2021-2022 Student Catalog

May 27, 2024

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Theatre Arts
	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: THA 108L 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 138 - Movement for the Actor 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course focuses on the actor’s body as a physical instrument of expression. It is designed for students to analyze the ways in which they currently use their bodies for performance, then foster a plan for improvement, in order to enhance performance training and character development. Usually offered Spring semester 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 This is a lecture-demonstration-laboratory-performance and operation course. The content areas include responsibility of an audio engineer, principles of sound, equipment, all aspects of audio production 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) and any other available relevant audio related productions that may happen throughout the semester. 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 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 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 (oral) 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 Lec., 2 Lab 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
	VIN 114 - Seasonal Techniques: Spring 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 2 Lab. This course will provide students with practical vineyard experience for the spring 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
	VIN 115 - Seasonal Techniques: Summer/Fall 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 2 Lab. This course will provide students with practical vineyard experience for the summer and fall 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
	VIN 135 - Botanical Viticulture 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec., 2 Lab. This course will cover general plant ecology and morphology with a focus on grapevine biology. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	VIN 157 - Principles of Agriculture Mechanization 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will serve as an introduction to the machinery used within the agriculture industry. Emphasis will be on machinery dedicated for vineyard management from pest control to harvesting through bottling. Students will learn the history of mechanical integration into agriculture production and the benefits it can bring to the vineyard manager. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	VIN 211 - Integrated Pest Management 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course will focus on issues related to pest and disease problems in vineyards. Students will receive an overview of management practice which they can utilize to develop an integrated pest management (IPM) program for any vineyard. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	VIN 213 - Regional Vineyard Management 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. This course is a study of the wine growing regions within the continental United States. Topics include climate, cultivar selection, irrigation, grapevine nutrition, canopy management, vine growth, winter hardiness, fruit load management and harvesting decisions based on wine region. Pre-Requisites: VIN 146 Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: CHE 100 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	VIN 293 - Soils for Viticulture 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab. The course covers soil types, soil preparation, soil testing, soil nutrients, grape vine nutrient requirements, and sustainable practices. Soils for Viticulture is intended for anyone interested in planting or working in a vineyard. Students will gain hands on experience during a mentorship at a local vineyard. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Welding
	WLD 100 - Introduction to Welding and Blueprints 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab This course will introduce each student to the concepts and principles of welding as a skill and as a career. The students will also be instructed on basic blueprint reading as it is needed in the career of welding. Weldment design factors are also covered as well as the specification and use of welding symbols. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 110 - Electrical Arc Welding Process 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. and (6 Lab - WLD 110L) This course provides proficiency in oxy-acetylene welding procedures, including the theory and use of electric arc welding Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).Topics include welding ferrous and nonferrous metals in all positions and the theory of pipe design and cutting. Co-Requisites: WLD 110L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 110L - Electrical Arc Welding Process Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 110. (See the WLD 110 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring Co-Requisites: WLD 110 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 120 - Thermal Cutting 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. and (3 lab - WLD 120L) This course provides the theory, methods, and use of acetylene equipment to oxy-weld and cut in various positions. Plasma ARC cutting is also covered and applied. Co-Requisites: WLD 120L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 120L - Thermal Cutting Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 120. (See the WLD 120 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall and Spring Co-Requisites: WLD 120 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 130 - Welding Safety - OSHA 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. and (3 Lab - WLD 130L) This course is designed to provide a student with the training in US government Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970 (OSHA). Federal mandates that are designed to minimize health-related hazards as well as safety hazards are covered. Co-Requisites: WLD 130L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 130L - Welding Safety - OSHA Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is a required course associated with WLD 130. (See WLD 130 course description for details.) Co-Requisites: WLD 130 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 140 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Processes 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. and (3 Lab - WLD 140L) This course covers the theory and application of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) of ferrous as well as non-ferrous metals. The student will apply these processes in all relevant welding positions. Pre-Requisites: WLD 100, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130 Co-Requisites: WLD 140L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 140L - Gas Metal Arc Welding Processes Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 140. (See the WLD 140 course description for details.) Co-Requisites: WLD 140 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 150 - Welding Metallurgy 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab This course covers the fundamental knowledge and understanding of metallurgy as applied to welding. Laboratory work includes heat testing, physical testing and metallography. Pre-Requisites: WLD 100, WLD 110, WLD 120, WLD 130 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 210 - Tig Welding Processes 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. and (3 Lab - WLD 210L) This course covers the theory and application of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). It includes the welding of ferrous as well as non-ferrous metals in various welding positions. Pre-Requisites: WLD 140, WLD 150 Co-Requisites: WLD 210L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 210L - Tig Welding Processes Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 210. (See the WLD 210 course description for details.) Concurrent Requirement: WLD 210 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 220 - Metal Fabrication 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. and (3 Lab - WLD 220L) This course covers weldment design factors. Topics include the interpretation of trade drawings as well as the specification and use of welding symbols. Pre-Requisites: WLD 140, WLD 150 Co-Requisites: WLD 220L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 220L - Metal Fabrication Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 220. (See the WLD 220 course description for details.) Pre-Requisites: WLD 140, WLD 150 Co-Requisites: WLD 220 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 230 - Welding Inspections and Quality Control 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. and (3 Lab - WLD 230L) This course presents the American Welding Society standards.Topics include the standards of testing of welds, preparation of test samples, methods of inspection and quality control, and fundamentals and interpretations of the American Welding Society, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American National Standards Institute welding codes. Pre-Requisites: WLD 140, WLD 150 Co-Requisites: WLD 230L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 230L - Welding Inspections and Quality Control Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 230. (See the WLD 230 course description for details.) Pre-Requisites: WLD 140, WLD 150 Co-Requisites: WLD 230 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 240 - Advanced Electric Arc Welding Processes 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. and (6 Lab - WLD 240L) This course continues with the instruction of the principles and practices of gas arc (TIG) and gas metallic arc (MIG) welding on ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as pipe.Topics include special arc cutting techniques such as air carbon arc, oxygen arc, underwater cutting, plasma cutting, along with theory and safety. Pre-Requisites: WLD 210, WLD 220, WLD 230 Co-Requisites: WLD 240L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 240L - Advanced Electric Arc Welding Processes 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 240. (See WLD 240 course description for details.) Pre-Requisites: WLD 210, WLD 220, WLD 230 Co-Requisites: WLD 240L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 250 - Welding Certification 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. and (6 Lab - WLD 250L) This course discusses welding codes.Topics include set regulations covering permissible materials, service limitations, fabrication, inspection, testing procedures, and qualifications of welding operations.Emphasis is placed on preparation for the New York State Welding Certificate Exam and American Welding Society Test. Pre-Requisites: WLD 210, WLD 220, WLD 230 Co-Requisites: WLD 250L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 250L - Welding Certification Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 6 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 250. (See the WLD 250 course description for details.) Pre-Requisites: WLD 210, WLD 220, WLD 230 Co-Requisites: WLD 250L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 260 - Capstone Project 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. and (3 Lab - WLD 260L) This course allows the student to apply welding knowledge to a project. Laboratory time and welding equipment are available to take a set of design requirements and apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the Welding program to complete a design.The capstone project can be replaced with a formal internship experience. Pre-Requisites: WLD 210, WLD 220, WLD 230 Co-Requisites: WLD 260L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	WLD 260L - Capstone Project Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with WLD 260. (See the WLD 260 course description for details.) Pre-Requisites: WLD 210, WLD 220, WLD 230 Co-Requisites: WLD 260 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule

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THA 107L - Technical Production I Lab

THA 108 - Technical Production II

THA 108L - Technical Production II Lab

THA 110 - Black Drama and Film

THA 113 - History of the Theatre

THA 117 - An Introduction to Theatre

THA 126 - Stage Management

THA 129 - Drama Production I

THA 130 - Drama Production II

THA 134 - Voice and Diction

THA 138 - Movement for the Actor

THA 150 - Introduction to Sound

THA 170 - Introduction to Stage Lighting

THA 200 - Theatre Arts Capstone Course

THA 208 - Script Analysis

THA 211 - Acting for Animation

THA 231 - Drama Production III

THA 232 - Drama Production IV

VIN 111 - Introduction to Viticulture

VIN 113 - Seasonal Techniques: Winter

VIN 114 - Seasonal Techniques: Spring

VIN 115 - Seasonal Techniques: Summer/Fall

VIN 135 - Botanical Viticulture

VIN 157 - Principles of Agriculture Mechanization

VIN 211 - Integrated Pest Management

VIN 213 - Regional Vineyard Management

VIN 293 - Soils for Viticulture

WLD 100 - Introduction to Welding and Blueprints

WLD 110 - Electrical Arc Welding Process

WLD 110L - Electrical Arc Welding Process Lab

WLD 120 - Thermal Cutting

WLD 120L - Thermal Cutting Lab

WLD 130 - Welding Safety - OSHA

WLD 130L - Welding Safety - OSHA Lab

WLD 140 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Processes

WLD 140L - Gas Metal Arc Welding Processes Lab

WLD 150 - Welding Metallurgy

WLD 210 - Tig Welding Processes

WLD 210L - Tig Welding Processes Lab

WLD 220 - Metal Fabrication

WLD 220L - Metal Fabrication Lab

WLD 230 - Welding Inspections and Quality Control

WLD 230L - Welding Inspections and Quality Control Lab

WLD 240 - Advanced Electric Arc Welding Processes

WLD 240L - Advanced Electric Arc Welding Processes

WLD 250 - Welding Certification

WLD 250L - Welding Certification Lab

WLD 260 - Capstone Project

WLD 260L - Capstone Project Lab