First-Year Seminar: How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse

Catalog description

In How to Escape a Zombie Apocalypse, we will explore the social and physical geography of the metropolitan region in and around NYC. Throughout the course we will walk, subway, and bus to locations and communities to better understand the cultural, economic, political, and environmental contexts within which urban centers unfold. We will consider issues such as climate change and its impact on local communities. In the classroom, we will study the history, infrastructure, and landscape of the NYC metropolitan region to understand how the city has evolved. Students will learn about Pace and the surrounding community, as well as ways to navigate life as a college student. Designed as a First-Year Seminar, this course supports students’ transition into college with an emphasis on academic development and community building, with no prior experience required.