Complete Course Descriptions

• “Prerequisite” denotes required coursework that must be completed before beginning a course.
• “Co-requisite” or “concurrent enrollment” denotes required coursework that may be taken concurrently with a course.
• “Recommended background” denotes suggested or supportive education/training.

Detailed course descriptions are provided for the following:

Academic Support Center

ASC 101 Foundations of Tutoring: Principles and Practices (1)

An introduction to the principles and practices of peer tutoring, including the theoretical background of learning theories and related methodologies of one-on-one tutorials and small group cooperative learning. Philosophy, procedures and hands-on practice prepares students to be competent in the peer tutorial process.
Every semester

Anthropology

ANTH 101 Introductory Anthropology (3)

Introduction to the history of anthropology. Primatology reviews physical and social similarities among humans and their close mammal relatives. Human evolution reviews the processes of physical evolution and paleoanthropological research, focusing on the development of cultures from simple hunters to complex civilizations. Case studies emphasize multicultural approaches to human problems. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

Art

ART 101 Art History: Ancient to Gothic (3)

Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ENGL 101. Provides a background in visual arts from the prehistoric period to the Gothic era. Studies the artistic achievements of each era within the context of important historical and philosophical developments. Emphasis on Egypt, Greece, Rome, medieval Europe, and Asia. Slides, lectures, and films. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 102 Art History: Renaissance to Modern (3)

Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ENGL 101. Provides background in the visual arts from the Renaissance to the Modern Era. Studies the artistic achievements of each era in the context of important historical and philosophical developments. Emphasis on Europe, England, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Slides, lectures, and films. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 103 Essentials of Art (3)

Introduces the use of rudimentary art techniques employed by artists, and preschool and elementary school teachers. Focuses on basic design, color theory and elements of composition as well as the application of various drawing and painting techniques. Directs students’ interests and talents toward an individual form of self-expression. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 104 Painting Studio I (3)

Prerequisite: Art 103 or Art 112. For students with basic media and composition background, covers the fundamentals of watercolor and acrylic painting, color theory and color mixing, working from models, landscape and personal experience. The art of the past is discussed, assessed, and often utilized while encouraging new approaches to expression. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 106 Expressive Drawing I (3)

Recommended background: ART 103 or equivalent. Presents a range of perceptual, conceptual, stylistic and technical skills. Students become familiar with many different methods of observation and presentation. Still life, landscape and conceptual methods are studied. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 112 Two-Dimensional Design (3)

Explores the fundamentals of pictorial organization through a series of visual problems. Students use the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, value) within principles of design to communicate concepts visually. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 113 Three-Dimensional Design (3)

Fundamentals of organizing three-dimensional space. Students learn to design space using line, plane, and mass. Traditional approaches (additive and subtractive techniques) as well as contemporary modes of expression. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 131 Introduction to Ceramics (3)

Introduces basic ceramic concepts, hand and wheel techniques, surface decoration and glazes. Develops an appreciation for ceramics past and present, and an awareness of three-dimensional design. Two class hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 139 Art of Diverse Cultures (3)

Focuses on contemporary art being created by the diverse population of American artists. Emphasis placed on artists of African, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic origin. Explores the subject using slides, lecture, discussion, and films. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 140 Issues in Art on Location in New York (3)

An intensive on-site museum and gallery course in New York City. Students view old master works, contemporary art and new genres. Lecture visits may include major museums and galleries, as well as neighborhood art scenes, studios and open-air settings. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 160 Life Drawing (3)

Recommended background: ART 106 or equivalent. Drawings concentrate on the human form. Students develop an awareness of anatomical correctness and individual expression is encouraged. Utilizes a variety of drawing media. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 165 Issues in Art on Location -
Art and Design in London (3)

An intensive on-site museum and gallery course in which students view old master works and contemporary art. This museum study course focuses on the artist as a member of society–the artist who creates art and designs for community or individual use.
Every academic year

Art 212 Advanced Two-Dimensional Design (3)

Prerequisite: Art 112. This course applies formal skills developed in Art 112 to conceptual and time-based problems. Students will analyze visual information, create a visual language, and explore advanced color theory. Four class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 215 Computer Graphics / Illustrator (3)

Recommended background: ART 103 or 112 or equivalent. This studio course introduces the basic techniques of digital painting and digital imaging. Students will create original imagery using Adobe Illustrator, input imagery created in another medium, and manipulate photographic imagery. Students will create and manipulate images based on formal design principles and conceptual frameworks. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 221 Textile Design: Resist and Print Techniques (3)

Recommended background: ART 103 or 112 or equivalent. Introduces the basic techniques of creating surface designs on textiles: batik, silk screen, block printing, shibori (tie-dye), and marbling. Students create original designs directly on fabric and discuss the traditional origins of the processes and the innovations introduced by contemporary textile designers. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 222 Textile Design: Direct Applications (3)

Recommended background: ART 103 or 112 or equivalent. Introduces basic techniques to create surface designs on textiles: direct application of dyes (handpainting, screen printing) and discharge processes. Students will create repeat patterns, freeform designs, and a collection of coordinated fabrics. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 231 Ceramic Sculpture (3)

Recommended background: ART 131 or equivalent. Introduces students to the sculptural possibilities of clay. Students will build large-scale pieced or modular works using hand and wheel techniques. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 250 Introduction to Photography and Darkroom Techniques (3)

Introduces the basics of still photography. Students complete a number of assignments on the use of the 35mm camera system using a technical and aesthetic approach and learn photographic darkroom techniques producing finished prints for critique. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 251 Advanced Photography and Darkroom Techniques (3)

Prerequisite: ART 250. Designed to build on the principles and techniques acquired in ART 250. Students complete photographic assignments for critique and refine their abilities in the darkroom to produce high quality, full tonal range photographic prints. Assignments include portraiture, photojournalism, and product photography. Two class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ART 252 Photoshop (3)

Recommended background: ART 250 or equivalent. Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on activities will enable students to discover the basic theory and application of Adobe Photo-shop. Students will complete a series of aesthetically inspired assignments pertaining to captured images, processing and manipulating digital images. Images created will be displayed using a computer monitor or outputted to a printer for critique. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 255 Silk Screen Printing (3)

Recommended background: ART 103 or 112 or equivalent. Introduces the basic techniques of water-based silk screen printing with emphasis on the creation of prints as fine art. Students learn to print multiples of their imagery and are encouraged to develop their own style and imagery using this printmaking medium. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

ART 260 Printmaking Workshop (3)

Recommended background: ART 103 or 112 or equivalent. Introduces the basic techniques of relief printing using linoleum, wood and experimental media. Students also learn basic book binding structures and incorporate their printed imagery in a sequential format. Two lecture-demonstration hours and two studio hours weekly.
Every academic year

Behavioral Science

BEH 101 Language and Literacy Development in Young Children (3)

It is recommended that this class be taken concurrently with ECH 102 and 104 or ECH 102 and 105 or EDU 201 and 203, as child observations/interactions are required. This course surveys the development of language and literacy in young children from birth to eight years. Foundations of learning theories; research and philosophies that shape current practice; and models that support emerging readers and writers. Further emphasis on integration of literacy throughout the curriculum, assessment techniques, literacy and diversity, selecting children’s literature, working with families.
Every academic year

Biology

BIOL 101 Essentials of Biology (3)

Introduces selected topics which may include cell structure and division, tissues, nutrition, digestion, internal transport, respiration, neural control and locomotion, reproduction, genetics, microorganisms and disease, and selected topics in plant biology. Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 102 Human Biology (4)

Non-sequential course for non-science majors. Balanced introduction to human anatomy and physiology, cancer, genetics and inheritance, development and aging, evolution, ecosystems and populations, human impact on biodiversity and the environment. Three class hours and one-two hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 103 Biological Principles I (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or high school Biology. Deals with the fundamental concepts and principles of biology. Topics include cell structure and function, chemical concepts and energetics at the cellular level, a survey of kingdoms monera, protista, fungi and plantae as well as plant structure and function. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 104 Biological Principles II (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 103 or 105 or equivalent. Topics include a survey of kingdom animalia, animal structure and function including animal organization and homeostasis, the circulatory, lymphatic, immunity, digestive, respiratory, excretory, nervous, musculoskeletal and endocrine systems, as well as reproduction and development. The genetic basis of life is also included. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 105 Botany (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or high school biology. Introduces the study of plants with emphasis on physiology, structure, aspects of reproduction, ecology, taxonomy and the economic importance of plants. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 106 Zoology (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or high school biology. Acquaintance and appreciation of animals and the nature of animal life; concerned with animal morphology, physiology, behavior, evolutionary relationships, development and evolutionary history. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 165 Tropical Marine Biology I (3)

Taught on Grand Cayman Island, West Indies. Includes a study of coral reef zonation, marine currents, and ecology of the coral reef, rocky shore, mangrove swamp, coral reef fish, and plankton. Snorkeling is included so students can observe and collect organisms for study. Approximately 50% of the student’s time is spent in the field and 50% in lectures and wet labs.
Offered upon indication of need

BIOL 203 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 103 or equivalent. Human cell, tissues, skeleton system, muscle physiology, nervous system, special and somatic senses. Three class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 204 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 203. Continuation of the study of human anatomy and physiology. Topics include circulatory, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, reproductive and digestive systems and water, electrolyte and pH balance. Three class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 206 Microbiology (3)

Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 103 or equivalent. Surveys the principles of microbiology emphasizing the relationship of microorganisms to human disease. Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 208 Conservation Natural Resources (3)

A non-technical course focusing on environmental problems on a local, state, national and global level. Topics include concepts of ecology, air, soil, water, management, energy, solid waste and population dynamics. Field trips are an important part of the laboratory experience. Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 209 Basic Nutrition (3)

Includes tools used in applied nutrition, fundamentals of nutrition and nutrient composition of foods, physiological factors influencing nutritional needs, behavioral consideration related to food intake, manufactured food, diet therapy and fad diets. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 213 Current Issues in Biology (3)

Prerequisite: BIOL 103, or equivalent. Explores contemporary biological issues that are of social and economic importance. Issues selected vary from one semester to another. Oral reports, written reports, and classroom discussions are a part of the teaching format. Appropriate for non-science majors as well as science majors. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 214 Cell Biology (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 103 or 105. Covers the anatomy and physiology of the plant and animal cell at a level of detail appropriate for the 200 level of instruction. Three class hours and three lab hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

BIOL 216 General Microbiology (4)

Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or 103 or equivalent. Balanced introduction to basic microbiology (biochemistry, taxonomy, genetics, and cell biology), clinical microbiology (pathogenic bacteriology); and applied microbiology (food and industrial microbiology and ecological microbiology). Three class hours and three lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

BIOL 221 Grade A Potable Water (3)

Studies potable waters, watershed protection and management, water storage, transmission, distribution, methods of treatment, disinfection, chemical and biological analysis of water. Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

BIOL 222 Waste Water Treatment (3)

Covers the operation and maintenance of municipal and industrial waste water treatment plants. Includes discussion of primary, secondary and tertiary treatment; nutrient removal; biological-oxidation and activated sludge; microbiology of waste water; techniques of handling, sampling and analyzing. Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

Business

BUS 080 Fundamentals of Bookkeeping (1)

Presents the accounting equation, emphasizing the process of analyzing and recording financial information using the double-entry bookkeeping system. Recording of basic transactions and adjustments for service and merchandising enterprises, and maintenance of accounts receivable and accounts payable records. Students currently enrolled in BUS 101 or who have received a grade in BUS 101 of C or higher may not earn credit for this course. Thirty lab hours per semester.
Every academic year

BUS 090 Small Business Accounting (1)

Prerequisite: BUS 101. Designed for accounting majors. Instruction in small business accounting procedures in conjunction with current accounting principles and tax requirements. Presents variations of the basic system in BUS 101 applicable to a small retail and service business. Topics include maintenance of cash journals and subsidiary records, year-end conversion from cash to accrual accounting, preparation of payroll and sales tax reports as required of businesses operating in New York State. Fifteen class hours per semester.
Every academic year

BUS 100 Employment Strategies, Techniques and Tools (1)

Introduces students to the skills and resources needed in order to effectively compare different types of careers. Covers the job search process—from networking through following up leads. The preparation of résumés and job applications are emphasized along with effective interviewing skills. Attitude, interpersonal skills and personal presentation will also be covered. Three class hours weekly for five weeks.
Every academic year

BUS 101 Principles of Accounting I (4)

The first of a two-course introduction to accounting. This course introduces financial accounting. Covers the accounting cycle, including worksheet and financial statement preparation; receivables and payables; merchandise inventory; fixed and intangible assets; accounting for cash and payroll; and system and control procedures, including bank reconciliations. Study is applied by means of an assigned accounting practice project. Three lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 102 Principles of Accounting II (4)

Prerequisite: BUS 101. The second of a two-course introduction to accounting concluding the basic elements of financial accounting and introducing managerial accounting. Contents include partnership and corporate accounting, emphasizing corporate earnings, equity and investments; manufacturing inventories and job order costing; product costing and budgeting; standard costing and variances; and preparation of the statement of cash flows. Course study is applied by means of an assigned accounting practice project. Three lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 103 Principles of Business (3)

An overview of American business. Includes discussion of foundations of American business, forms of business enterprise, organizing for business, fundamentals of management, the production of goods and services, human relations, union-management relations, marketing, accounting, finance, money and banking, securities and investments, government relations and business law. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 105 Business Mathematics (3)

Focuses on basic math combinations and short cuts; problems in buying and selling items, including markups, markdowns, percents and discounts; preparation of banking and payroll records; and computation of simple interest and note discounts. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 106 Consumer Mathematics (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 101 or 105. Reviews basic operations, installment buying, real estate, taxes and insurance, investments, financial statements, basic statistics, present value, annuities and sinking funds. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 119 Real Estate- Salesperson (3)

Prepares participants for job opportunities in real estate. Designed as preparation for the Real Estate Salesperson’s examination in compliance with the New York State Division of Licenses program. The New York State examination must be passed before a salesperson’s license is issued. Students attend classes one night a week for 14 weeks to ensure meeting the basic state requirement of 45 class hours. NOTE: Must be taken for credit to be eligible for the NYS licensing test. An audit is not sufficient for admittance to the test.
Every academic year

BUS 120 Introduction to Banking (3)

Provides an understanding of the basic functions of banking and a working knowledge of bank operations. Emphasis is on the principles underlying bank operations rather than specific techniques or methods. Recommended by bankers as the first specialized course offered for bank employees seeking certification from the American Institute of Banking. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 130 Bank Management I (3)

Recommended background: BUS 120. The study and application of principles provides new and experienced bankers with a working knowledge of bank management. The material is arranged to bring into sharp focus new trends that have emerged in the philosophy and practice of management. Focuses on case studies giving students experience in the application of the text material.
Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 131 Bank Management II (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 130. Continuation of BUS 130. Students explore current issues pertaining to the business of banking and consider what the future may hold from a managerial point of view. Three class hours weekly.
Alternate academic years

BUS 150 Business Communications (3)

A foundation for developing good communication skills. Students apply principles of effective business and personal business correspondence. A job application series and an oral presentation are highlighted areas of study. Also covers the essentials of grammar including parts of speech, sentence structure, use of reference materials, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary enrichment. A knowledge of keyboarding or typewriting is highly recommended. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 160 Small Business Management (3)

For students planning to own or manage a small business. Topics include the challenge of owning and managing a small business, planning and organizing a new business, preparing a business plan, location and layout decisions, controlling the business, selecting and managing people, marketing, accounting, financial and legal considerations. Preparing a comprehensive business plan is a course requirement. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 165 International Business: The British Experience (3)

Study/travel course acquaints students with the scope and nature of international business. Walking tours, lectures, and discussions complement visits to prominent institutions such as the Port of London Authority, Lloyds of London, Bank of England, London Transport Museum, American Embassy, London Stock Exchange, Precious Metals Exchange, and Harrods. Contact with labor and trade (import/export) organizations as well as British and American government officials is also anticipated. Requirements include readings on relevant topics, tours, presentations by officials and a research paper on a topic to be decided as the study progresses.
Every academic year

BUS 200 Principles of Management (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103. Provides a firm foundation in the primary principles of management. Explores management theory as well as management functions and targets discussion of top and middle managers. Recognizing that the future manager must remain abreast of business trends, current issues are addressed. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 201 Intermediate Accounting I (4)

Prerequisite: BUS 102. The first of a two-course comprehensive study of financial accounting emphasizing current accounting theories and practices as promoted by the profession. Topics include various financial statements and related schedules; current assets, including cash, temporary invest-ments, receivables and inventory valuation and cost procedures; plant and intangible assets; and long-term investments and other assets. Students planning to transfer should contact their intended transfer institution regarding course transferability. BUS 201 is acceptable for CPA certification credit in New York State. Three lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 202 Intermediate Accounting II (4)

Prerequisite: BUS 201. Second of a two-course comprehensive study of financial accounting emphasizing current and contingent liabilities; non-current liabilities; stockholders’ equity; accounting for leases, pension costs, and income taxes; earnings per share and adequate footnote disclosure; and statement of cash flows. Students planning to transfer should contact their intended transfer institution regarding course transferability. BUS 202 is acceptable for CPA certification credit in New York State. Three lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 203 Advertising (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103. Focuses on the planning, creation, use and place of advertising in today’s society. Emphasis on the role and use of the advertising campaign with extensive study of the various media which are utilized by advertising. Creating copy and layout design is an integral part of this course. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 204 Marketing (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103. Examines the concept of market strategy planning including segmentation and forecasting of consumer and organizational markets. Studies marketing mix variables including product life cycles, packaging and branding, pricing objectives and strategies, physical distribution, retailing, wholesaling, advertising, public relations, sales promotion and personal selling. Also studies the marketing environment, and the marketing research and management processes. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 205 Business Law I (3)

Emphasis is on the nature and function of law: civil and common law, contracts, agency and employment, bailments and personal property. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 206 Human Resource Management (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103. Studies the role of personnel management in business; the functions of recruitment, selection, testing, employee development; the psychological impact of individual and group behavior, motivation, morale, communication; management and labor relations; remuneration and security. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 207 Business Law II (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 205 or permission of instructor. A continuation of Business Law I. Topics include negotiable instruments, sales, real property, estates, bankruptcy and business organizations. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 208 Retailing (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103. Familiarizes students with merchandising and operational situations. Focuses on skills required to solve problems and make sound management decisions in areas such as choosing an effective form of business organization, location and site selection, store layout, sales promotion, customer relations, merchandise handling and display, and customer service. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 209 Cost Accounting (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 102. Focused on the managerial aspects of cost accounting with emphasis on planning and control. Includes contemporary cost terminology, cost-volume-profit analysis, cost behavior patterns, responsibility accounting, absorption and variable costing, activity-based costing, job and process costing, budgeting, standard costing, variance analyses, accounting for joint products, by-products, spoilage, waste, defective units, and scrap. Students planning to transfer are advised to contact their intended transfer institution regarding the transferability of this course. This course is acceptable for CPA certification credit in New York State. Three lecture hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 210 Principles of Merchandise Buying (3)

Recommended background: BUS 208. Focuses on the role and responsibilities of merchandise buyers in various types of retail organizations. Covers retail customer analysis, what to buy, how much to buy, from whom to buy and a careful study of the merchandise assortment. Also covers the computer as an aid to the buyer, buying from foreign markets and the buyer’s role in advertising, promotion and sales. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 216 Salesmanship (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103. Covers the fundamentals of selling with emphasis on meeting the customer’s need. Focuses on the selling process: company history and policies, product knowledge, prospecting, the preapproach, the approach, the sales presentation, the demonstration, handling objections and the close. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 219 Real Estate Broker (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 119. Designed as preparation for the Real Estate Broker’s examination in compliance with the New York State Division of Licenses. The state examination must be passed before a broker’s license is issued. Additional preparation for opportunities in the real estate profession. Students must attend classes one night a week for 14 weeks to ensure the basic state requirement of 45 class hours. NOTE: Course must be taken for credit to be eligible for the NYS licensing test. An audit is not sufficient for admittance to the test.
Offered upon indication of need

BUS 220 Business Statistics (3)

Covers the application of statistical procedure to business decision making. Considers the nature and assembling of statistical data, methods of presentation, frequency distribution, measures of central tendency, dispersion, time series, sampling techniques, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation, index numbers, probability and forecasting. Recommended for business and computer information systems/data processing students only. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 221 Accounting Systems with Microcomputer Applications (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 102 and 225. Comprehensive course in accounting systems with an emphasis on practical microcomputer applications using Windows. Topics include creation of spreadsheet applications for both financial and managerial purposes, and use of computerized general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and depreciation accounting systems. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 222 Federal Income Tax (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 101. Introduces federal taxation and presents basic tenets of the federal income tax system emphasizing the preparation of returns in accordance with current tax statutes. Topics include determining gross income, itemized and business deductions, capital gains and losses, tax credits, payroll taxes, partnership and corporate returns. Study includes an assigned practice project. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 225 Microcomputer Application Software (3)

Recommended background: basic microcomputer skills such using Windows menus and mouse, creating, saving, and printing files. Briefly covers microcomputer hardware, the Windows operating system and its file management capabilities. Provides coverage of the features and functions of application programs for word processing, electronic spreadsheets, database management, and presentation graphics. Lecture and hands-on assignments emphasize application of the software to typical business problems. The curriculum is based on the core competencies required for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Two hours lecture, two hours lab weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 226 Advanced Microcomputer Applications Software (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 225. Continuation of BUS 225. Discussion includes the advanced features of word processing, spreadsheets, and database management, software, presentation graphics. Topics include workgroups, forms, and master documents, list and data management, macros, one-to-many and many-to-many relationships, and applications with multilevel switchboards. Students complete hands-on projects using microcomputer lab equipment and software. The curriculum is based on the intermediate-to-advanced competencies for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. Two hours lecture, two hours lab weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 227 Corporate Finance (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 102. Focuses on the managerial theories and practices of corporate finance, emphasizing the making of financial decisions. Topics include the environment of finance, financial analysis and planning techniques, time value of money, capital budgeting, cost of capital, working capital management, and sources of short-term and long-term financing. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 229 Professional Merchandising (3)

Recommended background: BUS 208. Provides training in the skills and techniques of visual merchandising as well as the development of managerial values which impact the role of the professional retailer. Discussion topics include the role display plays in retailing, principles of design, types of displays, elements of design, arrangements, display props, fixtures and materials, and observing and rating displays. Also includes decision making, leadership and supervision communication, and team management. This course is available only to students majoring in Retail Business Management. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 245 Supervisory Management (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103. Focuses on issues commonly confronting first-line managers. Topics studied include the role of supervisory management, problem solving and decision making, communication, group dynamics, motivational leadership, team building and total quality management, managing human relations and building relationships with superiors and peers. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

BUS 270 Foundations of e-Business (3)

Recommended background: BUS 103, CS 070. Foundation course teaches concepts, strategies, and techniques to build e-commerce applications for profitability and growth. Includes planning, designing, and evaluating websites, launching an e-business, technology, marketing, ethical and legal factors, and security and integrity of data traffic through encryption, firewalls, and other electronic devices and software. Emphasizes the relationship between business and technology on the internet. Explores redefining business models, changing the corporate culture, reinventing business processes, and establishing reliable customer service, and treatment of the key life cycle phases of e-commerce. Three class hours weekly. See also under Physical Education: P.E. 270 - Sports Promotion.
Every academic year

Chemistry

CHEM 101 Elements of General Chemistry I (4)

Prerequisite: MATH 099 or equivalent. Introduces basic laws and theories of chemistry: measurements, the metric system, atomic structure, bonding, periodic law, nomenclature, equations, calculations involving equations, and thermochemistry. Brief introduction to acid-base chemistry and organic chemistry. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

CHEM 103 General Chemistry I (4)

Prerequisite: high school chemistry and 3 years of high school math. Course is for students with previous satisfactory experience in chemistry. Content includes basic calculations, periodic trends of the elements, introduction to precipitation, acid-base and oxidation reduction reactions, ionic and covalent bonding, introduction to thermodynamics, and gas laws. Three class hours and three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

CHEM 104 General Chemistry II (4)

Prerequisite: CHEM 103. Continuation of CHEM 103; includes the study of liquids, solids, phase changes, chemical kinetics, chemical and aqueous equilibria (acid-base, solubility), thermodynamics, electrochemistry, transition elements and coordination chemistry, and introduction to organic chemistry. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

CHEM 108 Forensic Science (3)

Provides criminal justice students with a basic knowledge of forensic science as applied to criminal investigation and related police science fields. Focuses on applied forensic science, laboratory techniques and procedures. Two class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

CHEM 123 Fuel Cell Systems (3)

Prerequisite: CHEM 103 and MATH 104 or higher. Fuel cell technology gives rise to a range of types of systems, each with its own operating parameters and applications. This course describes the operating features of a fuel cell and the underlying chemical, thermodynamic, and physical factors that determine its performance. A good understanding of these factors is essential to an appreciation of the benefits of fuel cell systems and their operating characteristics compared with conventional technology.
Every academic year

CHEM 207 Organic Chemistry I (4)

Prerequisite: CHEM 103-104. Study of organic compounds: nomenclature, properties, preparations; reactions, mechanisms and preparation, purification and analysis of organic materials. Laboratory work emphasizes technique and involves development of important basic skills. Preparation, purification and analysis of organic materials are also studied. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

CHEM 208 Organic Chemistry II (4)

Prerequisite: CHEM 207. Continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Three class hours and one three-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

Computer Science

C.S. 025 Electronic Spreadsheets (1)

Introduces the capabilities of electronic spreadsheets. Students learn how to create, save, retrieve, and print spreadsheets, write formulas, use functions, format numeric data, create graphs from spreadsheet data, sort data, and modify the spreadsheet display. Three hours per week for five weeks.
Every academic year

C.S. 035 Computer Literacy (1)

For students who wish to gain an understanding of computers and how they are used. Covers computer types, input/output devices, personal computer hardware and software including application software. Lab assignments are completed in the microcomputer lab. This class is closed to students who have completed C.S. 114. Five weeks/three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 055 Introduction to Microsoft Word for Windows (1)

Introductory hands-on class emphasizes practice in creating, editing and formatting a variety of documents. No previous computer experience is necessary but typing ability of at least 30 WPM is recommended. Meets for a total of 15 hours.
Every academic year

C.S. 056 Intermediate Microsoft Word for Windows (1)

Topics covered include formatting (page size and orientation, headers and footers, column format, importing pictures), designing tables, merging files, templates, styles and style sheets, wizards, macros, and AutoText. Three class hours weekly for five weeks.
Every academic year

C.S. 070 Introduction to the Internet (1)

For students with no internet experience, includes the nature of the internet, e-mail, chat, Telnet, FTP, Usenet, ListServers, World Wide Web, search engines, and basic HTML for a web page. Includes demonstration and hands-on experience. Three class hours for five weeks.
Every academic year

C.S. 080 Microcomputer Maintenance (1)

Designed to provide a familiarity with the basic hardware components of a computer system, specifically the motherboard, microprocessor, hard disk, RAM, and interface boards. Students work in a laboratory situation to complete hands-on exercises in testing, upgrading and modifying computer components. Three class hours for five weeks.
Every academic year

C.S. 082 Help Desk Concepts / Software Concerns (1)

Prerequisite BUS 225 or MS Office applications experience. This class provides an overview of the knowledge, skills, and concepts of how a typical help or support desk functions. It will also introduce selected technical problems and solutions as well as discussions of technical communications.
Every academic year

C.S. 100 Keyboarding (1)

For students who have had no previous typing instruction. Students learn the keyboard and numeric pad using the touch system and apply this skill on a computer terminal. Meets for a total of 25 hours.
Every academic year

C.S. 103 Windows Operating Systems (1)

An understanding of Windows capabilities and features. No prior computer experience is required. Fundamentals of using the interface, working on the desktop, working with disks, creating files with Windows programs, managing files and folders, modifying the desktop work environment, installing and uninstalling programs, performing file and Web searching, and using the integrated Internet Explorer features. Class meets for a total of 15 hours.
Every academic year

C.S. 112 Problem-Solving Logic for Programming (3)

Prerequisite: Completion of/or concurrent enrollment in C.S. 114. Prepares students for business oriented programming. Includes problem definition, flow of data through a computer system, steps in flowcharting/pseudocoding a problem, programming logic techniques and actually coding, compiling, debugging and executing COBOL programs. Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 114 Introduction to Computer Science (3)

Foundation course for computer science and computer information systems majors. Also for non-majors seeking a broad understanding of the computer science field. Covers general computer capabilities: hardware, software, networks, and communications. Topics include the internet and World Wide Web, application software, the systems unit, input, output, and storage devices, operating systems, networks and security, database management and information systems development. Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on experience in the topics presented. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 180 Principles of Data Communications (3)

Recommended background: C.S. 114. Introduces the concepts and components of a data communication system. Covers an overview of data communications, hardware and software associated with data communications, common carriers vs. private communications service and network concepts. Three class hours weekly.
Alternate academic years

C.S. 200 Programming in Visual Basic (3)

Prerequisite: C.S. 112 or MATH 104 or MATH 114 or equivalent programming experience. Focuses on programming in Visual Basic and introduces computer programming using the Microsoft Visual Basic language. In developing programming techniques, students will have an available tool for exploring many areas of problem-solving with a minimum background. Two one-hour lectures/one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 215 Systems Analysis and Design (3)

Recommended background: C.S. 114 or concurrent enrollment. Covers methods involved in analyzing and designing information systems. Focuses on investigation analysis techniques, data flow diagrams, general and detail systems design, layouts for reports, outputs and files, system development implementation and documentation. Examples and case studies are used to illustrate and reinforce the life cycle of systems analysis and design. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 219 Database Management Systems (3)

Prerequisite: BUS 225. Studies components of a database management system. Focuses on operating systems, types of network architecture, types of DBMS (relational, hierarchical, network), organization of data in a database, database normalization, management of a database, data communications and how DBMS satisfies MIS requirements. SQL and QBE demonstrations and projects are completed in the microcomputer lab. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 222 Programming in C/C++ (3)

Prerequisite: C.S. 112 or MATH 104 or MATH 114 or equivalent programming experience. Provides a foundation in using a high-level language. Includes use of full-screen editor, compiler, linker, execution environment of a C compiler/ interpreter, top-down programming operators, arrays, loops, pointers, control statements, data structures, file processing, disk functions, sorting/searching and recursion to support the assigned laboratory exercises. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 224 Operating Systems for Micros (3)

Recommended background: C.S. 114. Provides instruction for the Windows operating system. Designed for students with little experience on computers. Offers an introduction to general information on computer software and covers material on how the operating system plays an integral part of your microcomputer. Covers applications and documents, managing files, word processing, graphics, customizing windows, accessories, networking and the Internet. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 225 Introduction to Local Area Networks (3)

Recommended background: C.S. 114 or related computer experience. Local networks offer such features as high availability and the ability to support multiple vendor equipment. Course provides a broad-based background in the principle architectural forms and design approaches in this area of technology. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 228 Introduction to Unix/Linux (3)

Recommended background: C.S. 114. Basic operating system concepts, command line programs and utilities, organization of files, processes control, multitasking, shell programming, system administration, the vi editor, and introduces the basics of awk and perl programming for system administration. Students spend a portion of the class installing, configuring, and administrating their own Linux system.
Every academic year

C.S. 235 Web Page Design and Development (3)

Recommended background C.S. 114. Course provides experience in the planning and development of a Web page. Students will work with the HTML programming language, a web browser and web page editor as tools to develop a web application. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 236 Advanced Visual Basic (3)

Prerequisite: C.S. 200 or equivalent computer experience. Defines and teaches the basic skills of Visual Basic, including skills that enable students tobrowse, receive and send objects via the internet and place text, pictures, animation, audio commentary; motion video clips; and stereo sound tracks. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 237 Internet Security (3)

Recommended background: C.S. 114 or related computer experience. Introduction to security issues arising from computer networks. Access control and communications security issues will be covered as well as internet and intranet security. Includes step-by-step explanations of how to design and install firewalls and configure internet services to work with them. Buffer overruns and other explorations of software development errors will also be discussed.
Every academic year

C.S. 238 Java (3)

Prerequisite: C.S. 112 or MATH 104 or MATH 114 or equivalent programming experience. Java contains a rich collection of programs, exercises and projects drawn from many fields to provide students with an opportunity to solve interesting real-world problems. Concentrates on the principles of good software design and program clarity. The language uses object-oriented programming and graphical use interface design. Provides graphical, animated, multimedia-based, audio-intensive, multi-threaded, network-based programs using extensive class libraries. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

C.S. 245 Programming in COBOL (3)

Prerequisite: C.S. 112; C.S. 114 recommended. Covers COBOL programming language concepts. Students use an online time sharing system to write, compile, debug, test and document programs of varying degrees of difficulty. Programs involve business oriented applications including sequential files, index files, control breaks, table load and lookup and on-line queries. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

Criminal Justice

C.J. 111 Introduction to Justice Systems (3)

Comprehensive survey of the justice systems including the historical, organizational, social, functional and administrative aspects of justice. Provides the background and principles to introduce students to succeeding specialized courses. Three class hours weekly.
Fall semester only

C.J. 112 Organization and Administration of Justice Systems (3)

Prerequisite: C.J. 111. Covers the techniques of organization and administration within justice areas. Also covers organizational control, leadership motivation and goals and the study of future trends. Three class hours weekly.
Spring semester only

C.J. 113 Criminology (3)

Studies the causes of crime and detection and treatment methods. Also covers the historical approach and modern methods. Three class hours weekly.
Spring semester only

C.J. 115 Criminal Law (3)

An in-depth study and historical approach to the development and understanding of legal systems. Includes an intensive analysis and comparison of New York State’s criminal procedure and penal laws. Conducted from a practical point of view, drawing on the study and analysis of previous and current cases. Three class hours weekly.
Fall semester only

C.J. 116 Constitutional Law (3)

Course traces the history of common law and the development of case law in the United States. The development of an individual’s constitutional rights will be explored through Supreme Court cases. The history and use of the Exclusionary Rule will be followed through cases that changed the rule’s application. Controlling cases that apply the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth Amendments of the Constitution will be studied. Three class hours weekly.
Spring semester only

C.J. 117 Juvenile Delinquency (3)

Considers factors related to delinquency and crime, problems of treatment within institutions, and the organization and administration of delinquency prevention programs at the state, county and local level. Examines juvenile court procedures and control programs. Three class hours weekly.
Fall semester only

C.J. 119 Criminal Investigations (3)

Includes the theory of an investigation, report preparation, conduct at scenes, and collection and preservation of physical evidence: fingerprints, ballistics, documents, serology, photography, and related forensic sciences. Studies the application of these procedures during the second semester as they apply to a variety of situations. Also studies recent innovations in the investigation field. Three class hours weekly.
Spring semester only

C.J. 121 Institutional Treatment of Criminals (3)

Comprehensive study of the origin and development of the philosophy of treatment, administration and structure of the correctional system; legal basis of treatment; institutional training and treatment programs, focusing on today’s correctional institutions. Three class hours weekly.
Fall semester only

C.J. 123 Laws of Evidence (3)

Prerequisite: C.J. 115 or concurrent enrollment in C.J. 115. Focuses on the preparation of evidence for court procedures. Covers preparation of materials, responsibilities and conduct of the officer in court with illustrative cases. Discussion of contemporary court issues with a possibility of actual participation in a courtroom. Three class hours weekly.
Fall semester only

C.J. 165 Criminal Justice in Great Britain: Historical, Contemporary, and Future Perspectives (3)

International study course offered to criminal justice majors or anyone serving in law, law enforcement, or emergency public safety fields. Course explores current British public safety issues along with the historical and cultural influences that led to current practices. Participants will meet and exchange ideas with their British counterparts and compare past, current, and future trends in the American and British systems of public safety and law. Course consists of an intensive two-week series of tours, lectures, walks, and discussions in topics dealing with law enforcement, fire safety, and the courts system, including visits to the Inns of the Court, Royal Courts of Justice, Parliament House, police and fire stations, and other sites not open to the general public.
Offered upon indication of need

C.J. 211 Case Studies in Criminal Behavior (3)

Prerequisite: C.J. 115 or 117. Covers material from the crime to the institutionalization of the criminal. Intensive case analysis shows various types of crime and the methods, treatment and supervision of the individual. Three class hours weekly.
Spring semester only

C.J. 213 Probation and Parole (3)

Comprehensive survey and examination of New York State’s correctional structure and its relationship to probation and parole. Examines community treatment in the correctional process with special attention to presentence investigation and selection, supervision and release of probationers and parolees. Focuses on historical development of probation and parole, and analysis of modern philosophy in contemporary supervision. Three class hours weekly.
Spring semester only

C.J. 265 Internship in Criminal Justice (3)

Offered to criminal justice majors in cooperation with various criminal justice agencies in CNY including probation, parole and corrections functions. Students have on-the-job training at the selected agency in the area of major interest. Only above-average students may participate with the Behavioral/ Social Science Division chair’s authorization. In-service students may not perform independent study in the area of their regular employment. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.
Offered upon indication of need

Drafting

DRFT 122 Mechanical / Industrial Drafting (4)

Prerequisite: ENGR 126 or equivalent. Focuses on drafting principles and practices used in various specialized areas of mechanical/industrial drafting. Includes intersections and developments, gearing and cams, threads, fasteners and springs. Introduces industrial dimensioning and tolerancing principles based on ANSI Y14.5M standards. Detailed representation is accomplished using two- and three-dimensional drawing techniques. Computer-aided drafting will be used in the lab. Two class hours/four lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

DRFT 125 Architectural Drafting (4)

Recommended background: ENGR 126. Introduces students to basic concepts and techniques related to wood-frame construction. Focuses on methods and materials employed in the construction industry for a residential or light commercial building. Students prepare a complete set of architectural construction documents during a semester-long project. Computer-aided drafting will be used in the lab. Two class hours/ four lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

DRFT 220 Machine Design and Drafting (4)

Prerequisite: DRFT 122 and ENGR 103, 228 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 104. Focuses on basic concepts and problem-solving techniques required to design machine components in industry. Using case studies and industrial design problems, students develop the capacity to lay out engineered products and systems. Design concepts focus on preparation of drawings and specifications necessary for developing production layouts and details. Emphasis is on problem-solving, layout design practices, tolerance stacks, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design concepts, procedures, data and decision analysis, and techniques required for machine design drafting of component parts. Computer-aided design and standard machine design practices are used in the laboratory. Two class hours/four lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

DRFT 221 Tool and Die Drafting and Design (4)

Prerequisite: DRFT 122, ENGR 103, 126, 127 and concurrent enrollment in ENGR 228 and MATH 104. Provides the necessary knowledge and skills for effectively designing jigs and fixtures for manufacturing improvements. Includes problem-solving techniques, process analysis, designing fixtures, designing jigs, introduction to punch and die sets, quality improvements in manufacturing, and an introduction to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Using case studies and industrial design problems students learn to improve manufacturing processes through tool design techniques. Computer-aided design will be used in the laboratory. Two class hours/four lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

DRFT 230 Process Piping Drafting and Design (4)

Prerequisite: ENGR 127, or concurrent enrollment in ENGR 127. This course instructs students in the design principles and drafting standards required for process piping systems for chemical process plants and industrial power plants. Course topics include piping, fitting and valve specification; process equipment, pipe support and instrumentation; and the creation of flow diagram, isometric drawings and piping plans and elevations. Students will prepare a set of drawings for an industrial process unit. Computer-aided design will be used in the laboratory. Two class hours/four lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

Early Childhood

ECH 101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3)

Recommended background: PSY 215. This course examines the history and development of early childhood education as well as current trends and issues. The needs of the young child (0-8) will be studied for the purpose of applying the principles of growth and development to the use of appropriate methods, materials and activities. The development of skills to work with children, parents and the community will be emphasized. Early Childhood Concentration students must complete 25 hours of observation in infant/toddler programs. Early Childhood majors must take concurrently with ECH 103. Three class hours weekly. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.
Every academic year

ECH 102 Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood Education (3)

Prerequisite: ECH 101 and 110. Continuation of ECH 101.  This course examines various aspects of early childhood education with an emphasis on classroom management, multiculturalism, inclusion, and parent and community involvement. Issues such as assessment, philosophy of teaching, record-keeping and curriculum will also be addressed. Students will begin to apply the principles of early childhood education to the development of lessons and thematic units. Must be taken concurrently with ECH 104 or 105.
Three class hours weekly.

ECH 103 Early Childhood Field Experience I (3)

Taken concurrently with ECH 101. Recommended background: ECH 110. Provides practical experience with three- and four-year-old children in an early childhood setting. Students gain knowledge about early childhood programs, trends, and philosophies while observing and working in classrooms serving three- and four-year-olds. Students observe early childhood settings in the community on a weekly basis for the entire semester. In addition to lecture hours, students complete 7 hours of field experience weekly for a combined total of 120 hours. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.
Every academic year

ECH 104 Early Childhood Field Experience II (3)

Taken concurrently with ECH 102. Recommended background: ECH 110 and 103. Provides additional practical experience with children from birth to eight years of age in an early childhood setting with an emphasis on increased involvement with children. Students develop lessons and materials and are expected to assume an active role in the teaching process by presenting their lessons and materials in the classroom. In addition to lecture hours, students complete 7 hours of field experience weekly for a combined total of 120 hours. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.
Every academic year

ECH 105 Early Childhood Field Experience for Liberal Arts Majors (2)

Taken concurrently with ECH 102. Recommended background: ECH 110. Provides practical experience with three- and four-year-old children in an early childhood setting. Students gain knowledge about early childhood programs by working in classrooms serving three- and four-year-olds. Students observe in community settings on a weekly basis for the entire semester. In addition to lecture hours, students complete 6 hours of field experience weekly for a combined total of 80 hours. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.
Every academic year

ECH 110 Methods and Materials for Early Childhood Education (3)

Concurrent enrollment in EDU 120 is recommended. This course examines the methods and materials used in early childhood classrooms. Special emphasis is placed on the selection, development, and use of a variety of teaching materials. Topics include learning centers, games, manipulatives, visuals, classroom design, computer resources, films/videos, music, bulletin boards, and professional journals/resources. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ECH 111 Infants and Toddlers (3)

Examination of programs, methods and materials utilized in early childhood education programs serving children from six weeks to three years of age. Special emphasis will be placed on the selection, development, and use of strategies that foster the emotional, physical, social and cognitive development of infants and toddlers. Classroom visits to off-campus sites providing infant and toddler programs will be required, 20 or 25 hours total, depending on major. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.
Every academic year

Economics

ECON 102 Personal Money Management (3)

For students who desire knowledge in managing their personal finances. Topics include budgeting; saving; borrowing; home purchasing; automobile purchasing; life, auto and home insurance; health, disability and retirement programs; estate planning; and investing. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ECON 201 Introduction to Economics I (3)

Introduces macroeconomics and covers how societies choose to allocate scarce resources within the context of the whole economic system. Focuses on how markets function, various macroeconomic theories, the role of government in an economic system, the international economy, the role of money in an economic system, and the policy responses to the problems of inflation, unemployment and slow economic growth. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ECON 202 Introduction to Economics II (3)

Recommended background: ECON 201. Focuses on the microeconomic structure of our economy including supply and demand theory, individual firm and market theory, and factor market analysis. Topics may include international trade and finance, government regulation, labor-management relations, and the economics of energy and the environment. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ECON 203 Introduction to Labor-Management Relations (3)

Recommended background: ECON 201. Introduces the history and ideology of the American labor movement, collective bargaining, contract administration, dispute resolution, labor legislation and relevant economic theory. Studies contemporary labor-management issues and problems within this topical framework. Students are involved in case studies, simulation exercises, field trips, and class discussion. Guest speakers are invited. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ECON 205 Money and Banking (3)

Prerequisite: ECON 201. Covers the history and functions of money and credit, commercial banking, central banking, monetary theory, other banking and credit institutions, and international banking. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

Education

EDU 120 Technology for Teachers (1)

Recommended background: ECH 110 or concurrent enrollment in ECH 110 for all Early Childhood programs (associate degree, certificate, or concentration). Surveys classroom applications of technology with emphasis on use by the teacher.
Every academic year

EDU 201 Foundations of American Education    (3)

Concurrent enrollment in EDU 203 required. Course examines issues of education and the social, historical, philosophical, political, and cultural foundations which influenced their development; also examines the social purposes of education through social and behavioral sciences; explores the impact of social differences on education; helps the student develop a personal philosophy of education; and examines the relationship of schooling to democratic principles.
Every academic year

EDU 203 Field Experience: Childhood / Adolescence (1)

Concurrent enrollment in EDU 201 required. Practical experience with children in grades 1-12 in a school setting. Students observe in classrooms based on their chosen area of interest (childhood: grade 1-6; or adolescence: grade 7-12). Students observe on a weekly basis for the entire semester (two hours field experience weekly) for a minimum of 30 hours. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus locations.
Every academic year

Electronics

ELEC 101 Electrical Circuits (4)

Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 102. Focuses on the general principles of DC and AC circuitry with emphasis on the use of multimeters and oscilloscopes. Introduces a computer simulation program to aid the students in validating their experimental results and developing troubleshooting skills. Required of students enrolled in Electrical Technology and recommended to all students desiring a beginning course in electronics. No prior electronics knowledge is necessary. Two class hours and two two-hour labs weekly.
Every academic year

ELEC 102 Basic Electronics (4)

Prerequisite: ELEC 101. Introduces the diode and transistor semiconductor devices within the applications of rectification, amplification, and advanced waveform shaping. Emphasis on multimeters and oscilloscopes throughout the experimental and simulation experiments. Two class hours/two two-hour labs weekly.
Every academic year

ELEC 104 Electronics Drafting with CADD  (3)

Studies the drafting principles and practices used in electrical and electronic design. Introduces students to the fundamentals of engineering drawings including the use of standards, orthographic projection, and dimensioning. Provides students with a basic understanding of computer aided drafting and design. Focuses on using CADD systems in the preparation of schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, connection diagrams, PLC diagrams, printed circuit board design, and electronic packaging design. Two class hours and three lab hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ELEC 105 Introduction to Digital Computers (4)

Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 102 or equivalent. Concentrates on digital integrated circuits including logic gates, arithmetic circuits, flip-flops, latches, registers, and memories. Focuses on schematic analysis of a simple digital computer to complement the students’ troubleshooting development and understanding of the application of digital circuits. Emphasis on logic pulsers and probes test equipment for the laboratory work, and logic analyzers for the computer simulation experiments. No prior electronics knowledge is necessary. Two class hours and two two-hour labs weekly.
Every academic year

ELEC 107 Fundamentals of Microcomputers (4)

Prerequisite: ELEC 105. Introduces the internal structure of microprocessors through assembly language programming exercises. Emphasizes roles of hardware and software within a microcomputer through interfacing experiments between the microprocessor and various peripheral devices. Compares the features between the 8-, 16- and 32-bit microprocessors on the market. Two class hours and two two-hour labs weekly.
Every academic year

ELEC 201 Intermediate Electronics (4)

Prerequisite: ELEC 102. Focuses on oscillators, operational amplifiers, power amplifiers, Field Effect Transistors (FETs), 555-timers. Emphasizes use of multimeters and oscilloscopes for experimental and computer simulation troubleshooting exercises. Two class hours and two two-hour labs weekly.
Every academic year

ELEC 204 Industrial Electronics   (4)

Prerequisite: ELEC 201. Focuses on power control and instrumentation with an emphasis on applying the electronic concepts presented in the previous courses (ELEC 101, 102, 105, and 201). Topics include schematics, ladder diagrams, varistors, thermistors, UJTs, DIACs, TRIACs, SCRs, hall effect sensors, photo transmitters and detectors, pressure sensors, proximity detectors, optoisolators, relays, solid state relays, timers, timing relays, solenoids, temperature sensing devices, and motors. Two class hours/two two-hour labs weekly.
Every academic year

ELEC 207 Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Overview (3)

Recommended Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 101. Provides an overview of the fabrication and operation of integrated circuits and MicroElectroMechanical (MEM) devices. The course covers the process, materials, and equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ELEC 208 Radio Frequency Communication (4)

Prerequisite: Elec 102. Focus on comparison of time-domain equipment (oscilloscopes and time domain reflectometers) to frequency-domain equipment (spectrum and network analyzers). Applications of AM/FM modulation and impedance matching, along with the characterization of microwave systems (introduces reflection coefficient, voltage standing wave ratio, insertion loss, S-parameters, and the Smith chart). Introduces soldering techniques, schematic interpretation, and, through computer simulations, operations behind spectrum and network analyzer test equipment. Three class hours, one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

ELEC 209 Programmable Logic Controllers (3)

Prerequisite: ELEC 102. Concentrates on sequential programmable logic controllers (PLCs) as applied to industrial processes with emphasis on ladder diagrams, input/output devices, application programming design of beginning through advanced functions. Introduces a PLC simulation program to gain experience in configuring and troubleshooting software programs. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

Engineering

ENGR 103 Manufacturing Materials and Processes (3)

Introduces the materials and manufacturing processes with which designers, technicians and engineers must be familiar. Includes introduction to safety, measurement, materials, metal cutting technology, and metallurgy, and introduction to standard material removal processes including drilling, milling, lathe work, surface finishing operations, and some advanced technologies. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGR 126 CAD I - Basic CAD (4)

Develops basic drafting skills using microcomputer CAD systems. Provides students with the skills necessary to develop detail drawings, including orthographic projection and the application of standard dimensioning practices. Drawing assignments utilize CAD system operators to draw, modify, dimension and plot two-dimensional part drawings. Two class hours/four lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGR 127 Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (3)

Prerequisite: ENGR 126. Assumes a knowledge of the basic concepts of computer-aided drafting and design and a proficiency in using system menus to create drawings. Building on these basic concepts, the course allows the opportunity to explore various techniques and procedures used to complete complex two- and three-dimensional drawings. Assigned projects represent problems in various fields of drafting. Incorporates projects relating to each student’s special interests. Two class hours/two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGR 201 Statics  (3)

Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 200 and MATH 202 required. Provides analytical and graphical analyses of force systems, moments, couples, resultants, structures and trusses. Topics also include equilibrium of force systems, beams, flexible cables, friction, and moments of inertia. Vector analysis is integrated throughout the course. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGR 202 Dynamics (3)

Prerequisite: ENGR 201 and MATH 202. Continuation of ENGR 201. Focuses on kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Additional topics include curvilinear motion, translation, rotation and plane motion, kinetics of particle and rigid bodies, principles of work, power and energy, efficiency, momentum and impulse, rigid bodies-displacement, velocity, acceleration and rectilinear motion. Vector analysis is integrated throughout the course. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGR 203 Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (4)

Prerequisite: MATH 104. Develops the procedures and methods necessary for studying the effects of forces on structural and mechanical systems, as well as the material strengths required to safely resist these forces. Studies friction, motion, forces and their effects, concepts of stress and strain, shear, and the reaction of materials to temperature, unusual environments, and mechanical loading. Four class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGR 207 Quality Assurance (3)

Presents the basic concepts and practical applications of quality assurance in manufacturing. Introduction to probability and statistics precedes study of statistical process control. Covers quality concepts and systems, as well as a variety of statistical techniques, including control charts for variables, control charts for attributes, pareto diagrams, and process capability studies. Two class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGR 208 Computer Numerical Control (4)

Prerequisite: ENGR 103, 228 and MATH 104. Prepares students with the necessary skills to program CNC machine tools. The industry standard EIA RS-274D “G and M Code” programming is used to produce a part on the CNC equipment. Lectures cover CAD/CAM applications, programming, sub-routines, tooling, work holding and cutting theory. The laboratory allows students to practice by programming and machining parts. Three class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGR 220 Construction Methods and Materials (4)

Prerequisite: ENGR 126 and DRFT 125. Introduces basic construction materials, their properties, manufacture and application to the building industry. Focuses on the proper design of various building elements - foundations, floors, walls and roofs - and the selection of suitable building materials and products. Three class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGR 221 Building Mechanical and Electrical Systems (4)

Prerequisite: ENGR 126 and DRFT 125. Familiarizes students with systems which must be engineered and safely integrated into any building: hot water heating, HVAC, water supply, sanitary and storm drainage, lighting, electrical supply, and occupant safety systems. In the laboratory, students design and lay out a heating, cooling, water supply, sanitary drainage, storm drainage, lighting and electrical system for an industrial building. Three class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGR 228 Computer Aided Drafting III - Solid Modeling (3)

Prerequisite: ENGR 127. Assumes basic knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) concepts and  proficiency in using system menus to create 2- and 3-dimensional drawings. Covers 3D solid modeling sketching, profiling, constraining, dimensioning, viewing, editing, revolving, sweeping, lofting, and other advanced techniques, solid assembly modeling with advanced drawing creation, and annotation techniques. Techniques and assembly drawings are the main focus. Two class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year

English

ENGL 049 English Skills (No Credit)

Reinforces ENGL 098 with additional instruction and practice in lab settings with word processing. Instructors meet with students individually to identify skill needs and work on areas of deficiency. Students must register concurrently in a paired section of ENGL 098. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 097 Fundamentals of Reading (No Credit)

Designed to assist students in developing reading skills so they are prepared to handle college-level reading materials. Students are presented with techniques in vocabulary development and comprehension skills as well as strategies for learning from college textbooks. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 098 Fundamentals of Writing (Noncredit)

Designed for the study and improvement of basic writing skills and techniques, focusing on grammar, the sentence, the paragraph and short essay. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 101 Freshman English I (3)

Basic composition course includes reading expository prose and short stories, writing expository themes and practicum research techniques. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: Following assessment of their academic preparation and placement test results, students may be required to complete ENGL 097 and/or 098 before enrolling in ENGL 101.
Every academic year

ENGL 102 Freshman English II (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Continuation of ENGL 101. Includes introduction to literature (novel, drama, poetry) and writing critical themes based on readings. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 103 Technical Writing (3)

Basic techniques for effective writing and interpreting of technical materials: explaining processes, describing mechanisms, report writing, and simple business communications, including memoranda and office notes. Also covers the presentation, interpreting, follow-up of proposals and the writing of simple résumés. Considers other topics relative to student needs. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 104 Advanced Expository Writing (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Designed to improve the student’s ability to write effectively in expository and argumentative composition. Appropriate forms of discourse, methods of organization, support, style and logic. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: Course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required English courses.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGL 110 Writing Research in the Discipline (1)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Provides intensive instruction in the writing of research in specific disciplines: behavioral and social sciences, natural sciences, business, humanities, etc. Three class hours per week for five weeks. NOTE: This course cannot be taken in lieu of any required English course.
Every academic year

ENGL 150 College Reading and Study Skills (3)

Improves understanding of the learning process for more effective reading and studying. Presents theories, techniques and practice in reading comprehension, organization, vocabulary development, textbook analysis, library and research skills, study and listening habits. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: May not be taken in lieu of any required English course.
Every academic year

ENGL 170 Speaking and Listening to ESL (4)

Approval of an admissions counselor and concurrent enrollment in ENGL 171 required. At the high intermediate level, develops conversational English as a second language and in listening. Exercises and activities increase fluency and vocabulary. Three class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGL 171 Intermediate Grammar and Composition (4)

Requires concurrent enrollment in ENGL 170 and approval of an admissions counselor. Develops facility in writing idiomatic English as a second language at the high intermediate to advanced level. Includes some review of English grammar, sentence writing, paragraph writing, and writing a brief essay. Essays are read with a view to offering models and developing vocabulary. Three class hours and two lab hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGL 201-206

Depending upon curriculum, one or more of these courses must be taken to satisfy the English requirement in literature.

ENGL 201 World Literature I (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Surveys significant writings in world literature with focus on values, techniques and major movements in literature from ancient to early modern. Analyzes literary, cultural, historical and philosophical impact of the works on diverse images of human identity. Includes works and writers such as ancient Egyptian poetry, Hebrew Bible, Plato, Confucius, the Bhagavad-Gita, the Qu’ran, Ferdowski, Shikibu and the No Theater. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 202 World Literature II (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Continuation of ENGL 201. Emphasizes the poetry, short stories, plays and short novels of major world writers from the modern period to contemporary works. Analyses and evaluation of the historical, literary and cultural values may include such writers as Tagore, Joyce, Tuquan, Basho, Senghor, Mahfouz, Neruda, Achebe and Soyinka. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 203 American Literature to the Late 19th Century(3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Surveys significant writing from the 17^th, 18^th and 19^th centuries in American literature. Analysis includes the general movements of thought, literary techniques and themes revealed in the works of representative writers. Also may consider selected works of late 19^th and turn-of-the-century writers. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 204 American Literature Late 19th Century to Present (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Continuation of ENGL 203. Surveys American prose, poetry, and drama in the late 19^th and 20^th centuries. Analysis includes the general movements of thought, literary techniques and themes revealed in the works of representative writers. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 205 English Literature to the 19^th Century  (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Surveys the literature of England, beginning with Beowulf, tracing the development of major contributions and movements. Significant writers in terms of historical, philosophical and aesthetic influences. Development of poetry and drama as genres, includes Beowulf, Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Pope, Swift and Johnson. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 206 English Literature 19^th Century to Present (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Survey of English literature analyzes development of poetry, drama and novel as genres. Presents significant philosophical, historical and aesthetic influences; emphasis on such figures as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Shelley, Byron, Keats, Browning, Tennyson, Arnold, Carlyle, Shaw, Conrad, Yeats and Eliot. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 207 Shakespeare (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Shakespeare’s dramatic art is studied through his treatment of character, theme, form, and structure. Readings include early and later tragedies, comedies, histories, and non-dramatic works. Includes focus on Shakespeare as a representative of Elizabethan England. Papers required on topics such as biographical materials, dramatic companies, theatres, sources, and criticism. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required literature courses.
Alternate academic years

ENGL 209 Children’s Literature (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Survey course covers traditional and contemporary children’s literature. Fairy tales and other works emerging from oral tradition, picture books, poetry, juvenile novels, and non-fiction and informational books are all considered, for both general literary qualities and what they offer to children. Course develops critical perceptiveness. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course is required for Early Childhood students and for those planning a career in elementary education. May also be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required literature courses.
Every academic year

ENGL 211 Creative Writing  (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Develops the abilities of students interested in creative writing with an emphasis on the techniques used in writing modern short stories and poems. Practice is provided in preparing manuscripts for possible publication. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: May be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of any required English course.
Every academic year

ENGL 217 Media Writing  (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. A basic course focusing on writing and preparing information for the mass media. Covers techniques for writing for print (newspaper and magazine), broadcast (radio and television), advertising, public relations and online media. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of any required English course.
Every academic year

ENGL 221 Effective Speech: Public Address (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Fundamentals of effective public speaking. Designed to develop an ability to meet, with some ease and competence, the demands for speaking that confront the educated person: concepts, physical behavior on the platform, vocal quality, preparation, organization; development and delivery of basic types of public speeches. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course is required in certain curricula and may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of any required literature course.
Every academic year

ENGL 222 Effective Speech: Group Discussion (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. The theories and principles of group communication. Designed to enable students to develop problem-solving, decision-making, conflict management, and leadership skills in group situations. Students participate in group projects to set goals, plan strategies, and present results. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course is required in certain curricula and may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of a required literature course.
Every academic year

ENGL 226 Contemporary American Novels   (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Studies representative writers of contemporary America (post-World War II) focusing on novels and the ways that contemporary American novels reflect contemporary society. Selected writers include Norman Mailer, Saul Bellow, Flannery O’Connor, Robert Penn Warren, John Updike, Eudora Welty, John O’Hara, Truman Capote, Philip Roth and others. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required literature courses.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGL 227 Poetry: Poems and Poets (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Detailed introduction to the genre of poetry through reading, listening to, discussing, and writing about poems and poets. Not confined to any period or nationality, the course considers a wide range of possibilities, styles and concerns of poetry. Special attention is given to the work of selected poets, both old and new, for a sense of individuality and variety of vision and language. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course can be taken as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of any required English course.
Every academic year

ENGL 230 The Bible As Literature (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Literary survey of the Bible including epic literature, lyric poetry, epistolary literature, wisdom literature and prophetic literature. The course’s intent is to present a non-theological approach to Bible study with emphasis on its literary merit as evidenced through the various types of literature previously listed. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required literature courses.
Alternate academic years

ENGL 235 Women and Writing (3)

Recommended background: ENGL 101-102. Introduces and explores the relationship between women and writing. Focus is on writing by women; also considers how women have been represented by men. Features such 19^th and 20^th -century writers as Charlotte Bronte, Mary Shelley, Edith Wharton, Emily Dickinson, Jane Austen, and Toni Morrison. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 237 Film and Literature (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101-102. Focuses on the relationships between film and literature, particularly novels which have been adapted for the screen. Consists of reading selected novels and some plays, viewing film versions on video, and discussion and analysis. Three class hours weekly. Note: This course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of any required English course.
Every academic year

ENGL 239 Special Topics (3)

Recommended background: ENGL 101-102. Devoted to a theme or topic in literature of language or to the works of a major writer or group of writers. NOTE: Course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required literature courses. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

ENGL 240 Mythology (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. A survey of representative cosmogonies, major deities, and hero tales: Graeco-Roman, Teutonic, Middle East, North and South American and Asiatic. Considers the descriptive tales and the polytheistic concepts of at least one representative culture from each major area. Students choose one additional culture for an independent project. Three class hours weekly. NOTE: This course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required literature courses.
Alternate academic years

ENGL 245 African-American Literary Traditions (3)

Recommended background: ENGL 101-102. Examines the content, form, and literary devices and techniques of selected pieces of African-American literature from the days of slavery to contemporary times. Fostering an understanding of the negative consequences of racial stereotyping is a major course focus. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

ENGL 247 Native American Myth, Legend, and Literature (3)

Students will be introduced to Native American creation myths and trickster tales. The course follows the development of myth and legend into a distinctive Native American literary form, and covers Native American culture and history as it pertains to each reading. Three class hours weekly.
Offered every year

ENGL 250 Folklore (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. A survey of American folklore through place names, mining camps and mines, cattle brands, quilt names, Ozark fiddle tunes, racehorses, hound dog names and nicknames. Also considers children’s folklore, street cries and epitaphs, legends, folk songs and ballads and superstitions; focus on the uniting qualities of American folklore. Three class hours weekly. Note: This course may be used as an English or Liberal Arts elective, but cannot be taken in lieu of required literature courses.
Alternate academic years

ENGL 255 Science Fiction and Fantasy (3)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101. Recommended background: ENGL 102. The transformation of our lives by science and technology over the last 200 years is seen as positive, yet also being feared. This introduction to the historical background of science fiction explores the relationship between science fiction and classical horror and fantasy literature, and suggests critical methodologies for reading and writing about such material. Students are asked to enjoy this literature, view it critically, and note how it reflects concerns not only for the future but also for its own cultural time period. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

French

FREN 101–102, 103–104

Elementary and intermediate foreign languages begin in the fall as a year sequence. Students who need a full year should be aware of this. When in doubt about placement, seek advice from foreign language faculty or the Humanities Division chair.

FREN 101-102

Elementary French I-II (4)/Semester

First-level comprehensive courses emphasizing building a foundation in communication by acquiring necessary structures and vocabulary to function in everyday situations. The four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) are developed through the total program of class, lab and assignments. Films, computer games, word processing, interactive videos and simple readings provide information on the French-speaking world and reinforce the curriculum. Recommended for beginning students who may need to meet a foreign language requirement for degree or career. (Students who have had French through Regents level may not enroll in FREN 101.) Three class hours weekly/required lab.
Offered upon indication of need

FREN 103-104

Intermediate French I-II (3)/Semester

Reviews and refines understanding of the structures of French, broadens the speaking and reading vocabulary and comprehension, and develops writing ability. Emphasis is on communication. Films, interactive videos, tapes, readings, word processing and computer programs are used as support materials. Recommended for students with a year of college French, high school Regents French, or two strong years of high school French. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

FREN 111-112

Conversational French I-II (3)/Semester

Level I - no prerequisite; Level II - presupposes some basic knowledge of French. Elementary conversation course primarily for developing oral comprehension and expression. Includes reading, writing and structural considerations; evaluation is based largely on oral performance. Three class hours weekly.
Offered upon indication of need

Geographic Information Systems

GIS 101 Foundations of Geographic Information Science (3)

Introduction of geographic information science that covers the fundamental concepts of spatial understanding and analysis for non-GIS majors. Students are introduced to the basic principles of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), RS (Remote Sensing), and GPS (Global Positioning System) and their applications in exploring and analyzing geospatial information. Students learn how to apply geographic information technologies to collect, manipulate, integrate, visualize, and analyze spatial data to generate information for solving complex problems. Conceptual elements are explained and discussed in lectures; labs provide hands-on training to reinforce the lectures. Two lecture hours and two lab hours weekly.
Every academic year.

GIS 111 Introduction to GIS (3)

Concurrent enrollment in C.S. 103 or related computer experience required. Introductory course designed to present the basic theories and concepts of GIS. Fundamentals explored include a brief introduction to the basic cartographic principles, data types, map scales, coordinate systems and projections. Hands-on training includes manipulating, analyzing, and creating maps using a GIS system, particularly ArcView. Two class hours, two lab hours weekly.
Fall semester only

GIS 121 Remote Sensing and Aerial Photogrammetry (3)

Prerequisite: MATH 104 or equivalent. Overview of theory and principles of remote sensing and aerial photogrammetry. Students learn how to use remotely sensed images in resource exploration and base mapping. Introduces fundamentals of photogrammetry, basic image interpretation, and classification techniques. Two class hours, two lab hours weekly.
Spring semester only

GIS 122 Spatial Modeling with Raster GIS (3)

Recommended background: GIS 111. Part of a sequence of GIS courses; provides hands-on training in modeling and analysis of spatial data using a raster GIS. Offers an in-depth understanding of raster GIS capabilities and helps students apply GIS technologies more effectively in spatial analysis and modeling. Two class hours, two lab hours weekly.
Spring semester only

GIS 205 Introduction to Vector GIS (3)

Prerequisite: GIS 111. Introduction to vector GIS, particularly ArcGIS. Functional and analytical capabilities of ArcGIS areintroduced. Building on GIS 111 fundamentals, students learn data query, manipulation, integration, and analysis techniques in the vector domain. Two class hours, two lab hours weekly.
Fall semester only

GIS 220 Advanced GIS (3)

Prerequisite: GIS 205. Upper-level GIS course focuses on advanced topics including planning, management, raster-vector integration, and data quality issues. Students learn how to do customization, spatial modeling, advanced editing and database query in an ArcGIS environment. Combines components of geographic information technologies from previous semesters. Two class hours, two lab hours weekly.
Spring semester only

GIS 222 GIS Programming (3)

Prerequisite: CS 200 and GIS 205. Introduces students to the basic structure and capabilities of object-oriented programming in a GIS environment. Students learn how to automate GIS operations and customize user interface using programming language available in ArcGIS. Three class hours weekly.
Spring semester only

GIS 251 Special Topics (1)

Brief overview of geographic information technologies (GIT). Basic theories and principles of a particular aspect of GIT are discussed. Students gain hands-on experience in collecting, editing, and manipulating spatial or geographic data for viewing and analysis. Ten class hours, ten lab hours for a week or in any other combination.
Offered upon indication of need

GIS 252 Special Topics (2)

Introduction to geographic information technologies (GIT). Basic theories and applications of GIS and GPS (global positioning system) are discussed and students gain hands-on training in collecting, editing, manipulating, processing, and analyzing spatial or geographic data for various applications. Ten class hours, ten lab hours weekly for two weeks or in any other combination.
Offered upon indication of need

GIS 253 Special Topics (3)

Extensive experience in applying geographic information technologies (GIT) includes basic theories and applications with hands-on training in collecting, editing, manipulating, processing, and integrating spatial or geographic data from diverse sources for analysis and modeling. Ten class hours, ten lab hours weekly for three weeks or any other combination.
Offered upon indication of need

Geography

GEOG 051 The Middle East (1)

Seeks to explain the conflict between the Arab world and Israel. Examines the conflict’s causes and the Palestinian refugee question. Also covers geographic significance of the region and oil politics. Three class hours weekly for five weeks.
Offered upon indication of need

GEOG 101 World Geography (3)

Introduction to modern geography examines selected social, economic, political and military aspects of Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and, if time permits, Asia or Latin America. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

GEOG 105 The United States (3)

Study of U.S. regions including Alaska. Discusses current trends in population growth, migration, urbanization and resource use. Three class hours weekly.
Alternate academic years

Geology

GEOL 101 Earth Science (3)

Introduces selected topics in geology, meteorology and astronomy with emphasis on current environmental issues as related to these fields. An entry-level course in earth science Two class hours and one two-hour lab weekly.
Every academic year

GEOL 110 Physical Geology (4)

Recommended background: High school earth science or GEOL 101. General survey course dealing with the basic principles of physical geology with in-depth coverage of selected topics such as streams, glaciers, ground water, weathering, soils, mass wasting, structural deformation, earthquakes and volcanoes. Laboratory exercises focus on rock and mineral identification, topographic and aerial map interpretation. Six field trips and a field project are designed to emphasize local geology. Three class hours and one three-hour lab or field trip weekly.
Every academic year

GEOL 111 Historical Geology (4)

Recommended background: GEOL 101 or high school earth science. General survey of the basic principles of historical geology, focusing on the sequence of events and geologic forces influencing the formation of the earth and the evolution of life forms. Topics include plate tectonics, sedimentation, stratigraphy, evolution and paleontology. Laboratory exercises and field trips focus on regional and local strata, stratigraphy, geologic maps, fossil identification and collection. Three class hours and one three-hour lab or field trip weekly.
Every academic year

Health

HLTH 101 Alcoholism and Its Effects (1)

A lecture/discussion course presenting a brief history of the use and abuse of alcohol in our society, followed by the effects of alcohol on the body, the family and an individual’s career. The societal effects of alcohol usage as well as the treatment and control of alcoholism are presented and discussed with respect to current trends. One class hour weekly.
Every academic year

HLTH 102 Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco (1)

Provides information on the types of substances that lend themselves to abuse through habituation, tolerance or addiction. Discusses the effects and consequences of drugs, alcohol and tobacco on the physiological and behavioral aspects of one’s life. Also includes the problems of drug use from over-the-counter remedies to illegal trafficking. Examines the widely accepted use of tobacco and alcohol, and their debilitating effects. The course satisfies the health requirement for the associate’s degree and is accepted by SUNY units to meet the requirements for a degree in education. One class hour weekly.
Every academic year

HLTH 103 Health (1)

A survey of relevant health topics including units in fitness, nutrition, drug, alcohol and tobacco education and responsible sexuality. Intended to inform students of health risks and behavior modifications that will achieve optimum wellness in all dimensions of their lives. One class hour weekly.
Every academic year

HLTH 104 Personal Health (3)

In-depth study of maintaining lifelong good health. Audiovisual media, panel discussions and individual presentations are used to examine aspects of personal health such as emotional health, drug education, family health, personal fitness, disease, consumer and environmental health. The course fulfills the health requirement with one hour counting toward the requirement and two hours counted in electives. See health requirement policy statement. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

History

HIST 101 Western Civilization I (3)

Topical approach to Western civilization addresses outstanding political, social, intellectual and economic issues. Focuses on the cultures of Europe from classical antiquity to the 17^th century; may extend further to allow appropriate in-depth historical treatment. Topics serve as case studies from which to evaluate the present. The course is designed to extend beyond past politics and chronologies to increase understanding of the historical record. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

HIST 102 Western Civilization II (3)

Surveys major developments in European history from the 17^th century to the present. Some topics may extend further for in-depth perspective. Focuses on the behavior of the many as well as the notable few. Topics serve as case studies from which to evaluate the present. Non-European peoples are of concern only as they and their histories impinge on the development of European culture. Three class hours weekly.
Every academic year

HIST 111 World Civilizations I (3)

Survey of cultural interactions between world civilizations with selective inquiry into ideas, events, and people as forces for contact, change, and continuity in fundamental human issues. Exploring China, India, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas, id