2013 - 2014 Student Catalog 
    
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2013 - 2014 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Health/Physical Education
  

  • HPE 180 - Basketball Skills and Theory

    1 Cr.

    This course is designed to review the game of basketball and promotes its instruction at the intermediate and commencement levels.  It includes a review of the basic skills:  passing, dribbling, shooting inside and outside, faking, pivoting, rebounding and defending.  Also incorporated into the course are FIBA rules, offensive and defensive tactics, balance and quickness, safety, equipment, principles of officiating and principles of conduct.  Additional attention is paid to the proper instruction of skill progression, partner and small group drills, common missteps and their corrections and differentiated instruction.  

    Restricted to Physical Education Majors. (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • HPE 212 - Motor Behavior

    3 Cr.

    A lecture course that introduces the student to various motor learning principles and factors influencing the acquisition of motor skills. The lecture component of the course emphasizes basic constructs of motor behaviors and their relationships to human movement and is designed to facilitate the professional preparation for physical educators, coaches, exercise physiologists, and personal trainers in physical education, elementary education (Pre-K - 5th) and related fields. The field experience component that entails direct observation and participation at area public schools will accompany the lecture course. (Usually offered only in Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: HPE 136 or permission of the instructor.
    Co-Requisites: HPE 213L


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  • HPE 213L - Motor Behavior Lab

    1 Cr.

    Field experience through placement which introduces the student to various motor learning principles and factors influencing the acquisition of motor skills. The field experience component entails direct observation and participation at area public schools. Upon completion, students will have completed a tototal of 30 hours observing; half at the elementary and half at either the intermediate or commencement levels. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: HPE 136 or permission of the instructor.
    Co-Requisites: HPE 212


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  • HPE 225 - Kinesiology/Exercise & Sport

    3 Cr.

    Students will analyze human movement based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Emphasis is given to the application of these principles to the understanding of human movement and athletic performance. The course will include an examination of the cause-and-effect relationships between structure and function in the human body. As a result, students will examine the factors of muscular force production and their mechanical consequences.  
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 117 or BIO 213.


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  • HPE 260 - Personal Trainer

    3 Cr.

     

    This course is designed to bridge the gap between clinical exercise science related coursework and the practical application skills of personal training. Students will learn how to properly screen and evaluate clients for safe participation in an exercise program; design and implement exercise prescriptions for multiple populations and goal attainment, and apply the principles of exercise in a personal training environment. A Personal Trainer Certification is available through the National Council of Strength and Fitness upon successful completion of the course (*See note).  

    *Upon completion of the National Council of Strength and Fitness exam (62%), students will have earned the title of Certified Personal Trainer (NCSF-CPT). Sitting for the National exam is optional. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: BIO 117 or BIO 213.


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  • HPE 261 - Personal Training Field Placement

    1 Cr.

    Field experience which introduces the student to various elements in the profession of personal training including facilities management and safety.  The field experience component entails placement for direct observation and participation for 30 - 45 hours at one off-campus or on-campus location agreed upon by student and advisor.  Off-campus hours may be accrued through fitness facilities that house professionals working in a personal training or fitness leadership capacity.  On-campus hours may be accrued through the fitness center and supervised by Athletics.  Restricted to students in Health Studies, Personal Training, Physical Education Studies or Recreation Studies. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.
    Co-Requisites: HPE 260.


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History
  

  • HIS 101 - Western Civilization I

    3 Cr.

    This course is a survey of the political, social, intellectual, economic, and religious traditions of Western Civilization from the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome to the emergence of Early Modern Europe in the sixteenth century. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Western Civilization (WC)


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  • HIS 105 - Western Civilization II

    3 Cr.

    This course is a survey of Western Civilization from the seventeenth century to present with an emphasis on the Great Powers, the French and Russian Revolutions, industrialization, the World Wars and the Cold War. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Western Civilization (WC)


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  • HIS 111 - World Civilizations I

    3 Cr.

    This course is a survey of the cultural, social, economic, political, and religious history of the world from the earliest river valley civilizations through the rise of distinct Chinese, Indian, Mesopotamian and Mediterranean civilizations to the Columbian encounter between the eastern and western hemispheres. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Other World Civilizations (OW)


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  • HIS 112 - World Civilizations II

    3 Cr.

    This course is a survey of the cultural, social, economic, political, and religious history of the world from the late fifteenth century to the present. Topics include the rise of European empires in the Americas, Asia and Africa, industrialization and the Great Powers, the world wars, and the nuclear age. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Other World Civilizations (OW)


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  • HIS 120 - US to 1865

    3 Cr.

    This course is a survey of American history from the colonial period through the Civil War, emphasizing the origins and early development of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. (Usually offered Fall semester)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for American History (AH)


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  • HIS 122 - US Since 1865

    3 Cr.

    This course is a survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present, emphasizing the continuing development of political, social, economic, and cultural institutions. Special emphasis is placed on the rise of the United States as a world power. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for American History (AH)


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  • HIS 225 - Holocausts: From Rome to Rowanda

    3 Cr.

    This course is a political, cultural and social survey of the development and expression of genocide and anti-Semitism in western culture, beginning with its origins during the Roman Empire and following developments through the early twentieth century. A case study will focus attention on its ultimate expression during the Jewish Holocaust of World War II. The course will conclude by questioning, in the light of ethnic cleansing and holocaust denial, whether Western Civilization has learned anything. (Occasionally offered)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.


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  • HIS 237 - African American History

    3 Cr.

    This Historical development of African American culture from its African origins to the present. The course will emphasize the unique development of Black culture as well as the joint contributions all races have made to the development of American culture. (Occasionally Offered)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for American History (AH)


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  • HIS 266 - China in the Modern World

    3 Cr.

    This course is a political, economic, cultural, and social examination of China’s interaction with the modern world, starting with the West’s uninvited use of economic imperialism and the destruction of the Dynastic system, through China’s struggles to find a response to the West, to its reemergence as a regional power. The course will conclude by questioning whether China will become a superpower to rival the United States.
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 041 and 042, ENG 099 or waiver through testing
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Other World Civilizations (OW)


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  • HIS 290 - The American Presidency

    3 Cr.

    This course is a survey of the American presidency from the ratification of the Constitution to the present. Primary topics include campaigns and elections, leadership and administration, Congress and the Supreme Court, domestic and foreign policy, the economy, and national and international crises.  (Offered during presidential election years in Fall semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 041 and 042, ENG 099.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for American History (AH)


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  • HIS 295 - American Frontier

    3 Cr.

    This course is a political, cultural, and intellectual survey of real and imagined Anglo-American frontiers spanning from the earliest English colonization of Ireland and the New World, through the conquest and commercialization of North America, to the perpetuation of a frontier mythology by politicians and the commercial entertainment industry during the twentieth century. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for American History (AH) but only if the student had an 85 or higher on NYS regents exam.


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Honors
  

  • HON 101 - Honors Colloquium I

    1 Cr.

    HON 101 - 104 is designed to have Honors students integrate and reflect upon the course work they experience at NCCC. Each semester will focus on a wide-ranging theme that enhances knowledge gained not only in Honors courses but also in other courses. Sessions may include presentations by the instructor, other faculty members and guests, and Honors Colloquium students. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: Acceptance in the NCCC Honors Program or permission of the Honors Coordinator(s).


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  • HON 102 - Honors Colloquium II

    1 Cr.

    HON 101 - 104 is designed to have Honors students integrate and reflect upon the course work they experience at NCCC. Each semester will focus on a wide-ranging theme that enhances knowledge gained not only in Honors courses but also in other courses. Sessions may include presentations by the instructor, other faculty members and guests, and Honors Colloquium students. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: Acceptance in the NCCC Honors Program or permission of the Honors Coordinator(s).


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  • HON 103 - Honors Colloquium III

    1 Cr.

    HON 101 - 104 is designed to have Honors students integrate and reflect upon the course work they experience at NCCC. Each semester will focus on a wide-ranging theme that enhances knowledge gained not only in Honors courses but also in other courses. Sessions may include presentations by the instructor, other faculty members and guests, and Honors Colloquium students. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: Acceptance in the NCCC Honors Program or permission of the Honors Coordinator(s).


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  • HON 104 - Honors Colloquium IV

    1 Cr.

    HON 101 - 104 is designed to have Honors students integrate and reflect upon the course work they experience at NCCC. Each semester will focus on a wide-ranging theme that enhances knowledge gained not only in Honors courses but also in other courses. Sessions may include presentations by the instructor, other faculty members and guests, and Honors Colloquium students. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: Acceptance in the NCCC Honors Program or permission of the Honors Coordinator(s).


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Horticulture
  

  • HRT 100 - Introduction to Horticulture

    3 Cr.

    This is a broad, fast-paced introduction to the basics of horticulture. Topics include professions in horticulture and industry overview; soils and fertility; plant propagation; insect, disease, and weed identification; integrated pest management; techniques of installing and maintaining trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials; and the greenhouse and nursery production of plant materials. Students will also be introduced to numerous specialties within the horticulture field including landscape design, floral design and turf management. Sustainable practices are presented within each topic area as appropriate.


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  • HRT 101 - Art & History of Horticulture

    3 Cr.

    This is a two-faceted course that first introduces students to the artistic elements and concepts used within horticulture and landscape design as well as reviewing the part horticulture and landscape design has played in history. An introduction to major historical designers and their contributions to society is included. This course will provide insight into the artistic use of color, form, scale, texture, light, dark, and season in horticulture and give the student an opportunity to observe the use of these elements within artwork and designs created by historically significant designers in art, the outdoor landscape, and other horticultural media. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR)


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  • HRT 111 - Floral Design I

    3 Cr.

    Hands-on course focusing on the principles of design illustrated through the use of floral materials; foral design elements and techniques including color, form, line and texture; and the history and utilization of floral art in society.  Design projects and design critiques are conducted to build the student’s sense of aesthetics and technical skills.   Usually offered Fall semester
    Co-Requisites: HRT 111L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR)


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  • HRT 120 - Interior Plantscapes & Tropicals

    2 Cr.

    Identification, culture and use of plants in interior settings.  Topics include the design, selection, installation, management and maintenance of plantings within buildings and the effects of interior plants on people and the indoor environment.  Lighting, soils, fertilizers, tools and equipment, terrariums, dish gardens, bonsai, history of interior plantscaping and specialty interior plant uses for locations such as convention centers, malls and casinos are also covered.  (Occasionally offered Spring semester with sufficient student demand).
    Co-Requisites: HRT 120L


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  • HRT 121 - Floral Design II

    3 Cr.

    Hands-on course designed to build upon the knowledge and skills earned in HRT 111 E/L, Floral Design I.  This course focuses on contemporary floral styles and techniques, seasonal designs and novelty arrangements.  A thorough orientation to the business side of the retail floral industry is included with best management practices for sourcing, pricing, marketing and display, as well as other business trends and strategies.  (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: HRT 111
    Co-Requisites: HRT 121L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Arts (AR)


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  • HRT 130 - Sustainability Topics in Horticulture & the Agri-Sciences

    2 Cr.

    Students will familiarize themselves with current sustainability issues facing the horticulture and other agri-science industries, and how those issues impact our community.  This course will provide meaning to the term “sustainability” in order to build skills that will help the industry leaders of tomorrow protect our community’s natural resources and environment.  Emphasis will be placed on sustainable best management practices in agriculture and horticulture.


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  • HRT 131 - Careers and Educational Opportunities in the Agri-Sciences

    1 Cr.

    This course provides an overview of careers in horticulture and other agri-sciences and the education, training, certifications, and/or licensure needed to pursue the opportunities.  Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of careers and educational pathways available within both the local and national markets.  Emphasis will be placed on setting career goals and developing educational plans to achieve those goals.  Field trips and guest lectures may be included.


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  • HRT 140 - Greenhouse Management

    3 Cr.

    This is a practical course introducing the principles of commerical greenhouse management.  Topics covered include location, construction, efficient operating and management practices, soil/media, watering systems, lighting, climate control, pest and nutritional issues and new greenhouse technology and business management practices.  An introduction to hydroponics production will be included.  Required field trips to commerical floriculture, horticulture, botanical, agricultural and agritourism greenhouse businesses will be held during class hours.
      (Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • HRT 141 - Plant Propagation

    3 Cr.

    This course presents the principles and techniques of both sexual and asexual plant propagation methods along with the environmental conditions needed to promote growth and development.  Lectures emphasize morphological changes and physiological processes involved in plant propagation.  Lab/greenhouse projects will give the student the opportunity to experiment with many techniques.  Seeds, cuttings, grafting, budding, use of specialized plant structures, layering and micropropagation will be covered.  Propagation structures, scheduling, stock selection, proper sanitation and the proper selection and use of chemicals will also be discussed.  May include field trips.  (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently:
    Concurrent Requirement: BIO 102 or BIO 109
    Co-Requisites: HRT 141L


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  • HRT 150 - Nursery & Garden Center Management

    3 Cr.

    This course examines the management activities involved in operating nurseries and garden centers.  Topics include business planning, site layout and development, efficient operating and management practices, production, maintenance, seasonality, merchandising, pricing, sales strategies, marketing and advertising, managing employees and industry trends.  May include field trips to commercial nurseries and garden centers.  (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • HRT 171 - Woody Landscape Plants

    3 Cr.

    Study of selected deciduous and evergreen woody trees, shrubs and vines used in the landscape industry.  Emphasis is on identification characteristics, horticultural uses, cultural requirements, site assessment and design attributes.  Includes the latest variety and cultivar options, insect and disease concerns, invasive plants and native plants.  Required campus walks and field trips to local arboreta, botanical gardens and noteworthy woody plant installations will be held during class hours.  Usually offered Fall semester
    Co-Requisites: HRT 171L


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  • HRT 180 - Turf: Resident/Sport/Golf

    3 Cr.

    This is a comprehensive course covering the selection, installation, establishment, care and maintenance of residential and specialized sport and golf turf.  The approaches for the management of turf under diverse usage conditions and needs including methods for reducing management cost, improving quality, species selection, maintaining healthy plants, installation and establishment options, irrigation, identifying pests and options for pest control will be covered.  Current best practices for sustainable turf management and integrated pest management will be covered throughout the course.  Lawn alternatives are discussed.  A variety of speakers will provide professional insight into specialized turf requirements.  (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • HRT 181 - Herbaceous Landscape Plants

    3 Cr.

    Study of selected perennials, annuals, bulbs, edibles and ornamental grasses used in the landscape industry.  Emphasis is on identification characteristics, horticultural uses, cultural requirements, site assessment and design attributes.  Includes the latest variety and cultivar options, maintenance needs, insect and disease concerns, invasive plants, native plants and container gardening trends.  (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Co-Requisites: HRT 181L


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  • HRT 184 - Plant Protection

    3 Cr.

    Designed to develop the student’s skills for diagnostic problem identification and understanding of potential prevention and treatment options in the horticultural industry.  This course covers identification of various environmental; nutrient; and insect, disease and weed pest issues as well as cultural, non-chemical, organic and synthetic chemical pest management options.  Emphasis is placed on integrated pest management, label comprehension, safety, envriornmental factors, pesticides, equipment, application techniques and laws and regulations.  (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • HRT 209 - Horticulture Externship

    3 Cr.

    This course is designed to afford the student the opportunity to obtain practical work experience in selected areas of the horticulture industry. The student will be able to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to everyday tasks and situations encountered in the commercial production and marketing of horticultural products and services. Total of 135 hours of work experience. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: Permission of the Program Coordinator.


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  • HRT 272 - Landscape Design I

    4 Cr.

    This course represents the first semester of a two-semester study of landscape design.  The student will experience first-hand the process for residential design by learning and working through the design process steps from site analysis through final design presentation.  Class focuses on developing the students’ site assessment skills, drawing technique and visual communication of landscape designs on paper.  Landscape design principles, elements, graphics standards and presentation techniques are emphasized.  Required field trips to landscape sites will be held during class hours.  Usually offered Fall semester
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: HRT 101 and HRT 171
    Co-Requisites: HRT 272L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Arts (AR)


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  • HRT 282 - Landscape Design II

    4 Cr.

    This course represents the second semester of a two-semester study of landscape design.  The student will work through a rigorous series of residential and commercial projects to improve their design skills and develop a portfolio.  Class focuses on form and spatial composition, planting design and applications of design principles and elements.  Time, materials and labor cost estimations, presentations skills and peer critiques will be included.  Required field trips to landscape sites will be held during class hours.  
      (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: HRT 272
    Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisite that may be met concurrently: HRT 181
    Co-Requisites: HRT 282L
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Arts (AR)


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  • HRT 293 - Landscape Installation & Maintenance

    3 Cr.

    A hands-on course demonstrating the techniques for installing and maintaining trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants in the landscape.  Course includes the use and operation of landscape hand tools and power equipment such as skid steers, tillers and chainsaws and basic construction techniques in a variety of landscape environments.  Emphasis is placed on the proper installation and maintenance of plant materials based upon current industry practices and the latest research.  Hardscaping, waterscaping and irrigation are also covered.  Usually offered Fall semester
    Co-Requisites: HRT 293L


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Hospitality Management
  

  • HOS 101 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

    3 Cr.

    This course introduces the student to the various segments of the Hospitality Industry. Major topics include lodging, food service, commercial and institutional feeding and tourism management. These categories are explored in relation to their historical development, current operating methods and challenges, and future trends. Additional topics will include a review of the management of the meetings and conventions market, recreation and leisure time activities, and gaming. This course provides a foundation for additional coursework in the Hospitality Management major. (Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • HOS 103 - Hotel Operations I

    3 Cr.

    This course presents a comprehensive examination of the Rooms Division, including front desk, reservations, housekeeping and uniformed services, as it functions within the overall operations of a hotel. Each department will be studied in relationship to its structure, planning processes, daily operations, budgetary impacts and management challenges. Interfaces with maintenance, security, and other operations divisions will be examined. (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • HOS 111 - Event Planning

    3 Cr.

    This course introduces the student to a specific segment of the hospitality industry, event planning. Major topics include design and decoration practices, decorative elements, non-profit and charity events, arrangement of festivals, fairs, parades, and weddings. These categories are explored in relation to their historical development, current operating methods, and future trends. (Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • HOS 131 - Introduction to the Tourism Industry

    3 Cr.

    This course introduces the student to a specific segment of the Hospitality Industry, tourism management. Major topics include passenger transportation, cultural and international tourism, sociology of tourism, economic impact of tourism, and travel and tourism research. These categories are explored in relation to their historical development, current operating methods, and future trends. (Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • HOS 203 - Hotel Operations II

    3 Cr.

    This course presents an examination of management of the Food and Beverage Division within the context of hotel operations, the role of the Marketing Department as it influences Sales and Catering, and the staff functions served by the Human Resource and Accounting Departments. Each department will be studied in relationship to its structure, planning processes, daily operations, budgetary impacts and management challenges. (Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • HOS 204 - Convention & Meetings Management

    3 Cr.

    This course introduces students to the field of meetings and convention management in the hospitality industry. It defines the scope and segmentation of the meetings market including: key players, relevant marketing and sales strategies, the planning and implementation process from the user and provider perspectives, management challenges, impact of IT, and current trends. (Usually offered Spring semester only.)


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  • HOS 220 - Hospitality Management Seminar

    3 Cr.

    The course provides students with an opportunity to engage in an in-depth analysis of selected hospitality management topics. The topics will reflect the four functions of management: plan, organize, lead, and control, as they are exhibited in a service industry. Students will be expected to exhibit oral, written and critical thinking skills that reflect the knowledge and maturity gained from either the accumulation of at least thirty college credits. The students are expected to complete 400 hours work experience in the hospitality field by the end of this three credit hour class. Topics will include management challenges in service delivery, leadership and motivation techniques, management and control through the numbers, human resource issues.
    Pre-Requisites: Matriculation in the Hospitality Management Program (AAS) or Hospitality Operations Certificate or Gaming and Casino Management (AAS) or Casino Operations Certificate and completion of one of the following sequences: HOS 101, HOS 103, and HOS 210 or CAS 100, CAS 101, CAS 102 and CAS 103 or permission of the instructor.


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Human Services
  

  • HUS 101 - Introduction Human Services

    3 Cr.

    Designed to give students an understanding and working knowledge of the human services system and the role of the human services professional. Students will be introduced to the philosophy, goals, structure, organization and client population of the human services sector. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)


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  • HUS 102 - Human Services Internship I

    3 Cr.

    Class work and field experience are combined to provide for an integration of theoretical concepts and their practical application. Students will spend one hour per week in the classroom and a minimum of 80 volunteer hours over the semester in an approved human service agency under the supervision of an experienced professional. Students are expected to develop appropriate learning skills with the assistance and approval of their instructor. Internship placements should be selected on the basis of student’s areas of interest (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, Disability Studies, Social Work, etc.).

    Restricted to Chemical Dependency, Disability Studies and Human Services majors. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and online.)
    Pre-Requisites: HUS 101


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  • HUS 103 - Human Services Internship II

    3 Cr.

    The Human Services Internship is designed to provide students with an opportunity to integrate theoretical concepts from the classroom with practical experience in a Human Services agency. Students will spend a minimum of 120 hours over the semester in an approved human service agency under the supervision of an experienced professional. Students are expected to develop appropriate learning objectives for their internship assignment with the assistance and approval of the instructor. In addition, students will meet regularly with their Human Services instructor. The Human Services faculty will visit the agency at least once during the semester and more as needed. Restricted to Human Services, Chemical Dependency, and Disability Studies majors. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: HUS 101 and HUS 102.


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  • HUS 106 - Poverty, Welfare & Policy

    3 Cr.

    This course is of particular use to students enrolled in the Social Work emphasis in Human Services. It provides an introduction to social policy by describing the history of social welfare and government intervention and the philosophical assumptions underlying different social policies. The course will also identify specific target populations and provide an understanding of the critical issues involved in meeting human service needs.
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS)


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  • HUS 111 - Introduction Aging & the Aged

    3 Cr.

    This course will utilize an inter-disciplinary social sciences perspective to introduce students to the field of aging. The course is designed to dispel many of the myths and stereotypes associated with aging and the aged in contemporary society and to heighten student understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of aged persons. Attention will also be given to appropriate services for the elderly. (Usually offered in Fall semester.)


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  • HUS 114 - Introduction to Addictions: The Individual & Family

    3 Cr.

    This course introduces students to the problem of drug and alcohol addiction in general and to the individual and family with an addiction problem, in particular. Historical, cultural, social and psychological factors playing a role in the addiction process will be discussed. Primary emphasis in the course is given to family systems theory and its application to addictions. (Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.


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  • HUS 120 - Disabilities: Birth to Adolescence

    3 Cr.

    This course will familiarize students with the causation, assessment, and treatment of physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities experienced from birth through adolescence. An inter-disciplinary perspective including social work, rehabilitation, and exceptional education will be utilized in understanding the experiences of a person with a disability throughout the life stages of childhood and adolescence. Likewise, the role of the family member and helping professional will be addressed with an emphasis on the psycho-social aspects of disability. Major topics include socialization, legislation, demographics, intervention strategies, and ethical concerns. Also available as EDU 120. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and also On-line.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.


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  • HUS 122 - Disabilities and Aging

    3 Cr.

    Using an interdisciplinary perspective, this course is designed to acquaint students with disability as experienced during the adult years. Primary focus will be on the later half of the life cycle with attention given to life-long, acquired, and hidden disabilities (e.g., mental illness). Family, ethical, legal and various other socio-emotional issues will be examined. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through


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  • HUS 123 - The Helping Process

    3 Cr.

    This course is designed to acquaint students with the skills necessary to work as a helping professional. Emphasis will be placed on developing a therapeutic relationship with clients, improving communication skills, and understanding ethical practices. In addition skills of goal setting, group work and documentation will be addressed.  (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: testing.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC)


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  • HUS 204 - Human Services Research & Synthesis

    1 Cr.

    Students enrolled in the Human Services degree program and have completed coursework in Introduction to Human Services (HUS 101) and Human Services Internship I (HUS 102) will be required to demonstrate a synthesis of their academic and practical experiences in the field of Human Services. With the guidance of the instructor, students will prepare a written and oral report on a topic of direct relevance to the field of Human Services. Reports must be based on library research which is integrated with field work experience (HUS 102) and information from various human services and related courses.

    Restricted to Human Services majors. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: HUS 101 and HUS 102.


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  • HUS 207 - Infants & Toddler Care and Education

    3 Cr.

    This course introduces students to the unique wonders of the youngest children in early childhood education. Students will become familiar with the developmental needs of and program requirements for infants and toddlers. Students will plan developmentally appropriate activities to use with these age groups and implement them in a field placement. Special attention is given to the assessment of young children. Students will be required to spend 30 hours, outside of classroom time, in programs serving children birth to three years old. Also available as EDU 207. Co-requisite: 30 Field Hours in a placement connected with the care and education of infants and toddlers.


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  • HUS 208 - Early Childhood Education

    3 Cr.

    This course introduces the student to the profession of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Topics related to the education of infants and children birth to 6 years will be covered including, but not limited to, a history of ECE, observing the developing child (0 8 years), early childhood program models and developmental curriculum for the young child. Experiences with children birth to 8 years and/or in early childhood settings will be required. Also available as EDU 208. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters)


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  • HUS 210 - Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education

    3 Cr.

    This course focuses on various methods for teaching young children, birth to eight years, from an anti-bias perspective. Included will be ways to incorporate anti-bias attitudes and materials into an early childhood curriculum. Areas of bias to be covered include, but are not limited to gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, culture, ethnicity, race, and religious beliefs. Students will be encouraged to explore their own bias in relation to educating young children. Small group discussions, community speakers, and field trips to Early Childhood Centers using an anti-bias curriculum are part of the course experience. Also available as EDU 210. (Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters and on line.)
    Pre-Requisites: HUS/EDU 207 or HUS/EDU 208 or PSY 220 or permission of the instructor.


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  • HUS 213 - Loss, Grief & Coping

    3 Cr.

    An interdisciplinary approach is used in this course to examine the nature of loss and its impact on an individual’s life. Particular attention is given to grief as a natural response to loss, and to death as a specific loss. A major goal is to enhance students’ understanding of their own attitudes and responses to loss in general, and to death in particular. Various cultural customs, rituals, and beliefs concerning death, dying, and grieving are discussed along with supportive modes of care for dying and grieving persons. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.


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  • HUS 215 - Substance Abuse Interventions

    3 Cr.

    This course will focus the student’s knowledge and skills beyond the broad background given in HUS 114 with an emphasis on intervening and disrupting the addictive cycle. Different diagnostic/classificatory schemes as well as the characteristics and processes associated with addictive individuals will be addressed. In addition, counseling techniques will be emphasized, particularly focusing on family therapy and interventions within the client’s `cological group’. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing.


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  • HUS 216 - Chemical Dependency Topics

    3 Cr.

    This course will address essential issues in preparing students to work as a counselor, case manager, or advocate with persons in chemical dependency treatment. Topics will include ethics, legal issues in treatment, confidentiality, work in self-help groups, and relapse prevention. Particular attention will be given to the codes of ethics utilized by practitioners and the philosophy of ‘virtue ethics’ as applied in the field of chemical dependency counseling. (Usually offered Fall semester.)


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  • HUS 217 - Diversity in Chemical Dependency Counseling

    3 Cr.

    This course will address those problems inherent in counseling a person from another culture who has an alcohol or drug abuse problem. Although there are over 1,096 ethnic groups, this course will focus on the five largest (African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans and Native Americans) and two growing subgroups of our culture, the elderly and victims of HIV/AIDS. These diverse groups will be examined in terms of their definition, history, demographics, patterns of alcohol and drug use and abuse, customs, beliefs, values, attitudes, norms, traditions, learning and communication skills. The concepts of stereotyping and blaming the victims will be explored. (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • SSC 131 - Studies Abroad in the Social Sciences

    3 Cr.

    Students will learn about human services and/or educational practices in the destination country under the tutelage of a Social Sciences faculty member.  Following fifteen hours of classroom instruction there will be 60 hours of field instruction on a study tour to the destination country.  The NCCC instructor(s) will also accompany students on field trips within the studied country.


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Humanities
  

  • HUM 102 - The Gothic Impulse

    3 Cr.

    The course provides an introduction to the history, scope and meanings of “gothic” with particular attention to classic and popular fiction and its film adaptations, as well as other expressions of the gothic impulse.  (Usually offered Fall semester)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing
    General Education: Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H).


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  • HUM 201 - ST: Introduction to Game Studies

    3 Cr.

    This course analyzes games from a cultural perspective. We will explore how culture and values affect game design, popularity, and experience, and how games in turn affect culture. Other issues discussed in a theoretical context include role-playing and identity, ethics, group behavior, competition, politics, gender, race, and aesthetics. The cumulative project of this analysis will be student development and presentation of game prototypes.
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102


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  • HUM 210 - Caribbean Literature & Studies

    3 Cr.

    The goal of this course is to introduce students to the diverse non-Western cultures of the Caribbean by focusing on the representation of Caribbean places and peoples in essays, short stories, poems, films, music and cuisine.  Students will learn how writers are rethinking the history of islands and archipelagoes, their relatedness to one another and their centrality to modern world history.  Using literary works as a “voyage out” to questions of race, gender, nationality and political history, students will study the ways in which modern Caribbean authors write back to several key (Western) colonial-imperialist texts which have subordinated, marginalized or rendered invisible non-Western Caribbean histories, cultures and identities.  Writers and artists descended from non-Western cultures, including India, Africa and Native America, will be the central focus of the course.  Through careful reading and analysis, students will widen the boundaries of their own imaginations.
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Other World Civilizations (OW)


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Italian
  

Japanese
  

  • JAP 101 - Elementary Japanese I

    3 Cr.

    Japanese 101 is designed for those who have had little or no previous experience with the Japanese language. The course focuses on conversational Japanese which involves the first two language skills of comprehension and speaking. The other two skills areas, reading and writing, are included. Japanese culture is presented in context of the thematic organization of the textbook.  (Usually offered Fall semster)
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL).


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  • JAP 102 - Elementary Japanese II

    3 Cr.

    Japanese 102 is designed for those who successfully completed Japanese 101 or equivalent and is the logical continuation of that course. The course focuses on conversational Japanese which involves the first two language skills of comprehension and speaking. The other two skills areas, reading and writing, are included. Japanese culture is presented in context of the thematic organization of the textbook. (Usually offered in the Spring semester)
    Pre-Requisites: Japanese 101 or permission of the instructor
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL).


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Journalism
  

  • JRN 145 - Journalism I

    3 Cr.

    An introduction to journalism, with emphasis on writing and research skills: writing for audience, focus, conciseness, punctuation, vocabulary, semantics, connotative language, and editing. Students will have hands-on experience in research, interviewing, and news reporting as they work with the staff of the College newspaper. The course will also introduce students to current issues in the field including libel, privacy, freedom of the press. Recommended for Liberal Arts, and Communications majors. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 101 or permission of the instructor.


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  • JRN 146 - Journalism II

    3 Cr.

    This is an advanced course in the higher-level writing skills required in the field of journalism (including newspapers, magazines, electronic journalism, and public relations). The course will offer weekly opportunities to develop analytical and reporting skills as students produce news and feature articles for the College newspaper. Students will also produce research papers on current national issues facing journalists. This course is recommended for students interested in a career in writing, for Liberal Arts students, especially those planning to major in English, Sociology, or Communications. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG/JRN 145 or permission of the instructor.


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Literature
  

  • LIT 205 - Comparative Literature

    3 Cr.

    A survey course, Comparative Literature involves an in-depth study of several major works of The Western literature representing significant writers against a background of many disparate cultures. The direction is thematic: therefore, a greater emphasis should be placed on varying schools of thought aesthetic movements in the field. As we study comparative literatures of The West, it is necessary to understand the evolution of the Western civilization from its beginning to the present day. (Occasionally offered)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of Division Chair
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 209 - British Literature from Beowulf to the Restoration

    3 Cr.

    LIT 209 is a chronological study, by periods, of the writings of selected English literary masters from Beowulf to the eighteenth century. (Usually offered every Fall semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 211 - Children’s Literature

    3 Cr.

    This course is an introduction to literature whose primary audience is children and adolescents. Students will become familiar with significant children’s literature in several genres including folk and fairy tales, fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and picture books, as well as the critical criteria used for evaluation of such literature. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of Division Chairperson
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 213 - American Literature to 1865

    3 Cr.

    LIT 213 is designed to be a survey of the diverse literature of American writers from the pre-Colonial period to approximately the Civil War period. Although this course concentrates on the major names and texts considered part of the canon we will also read from among the non-canonical writers and pieces of this early period. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 214 - American Literature Since 1865

    3 Cr.

    LIT 214 is designed to be a survey of the diverse literature of American writers from the Civil War period to the present day including works of Native American, African American and women writers. (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 216 - Film as Literature

    3 Cr.

    The course investigates world literature, using film as a means of further illuminating the study of literary text and making more clear the concept of interpretation. A survey course, LIT 216 presents literary works from the Classic Greek Period to the present. ) Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H) (Usually offered Fall semester)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 218 - Contemporary Novel

    3 Cr.

    The course will concentrate on a selection of critically acclaimed post World War II novels. The course will encompass a broad and comprehensive analysis of selected works. (Usually offered spring semester of even years.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 222 - Contemporary World Literature

    3 Cr.

    This course will focus on non-Western, Post-World War II literary works in English, original or translated, representing Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Indian sub-continent, and the Pacific. Although this is a survey course, there will be a significant in-depth study of various world views, including an emphasis on post-colonial perspectives. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 225 - Bible As Literature

    3 Cr.

    This course will focus on a multi-faceted study of the Bible as a literary text. We will focus on the origin, history, composition, translation and re-translations of the Bible in successive stages until the formation of the biblical canon. The course will focus on well known episodes and passages and examine their literary forms and promote interpretation through literary methods.  As literature we will explore the Bible as an amalgam of poetry, myth, legend, prophecy, folklore and wisdom. This is a survey course in which prior knowledge of the Bible will be helpful, but not required. (Occasionally offered.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.


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  • LIT 226 - Science Fiction Literature

    3 Cr.

    This course consists of the reading, discussion and written analysis of speculative novels, short stories and poems concerned with the human response to social changes resulting from developments in science and technology, popularly known as Science Fiction. 
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 231 - African American Literature

    3 Cr.

    LIT 231 surveys the rich diversity of African American Literature from early slave narratives to contemporary poetry and fiction, emphasizing twentieth-century writers and their works while providing both historical and cultural contexts for the literature. (Usually offered Spring semesters during the day and during evenings in the Spring of odd-numbered years.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 233 - Native American Literature

    3 Cr.

     This course is a survey of Native American literature. It will focus on narratives of first contact with Europeans and the natives’ struggle for survival throughout U.S. history to the present times. Students will also study texts showing spiritual outlooks and diversity among Native American cultures. There will be considerable emphasis on Native American heritage in arts, folklore and literature. Modern writers will be introduced for critical study, with an emphasis on their contribution to American literature.  Usually offered in Spring semester.
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 241 - Introduction to Shakespeare

    3 Cr.

    LIT 241 is a one-semester survey of Shakespeare’s sonnets and plays. There may be a fee charged to attend a performance of a Shakespeare play at Stratford, Ontario. (Usually offered Spring semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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  • LIT 245 - Introduction to Mythology

    3 Cr.

    This course will critically analyze myths, legends, folklore, and fables from different cultures, which may include, but is not limited to, the Middle East, Greek, Roman, Asian, African, Latin American, Pacific, and the Native American. Following a comparative approach, there will be a significant emphasis on studying the structure of myths, including their regional as well as universal character. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or permission of the Humanities Division Chair.
    General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H)


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Local Area Networks
  

  • NET 105 - Data Communications

    3 Cr.

    This course will survey the concepts that form the basis for computer networking. Current models of data communication (OSI & TCP/IP models) will be used as the common thread to examine Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), network security, transmission techniques, modulation concepts, and communication architectures. (Usually offered Fall semester.)
    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 or waiver through testing.


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