2015-2016 Student Catalog

May 11, 2024

2015-2016 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Physics
	PHY 274 - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec., 3 Lab The fourth of four calculus based, general physics courses supporting the customary baccalaureate science or engineering degree requirement. The subjects covered in PHY 274 are centered on thermodynamic and fluid phenomena. Topics include buoyancy, viscosity, aerodynamics, temperature, thermal expansion, the ideal gas law, kinetic theory, heat, calorimetry, the laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, refrigeration, entropy, heat flow, gravitation and the special theory of relativity. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172 Co-Requisites: Prerequisite/Corequisite: MAT 222 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Natural Sciences (NS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PHY 274L - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics Lab 0 Cr. This is the required lab course associated with PHY 274. (See the PHY 274 course decriptions for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PHY 171 and PHY 172 Concurrent Requirement: MAT 222 Co-Requisites: PHY 274 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Political Science
	GOV 213 - State and Local Government 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A survey of the functions and roles of state and local government and politics in the United States. Special emphasis will be placed on the varying forms and levels of government in New York State. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Sciences (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSC 101 - American Government 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Basic structure, functions, and processes of the American government at the national level. Concepts of constitutionalism, federalism, and civil liberties are analyzed through study of the U.S. Constitution and significant Supreme Court cases. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSC 102 - International Politics 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is an introductory survey of major topics in international politics. It will address theoretical questions in international relations, including the role of the state, non-state actors, international organizations, collective security, realism, liberalism, power, international political economy, nuclear deterrence and terrorism. Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Psychology
	PSY 100 - Psychology of Success 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a survey of basic and applied human cognition, metacognition, and motivation which will focus on psychological theories and applications designed to improve the performance of students throughout their college careers. Key topics will include self-assessment and subsequent development of anticipated behaviors (e.g., growth mindset). In addition, numerous social-cognitive behavior theories will focus on the understanding and promotion of self-efficacy, successful metacognitive strategies, self-regulation, recognition of intrinsically- and extrinsically-motivated behaviors, internal locus of control, self-fulfilling prophecy, stereotype threat, self-perception theory, and cognitive dissonance. The student will learn how cognitive processes work, what creates accessible learning, and how to employ that knowledge in their own learning activities. In addition to learning basic theories of motivation, students will identify and evaluate their own motivations and related processes. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 110 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a survey of basic psychology. Primary topics include research methods, the biological basis of behavior, learning, memory, motivation, personality, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. Additional topics include history, sensation and perception, cognition, emotion, growth and development, stress and coping, and social psychology. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 111 - Advanced Introduction to Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course follows PSY 110, Introduction to Psychology. It is recommended for students considering psychology as a major, though it would be appropriate for any student who desires a more in-depth knowledge of the basic areas of psychology which are secondary topics in PSY 110. Primary topics for PSY 111 include the history of psychology; sensation and perception; cognition; intelligence; emotion; growth and development; stress, health and coping; states of consciousness; and social psychology. PSY 111 will focus on research methods and statistics in greater depth than is covered in PSY 110. It will also provide a service learning component. Pre-requisite is a grade of C or better in PSY 110. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 with a grade of C or better Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 180 - Psychology of Human-Animal Relationships 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will explore the interdisciplinary field of Anthrozoology, which is the study of the ways in which human and non-human animals relate to each other and impact each other’s lives. This course will survey a number of Anthrozoological issues from predominantly a psychological frame of reference. The material has great relevance not only within Psychology, but also within disciplines such as Animal Management, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Sociology, and so on. Primary topics include pet-keeping, developmental and health benefits of pets, Animal-Assisted Therapy, animal abuse and violence toward humans, cognitive ethology, animal rights, and animal welfare. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a behavioral scientific inquiry into the processes of human development from conception to death as viewed through psychological and interdisciplinary perspectives. Major topics include a historical overview of the study and development; research methods; and the roles of biological, cognitive and social factors in contributing to development across the life-span. Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 220 - Child Development 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is the study of the nature and underlying processes of human development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Major topics include developmental methodologies, biological bases of behavior, cognitive development and intelligence, language development, and social, emotional and moral development. Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 230 - Adult Development 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a behavioral scientific inquiry into the process of human adult development and aging from adolescence through death. Major topics include a historical overview, changing population demographics, and the interrelationship between the biological, psychological, and sociological factors which occur throughout a person’s adult life. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 240 - Social Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is the scientific study of the ways that human thinking, emotions, and behaviors are influenced by the real and/or imagined presence of other humans. Major topics include social psychological research methods and ethics, social cognition (e.g. conformity, compliance, obedience, group processes, deindividuation, group think), and applications of social psychological findings to daily life (e.g. law, business, health, education, current events). Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 250 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will examine the development, diagnostic symptoms, and clinical dimensions related to abnormal behavior as outlined in the current classification system. What is presently viewed as abnormal behavior is examined to determine if it is inappropriate or truly psychopathological behavior. Major topics include the historical, biological, psychological, and social perspectives of abnormal behavior and the comparison of different treatment modalities, their methods, and differential effectiveness. Further, this course will thoroughly examine the scientific research and empirical findings within the area of psychopathology and its implications. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and online Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 255 - Methods of Scientific Inquiry 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course surveys the principles, theories, and methods of scientific inquiry in the social sciences, with a particular emphasis on approaches related to the field of psychological research. Major topics include population identification and sampling; experimental and correlational designs; basic statistical design; data analysis; interpretation and application of results; independent research design; and search techniques. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 and successful completion of AAC 042, ENG 099, and MAT 004 or waiver through testing. General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	PSY 270 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The course examines the principles of psychology as they apply to education and is designed to provide the psychological foundation for future educational methods courses. Course topics include student characteristics and variability; standardized tests and the assessment of student abilities and achievement; coping with diversity in the classroom; psychological approaches to education, motivation; and maintaining an effective learning environment. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Radiologic Technology
	RAD 100 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The positioning and topographic landmarks of upper and lower extremities, chest, abdomen and contrast studies. Basic radiation protection is presented. Restricted to RadiologicTechnology students Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 213 Co-Requisites: RAD 100L, RAD 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 100L - Introduction to Radiologic Technology Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: RAD 100 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 101 - Radiologic Technology I 5 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 5 Lec. An introduction to radiography including orientation, patient care, medical terminology, professional ethics, hospital law and film processing to include accessories and supplies. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: Co-requisite: RAD 100 and RAD 100L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 102 - Radiologic Technology II 5 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 5 Lec. Advanced study of the factors contributing to the radiographic image and basic fundamentals of radiographic physics. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requistes that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 103 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 103 - Radiographic Procedures I 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Instruction, demonstration and practice in radiographic positioning of the axial and appendicular skeleton along with exposure techniques. Drug administration is also presented. Observation and clinical experience are provided for the development of competency in an affiliated hospital or health care facility. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 102 Co-Requisites: RAD 103C, RAD 103L, BIO 214 and RAD 102 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 103C - Radiologic Procedures I Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This is the required clinical course associated with RAD 103. (See the RAD 103 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 102 Co-Requisites: RAD 103, RAD 103L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 103L - Radiologic Procedures I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with RAD 103. (See the RAD 103 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, RAD 100, RAD 101 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 214 and RAD 102 Co-Requisites: RAD 103, RAD 103C Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 104 - Clinical Education I 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Clinical experience for development of competencies involving general radiographic procedures in an affiliated hospital or health care facility. Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: RAD 102 and RAD 103 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 201 - Radiologic Technology III 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Physics of radiographic equipment, including fundamental electronics, x-ray production, the x-ray tube, image intensification, digital fluoroscopy and related circuitry and preventative maintenance. Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 102 and 104 Co-Requisites: RAD 202 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 202 - Radiographic Procedures II 7 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Instruction and practice in positioning techniques involving the skull, facial bones, and advanced radiographic procedures. Clinical application of advanced positioning techniques with emphasis on the skull and facial bones. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, RAD 104 Co-Requisites: RAD 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 202C - Radiographic Procedures II Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 15 Lab This is the required clinical course associated with RAD 202. (See the RAD 202 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 104C, BIO 214 Co-Requisites: RAD 202, RAD 202L, RAD 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 202L - Radiographic Procedures II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with RAD 202. (See the RAD 202 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 104C, BIO 214 Co-Requisites: RAD 202, RAD 202C, RAD 201 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 203 - Radiologic Technology IV 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Presentation of the various medical and surgical diseases and their relationship to radiologic procedures. Introduction to radiographic examinations involving surgical procedures and specialized equipment. This also includes the basics of computed tomography. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202, RAD 202L, RAD 202C Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212 and BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 204, RAD 204L, RAD 204C Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 204 - Radiographic Procedures III 7 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Principles and techniques of quality assurance testing through emphasis on laboratory experiments. Major emphasis on digital and computed radiography imaging systems providing minimal patient exposure along with optimal radiographic information presented. Clinical assignments devoted to the application of radiographic procedures in an affiliated hospital or health care facility. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 201L&C, RAD 202 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212, BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 203 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 204C - Radiologic Procedures III Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 15 Lab This is the required clinical course associated with RAD 204. (See the RAD 204 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212, BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 204, RAD 204L, RAD 203 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 204L - Radiologic Procedures III Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with RAD 204. (See the RAD 204 course description for details.) Restricted to Radiologic Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-Requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212, BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 204, RAD 204C, RAD 203 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 205 - Clinical Education II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Clinical experience for development of competency for an entry level radiographer. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: RAD 203, RAD 204 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: RAD 212 and BIO 246 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 212 - Seminars in Radiologic Technology 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. Preparation of the technical report and its organization for both written and oral presentation. Readings in current literature and journals involving trends in radiography. General topics include pediatric radiography, trauma, surgical radiography, career placement in radiography, MRI, and Mammography. Restricted to Radiologic Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: RAD 201, RAD 202, RAD 202L&C Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 246 Co-Requisites: RAD 203, RAD 203L&C, RAD 204, and RAD 204L&C Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	RAD 300 - Introduction to Mammography 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. An introductory course that will cover mammographic positioning, breast anatomy and physiology, and modifications for positioning of non-routine patients. Usually offered Summer session Pre-Requisites: RAD 104 or Licensed Radiologic Technologist Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Recreation
	REC 200 - Foundations of Recreation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. History, theory, and philosophy of play, recreation, and leisure; implications for individuals and groups in changing society. To introduce the nature, scope, and significance of play, recreation, and leisure in our culture. We will explore definitions, philosophies, and theories applicable to the field as well as the historical events, places, and people which shaped contemporary American leisure and recreation. This course serves as an introduction to recreation and leisure delivery systems and professional practice. Students will learn the language of the field of recreation, understand the power and role of leisure in contemporary society, and recognize the implications for development of their own lives and communities. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	REC 225 - Programming in Parks, Recreation, Leisure Service 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Introduction to programming principles and techniques for educational, leisure, and other human service settings. Particular focus on the design and implementation of recreation programs for leisure-related services. Pre-Requisites: REC 200 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	REC 250 - Leadership 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Leadership principles for educational, leisure, and other human services settings at the micro, meso, and macro level. Involves practical experiences in the community. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	REC 275 - Recreation Field Placement 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab Field experience which introduces the student to various recreation programs and/or facilities. The field experience component entails placement for direct observation and participation in a combination of 25 on-campus and 20 off-campus hours. On-campus hours may be accrued in one of the following areas: Intramural/Recreation, Outdoor Ropes Course, Athletics or other instructor approved venue. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: REC 200 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Sign Language
	SLA 101 - American Sign Language I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed to provide a general understanding of the properties of sign language, basic vocabulary, basic understanding of deaf culture and their interrelatedness. Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL). SLA is accepted only for programs in education, health, or social services, where there is likely to be significant contact with the hearing impaired. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SLA 102 - American Sign Language II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will expand the student’s ability in both expressive and receptive sign language and finger spelling. Knowledge of social/cultural and academic implications of deafness will be discussed. Usually offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters Pre-Requisites: SLA 101 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL). SLA is accepted only for programs in education, health, or social services, where there is likely to be significant contact with the hearing impaired. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Sociology
	SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Sociology is a social science that studies human behavior at the group or societal level. It examines how people interact, how groups or societies differ and how the groups or societies people belong to affect human behavior. No matter how personal our experiences are, they are influenced by social forces, forces that arise from the society of which we are a part; they exist outside of the individual. In this course, students become familiar with basic concepts of sociology and develop their sociological imagination - the ability to see the interplay between biography and history, individual and society; the ability to understand the connections between public issues and private troubles. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 180 - Social Organization of Work 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The social organization of work is the set of relations among people at work. The intellectual backbone of the course concerns the process through which work becomes more and more specialized, the transformation of specialization into stratification and inequality, and the organizational context of work. This framework informs the course as it further explores such topics as the impact of the microelectronics revolution, the rapidly changing roles of women at work, and the constantly evolving world economy. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 203 - Social Problems 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Analysis of several major social problems in contemporary society. Questions explored include how a situation becomes defined as a social problem and how social problems can be analyzed and understood. Major theoretical perspectives in sociology are introduced and applied to the empirical study of social problems. The historical context of the development of social problems is examined and the potential for solutions to social problems is explored. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 260 - Sociology of the Family 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a cross-cultural sociological analysis of the institution of the family with an emphasis on the new challenges to relationships in our rapidly-changing technological society. Topics include research on dating, marriage preparation, cohabitation, marriage adjustments, pregnancy and parenting, divorce, remarriage, life cycle changes, and enrichment programs. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 261 - Gender and Society 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is about the social processes through which male and female biology is transformed and institutionalized within society to gender. Discussions focus on ‘maleness/masculinity’ and ‘femaleness/femininity’ in their current, cross-cultural and historical forms. The origins, the implications and the social reproduction of gender are examined. How gender norms are both constructed and challenged in social institutions like the family, the economy, the political system, education, religion and the media are addressed. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SOC 270 - Community Studies 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Tostudy community is to study people living in and identifying with a particular place and to give special attention to the type, quality, and basis of their interaction. Such a broad definition includes much of the subject matter of sociology, so it is not surprising that community theory and research have played a major role in the development of American Sociology. Sociology has at its core a foundation for understanding community. This course examines the concept of community, different approaches to understanding community, community and the quality of life, and studying the community. Offered Fall and Spring semesters, and Summer online Pre-Requisites: ENG 099 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SSC 111 - Gender, Sexuality and Culture 3 Cr. Through an interdisciplinary lens using psychological, sociological, historical, queer, feminist, poststructural, anthropological, and cultural studies perspectives we will explore the role that gender plays in society (the macro level) and our everyday lives (the micro level). This course seeks to analyze and discuss gender as a historical, contextual, and intersectional concept that lies at the crossroads of race, class, sexuality, citizenship, age, size, and ability. We will explore the status of women and men in today’s society using race, class, sexual orientation, and religion. Students will examine the social institutions and cultural representations affecting gender today by taking a brief look at how both men and women’s roles have been socially and culturally constructed. Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Spanish
	SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The course is a study of the structure of the Spanish language and the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course serves as an introduction to the culture of Spanish speaking countries. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 102 is sequential to SPA 101, Elementary Spanish I, and a continuation of the study of the structure of the Spanish language and the development of the four basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course serves also as an introduction to the culture of Spanish speaking countries. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Pre-Requisites: SPA 101 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 203 focuses on the development of audiolingual skills and the review of Spanish grammar. The course serves also as a reinforcement of reading skills through selected prose. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SPA 102 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 204 is sequential to SPA 203, Intermediate Spanish I, and serves as continued development of audio lingual skills and review of Spanish grammar. The course will also provide students with an opportunity to improve their reading and writing skills through selected prose and writing assignments. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SPA 203 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 301 - Spanish Conversational and Composition I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 301 is a course designed to offer students who have completed Intermediate Spanish the opportunity to study the grammatical structure of the target language more thoroughly, to improve the skills of listening and speaking, and to develop reading and writing skills at a more advanced level. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: SPA 204 or permission of the instructor. General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPA 302 - Spanish Conversational and Composition II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. SPA 302 is sequential to SPA 301, Spanish Conversation and Composition I, and offers the students the opportunity to master the more complex grammatical structures of the target language, to write adequately developed narratives and essays, to optimize their listening comprehension, and to engage in conversation with a near native fluency. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: SPA 301 or permission of the instructor. General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Speech
	SPE 101 - Speech Communication 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course provides the student with a practical introduction to the theories and practices of effective oral communication. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the general principles of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication. The student is provided the opportunity to examine, develop, and apply his/her own oral communication skills in varied communication situations. Course content includes: the human communication process, verbal and nonverbal communication, understanding self and others, listening, interpersonal skills, and organizing and presenting effective informative and persuasive speeches. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 102 - Public Speaking 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is devoted to developing effective public speaking skills. Students will be provided with opportunities to prepare and deliver different types of speeches (informative, persuasive, special occasion) in a variety of modes (manuscript, memorized, impromptu, extemporaneous). Special attention will be paid to the art of preparing and delivering speeches through the study of the techniques of good delivery and composition. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A practical introduction to current and traditional theories and practices of interpersonal communication. The course will include experiences in such interpersonal speech communication situations such as: interviewing, effective listening, interpersonal conflicts, and nonverbal communications. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the principles of interpersonal communication, and the student will be provided the opportunity to examine and develop his/her own communication skills. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 106 - Voice and Diction 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course concentrates on the physical production of vocal sounds. It is designed to enable students to analyze their vocal production and develop a plan for improvement. Topics to be covered include: the physical process of voice production; vocal health issues; vocal characteristics of pitch, rate, volume, and quality; articulation; pronunciation; International Phonetic Alphabet, dialects, and accents. This course is designed to develop vocal abilities for career and everyday communications. Also available as THA 134. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 111 - Fundamentals of Persuasion 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of persuasion. Emphasis is placed on writing and speaking skills/techniques, the elements, audience, message, modes and strategies/reasoning of the persuasive arguments, with consideration given to the early theories of Aristotle, Cicero, Plato, Quintilian, etc., and the contemporary perspectives on attitude and behavior change. This course is designed at a college sophomore level and draws from the student’s previously learned perspectives of their courses offered at the College. Usually offered Fall semester in odd numbered years General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPE 112 - Fundamentals of Debate 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the unique genre of human communication known as argumentation or debate. Students in the course will be provided with training which will allow them to think quickly as well as critically, organize and integrate many arguments into a coherent whole, and investigate ideas which, when played out on the battlefield of the spoken word, can be effective instruments of persuasion. It is hoped that the competitive nature of debate will be used to stimulate and motivate members of the class and create an electric atmosphere which will enhance learning. Usually offered Spring semester in alternate years General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Sport Management
	SPM 101 - Sport Management 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will introduce the concepts and issues of management and organization as they relate to sport and recreation organizations. Topics will include the historical, philosophical and social aspects of sport in society, organizational and management theory and the business of sport. The course will evolve into an analysis of the segments of the sport and recreation industry and the application of management practices in those segments. Finally, the course will explore opportunities for careers and professional development in sport management. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SPM 201 - Sport Policy 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will examine the various regulatory agencies that govern individual sport organizations and expose students to the management activities needed to operate effectively within those agencies. Students will learn how individual sport organizations fit into a greater industry and the power that lies within segments of the industry. The course is designed to integrate management theory with governance and policy development. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SPM 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Surgical Technology
	SUR 100 - Surgical Technology I 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course introduces the roles of various surgical team members and the organization of the surgical suite. Students will identify and develop the responsibilities of scrub, circulating, and second assisting surgical technologists before, during, and after surgery. The focus will be on the development of knowledge and skills related to surgical asepsis and patient care concepts in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical practice. Students will participate in the on-campus practice laboratories and hospital-based clinical experiences. Restricted to Surgical Technology students. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of all Academic Foundation courses. Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: SUR 100C, SUR 100L, BIO 213, BIO 213L, MED 134, PSY 110, and SUR 160 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 100C - Surgical Technology I Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab This is the required clinical course associated with SUR 100. (See the SUR 100 course description for details.) Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of all Academic Foundations, current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: SUR 100, SUR 100L, BIO 213, PSY 110, MED 134, and SUR 160 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 100L - Surgical Technology I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required‚ lab course associated with SUR 100. (See the SUR 100 course description for details.) Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of all Academic Foundations, current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations. Co-Requisites: SUR 100, SUR 100C, BIO 213, PSY 110, MED 134, SUR 160 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 104 - Surgical Technology II 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course continues to demonstrate the various functions of the surgical team. Psychomotor skills and the application of sterile and aseptic technique are evaluated at the affiliated hospital facility. Performance and practice of basic surgical intervention will be emphasized. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, SUR 100, SUR 160, and MED 134 Co-Requisites: SUR104C, BIO 214, CIS 100 or MAT 106, PHA 160, and HED elective Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 104C - Surgical Technology II Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This is the required lab course associated with SUR 104. (See the SUR 104 course description for details.) Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SUR 100 BIO 213, MED 134, SUR 160 Co-Requisites: SUR 104, BIO 214, PHA 160, CIS 100 or MAT 106, and HED elective Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 160 - Basic Patient Care 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. A study of basic patient care, nursing techniques, approaches and intervention for non-nursing students. Topics include safe patient care; hygiene and patient comfort, nutritional needs, vital signs, positioning and observation of the patient, special techniques and medical records. Restricted to Surgical Technology students Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 200 - Surgical Technology III 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course emphasizes the Surgical Technologist’s role to perform and facilitate safe and effective conduct. It is vital to anticipate the surgeon needs, pass instruments, and provide sterile items in an efficient manner. Clinical practice will employ intermediate surgical interventions. Restricted to Surgical Technology students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, CIS 100 or MAT 106, PHA 160, and SUR 104 Co-Requisites: SUR 200C, BIO 221, ENG 101, PSY 110 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 200C - Surgical Technology III Clinical 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This is the required lab course associated with SUR 200. (See SUR 200 course description for details.) Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: SUR 104, BIO 214, PHA 160, CIS 100 or MAT 106, PHA 160 Co-Requisites: SUR 200, BIO 221, ENG 101, PSY 110 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 204 - Surgical Technology IV 6 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course of the Surgical Technology program possess expertise of theory and mastery of sterile and aseptic technique. The combination of basic sciences, knowledge of surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies facilitates the surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Clinical practice exposure at the affiliated hospital facility is advanced surgical intervention. Clinical practice exposure is advance surgical intervention. Restricted to Surgical Technology students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: BIO 221, SUR 200, ENG 101, and PSY 110 Co-Requisites: SUR204C, ENG 102, and SOC 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	SUR 204C - Surgical Technology IV Clinic 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 12 Lab This is the required lab course associated with SUR 204. (See SUR 204 course description for details.) Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: SUR 200, BIO 221, ENG 101, PSY 110 Co-Requisites: SUR 204, ENG 102, SOC 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Theatre Arts
	THA 100 - Exploring The Arts 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is intended to be an introductory, interdisciplinary exposure to the visual, verbal, and performing arts. The basic elements of many art forms will be investigated, as well as concepts each form has in common with the other. Distinctive characteristics of music, painting, sculpture, architecture, theatre, dance and photography will serve as focal points. The course is also available as ART 100 and MUS 100. Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) and for Western Civilization (WC). This course appears in more than one category and can be used to satisfy at most two requirements. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 101 - Acting for Non-Majors 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 2 Lab A lecture-demonstration-laboratory course. A basic survey of the introductory principles of acting for the general liberal arts student. The contents include study of the history of acting, aspects of character, action/objective, and improvisation techniques. Practical experience is provided through participation in laboratory experiences and final performance project. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 102 - Theatre Arts Success Seminar 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. The Theatre Arts Success Seminar is designed to help students acquire essential skills needed for academic success. The topics covered will include, but are not limited to: Orientation to College Life, Theatre Arts Program Requirements, setting short term and long term education and career goals, college survival skills, critical thinking, and the creative process. This course makes extensive use of the Blackboard Course Management System for accessing course materials. *Restricted to Theatre Arts students* Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 105 - Acting I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 2 Lab A lecture demonstration laboratory course. An introduction to basic acting skills and terminology. Practical experience is provided through participation in classroom exercises, improvisations, and a final performance project. Usually offered Fall semester General Education: Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 106 - Acting II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 2 Lab A lecture-demonstration laboratory course. Continued study of basic acting technique with emphasis in the physical aspects of acting. Practical experience is provided through participation in classroom exercises, improvisations, and a final performance project. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: THA 105 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 107 - Technical Production I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A laboratory-demonstration-lecture course. The content includes background of theatre types, theatre structure, scene painting, production organization, rigging, and safety. Practical experience is provided through participation in one or more College productions. Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: THA107L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 107L - Technical Production I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lab Lab activities corresponding to THA 107. (See course description for THA 107.) Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: THA 107 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 108 - Technical Production II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. A continuation of THA 107. Topics include color in the theatre, scenic design, lighting, sound, and special effects. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: THA 107 or permission of the instructor Co-Requisites: THA108L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 108L - Technical Production II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lab Lab activities corresponding to THA 108. (See course description for THA 108.) Usually offered Spring semester Co-Requisites: THA 108 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 110 - Black Drama and Film 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A survey of African-American Theatre and motion picture companies, personages, and major events which comprise the history of African-American drama and film from the twentieth century to the present. The course will also explore the development of performance techniques and themes that speak to the needs of African-American audiences. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042, ENG 099, or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) and Humanities (H). Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 113 - History of the Theatre 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is a survey of styles, methods, techniques, personages, and major events which comprise the history of theatre from Antiquity through the Baroque period. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042, ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) and Western Civilization (WC). Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 117 - An Introduction to Theatre 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. An exploratory course which invites the beginning student to take a broad view of the major forms of theatre. Topics will include the play and playwright, script analysis, actor and acting technique, director and production style, and elements of theatrical design. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 126 - Stage Management 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A lecture-demonstration course designed to instruct the student in the duties, responsibilities, and techniques of a successful stage manager. The student will learn to prepare all materials needed to run a rehearsal and maintain a performance as the stage manager. Usually offered Spring semester General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for The Arts (AR) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 129 - Drama Production I 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab A theatre performance course offering credit for theatre production experience. The student will be assigned one area of theatre production upon which to concentrate (acting, directing, scene design, stage managing, sound or light design) and carry this aspect through a College production. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 130 - Drama Production II 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Second semester of participation in Drama Production. A theatre performance course offering credit for theatre production experience. The student will be assigned one area of theatre production upon which to concentrate (acting, directing, scene design, stage managing, sound or light design) and carry this aspect through a College production. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 134 - Voice and Diction 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course concentrates on the physical production of vocal sounds. It is designed to enable the student to analyze their vocal production and develop a plan for improvement. Topics to be covered include: the physical process of voice production; vocal health issues; vocal characteristics of pitch, rate, volume, and quality; articulation; pronunciation; International Phonetic Alphabet, dialects, and accents. This course is designed to develop vocal abilities for career and everyday communications. Also available as SPE 106. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 141 - Introduction to Stage Crafts 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec, 4 Lab. This course will give the student the tools and knowledge to identify and create theatrical properties. Topics covered will include: identifying the different types of stage props, safety and the tools of the trade, creating props with various materials and being able to properly budget for an event or show. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 150 - Introduction to Sound 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 4 Lab A lecture-demonstration-laboratory-performance operation course. The content areas include responsibility of the technician, principles of sound, equipment, all aspects of sound design from pre-production through post-production. The practical experience would be provided through participation in one or more of the productions presented in the theatre spaces (not limited to theatre productions). Also available as MUS 150. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 161 - Fundamentals of Theatrical Costuming 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 2 Lab. This course is designed to give the student the ability to function successfully as a member of the wardrobe department on a typical theatrical production. Topics covered will include costume repair maintenance, the practice of theatrical dressing, budgeting and strike procedures. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 170 - Introduction to Stage Lighting 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 2 Lab A lecture-demonstration-laboratory-performance operation course. The content areas include responsibility of the technician, principles of light and color, fixtures, controllers, intelligent lights, aspects of lighting design from pre-production through post-production. The practical experience would be provided through participation in one or more of the productions presented in the theatre spaces (not limited to theatre productions). Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 181 - Fundamentals of Theatrical Drafting 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 4 Lab. This course will give the student the tools and knowledge to read, understand and create theatrical draftings. Topics covered will include tools, standards, basic techniques, orthographic projection, specialized techniques, computer drafting, design and shop drawing overview, and the portfolio project. This course will adhere to the USITT scenic design and technical production graphic standard as well as the USITT-recommended practice for theatrical lighting design graphics. Pre-Requisites: THA 107 or permission of instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 200 - Theatre Arts Capstone Course 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course will be the culmination of the student’s experience in the Theatre Arts program. Students will use this course to assemble a repertoire and/or portfolio of the work they have produced in their courses. Faculty will provide students with guidance in methods of presentation and organization of the repertoire and/or portfolio. Students will be expected to develop both a print and electronic resume for inclusion in their portfolio. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Co-Requisites: THA 106 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 208 - Script Analysis 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A lecture, discussion, presentation course designed to enhance the student’s ability to read, analyze and interpret dramatic literature for the purpose of theatrical production. Students interested in acting, design, stage management and direction will develop their understanding of how dramatic literature can inform the creative decision-making in all areas of production. Works in a variety of theatrical genre and styles will provide the student with a broad base for analysis. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 211 - Acting for Animation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 2 Lab This course will include study of the skills and sensibilities associated with communication through speech, the physical appearance and structure of the vocal articulators, the implementation of the Laban effort actions and their relationship to the development of a character and the use of improvisation as a tool for creating and evaluating narrative structure. Practical experience is provided through participation in laboratory experiences and final performance projects. Open to non-majors. Usually offered Fall semester General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication (BC) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 231 - Drama Production III 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Third semester of participation in Drama Production. A theatre performance course offering credit for theatre production experience. The student will be assigned one area of theatre production upon which to concentrate (acting, directing, scene design, stage managing, sound or light design) and carry this aspect through a College production. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	THA 232 - Drama Production IV 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab Fourth semester of participation in Drama Production. A theatre performance course offering credit for theatre production experience. The student will be assigned one area of theatre production upon which to concentrate (acting, directing, scene design, stage managing, sound or light design) and carry this aspect through a College production. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Viticulture
	VIN 111 - Introduction to Viticulture 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab. Introduction to Viticulture targets novice farmers and those interested in exploring career in viticulture. During this course, students will acquire a basic understanding of viticulture, including a mentorship at a local winery. Topics include vineyard site selection, site preparation, grape cultivar selection, soil preparation, trellis selection, vine pruning and training, pest management, disease control, and sustainable practices. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	VIN 113 - Seasonal Techniques: Winter 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 lecture, 2 laboratory This course will provide students with practical vineyard experience for the winter season. Students will participate in a mentorship at a local vineyard to gain hands-on experience. Pre-Requisites: VIN 111, may be met concurrently Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule

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PHY 274 - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics

PHY 274L - Calculus Based Physics: Heat and Thermodynamics Lab

GOV 213 - State and Local Government

PSC 101 - American Government

PSC 102 - International Politics

PSY 100 - Psychology of Success

PSY 110 - Introduction to Psychology

PSY 111 - Advanced Introduction to Psychology

PSY 180 - Psychology of Human-Animal Relationships

PSY 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology

PSY 220 - Child Development

PSY 230 - Adult Development

PSY 240 - Social Psychology

PSY 250 - Abnormal Psychology

PSY 255 - Methods of Scientific Inquiry

PSY 270 - Psychology of Teaching and Learning

RAD 100 - Introduction to Radiologic Technology

RAD 100L - Introduction to Radiologic Technology Lab

RAD 101 - Radiologic Technology I

RAD 102 - Radiologic Technology II

RAD 103 - Radiographic Procedures I

RAD 103C - Radiologic Procedures I Clinic

RAD 103L - Radiologic Procedures I Lab

RAD 104 - Clinical Education I

RAD 201 - Radiologic Technology III

RAD 202 - Radiographic Procedures II

RAD 202C - Radiographic Procedures II Clinic

RAD 202L - Radiographic Procedures II Lab

RAD 203 - Radiologic Technology IV

RAD 204 - Radiographic Procedures III

RAD 204C - Radiologic Procedures III Clinic

RAD 204L - Radiologic Procedures III Lab

RAD 205 - Clinical Education II

RAD 212 - Seminars in Radiologic Technology

RAD 300 - Introduction to Mammography

REC 200 - Foundations of Recreation

REC 225 - Programming in Parks, Recreation, Leisure Service

REC 250 - Leadership

REC 275 - Recreation Field Placement

SLA 101 - American Sign Language I

SLA 102 - American Sign Language II

SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

SOC 180 - Social Organization of Work

SOC 203 - Social Problems

SOC 260 - Sociology of the Family

SOC 261 - Gender and Society

SOC 270 - Community Studies

SSC 111 - Gender, Sexuality and Culture

SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I

SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II

SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I

SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II

SPA 301 - Spanish Conversational and Composition I

SPA 302 - Spanish Conversational and Composition II

SPE 101 - Speech Communication

SPE 102 - Public Speaking

SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication

SPE 106 - Voice and Diction

SPE 111 - Fundamentals of Persuasion

SPE 112 - Fundamentals of Debate

SPM 101 - Sport Management

SPM 201 - Sport Policy

SUR 100 - Surgical Technology I

SUR 100C - Surgical Technology I Clinic

SUR 100L - Surgical Technology I Lab

SUR 104 - Surgical Technology II

SUR 104C - Surgical Technology II Clinic

SUR 160 - Basic Patient Care

SUR 200 - Surgical Technology III

SUR 200C - Surgical Technology III Clinical

SUR 204 - Surgical Technology IV

SUR 204C - Surgical Technology IV Clinic

THA 100 - Exploring The Arts

THA 101 - Acting for Non-Majors