GEOG 251 - New York State Geography

Credits: 4

Examines the human and physical geographies of New York State, including physical landforms and landscape types, distribution of resources and resource use, environmental issues, historical and contemporary population patterns, economic activities from manufacturing to finance and agritourism, and impacts of urban and suburban processes. Students will explore aspects of diversity ranging from differing racial and ethnic groups, immigration and migration trends over time (including refugee resettlement), and the historical and continued presence of Indigenous peoples and tribal nations. Offered regularly.