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GEG 215 - Geography of Travel and Tourism

3 Credits

The Geography of Travel and Tourism is the spatial analysis of human leisure behavior and includes the exploration of local, national, and international attractions and destinations. As a survey course, GEG 215 is presented through two major themes: thematic and regional geography. Topics include resources and demand for tourism, adventure travel, beach tourism, cultural travel, rural and urban tourism, service and volunteer travel, and special event tourism.

New SUNY General Education:
SUNY - World History and Global Awareness

MCC General Education: MCC-GLO - Global Understanding (MGLO), MCC-SSD - Social Science and Diversity (MSSD)

Course Learning Outcomes
1.Differentiate among the major fields of Geography: Physical Geography, Human Geography, Regional Geography, and Geospatial Technology.
2.Locate political units and physical features important to travel and tourism.
3.Define basic geographic terms, concepts, or theories important to the Geography of Travel and Tourism.
4.Explain the environmental and historical processes fostering travel and tourism in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Oceania.
5.Describe sustainability and wellness efforts nurturing travel and tourism in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Oceania.
6.Contrast advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport.
7.Develop individualized vacation plans based on tourist typology.
8.Assess the tourism industry of New York, the Finger Lakes, and Rochester.

Course Offered Fall

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Fall Semester 2024
Spring Semester 2024
Summer Session 2024