversify. We will examine historical cases of environmental injustice, which disproportionately affected communities of color, and we will ask critical questions about whom the environmental justice movement has excluded. Finally, we will reflect on our own roles in perpetuating or disrupting current perceptions of environmentalism, and addressing environmental injustice in our own communities. Liberal Arts
MS Natural Resources & Ecology Graduate Student; or POI Semester(s) Offered: Varies
GEG 585Sustainable Communities (3 cr.)
This course will explore planning and design practices for developing sustainable communities, through several modules encompassing visioning for sustainable communities, useful technical tools, social cohesion, inclusiveness and equity, complete streets, strengthening community economies, food and nutrition, alternative energy adoption, green buildings, and others. Students will choose to work on different types of communities. Liberal Arts
MS Natural Resources & Ecology Graduate Student; or POI Semester(s) Offered: Varies
GEG 599Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
