Geography of the New York Metropolitan Area

Catalog description

An historical and contemporary geography of the New York Metropolitan area structured around New York State Social Studies Core Curriculumand National Geography Standards. The course will address the relationship between the physical and social geographies of the five boroughs andthe surrounding areas of the Hudson and Long Island; the impacts of significant historical and political events on the region’s social and economicgeography; and the impacts of changing transportation modes in the evolution of the region. Fieldwork is an integral part of this course. However, alternative field assignments are available for students who have accessibility challenges documented with the Office of Accessibility.