2011-12 Student Catalog 
    
    Apr 26, 2024  
2011-12 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Spanish

  
  • SPA 110 - Spanish for Health Professionals

    1 Cr.


    This course is designed to provide students in the health professions with a basic working knowledge of the Spanish language. Students learn to communicate with native speaking patients using primarily questions which can be answered using yes or no and single word answers. In order to meet this objective, students learn pronunciation of Spanish as well as very basic structural organization of the language. In addition, students learn about Hispanic culture as it pertains to the field of health. (Occasionally Offered)


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  • SPA 203 - Intermediate Spanish I

    3 Cr.


    SPA 203 focuses on the development of audiolingual skills and the review of Spanish grammar. The course serves also as a reinforcement of reading skills through selected prose. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Foreign Languages (L) (Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: SPA 102 or permission of the instructor.


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  • SPA 204 - Intermediate Spanish II

    3 Cr.


    SPA 204 is sequential to SPA 203, Intermediate Spanish I, and serves as continued development of audio lingual skills and review of Spanish grammar. The course will also provide students with an opportunity to improve their reading and writing skills through selected prose and writing assignments. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Foreign Languages (L) (Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: SPA 203 or permission of the instructor.


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  • SPA 301 - Spanish Conversational and Composition I

    3 Cr.


    SPA 301 is a course designed to offer students who have completed Intermediate Spanish the opportunity to study the grammatical structure of the target language more thoroughly, to improve the skills of listening and speaking, and to develop reading and writing skills at a more advanced level. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) (Occasionally Offered)

    Pre-Requisites: SPA 204 or permission of the instructor.


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  • SPA 302 - Spanish Conversational and Composition II

    3 Cr.


    SPA 302 is sequential to SPA 301, Spanish Conversation and Composition I, and offers the students the opportunity to master the more complex grammatical structures of the target language, to write adequately developed narratives and essays, to optimize their listening comprehension, and to engage in conversation with a near native fluency. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Foreign Languages (FL) (Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: SPA 301 or permission of the instructor.


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Speech

  
  • SPE 101 - Speech Communication

    3 Cr.


    This course provides the student with a practical introduction to the theories and practices of effective oral communication. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the general principles of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication. The student is provided the opportunity to examine, develop, and apply his/her own oral communication skills in varied communication situations. Course content includes: the human communication process, verbal and nonverbal communication, understanding self and others, listening, interpersonal skills, and; organizing and presenting effective informative and persuasive speeches. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (BC) (Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters..)


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  • SPE 102 - Public Speaking

    3 Cr.


    This course is devoted to developing effective public speaking skills. Students will be provided with opportunities to prepare and deliver different types of speeches (informative, persuasive, special occasion) in a variety of modes (manuscript, memorized, impromptu, extemporaneous). Special attention will be paid to the art of preparing and delivering speeches through the study of the techniques of good delivery and composition. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (BC) (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)


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  • SPE 103 - Interpersonal Communication

    3 Cr.


    A practical introduction to current and traditional theories and practices of interpersonal communication. The course will include experiences in such interpersonal speech communication situations such as: interviewing, effective listening, interpersonal conflicts, and nonverbal communications. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the principles of interpersonal communication, and the student will be provided the opportunity to examine and develop his/her own communication skills. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (BC) (Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters.)


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  • SPE 106 - Voice and Diction

    3 Cr.


    This course concentrates on the physical production of vocal sounds. It is designed to enable students to analyze their vocal production and develop a plan for improvement. Topics to be covered include: the physical process of voice production; vocal health issues; vocal characteristics of pitch, rate, volume, and quality; articulation; pronunciation; International Phonetic Alphabet, dialects, and accents. This course is designed to develop vocal abilities for career and everyday communications. Also available as THA 134. (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • SPE 111 - Fundamentals of Persuasion

    3 Cr.


    This course is designed to introduces the student to the fundamentals of persuasion. Emphasis is placed on writing and speaking skills/techniques, the elements, audience, message, modes and strategies/reasoning of the persuasive arguments, with consideration given to the early theories of Aristotle, Cicero, Plato, Quintilian, etc., and the contemporary perspectives on attitude and behavior change. This course is designed at a college sophomore level and draws from the student’s previously learned perspectives of their courses offered at the College. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C). (Usually offered Fall semester in odd numbered years.)


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  • SPE 112 - Fundamentals of Debate

    3 Cr.


    The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the unique genre of human communication known as argumentation or debate. Students in the course will be provided with training which will allow them to think quickly as well as critically, organize and integrate many arguments into a coherent whole, and investigate ideas which, when played out on the battlefield of the spoken word, can be effective instruments of persuasion. It is hoped that the competitive nature of debate will be used to stimulate and motivate members of the class and create an electric atmosphere which will enhance learning. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Basic Communication (C). (Usually offered Spring semester in alternate years.)


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Sport Management

  
  • SPM 101 - Sport Management

    3 Cr.


    This course will introduce the concepts and issues of management and organization as they relate to sport and recreation organizations. Topics will include the historical, philosophical and social aspects of sport in society, organizational and management theory and the business of sport. The course will evolve into an analysis of the segments of the sport and recreation industry and the application of management practices in those segments. Finally, the course will explore opportunities for careers and professional development in sport management.


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  • SPM 201 - Sport Policy

    3 Cr.


    This course will examine the various regulatory agencies that govern individual sport organizations and expose students to the management activities needed to operate effectively within those agencies. Students will learn how individual sport organizations fit into a greater industry and the power that lies within segments of the industry. The course is designed to integrate management theory with governance and policy development.

    Pre-Requisites: SPM 101.


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Surgical Technology

  
  • SUR 100 - Surgical Technology I

    6 Cr.


    This course introduces the roles of various surgical team members and the organization of the surgical suite. Students will identify and develop the responsibilities of scrub, circulating, and second assisting surgical technologists before, during, and after surgery. The focus will be on the development of knowledge and skills related to surgical asepsis and patient care concepts in the didactic, laboratory, and clinical practice. Students will participate in the on-campus practice laboratories and hospital-based clinical experiences.

     

    Restricted to Surgical Technology students. (Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of all Academic Foundation courses. Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examination with designated immunizations.


    Co-Requisites: SUR100C, SUR100L, BIO 213, BIO 213L, MED 134, PSY 110, and SUR 160.


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  • SUR 100C - Surgical Technology I Clinic

    0 Cr.


    This is the required clinical course associated with SUR 100. (See the SUR 100 course description for details.)

    Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Fall

    Pre-Requisites: Succwessful completion of all Academic Foundations, current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfactory physical examiniation with designated immunizations.
    Co-Requisites: SUR100, SUR100L, BIO 213, PSY 110, MED 134, and SUR 160


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  • SUR 100L - Surgical Technology I Lab

    0 Cr.


    This is the required lab course associated with SUR 100. (See the SUR 100 course description for details.)

    Restricted to Surgical Technology Students Fall

    Pre-Requisites: Successful completion of all Academic Foundations, current CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Satisfoactory physical examination with designated immunizations.
    Co-Requisites: SUR100, SUR100C, BIO 213, PSY 110, MED 134, SUR 160


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  • SUR 104 - Surgical Technology II

    6 Cr.


    This course continues to demonstrate the various functions of the surgical team. Psychomotor skills and the application of sterile and aseptic technique are evaluated at the affiliated hospital facility. Performance and practice of basic surgical intervention will be emphasized. (Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: BIO 213, SUR 100, SUR 160, and MED 134.
    Co-Requisites: SUR104C, BIO 214, CIS 100 or MAT 106, PHA 160, and HED elective


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  • SUR 160 - Basic Patient Care

    2 Cr.


    A study of basic patient care, nursing techniques, approaches and intervention for non-nursing students. Topics include safe patient care; hygiene and patient comfort, nutritional needs, vital signs, positioning and observation of the patient, special techniques and medical records.

    Restricted to Surgical Technology students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • SUR 200 - Surgical Technology III

    6 Cr.


    This course emphasizes the Surgical Technologist’s role to perform and facilitate safe and effective conduct. It is vital to anticipate the surgeon needs, pass instruments, and provide sterile items in an efficient manner. Clinical practice will employ intermediate surgical interventions.

    Restricted to Surgical Technology students. (Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: BIO 214, CIS 100 or MAT 106, PHA 160, and SUR 104.
    Co-Requisites: SUR200C, BIO 221, ENG 101, PSY 110


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  • SUR 204 - Surgical Technology IV

    6 Cr.


    This course of the Surgical Technology program possess expertise of theory and mastery of sterile and aseptic technique. The combination of basic sciences, knowledge of surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies facilitates the surgeon’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Clinical practice exposure at the affiliated hospital facility is advanced surgical intervention. Clinical practice exposure is advance surgical intervention.

    Restricted to Surgical Technology students. (Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: BIO 221, SUR 200, ENG 101, and PSY 110
    Co-Requisites: SUR204C, ENG 102, and SOC 101


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Theatre Arts

  
  • THA 100 - Exploring The Arts

    3 Cr.


    This course is intended to be an introductory, interdisciplinary exposure to the visual, verbal, and performing arts. The basic elements of many art forms will be investigated, as well as concepts each form has in common with the other. Distinctive characteristics of music, painting, sculpture, architecture, theatre, dance and photography will serve as focal points. The course is also available as ART 100 and MUS 100. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (AR) Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Western Civilization (WC)


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  • THA 101 - Acting for Non-Majors

    3 Cr.


    A lecture-demonstration-laboratory course. A basic survey of the introductory principles of acting for the general liberal arts student. The contents include study of the history of acting, aspects of character, action/objective, and improvisation techniques. Practical experience is provided through participation in laboratory experiences and final performance project. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (AR).


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  • THA 102 - Theatre Arts Success Seminar

    1 Cr.


    The Theatre Arts Success Seminar is designed to help students acquire essential skills needed for academic success. The topics covered will include, but are not limited to: Orientation to College Life, Theatre Arts Program Requirements, setting short term and long term education and career goals, college survival skills, critical thinking, and the creative process. This course makes extensive use of the ANGEL Course Management System for accessing course materials.

    Restricted to Theatre Arts students. (Usually offered in Fall and Spring semesters)


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  • THA 106 - Acting II

    3 Cr.


    A lecture-demonstration laboratory course. Continued study of basic acting technique with emphasis in the physical aspects of acting. Practical experience is provided through participation in classroom exercises, improvisations, and a final performance project. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (AR) (Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: THA 105 or permission of the instructor.


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  • THA 107 - Technical Production I

    3 Cr.


    A laboratory-demonstration-lecture course. The content includes background of theatre types, theatre structure, scene painting, production organization, rigging, and safety. Practical experience is provided through participation in one or more College productions.  (Usually offered Fall semester.)

    Co-Requisites: THA107L


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  • THA 110 - Black Drama and Film

    3 Cr.


    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. Meets SUNY General Education requirements knowledge and skill area(s):  The Arts (AR) and The Humanities (H)

    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042, ENG 099, or waiver through testing.


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  • THA 113 - History of the Theatre

    3 Cr.


    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. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (AR) Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Humanities (H) Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Western Civilization (WC) (Usually offered Spring semester.)

    Pre-Requisites: AAC 042, ENG 099 or waiver through testing.


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  • THA 117 - An Introduction to Theatre

    3 Cr.


    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. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (AR) (Usually offered Fall and Spring semesters.)


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  • THA 126 - Stage Management

    3 Cr.


    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. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for The Arts (AR) (Usually offered Spring semester.)


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  • THA 129 - Drama Production I

    2 Cr.


    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.)


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  • THA 130 - Drama Production II

    2 Cr.


    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.)


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  • THA 134 - Voice and Diction

    3 Cr.


    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.)


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  • THA 150 - Introduction to Sound

    3 Cr.


    A lecture-demonstration-laboratory-performance operation course. The content areas include responsibility of the technician, principles of sound, equipment, all aspects of sound design from pre-production through post-production. The practical experience would be provided through participation in one or more of the productions presented in the theatre spaces (not limited to theatre productions). Also available as MUS 150.


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  • THA 160 - Stage Make-up

    3 Cr.


    A lecture-demonstration-laboratory course. It is designed to instruct the student in the current techniques for design and application of stage make-up. The student will learn the design concepts and theories while gaining first-hand experience in application utilizing the most current materials and equipment available for theatrical make-up.


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  • THA 170 - Introduction to Stage Lighting

    3 Cr.


    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.)


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  • THA 200 - Theatre Arts Capstone Course

    2 Cr.


    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 206


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  • THA 208 - Script Analysis

    3 Cr.


    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.


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  • THA 231 - Drama Production III

    2 Cr.


    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.)


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  • THA 232 - Drama Production IV

    2 Cr.


    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.)


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Wine and Beverage

  
  
  • WBV 102 - Distilled Spirits

    3 Cr.


    An in-depth look at distilled spirits other than wine. Brewed beverages, brandy, liqueurs, distilled spirits, low and non-alcoholic beverages will be studied. An understanding of the products and methods used to produce such items will be detailed. Topics such as merchandising, marketing, purchasing, storage, and cost control will be covered from management perspective.


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  • WBV 104 - Winery Operations

    3 Cr.


    This course will study winery operations from a management perspective. Starting with grapes and growing to harvest and bottling. Product sales and marketing will be discussed through the benefits of tours, tasting, and retail sales. Laws and regulations pertaining to New York as well as other wine growing regions within the United States will be covered.

    Pre-Requisites: WBV 101.


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  • WBV 105 - Sensory Evaluations

    3 Cr.


    This course provides for an overview of the sensory process applied to beverage evaluation. Evaluation will be based on visual olfactory and taste examination. The student will be able to identify the primary taste characteristics: sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. Beverage sensory evaluation will cover coffee, tea, beer, wine, and distilled spirits.

    Pre-Requisites: WBV 101, WBV 106, WBV 107.


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  • WBV 106 - New and Old World Wines

    3 Cr.


    This course will concern itself with the differences between old world and new world wines. Old world wines will consist of Eastern and Western Europe, as well as The Mediterranean. New world wines will cover North America, South America, Africa, New Zealand and Australia. The production methods of each region will be delivered

    Pre-Requisites: WBV 101, WBV 104.


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  • WBV 107 - Wine Chemistry

    3 Cr.


    Wine making is an applied science. In this course students will learn both the detailed chemical and biochemical reactions involved in wine, as well as the various treatments and chemical analysis techniques required for successful wine making. This course also introduces the principle chemical and microbiological factors and analyses that influence quality wine production. Developed with specific winemaking stages in mind, the course combines theory with applied analytical methods so that the student can understand how and when to apply specific analyses as part of an integrated program of winery quality control. Microbial control from grape harvest to bottling of wine is explored and emphasis is given to competency in the theory and evaluation of an array of analyses used in quality control.

    Pre-Requisites: WBV 101, WBV 104.


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  • WBV 109 - Food and Wine Pairings

    3 Cr.


    This course will be theoretical in nature for 51% of its content and field studied for 49%. Lecture content will include the use of audio-visual aids and guest speakers. Field content will include food and wine pairings at area restaurant and wineries.

    Pre-Requisites: WBV 101, WBV 104, WBV 106, WBV 107.
    WBV 105, WBV 108.


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