2022-2023 Student Catalog

May 28, 2024

2022-2023 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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History
	HIS 290 - The American Presidency 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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, AAC 042, ENG 099 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for American History (AH) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HIS 295 - American Frontier 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Honors
	HON 101-104 - Honors Colloquium I 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. 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) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HON 106-109 - Honors Colloquium II 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. HON 106 - 109 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) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Horticulture
	BIO 202 - Biology of Cannabis 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of cannabis. This course introduces students to the unique features of cannabis biology including: species evolution and taxonomy, morphology and floral traits, cannabinoids, terpenes, tropisms, plant genetics, and breeding. Topics will be presented to increase awareness of the role external environmental factors play in producing internal responses in cannabis. Also available as HRT 202. Pre-Requisites: BIO 102 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 100 - Introduction to Horticulture 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 101 - Art & History of Horticulture 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 111 - Floral Design I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. Hands-on course focusing on the principles of design illustrated through the use of floral materials; floral 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) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 111L - Floral Design I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 111. (See the HRT 111 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: HRT 111 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 120 - Interior Plantscapes & Tropicals 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 120L - Interior Plantscapes & Tropical Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 120. (See the HRT 120 course description for details). Occasionally offered Spring semester with sufficient student demand Co-Requisites: HRT 120 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 121 - Floral Design II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. 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) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 121L - Floral Design II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 121. (See the HRT 121 course description for details) Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: HRT 111 Co-Requisites: HRT 121 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 130 - Sustainability Topics in Horticulture & the Agri-Sciences 2 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. 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. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 131 - Careers and Educational Opportunities in the Agri-Sciences 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. 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. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 132 - Fruit and Vegetable Production 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Fruit and Vegetable Production focuses on the production, handling, and marketing of fruits and vegetables for local markets. Topics include site selection and preparation, seeding, transplanting, irrigation, weed and pest control, harvesting, and packaging. Emphasis is placed on sustainable agricultural practices. Students will also learn about farm business management, record keeping, financial planning, funding sources, and regulations. Community supported agriculture, urban farming considerations, high tunnel production, vertical farming, organic and other certifications will be discussed. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 140 - Greenhouse Management 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This is a practical course introducing the principles of commercial 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 commercial floriculture, horticulture, botanical, agricultural and agritourism greenhouse businesses will be held during class hours. Usually offered Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 141 - Plant Propagation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. 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: BIO 102 E/L or BIO 109 E/L Concurrent Requirement: BIO 102 or BIO 109 Co-Requisites: HRT 141L Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 141L - Plant Propagation Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 141. (See the HRT 141 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: BIO 102 or BIO 109 Co-Requisites: HRT 141 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 150 - Nursery & Garden Center Management 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 160 - The Business of Cannabis 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course includes an important introduction to the legal, financial, and societal issues surrounding medicinal, recreational, and industrial cannabis and the cannabis industry. Learn about the laws that govern cannabis distribution, cultivation, possession, and consumption for adults and medical patients. Additionally, this course will explore the history of cannabis, industry trends, careers available in the industry, business types, sales and customer service skills, security, and information on strains, products, consumption methods, budtending, and cannabis culture. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 161 - Medical Applications of Cannabis 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 In this course students will learn clinical applications of medical cannabis in the treatment of patients. The course covers topics such as the endocannabinoid system, cannabis pharmacology, product formulation, and dosing. Students will learn about the potential for drug interactions, adverse events, how to address concurrent opioid use, as well as palliative care considerations for pain management. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 171 - Woody Landscape Plants 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 171L - Woody Landscape Plants Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 171. (See the HRT 171 course description for details) Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: HRT 171 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 180 - Turf: Resident/Sport/Golf 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 181 - Herbaceous Landscape Plants 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 181L - Herbaceous Landscape Plants Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 181. (See the HRT 181 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Co-Requisites: HRT 181 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 184 - Plant Protection 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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, environmental factors, pesticides, equipment, application techniques and laws and regulations. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 202 - Biology of Cannabis 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A detailed study of the anatomy and physiology of cannabis. This course introduces students to the unique features of cannabis biology including: species evolution and taxonomy, morphology and floral traits, cannabinoids, terpenes, tropisms, plant genetics, and breeding. Topics will be presented to increase awareness of the role external environmental factors play in producing internal responses in cannabis. Also available as BIO 202. Pre-Requisites: BIO 102 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 203 - Cannabis Products and Technologies 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 This course will review popular cannabis products and examine the technology used to manufacture these products. Students will learn the production processes and technologies. Major and minor cannabinoids will be discussed and how they pertain to various end-use products. Full spectrum, broad spectrum, distillates, and isolate extracts will be defined. Students will discover current advances in cannabinoid sourcing methods. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 209 - Horticulture Externship 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 0 Lec., 9 Lab 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. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Permission of the Program Coordinator Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 215 - Cannabis Production 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 4 Lec. Learn the science behind the cultivation, propagation, and production of cannabis, including industrial hemp and various strains of marijuana. This course will provide students with the latest research and best management practices for the indoor and outdoor commercial production of cannabis species including methods of propagation, lighting, irrigation, media, equipment, fertility, harvesting, drying, and curing. Information on hydroponics and organic options will be included. Pre-Requisites: HRT 140 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 220 - Cannabis Pest Management 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Designed to develop the student’s skills for biotic and abiotic diagnostic problem identification and understanding of potential prevention and treatment options in the cannabis industry. This course covers the identification of various environmental, nutrient, and insect, disease, and weed pest issues as well as cultural, non-chemical, organic, biological controls, and synthetic chemical pest management options and how they impact quality control issues. Emphasis is placed on sustainable, best management practices. Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: HRT 184 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 272 - Landscape Design I 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 272L - Landscape Design I Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 272. (See the HRT 272 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: HRT 101 and HRT 171 Co-Requisites: HRT 272 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 282 - Landscape Design II 4 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 282L - Landscape Design II Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 282. (See the HRT 282 course description for details.) Usually offered Spring semester Co-Requisites: HRT 282 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 293 - Landscape Installation & Maintenance 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HRT 293L - Landscape Installation & Maintenance Lab 0 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lab This is the required lab course associated with HRT 293. (See the HRT 293 course description for details.) Usually offered Fall semester Co-Requisites: HRT 293 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Hospitality Management
	HOS 101 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 103 - Hotel Operations I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 111 - Event Planning 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 131 - Introduction to the Tourism Industry 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 133 - Service Styles and Techniques 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 6 Lab This course covers the basics of hospitality in a fast-casual restaurant, as well as hospitality in counter service, cafeteria style, and general hosting. Focusing will be on line level responsibilities such as waiting tables in Savor, taking and filling orders in La Patisserie, working the line/cashiering in a cafeteria with online orders, and greeting/answering guest questions at the front desk of NFCI. This course will go into detail of each job and what skills and knowledge are need for different aspects of line level service in hospitality. Student will be provided with real life work experience as they are instructed in operational font of the house settings. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 142 - Menu Planning & Design 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. An in-depth look at factors that determine menu planning and design. This course will expose students to areas such as market surveys, nutritional concerns, standardized recipes, and the characteristics of a menu. Usually offered Spring semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 143 - Front of the House Experience 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 6 Lab This course covers the basics as well as advanced topics that foodservice managers need to know to give successful table and customer service. The historical context of service, the manager’s role, and the various types of service are discussed. This course will also encompass the daily operation of a working restaurant dining room/bar/reception desk, etc. Students will be provided with real life work experience as they are instructed in an operational front of the house setting. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 203 - Hotel Operations II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab The student will gain hands on experience working in an associated hotel, focusing on guest service and safety along with daily operations. This class will be organized in lab format with a total of 45 hours of on-the-job experience must be completed to receive course credit, along with any other related course work such as journals, research papers, performance appraisals, etc. This course focuses on hotel front and back of house positions: front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, sales, etc. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: HOS 103 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 204 - Convention & Meetings Management 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 212 - Industry Experience 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec., 6 Lab The student will enroll in this course and gain hands on experience in culinary arts, hospitality management or baking and pastry arts with select industry partners in the local area. A total of 90 hours of on-the-job experience must be completed in order to receive course credit along with any other related course work such as journals, projects, and performance appraisals, etc. This course focuses on industry experience, facility design and sustainability in the hospitality industry. Students will be required to attend a weekly 50 minute lecture. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 220 - Hospitality Management Seminar 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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, much of which operates on a 24/7/365 basis. 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 or comparable work experience. Topics will include management challenges in service delivery, the planning process and issues of capacity and yield, leadership and motivation techniques, management and control through the numbers, human resource issues, and the impact of technology on human resources and the bottom line. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Matriculation in the Hospitality Management Program (AAS) or Hospitality 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. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HOS 222 - Catering and Events 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 2 Lec., 3 Lab The student will enroll in this course and gain front of the house industry hands on experience in hosting catering and events at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute and possibly at NCCC Sanborn. A total of 45 hours of on-the-job experience must be completed in order to receive course credit along with any other related course work such as journals, research papers, performance appraisals, etc. This course focuses on front of the house service: greeting, hosting, serving, dining room set-up, event execution and clean-up, etc. The class will host a series of private parties, banquets, and events, with skills learned to include meeting management, sales, tours, and attractions, etc. Typical events hosted by this class can include Grand Buffets, Open House, Food and Wine Pairing Dinners, School Counselor Luncheons, Sanborn Party(s), NCCC Scholarship Gala, as well as other events. Usually offered fall and spring semesters Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: HOS 111 and HOS 143 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Human Services
	HUS 101 - Introduction Human Services 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 102 - Human Services Internship I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Classwork 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 90 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 Human Services, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Early Childhood Studies and Disability Studies majors. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters and online Pre-Requisites: HUS 101 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 103 - Human Services Internship II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 106 - Poverty, Welfare & Policy 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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. 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
	HUS 111 - Introduction Aging & the Aged 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Fall semester Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 114 - Introduction to Addictions: The Individual & Family 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Fall and Spring semesters 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
	HUS 120 - Disabilities: Birth to Adolescence 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 online Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 122 - Disabilities and Aging 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 123 - The Helping Process 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course is designed to acquaint students with the skills necessary to work as a helping professional. Theoretical schools of thought on counseling issues will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on developing a therapeutic relationship with clients, improving communication skills, and understanding ethical practices. Critical thinking in the diagnostic process will be emphasized. In addition to skills of goal setting, group work and documentation will be addressed. 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 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
	HUS 140 - Direct Support Professional 3 Cr. Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Through a study of service strategies based on current theory and practice, this course is designed to provide a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, and behavior management skills necessary to provide basic direct support services in a variety of settings such as child/day care centers, personal care, elder care, or independent living facilities. The course reviews client needs and services and identifies the skills and attitudes required of the effective direct support professional. Students may bring varied levels of understanding and experiences; therefore, an emphasis is placed on basic principles of critical thinking, problem solving, ethics in the helping profession, and cultural sensitivity to encourage self-reflection as a competent helper. Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 204 - Human Services Research & Synthesis 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 208 - Early Childhood Education 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 210 - Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 online Pre-Requisites: HUS/EDU 208 or PSY 220 or permission of the instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 213 - Loss, Grief & Coping 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 215 - Substance Abuse Interventions 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 216 - Chemical Dependency Topics 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	HUS 217 - Diversity in Chemical Dependency Counseling 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Humanities
	HUM 102 - The Gothic Impulse 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 and ENG 099 or waiver through testing General Education: Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Italian
	ITA 101 - Elementary Italian I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. A study of the structure of the Italian language and the development of the four basic skills of language acquisition: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course also serves as an introduction to Italian culture. Usually offered Fall semester General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	ITA 102 - Elementary Italian II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. Elementary Italian 102 is sequential to Elementary Italian 101. It is a continuation of the study of the structure of the Italian language and the development of the four basic skills of language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, the culture of the Italian-speaking people is a component of the course. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: ITA 101 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Japanese
	JAP 101 - Elementary Japanese I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 semester General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	JAP 102 - Elementary Japanese II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Spring semester Pre-Requisites: Japanese 101 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL). Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 semester General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	JPN 102 - Elementary Japanese II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Spring semester. Pre-Requisites: JPN 101 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Foreign Language (FL) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Journalism
	JRN 145 - Journalism I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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, and freedom of the press. Recommended for Liberal Arts, and Communications majors. Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: ENG 101 or permission of the instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	JRN 146 - Journalism II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	JRN 150-153 - Newspaper Production 1 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 1 Lec. This course is intended to give students both theoretical and hands-on experience in the editing, proofreading, mock-up, layout, design, and production of the student newspaper, The Spirit. Students will gather articles, edit, proofread, and fact-check them, determine position and layout of the articles and advertisements, communicate with and submit the paper to the printer, and distribute the published papers around campus, as well as producing an online edition. Pre-Requisites: ENG 101 or permission of the instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Literature
	LIT 205 - Comparative Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This is a survey course which requires an in-depth study of several major works of European literature reflecting the origin and development of contemporary Western civilization. Following a thematic direction, this course will focus on varying schools of thought and aesthetic movements in literature, arts, and music. Literatures of non-English cultures will be studied in English translations. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 209 - British Literature from Beowulf to the Restoration 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. LIT 209 is a chronological study, by periods, of the writings of selected English literary masters from Beowulf to the eighteenth century. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 210 - British Literature from the Romantics to Present 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. LIT 210 is a chronological survey of representative works of leading English writers from the late eighteenth century to the present. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 211 - Children’s Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 213 - American Literature to 1865 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 semester Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 214 - American Literature Since 1865 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 215 - American Literature Culture 1865-Present 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. LIT 215 is a survey of creative responses to historical events from 1865 to the present. The focus of the course will be the literature of the period, but a variety of artistic responses will be examined as well, particularly art and music. The multi-faceted approach should give students a well-rounded understanding of American cultural history. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 216 - Film as Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 217 - Modern Drama as Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course examines the origins, literary style, form, philosophy, intent, and present trends in modern and contemporary drama. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 218 - Contemporary Novel 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 222 - Contemporary World Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 223 - Women in Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. The course will survey literature by women from a broad range of cultures and periods. It will explore the literary traditions that have marked the writing of women and the cultural roots that have influenced the content and styles of these writers. It will also introduce students to feminist literary critique. Study may include, in addition to Euro-American women, African American, Native American, Asian, African and other minority groups, those traditionally included in college survey courses, and those whose work has typically been omitted from college survey courses. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 226 - Science Fiction Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 231 - African American Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. LIT 231M 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. The course will include the works of writers from the colonial period, including Phyllis Wheatley and Oloudah Equiano; from the anti-slavery era, including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs; works of The Harlem Renaissance, including Claude Mckay, Langston Hughes, and Zora Neale Hurston; works from the Black Arts Movement, including Ralph Ellison, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Richard Wright; and works from more contemporary voices, including Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, and August Wilson. Occasionally offered Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisite that may be met concurrently: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 233 - Native American Literature 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 241 - Introduction to Shakespeare 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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. Occasionally offered Pre-Requisites: ENG 102 or ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	LIT 245 - Introduction to Mythology 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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 ENG 103 or permission of the instructor with concurrent registration of ENG 102 or ENG 103 General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Humanities (H) Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Local Area Networks
	NET 105 - Data Communications 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. 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, wireless concepts, and communication architectures. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: AAC 042 or waiver through testing Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NET 110 - LAN Administration I 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will provide students with the basic principles of administering a Local Area Network (LAN). Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, students will be exposed to the basic components within a LAN, Organization of Directory Services, adding and managing users, printers, and other resources. Polices on backup, security, and documentation will be covered. Usually offered Fall semester Pre-Requisites: CIS 119 and/or permission of the instructor/coordinator Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NET 215 - LAN Administration II 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will provide students with the practical knowledge associated with LAN administration utilizing Windows NT. Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, students will be exposed to the techniques in configuring, customizing, integrating, managing and troubleshooting a Windows NT network. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NET 110 and/or permission of the instructor/coordinator Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NET 220 - Advanced Protocols in Networks 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course provides an in-depth analysis of the Internet Protocol (IP). Topics include current technologies, Internet addressing, routing methodologies, IP within various infrastructures, and IP applications. This course is essential for students who will be seeking employment in a wide variety of computer networking positions. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NET 105 and/or permission of the instructor Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule
	NET 230 - LAN Installation 3 Cr. Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec. This course will involve the steps taken in physically constructing a Local Area Network (LAN). Through the use of lectures and demonstrations, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of network components in order to interface computers to the network, design wiring schemes, research costs, and develop proposals for building a network. Topics covered within the course will prepare the student for the COMP/TIA Network+ exam. Usually offered Spring semester Pre-Requisites: NET 105 and/or permission of the instructor/coordinator Click here for the Summer 2024 Class Schedule Click here for the Fall 2024 Class Schedule

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HIS 290 - The American Presidency

HIS 295 - American Frontier

HON 101-104 - Honors Colloquium I

HON 106-109 - Honors Colloquium II

BIO 202 - Biology of Cannabis

HRT 100 - Introduction to Horticulture

HRT 101 - Art & History of Horticulture

HRT 111 - Floral Design I

HRT 111L - Floral Design I Lab

HRT 120 - Interior Plantscapes & Tropicals

HRT 120L - Interior Plantscapes & Tropical Lab

HRT 121 - Floral Design II

HRT 121L - Floral Design II Lab

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

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

HRT 132 - Fruit and Vegetable Production

HRT 140 - Greenhouse Management

HRT 141 - Plant Propagation

HRT 141L - Plant Propagation Lab

HRT 150 - Nursery & Garden Center Management

HRT 160 - The Business of Cannabis

HRT 161 - Medical Applications of Cannabis

HRT 171 - Woody Landscape Plants

HRT 171L - Woody Landscape Plants Lab

HRT 180 - Turf: Resident/Sport/Golf

HRT 181 - Herbaceous Landscape Plants

HRT 181L - Herbaceous Landscape Plants Lab

HRT 184 - Plant Protection

HRT 202 - Biology of Cannabis

HRT 203 - Cannabis Products and Technologies

HRT 209 - Horticulture Externship

HRT 215 - Cannabis Production

HRT 220 - Cannabis Pest Management

HRT 272 - Landscape Design I

HRT 272L - Landscape Design I Lab

HRT 282 - Landscape Design II

HRT 282L - Landscape Design II Lab

HRT 293 - Landscape Installation & Maintenance

HRT 293L - Landscape Installation & Maintenance Lab

HOS 101 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

HOS 103 - Hotel Operations I

HOS 111 - Event Planning

HOS 131 - Introduction to the Tourism Industry

HOS 133 - Service Styles and Techniques

HOS 142 - Menu Planning & Design

HOS 143 - Front of the House Experience

HOS 203 - Hotel Operations II

HOS 204 - Convention & Meetings Management

HOS 212 - Industry Experience

HOS 220 - Hospitality Management Seminar

HOS 222 - Catering and Events

HUS 101 - Introduction Human Services

HUS 102 - Human Services Internship I

HUS 103 - Human Services Internship II

HUS 106 - Poverty, Welfare & Policy

HUS 111 - Introduction Aging & the Aged

HUS 114 - Introduction to Addictions: The Individual & Family

HUS 120 - Disabilities: Birth to Adolescence

HUS 122 - Disabilities and Aging

HUS 123 - The Helping Process

HUS 140 - Direct Support Professional

HUS 204 - Human Services Research & Synthesis

HUS 208 - Early Childhood Education

HUS 210 - Anti-Bias Early Childhood Education

HUS 213 - Loss, Grief & Coping

HUS 215 - Substance Abuse Interventions

HUS 216 - Chemical Dependency Topics

HUS 217 - Diversity in Chemical Dependency Counseling

HUM 102 - The Gothic Impulse

ITA 101 - Elementary Italian I

ITA 102 - Elementary Italian II

JAP 101 - Elementary Japanese I

JAP 102 - Elementary Japanese II

JPN 101 - Elementary Japanese I