Program Codes:
INAS
Associate of Arts
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Students may choose to integrate two or three topics in either an AA or AS degree in Integrated Studies. The selection will depend on student interest and prerequisite coursework. Working collaboratively with their advisor, students will define a graduation plan that clearly outlines which topics and degree they are pursuing. Please see the program planning guide for more information and a semester by semester course guide example.
Degree Requirements:
The AA requires 45 liberal arts and science credits while the AS requires 30 liberal arts and science credits.
Short Title : BAK 410
Course Code : BAK 410
Course Description : Building on the practical experience gained through bakery operations, this next step in the baking management skill development will focus on planning and executing special events. Students will apply cost control concepts to develop appropriate systems for bakery operations, including costing techniques, yields, menu planning, prep lists, ordering and receiving product. Students will analyze and interpret financial documents related to a baking enterprise. They will assess staff abilities and all aspects of the operations, including customer service, industry trends and market date to develop effective business and strategic operations plans. Student will also take an active role in customer relations while planning events using analytica tools to measure customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : BAK 410
Course Code : BAK 410
Course Description : Building on the practical experience gained through bakery operations, this next step in the baking management skill development will focus on planning and executing special events. Students will apply cost control concepts to develop appropriate systems for bakery operations, including costing techniques, yields, menu planning, prep lists, ordering and receiving product. Students will analyze and interpret financial documents related to a baking enterprise. They will assess staff abilities and all aspects of the operations, including customer service, industry trends and market date to develop effective business and strategic operations plans. Student will also take an active role in customer relations while planning events using analytica tools to measure customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 140
Course Code : FOR 140
Course Description : The first of a two-course sequence concerning the discussion and practical training laboratory application of the skills needed to practice arboriculture. Material covered will include tree physiology, tree surgery, tree removal methods, fertilization, and general maintenance practices of shade and ornamental trees. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 120 Insects and Diseases of Trees or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 140 Lecture, FOR 140 Lab
Short Title : FOR 231
Course Code : FOR 231
Course Description : This course examines the major factors that can affect the health of forest ecosystems. Major topics will include forest insect pests, diseases, and the impact of fire on forest communities. The concept of "forest health" will be discussed and the important concepts of forest ecology that relate to forest health will be covered. (3 hour lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : FOR 241
Course Code : FOR 241
Course Description : FOR 241 is an advanced treatment of forest measurements that assumes a student's prior exposure to an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include cull estimation; local volume table construction using simple linear regression; site quality evaluation; tree growth and stem analysis; stand growth; growth and yield and the use of multiple regression estimation; timber trespass estimation; probability proportional to size and probability proportional to prediction forest sampling; and forest inventory planning, execution, and analysis. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (2 hours lecture, 5 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 240 Forest Mensuration I and (GIS 230 Geospatial Information Technology for Forestry or GIS 201 Introduction to GIS) AR-R, QP-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (GIS 201 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) And FOR 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : FOR 250
Course Code : FOR 250
Course Description : This is the second course of a two-course sequence concerned with the care and maintenance of trees. Topics covered will include tree physiology, plant selection, planting site modification, planting guidelines, construction damage to trees, and pest management. The lab sessions will provide the opportunity to apply tree maintenance practices and explore specialized areas of arboriculture, such as hazard tree management and lightning protection of trees. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 250 Lecture, FOR 250 Lab
Short Title : FOR 260
Course Code : FOR 260
Course Description : This course provides a detailed introduction to different silvicultural systems and practices, with an emphasis on the underlying ecological basis of silviculture and systems in the United States, particularly the Northeast, using the College's surroundings as a "laboratory". (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 260 Lecture, FOR 260 Lab
Short Title : FOR 280
Course Code : FOR 280
Course Description : This course focuses on applied forest ecology in the context of landowner goals and objectives at the woodlot level. Students will be expected to develop management strategies which consider both market and non market products. Application of these concepts will be further reinforced through the development of a woodlot management plan. (2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Prerequisites: FOR 235 Timber Harvesting and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II and GIS 230: Geospatial Information Tech for Forestry. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 280 Lecture, FOR 280 Lab
Short Title : FWS 105
Course Code : FWS 105
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the principles involved in the maintenance of sustainable wildlife populations. The focus of the course is in two major areas: (1) the ecological and biological principles underlying wildlife conservation, such as habitat, population dynamics, and animal behavior, and (2) the role of humans in wildlife conservation, including both the effects of wildlife exploitation and the effects of various restoration and management practices. The major emphasis of the course is on, but not completely limited to, terrestrial vertebrate animals. Students who received credit for FWS 101 may not receive credit for FWS 105. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : GIS 260
Course Code : GIS 260
Course Description : An intensive hands-on course introducing concepts and applications in Geodesy, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on their use in surveying. Emphasis is on determining the validity, accuracy and reliabiliy of data collected. Students will apply these concepts and technologies in several group and individual projects. GPS hardware and software, as well as GIS software, will be used extensively. Prerequisite: SRV 235 Surveying III: Field Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : GIS 261
Course Code : GIS 261
Course Description : An intensive hands-on course introducing concepts and applications in Geodesy, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on their use in surveying. Emphasis is on determining the validity, accuracy and reliabiliy of data collected. Students will apply these concepts and technologies in several group and individual projects. GPS hardware and software, as well as GIS software, will be used extensively. Prerequisite: SRV 235 Surveying III: Field Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 261 Lecture, GIS 261 Lab
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 250
Course Code : MGT 250
Course Description : This course relates how business can cut costs, reduce risk, increase revenue and create strong branding and business presence by incorporating environmental and social consciousness into their economic practices. This course will cover long-term economic sustainability, recycling, reusing, and limiting waste as management and marketing strategies. It will explain how to compute carbon emissions and the cost that incurs to the business. It will address how savings can be obtained through a change in business operations. Finally, it will explore the effect businesses that practice social consciousness have on communities. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : RES 170
Course Code : RES 170
Course Description : This course will focus on the importance of sanitation in the food service industry. Students will gain an understanding of the causes of food-borne illnesses and learn how sound sanitation management practices can reduce disease as well as improve food quality and overall success of a restaurant operation. Details concerning food supplies, food handling, the facility and training with regard to sanitation will be included. The process of the HACCP food safety program will be presented and applied. Students will be expected to take the ServSafe certification exam through the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SRV 290
Course Code : SRV 290
Course Description : Using problem solving techniques students will develop solutions for typical surveying dilemmas encountered in the profession. This course also serves as a culminating experience in the surveying program; as such students will have the opportunity to prepare for and take the ACSM Certified Surveying Techinican Exam Level I. Prerequisites: SRV 260 Route Surveying, Co-requisite: SRV 270 Law and Land Surveying. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 270 Lecture, SRV 290 Lab, SRV 290 Lecture
Short Title : SUS 120
Course Code : SUS 120
Course Description : An introduction to the principles and practices related to sustainable and small-scall agriculture and forestry, including: agro-forestry; local agriculture; community gardens and community forestry; small-scale farming and forestry; organic farming and forestry; non-industrial private and farm woodlot management; and agricultural and forest landowner cooperatives. The emphasis is on both domestic and international perspectives on community agriculture and forestry, including institutions, marketing and government and non-governmental organizations and policies. For the purposes of this course, agriculture is defined broadly, to include forestry and other sustainable land and water use practices that produce food, fiber, and natural resource-derived benefits and commodities. Students will begin to exposed to by (a) developing an understanding of local, regional, and global practices and issues related to sustainable agriculture; and (b) addressing a local sustainable agriculture issue or challenge and developing responses and/or solutions. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : SH Title
Course Code : ACC 101
Department Description : Business & Hospitality
Course Description :
Students utilize the rules of debits/credits in preparing the step-by-step process incorporated in a full accounting cycle. Analysis and preparation of basic financial statements are included. Students will be able to complete an in-depth accounting of certain assets and liabilities. Completes General Education Requirement: QP-R.
Short Title : ACC 102
Course Code : ACC 102
Course Description : Study of the principles of financial accounting begun in Financial Accounting (ACC 101) is continued, including in-depth studies of cash flows, international accounting practices, and corporate structure. A foundation of managerial accounting is presented, including standard costing, budgeting, profit planning, break-even analysis, and responsibility accounting in decision-making situations. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : BAK 160
Course Code : BAK 160
Course Description : In this laboratory course the student will be exposed to a foundational array of baking methods, procedures and techniques. The student will be introduced to yeast risen dough, quick breads and introductory pastry items. Emphasis will be placed on formula conversion, food cost, scaling and mixing methods. Students will begin preparation of professional baking career portfolio. This course may use alcoholic beverages to flavor production items.
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CUL 230
Course Code : CUL 230
Course Description : This course is designed to introduce the student to the relationship between menu development and the financial impact on food service operations. This course walks the student through the development cycle, beginning with the market research process to support functions of purchasing and receiving, storing and requisitions of food and beverage to produce menu items. Students become familiar with management practices related to foodservice operations such as costing recipes, setting appropriate selling prices based on fixed and variable costs and forecasting to determine food and labor needs. This course also addresses the ongoing processes necessary for maintaining overall profitability including the development of a budget, the analysis of financial reports, and the identification of areas requiring corrective action. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Short Title : FOR 241
Course Code : FOR 241
Course Description : FOR 241 is an advanced treatment of forest measurements that assumes a student's prior exposure to an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include cull estimation; local volume table construction using simple linear regression; site quality evaluation; tree growth and stem analysis; stand growth; growth and yield and the use of multiple regression estimation; timber trespass estimation; probability proportional to size and probability proportional to prediction forest sampling; and forest inventory planning, execution, and analysis. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (2 hours lecture, 5 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 240 Forest Mensuration I and (GIS 230 Geospatial Information Technology for Forestry or GIS 201 Introduction to GIS) AR-R, QP-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (GIS 201 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) And FOR 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : GIS 230
Course Code : GIS 230
Course Description : This course introduces general uses of geospatial information technologies (GIT) - geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS) - with applications to natural resource management and forestry. Skills in basic mapmaking with GIS software, aerial photos and handheld GPS units are developed. Quantitative skills (such as measuring areas, distances, bearings, heights of objects and elevations of the ground) from aerial photos as well as calculations utilizing computer spreadsheets are emphasized. Forest stand mapping, inventory plot locations using GPS, and stereo aerial photo measurements are applications presented. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or taken concurrently Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 230 Lecture, GIS 230 Lab
Short Title : HOS 210
Course Code : HOS 210
Course Description : A course designed for the Hotel/Restaurant Management student who has completed a course in introductory accounting at the college level. It consists of explanation and demonstration of the more common techniques and methods by which management can interpret, analyze, and make decisions from information provided by accounting systems. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SRV 100
Course Code : SRV 100
Course Description : Introduces the student to the field of surveying and how it fits into forestry and other professions. Surveying I gives the students the opportunity to be introduced to surveying using traditional methodologies. The course provides a foundation for then translating these skills and knowledge into computer applications in Surveying II. Prequisite: Accuplacer placement into Algebra. Co-Requisite: MAT 125 Algebra Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 100 Lecture, SRV 100 Lab
Short Title : SRV 101
Course Code : SRV 101
Course Description : Building on the traditional skills and knowledge gained in Surveying I, Surveying II gives the student the opportunity to translate those skills to computer based applications. Through project based activities and research opportunities, students will discover their role in present and future trends in the surveying profession. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: SRV 100 Fundamentals of Surveying. Co-requisite: MAT 145 Trigonometry. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 101 Lecture, SRV 101 Lab
Short Title : SRV 210
Course Code : SRV 210
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the surveying applications associated with aerial photography. The students develop traditional skills at measuring areas, distances, bearings, heights of objects and elevations of the ground. Basic photogrammetric concepts will be introduced and softcopy photogrammetric software will be used. Surveying requirements for aerial photogrammetry will be discussed. Prerequisites: MAT 145 Trigonometry (can be taken as a co-requisite), SRV 100 Surveying I: Fundamentals of Surveying. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And (MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 210 Lecture, SRV 210 Lab
Short Title : SRV 240
Course Code : SRV 240
Course Description : This course is the second in a series for non-surveying majors which focuses on practical techniques for a variety of surveying problems, including elements of route, construction, boundary, planimetric and topographic surveys. Field and lecture problems include contour mapping, grade lines, horizontal and vertical highway curves, horizontal and vertical control, stadia, short base triangulation, boundary survey, building location and batter boards, area and volume determinations, and a detailed topographic map. (24 per week, 5 weeks). Prerequisite: SRV 201 Introduction to Field Surveying I. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (SRV 201 Laboratory (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00 Or SRV 201 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00)
Short Title : SRV 290
Course Code : SRV 290
Course Description : Using problem solving techniques students will develop solutions for typical surveying dilemmas encountered in the profession. This course also serves as a culminating experience in the surveying program; as such students will have the opportunity to prepare for and take the ACSM Certified Surveying Techinican Exam Level I. Prerequisites: SRV 260 Route Surveying, Co-requisite: SRV 270 Law and Land Surveying. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 270 Lecture, SRV 290 Lab, SRV 290 Lecture
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : FWS 210
Course Code : FWS 210
Course Description : Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 200
Course Code : HUM 200
Course Description : This introductory-level course will provide students with "hands-on experience" in the art studio. The concepts and processes necessary to produce art using various techniques such as drawing, painting, woodcarving, and collage will be addressed. Students will be encouraged to experiment with the different mediums. They will be introduced to the principles of composition, dimensionality, and color with an emphasis on individual expression. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:RE-R.
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MKT 200
Course Code : MKT 200
Course Description : Students are introduced to the functions of a marketing system to gain a better understanding of the consumer and industrial market place. Creating in design work that illustrates persuasion, emotional allurement, and ability to attract sales is taught. Different strategies necessary to market a product or service are discussed from scientific and practical viewpoints. Topics discussed include product planning and development, quality, pricing promotions, and channels of distribution. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : REC 133
Course Code : REC 133
Course Description : This course focuses on the theory and practice of nature-based, experiential education programming in a variety of settings including nature centers, parks, classrooms, and the backcountry. Theoretical and strategic topics include learning theories, advancing environmental literacy, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of environmental education lessons, interpretive media, and experiences. Practical topics include practicing techniques of interpretation (interpretive talks, presentations, programs, trails, exhibits, visitor centers, digital imagery, etc.), writing and speaking in interpretive programs. The primary focus of the course is on techniques of personal interpretation. (3 credit hour) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : REC 220
Course Code : REC 220
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to leadership in outdoor recreation. Traditional and contemporary definitions, theories, and models of leadership are presented and discussed. Attention is given to leadership in various settings, as well as effective leadership qualities/characteristics and their development. Students complete several leadership assessments and inventories which relate, for example, leadership style tendencies. This course emphasizes decision making and judgment as foundational to effective leadership. Teaching skills, communication skills, group process skills, and basic camping skills are also emphasized given their importance to effective leadership. The labs provide students with opportunities to practice and develop their leadership skills through experiential teaching and learning exercises (involving, for example, basic?minimum impact?camping and backcountry travel skills) coupled with instructor and peer feedback. Pre-requisite: REC 104 Adventure Education I. Completes General Education Requirement:RE-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : BAK 270
Course Code : BAK 270
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory class that focuses on the preparation of classical pastries and contemporary restaurant desserts. Students will learn the techniques, methods and procedures used in the production of International style tortes, petits fours sec & glac?, frozen desserts. Strong emphasis will be placed on plating and presentation techniques.Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of dessert pastries in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisite: BAK 260 Foundations of Baking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 150
Course Code : CUL 150
Course Description : As an exploration and examination of global cuisines this course is intended to build upon the students culinary repertoire while expanding students understanding and appreciation of others cultures. Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of foods in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisites: CUL 101 Professional Cooking I and CUL 102 Professional Cooking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CUL 101 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 102 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : FOR 280
Course Code : FOR 280
Course Description : This course focuses on applied forest ecology in the context of landowner goals and objectives at the woodlot level. Students will be expected to develop management strategies which consider both market and non market products. Application of these concepts will be further reinforced through the development of a woodlot management plan. (2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Prerequisites: FOR 235 Timber Harvesting and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II and GIS 230: Geospatial Information Tech for Forestry. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 280 Lecture, FOR 280 Lab
Short Title : FOR 285
Course Code : FOR 285
Course Description : This course explores the components of the urban forest and the social benefits of urban green space. These components include planning and management of street tree populations, basic inventory methods and job cost estimation. The goal is for students to gain an appreciation for the intricacies of running a tree care business, therefore insurance and tax issues will be studied, along with the importance of maintaining a professional image, work place relations including personnel management, conflict resolution, harassment, and drug use in the work place. (2 hours lecture). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FWS 210
Course Code : FWS 210
Course Description : Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 200
Course Code : MGT 200
Course Description : This course is designed to introduce students to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Management theory is examined from an historical perspective and principles are applied using the systems approach and contingency as related to contemporary management practice. Students focus on industry examples and problem solving. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 201
Course Code : MGT 201
Course Description : An introductory course designed to develop a basic understanding of the legal aspects of business. The functions and operations of the court system are discussed. Formation of the single proprietorship, partnership, and the corporation types of business are examined. Contracts, their formation, legal effect, and discharge; trust and agency; employer-employee relationships; and government regulation are also discussed. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 250
Course Code : MGT 250
Course Description : This course relates how business can cut costs, reduce risk, increase revenue and create strong branding and business presence by incorporating environmental and social consciousness into their economic practices. This course will cover long-term economic sustainability, recycling, reusing, and limiting waste as management and marketing strategies. It will explain how to compute carbon emissions and the cost that incurs to the business. It will address how savings can be obtained through a change in business operations. Finally, it will explore the effect businesses that practice social consciousness have on communities. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : MKT 200
Course Code : MKT 200
Course Description : Students are introduced to the functions of a marketing system to gain a better understanding of the consumer and industrial market place. Creating in design work that illustrates persuasion, emotional allurement, and ability to attract sales is taught. Different strategies necessary to market a product or service are discussed from scientific and practical viewpoints. Topics discussed include product planning and development, quality, pricing promotions, and channels of distribution. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SRV 101
Course Code : SRV 101
Course Description : Building on the traditional skills and knowledge gained in Surveying I, Surveying II gives the student the opportunity to translate those skills to computer based applications. Through project based activities and research opportunities, students will discover their role in present and future trends in the surveying profession. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: SRV 100 Fundamentals of Surveying. Co-requisite: MAT 145 Trigonometry. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 101 Lecture, SRV 101 Lab
Short Title : SRV 270
Course Code : SRV 270
Course Description : Th course considers the legal aspects of boundary location. Emphasis is on deed research and interpretation, evidence procedures, professional ethics and case law. Through this experience students will obtain a foundation in legal standards for preparing and researching land records. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I. Co-requisite: SRV 290 Problem Solving in Surveying Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 290 Lecture
Short Title : SUS 120
Course Code : SUS 120
Course Description : An introduction to the principles and practices related to sustainable and small-scall agriculture and forestry, including: agro-forestry; local agriculture; community gardens and community forestry; small-scale farming and forestry; organic farming and forestry; non-industrial private and farm woodlot management; and agricultural and forest landowner cooperatives. The emphasis is on both domestic and international perspectives on community agriculture and forestry, including institutions, marketing and government and non-governmental organizations and policies. For the purposes of this course, agriculture is defined broadly, to include forestry and other sustainable land and water use practices that produce food, fiber, and natural resource-derived benefits and commodities. Students will begin to exposed to by (a) developing an understanding of local, regional, and global practices and issues related to sustainable agriculture; and (b) addressing a local sustainable agriculture issue or challenge and developing responses and/or solutions. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : REC 133
Course Code : REC 133
Course Description : This course focuses on the theory and practice of nature-based, experiential education programming in a variety of settings including nature centers, parks, classrooms, and the backcountry. Theoretical and strategic topics include learning theories, advancing environmental literacy, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of environmental education lessons, interpretive media, and experiences. Practical topics include practicing techniques of interpretation (interpretive talks, presentations, programs, trails, exhibits, visitor centers, digital imagery, etc.), writing and speaking in interpretive programs. The primary focus of the course is on techniques of personal interpretation. (3 credit hour) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
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Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
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Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : BAK 410
Course Code : BAK 410
Course Description : Building on the practical experience gained through bakery operations, this next step in the baking management skill development will focus on planning and executing special events. Students will apply cost control concepts to develop appropriate systems for bakery operations, including costing techniques, yields, menu planning, prep lists, ordering and receiving product. Students will analyze and interpret financial documents related to a baking enterprise. They will assess staff abilities and all aspects of the operations, including customer service, industry trends and market date to develop effective business and strategic operations plans. Student will also take an active role in customer relations while planning events using analytica tools to measure customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : BAK 410
Course Code : BAK 410
Course Description : Building on the practical experience gained through bakery operations, this next step in the baking management skill development will focus on planning and executing special events. Students will apply cost control concepts to develop appropriate systems for bakery operations, including costing techniques, yields, menu planning, prep lists, ordering and receiving product. Students will analyze and interpret financial documents related to a baking enterprise. They will assess staff abilities and all aspects of the operations, including customer service, industry trends and market date to develop effective business and strategic operations plans. Student will also take an active role in customer relations while planning events using analytica tools to measure customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 140
Course Code : FOR 140
Course Description : The first of a two-course sequence concerning the discussion and practical training laboratory application of the skills needed to practice arboriculture. Material covered will include tree physiology, tree surgery, tree removal methods, fertilization, and general maintenance practices of shade and ornamental trees. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 120 Insects and Diseases of Trees or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 140 Lecture, FOR 140 Lab
Short Title : FOR 231
Course Code : FOR 231
Course Description : This course examines the major factors that can affect the health of forest ecosystems. Major topics will include forest insect pests, diseases, and the impact of fire on forest communities. The concept of "forest health" will be discussed and the important concepts of forest ecology that relate to forest health will be covered. (3 hour lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : FOR 241
Course Code : FOR 241
Course Description : FOR 241 is an advanced treatment of forest measurements that assumes a student's prior exposure to an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include cull estimation; local volume table construction using simple linear regression; site quality evaluation; tree growth and stem analysis; stand growth; growth and yield and the use of multiple regression estimation; timber trespass estimation; probability proportional to size and probability proportional to prediction forest sampling; and forest inventory planning, execution, and analysis. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (2 hours lecture, 5 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 240 Forest Mensuration I and (GIS 230 Geospatial Information Technology for Forestry or GIS 201 Introduction to GIS) AR-R, QP-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (GIS 201 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) And FOR 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : FOR 250
Course Code : FOR 250
Course Description : This is the second course of a two-course sequence concerned with the care and maintenance of trees. Topics covered will include tree physiology, plant selection, planting site modification, planting guidelines, construction damage to trees, and pest management. The lab sessions will provide the opportunity to apply tree maintenance practices and explore specialized areas of arboriculture, such as hazard tree management and lightning protection of trees. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 250 Lecture, FOR 250 Lab
Short Title : FOR 260
Course Code : FOR 260
Course Description : This course provides a detailed introduction to different silvicultural systems and practices, with an emphasis on the underlying ecological basis of silviculture and systems in the United States, particularly the Northeast, using the College's surroundings as a "laboratory". (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 260 Lecture, FOR 260 Lab
Short Title : FOR 280
Course Code : FOR 280
Course Description : This course focuses on applied forest ecology in the context of landowner goals and objectives at the woodlot level. Students will be expected to develop management strategies which consider both market and non market products. Application of these concepts will be further reinforced through the development of a woodlot management plan. (2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Prerequisites: FOR 235 Timber Harvesting and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II and GIS 230: Geospatial Information Tech for Forestry. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 280 Lecture, FOR 280 Lab
Short Title : FWS 105
Course Code : FWS 105
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the principles involved in the maintenance of sustainable wildlife populations. The focus of the course is in two major areas: (1) the ecological and biological principles underlying wildlife conservation, such as habitat, population dynamics, and animal behavior, and (2) the role of humans in wildlife conservation, including both the effects of wildlife exploitation and the effects of various restoration and management practices. The major emphasis of the course is on, but not completely limited to, terrestrial vertebrate animals. Students who received credit for FWS 101 may not receive credit for FWS 105. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : GIS 260
Course Code : GIS 260
Course Description : An intensive hands-on course introducing concepts and applications in Geodesy, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on their use in surveying. Emphasis is on determining the validity, accuracy and reliabiliy of data collected. Students will apply these concepts and technologies in several group and individual projects. GPS hardware and software, as well as GIS software, will be used extensively. Prerequisite: SRV 235 Surveying III: Field Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : GIS 261
Course Code : GIS 261
Course Description : An intensive hands-on course introducing concepts and applications in Geodesy, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on their use in surveying. Emphasis is on determining the validity, accuracy and reliabiliy of data collected. Students will apply these concepts and technologies in several group and individual projects. GPS hardware and software, as well as GIS software, will be used extensively. Prerequisite: SRV 235 Surveying III: Field Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 261 Lecture, GIS 261 Lab
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 250
Course Code : MGT 250
Course Description : This course relates how business can cut costs, reduce risk, increase revenue and create strong branding and business presence by incorporating environmental and social consciousness into their economic practices. This course will cover long-term economic sustainability, recycling, reusing, and limiting waste as management and marketing strategies. It will explain how to compute carbon emissions and the cost that incurs to the business. It will address how savings can be obtained through a change in business operations. Finally, it will explore the effect businesses that practice social consciousness have on communities. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : RES 170
Course Code : RES 170
Course Description : This course will focus on the importance of sanitation in the food service industry. Students will gain an understanding of the causes of food-borne illnesses and learn how sound sanitation management practices can reduce disease as well as improve food quality and overall success of a restaurant operation. Details concerning food supplies, food handling, the facility and training with regard to sanitation will be included. The process of the HACCP food safety program will be presented and applied. Students will be expected to take the ServSafe certification exam through the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SRV 290
Course Code : SRV 290
Course Description : Using problem solving techniques students will develop solutions for typical surveying dilemmas encountered in the profession. This course also serves as a culminating experience in the surveying program; as such students will have the opportunity to prepare for and take the ACSM Certified Surveying Techinican Exam Level I. Prerequisites: SRV 260 Route Surveying, Co-requisite: SRV 270 Law and Land Surveying. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 270 Lecture, SRV 290 Lab, SRV 290 Lecture
Short Title : SUS 120
Course Code : SUS 120
Course Description : An introduction to the principles and practices related to sustainable and small-scall agriculture and forestry, including: agro-forestry; local agriculture; community gardens and community forestry; small-scale farming and forestry; organic farming and forestry; non-industrial private and farm woodlot management; and agricultural and forest landowner cooperatives. The emphasis is on both domestic and international perspectives on community agriculture and forestry, including institutions, marketing and government and non-governmental organizations and policies. For the purposes of this course, agriculture is defined broadly, to include forestry and other sustainable land and water use practices that produce food, fiber, and natural resource-derived benefits and commodities. Students will begin to exposed to by (a) developing an understanding of local, regional, and global practices and issues related to sustainable agriculture; and (b) addressing a local sustainable agriculture issue or challenge and developing responses and/or solutions. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : SH Title
Course Code : ACC 101
Department Description : Business & Hospitality
Course Description :
Students utilize the rules of debits/credits in preparing the step-by-step process incorporated in a full accounting cycle. Analysis and preparation of basic financial statements are included. Students will be able to complete an in-depth accounting of certain assets and liabilities. Completes General Education Requirement: QP-R.
Short Title : ACC 102
Course Code : ACC 102
Course Description : Study of the principles of financial accounting begun in Financial Accounting (ACC 101) is continued, including in-depth studies of cash flows, international accounting practices, and corporate structure. A foundation of managerial accounting is presented, including standard costing, budgeting, profit planning, break-even analysis, and responsibility accounting in decision-making situations. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : BAK 160
Course Code : BAK 160
Course Description : In this laboratory course the student will be exposed to a foundational array of baking methods, procedures and techniques. The student will be introduced to yeast risen dough, quick breads and introductory pastry items. Emphasis will be placed on formula conversion, food cost, scaling and mixing methods. Students will begin preparation of professional baking career portfolio. This course may use alcoholic beverages to flavor production items.
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CUL 230
Course Code : CUL 230
Course Description : This course is designed to introduce the student to the relationship between menu development and the financial impact on food service operations. This course walks the student through the development cycle, beginning with the market research process to support functions of purchasing and receiving, storing and requisitions of food and beverage to produce menu items. Students become familiar with management practices related to foodservice operations such as costing recipes, setting appropriate selling prices based on fixed and variable costs and forecasting to determine food and labor needs. This course also addresses the ongoing processes necessary for maintaining overall profitability including the development of a budget, the analysis of financial reports, and the identification of areas requiring corrective action. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Short Title : FOR 241
Course Code : FOR 241
Course Description : FOR 241 is an advanced treatment of forest measurements that assumes a student's prior exposure to an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include cull estimation; local volume table construction using simple linear regression; site quality evaluation; tree growth and stem analysis; stand growth; growth and yield and the use of multiple regression estimation; timber trespass estimation; probability proportional to size and probability proportional to prediction forest sampling; and forest inventory planning, execution, and analysis. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (2 hours lecture, 5 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 240 Forest Mensuration I and (GIS 230 Geospatial Information Technology for Forestry or GIS 201 Introduction to GIS) AR-R, QP-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (GIS 201 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) And FOR 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : GIS 230
Course Code : GIS 230
Course Description : This course introduces general uses of geospatial information technologies (GIT) - geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS) - with applications to natural resource management and forestry. Skills in basic mapmaking with GIS software, aerial photos and handheld GPS units are developed. Quantitative skills (such as measuring areas, distances, bearings, heights of objects and elevations of the ground) from aerial photos as well as calculations utilizing computer spreadsheets are emphasized. Forest stand mapping, inventory plot locations using GPS, and stereo aerial photo measurements are applications presented. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or taken concurrently Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 230 Lecture, GIS 230 Lab
Short Title : HOS 210
Course Code : HOS 210
Course Description : A course designed for the Hotel/Restaurant Management student who has completed a course in introductory accounting at the college level. It consists of explanation and demonstration of the more common techniques and methods by which management can interpret, analyze, and make decisions from information provided by accounting systems. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SRV 100
Course Code : SRV 100
Course Description : Introduces the student to the field of surveying and how it fits into forestry and other professions. Surveying I gives the students the opportunity to be introduced to surveying using traditional methodologies. The course provides a foundation for then translating these skills and knowledge into computer applications in Surveying II. Prequisite: Accuplacer placement into Algebra. Co-Requisite: MAT 125 Algebra Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 100 Lecture, SRV 100 Lab
Short Title : SRV 101
Course Code : SRV 101
Course Description : Building on the traditional skills and knowledge gained in Surveying I, Surveying II gives the student the opportunity to translate those skills to computer based applications. Through project based activities and research opportunities, students will discover their role in present and future trends in the surveying profession. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: SRV 100 Fundamentals of Surveying. Co-requisite: MAT 145 Trigonometry. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 101 Lecture, SRV 101 Lab
Short Title : SRV 210
Course Code : SRV 210
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the surveying applications associated with aerial photography. The students develop traditional skills at measuring areas, distances, bearings, heights of objects and elevations of the ground. Basic photogrammetric concepts will be introduced and softcopy photogrammetric software will be used. Surveying requirements for aerial photogrammetry will be discussed. Prerequisites: MAT 145 Trigonometry (can be taken as a co-requisite), SRV 100 Surveying I: Fundamentals of Surveying. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And (MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 210 Lecture, SRV 210 Lab
Short Title : SRV 240
Course Code : SRV 240
Course Description : This course is the second in a series for non-surveying majors which focuses on practical techniques for a variety of surveying problems, including elements of route, construction, boundary, planimetric and topographic surveys. Field and lecture problems include contour mapping, grade lines, horizontal and vertical highway curves, horizontal and vertical control, stadia, short base triangulation, boundary survey, building location and batter boards, area and volume determinations, and a detailed topographic map. (24 per week, 5 weeks). Prerequisite: SRV 201 Introduction to Field Surveying I. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (SRV 201 Laboratory (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00 Or SRV 201 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00)
Short Title : SRV 290
Course Code : SRV 290
Course Description : Using problem solving techniques students will develop solutions for typical surveying dilemmas encountered in the profession. This course also serves as a culminating experience in the surveying program; as such students will have the opportunity to prepare for and take the ACSM Certified Surveying Techinican Exam Level I. Prerequisites: SRV 260 Route Surveying, Co-requisite: SRV 270 Law and Land Surveying. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 270 Lecture, SRV 290 Lab, SRV 290 Lecture
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : FWS 210
Course Code : FWS 210
Course Description : Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 200
Course Code : HUM 200
Course Description : This introductory-level course will provide students with "hands-on experience" in the art studio. The concepts and processes necessary to produce art using various techniques such as drawing, painting, woodcarving, and collage will be addressed. Students will be encouraged to experiment with the different mediums. They will be introduced to the principles of composition, dimensionality, and color with an emphasis on individual expression. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:RE-R.
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MKT 200
Course Code : MKT 200
Course Description : Students are introduced to the functions of a marketing system to gain a better understanding of the consumer and industrial market place. Creating in design work that illustrates persuasion, emotional allurement, and ability to attract sales is taught. Different strategies necessary to market a product or service are discussed from scientific and practical viewpoints. Topics discussed include product planning and development, quality, pricing promotions, and channels of distribution. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : REC 133
Course Code : REC 133
Course Description : This course focuses on the theory and practice of nature-based, experiential education programming in a variety of settings including nature centers, parks, classrooms, and the backcountry. Theoretical and strategic topics include learning theories, advancing environmental literacy, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of environmental education lessons, interpretive media, and experiences. Practical topics include practicing techniques of interpretation (interpretive talks, presentations, programs, trails, exhibits, visitor centers, digital imagery, etc.), writing and speaking in interpretive programs. The primary focus of the course is on techniques of personal interpretation. (3 credit hour) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : REC 220
Course Code : REC 220
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to leadership in outdoor recreation. Traditional and contemporary definitions, theories, and models of leadership are presented and discussed. Attention is given to leadership in various settings, as well as effective leadership qualities/characteristics and their development. Students complete several leadership assessments and inventories which relate, for example, leadership style tendencies. This course emphasizes decision making and judgment as foundational to effective leadership. Teaching skills, communication skills, group process skills, and basic camping skills are also emphasized given their importance to effective leadership. The labs provide students with opportunities to practice and develop their leadership skills through experiential teaching and learning exercises (involving, for example, basic?minimum impact?camping and backcountry travel skills) coupled with instructor and peer feedback. Pre-requisite: REC 104 Adventure Education I. Completes General Education Requirement:RE-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : BAK 270
Course Code : BAK 270
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory class that focuses on the preparation of classical pastries and contemporary restaurant desserts. Students will learn the techniques, methods and procedures used in the production of International style tortes, petits fours sec & glac?, frozen desserts. Strong emphasis will be placed on plating and presentation techniques.Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of dessert pastries in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisite: BAK 260 Foundations of Baking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 150
Course Code : CUL 150
Course Description : As an exploration and examination of global cuisines this course is intended to build upon the students culinary repertoire while expanding students understanding and appreciation of others cultures. Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of foods in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisites: CUL 101 Professional Cooking I and CUL 102 Professional Cooking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CUL 101 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 102 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : FOR 280
Course Code : FOR 280
Course Description : This course focuses on applied forest ecology in the context of landowner goals and objectives at the woodlot level. Students will be expected to develop management strategies which consider both market and non market products. Application of these concepts will be further reinforced through the development of a woodlot management plan. (2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Prerequisites: FOR 235 Timber Harvesting and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II and GIS 230: Geospatial Information Tech for Forestry. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 280 Lecture, FOR 280 Lab
Short Title : FOR 285
Course Code : FOR 285
Course Description : This course explores the components of the urban forest and the social benefits of urban green space. These components include planning and management of street tree populations, basic inventory methods and job cost estimation. The goal is for students to gain an appreciation for the intricacies of running a tree care business, therefore insurance and tax issues will be studied, along with the importance of maintaining a professional image, work place relations including personnel management, conflict resolution, harassment, and drug use in the work place. (2 hours lecture). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FWS 210
Course Code : FWS 210
Course Description : Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 200
Course Code : MGT 200
Course Description : This course is designed to introduce students to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Management theory is examined from an historical perspective and principles are applied using the systems approach and contingency as related to contemporary management practice. Students focus on industry examples and problem solving. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 201
Course Code : MGT 201
Course Description : An introductory course designed to develop a basic understanding of the legal aspects of business. The functions and operations of the court system are discussed. Formation of the single proprietorship, partnership, and the corporation types of business are examined. Contracts, their formation, legal effect, and discharge; trust and agency; employer-employee relationships; and government regulation are also discussed. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 250
Course Code : MGT 250
Course Description : This course relates how business can cut costs, reduce risk, increase revenue and create strong branding and business presence by incorporating environmental and social consciousness into their economic practices. This course will cover long-term economic sustainability, recycling, reusing, and limiting waste as management and marketing strategies. It will explain how to compute carbon emissions and the cost that incurs to the business. It will address how savings can be obtained through a change in business operations. Finally, it will explore the effect businesses that practice social consciousness have on communities. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : MKT 200
Course Code : MKT 200
Course Description : Students are introduced to the functions of a marketing system to gain a better understanding of the consumer and industrial market place. Creating in design work that illustrates persuasion, emotional allurement, and ability to attract sales is taught. Different strategies necessary to market a product or service are discussed from scientific and practical viewpoints. Topics discussed include product planning and development, quality, pricing promotions, and channels of distribution. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SRV 101
Course Code : SRV 101
Course Description : Building on the traditional skills and knowledge gained in Surveying I, Surveying II gives the student the opportunity to translate those skills to computer based applications. Through project based activities and research opportunities, students will discover their role in present and future trends in the surveying profession. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: SRV 100 Fundamentals of Surveying. Co-requisite: MAT 145 Trigonometry. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 101 Lecture, SRV 101 Lab
Short Title : SRV 270
Course Code : SRV 270
Course Description : Th course considers the legal aspects of boundary location. Emphasis is on deed research and interpretation, evidence procedures, professional ethics and case law. Through this experience students will obtain a foundation in legal standards for preparing and researching land records. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I. Co-requisite: SRV 290 Problem Solving in Surveying Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 290 Lecture
Short Title : SUS 120
Course Code : SUS 120
Course Description : An introduction to the principles and practices related to sustainable and small-scall agriculture and forestry, including: agro-forestry; local agriculture; community gardens and community forestry; small-scale farming and forestry; organic farming and forestry; non-industrial private and farm woodlot management; and agricultural and forest landowner cooperatives. The emphasis is on both domestic and international perspectives on community agriculture and forestry, including institutions, marketing and government and non-governmental organizations and policies. For the purposes of this course, agriculture is defined broadly, to include forestry and other sustainable land and water use practices that produce food, fiber, and natural resource-derived benefits and commodities. Students will begin to exposed to by (a) developing an understanding of local, regional, and global practices and issues related to sustainable agriculture; and (b) addressing a local sustainable agriculture issue or challenge and developing responses and/or solutions. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : REC 133
Course Code : REC 133
Course Description : This course focuses on the theory and practice of nature-based, experiential education programming in a variety of settings including nature centers, parks, classrooms, and the backcountry. Theoretical and strategic topics include learning theories, advancing environmental literacy, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of environmental education lessons, interpretive media, and experiences. Practical topics include practicing techniques of interpretation (interpretive talks, presentations, programs, trails, exhibits, visitor centers, digital imagery, etc.), writing and speaking in interpretive programs. The primary focus of the course is on techniques of personal interpretation. (3 credit hour) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
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Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
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Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 345
Course Code : BIO 345
Course Description :
This course provides an upper-level understanding the physiological processes that govern all aspects of animal life. In a comparative and evolutionary based approach, the course integrates across the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, organ systems, and whole-animal levels of organization to understand the role that these processes play in everyday life. Appropriately, in our Adirondack environment, the course includes an additional focus on the physiological adaptations to life in extreme environments. The laboratory component provides hands-on experience exploring and evaluating the concepts discussed in lecture. Prerequisite: BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education requirements for QP-I & AR-I LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 380
Course Code : BIO 380
Course Description : In this unique science offering, we apply basic principles of biology, chemistry, and physics to study the challenges of life in the winter. The 14-day course is offered as a collaboration between Paul Smiths College, and Moscow State University at Zvenigorod Biological station. The study area is in temperate deciduous forest in Russia that experiences extreme winter conditions. We will learn to identify organisms and study the options that different taxa have for surviving the stresses of winter in terrestrial and aquatic environments. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food, lack of available water, and changes to the physical structure of snow over time as it impacts organisms living in the subnivean environment. Research projects and analysis and presentation are incorporated into the course. Students will learn with international students and be taught by both PSC and MSU faculty. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology and at least one upper division Science or Forestry course. Completes the following Gen Ed requirements: AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 381
Course Code : BIO 381
Course Description : Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 242
Course Code : CHM 242
Course Description : This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 242 Lecture, CHM 242 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 210
Course Code : COM 210
Course Description : This course enables students to collect, manage and translate technical information to prescribed audiences to increase broader understanding and facilitate action. In this information age we are deluged with large amounts of information. The process of technical communication involves, collecting, organizing and evaluating that information and then translating it into easily understood formats through a variety of media. Technical communication also involves writing to prescribed criteria such as grant applications, report specifications and other formats. Therefore this course requires consideration of research, visuals, format, audience-awareness, syntax, semantics, and most importantly, the ability to communicate ideas clearly and succinctly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : The Global Market
Course Code : ECN 400
Course Description :
Students will develop an understanding of the global nature of all business and how much of our future lies outside the boundaries of the United States. This course will evaluate recent paradigm shifts from isolationism to regionalized and global economics. Additionally, students will reflect on agreements that have forced the issues of the global market into political debate.
Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites :
ECN 200 Princ of Economics
HOS 300 The Sevice Economy
Short Title : ENG 101
Course Code : ENG 101
Course Description : This course advances students' knowledge of writing and reading demands of college-level courses across disciplines. Professional and academic writing involves reading critically, thinking logically, responding to texts, organizing ideas, and revising systematically. This course requires multiple drafts that demonstrate effective revision editing of expository essays for specific audiences. This course focuses on the basic principles of rhetoric and strategies for academic inquiry and argument. The critical reading process and the responsible use of both print and electronic source material are emphasized (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-F, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 102
Course Code : ENG 102
Course Description : This writing-intensive course complements Effective College Writing I (ENG 101). The main purpose is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of and written reaction to various professional texts, literary, persuasive, or some combination thereof. The work will consist chiefly of written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, ownership, clarity, organizational methods, and logic. The course will also include a research component. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 200
Course Code : ENG 200
Course Description : In this course the student learns by writing and by analyzing essays, both professional models and student themes. Students will analyze contemporary writers as an aid to the study of style and technique. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description : From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description : This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 220
Course Code : ENG 220
Course Description : Combined lecture and workshop in the writing of poetry, fiction, and drama (emphasis may vary). As background to the writing itself, attention will be given to the creative process and to necessary elements of craft and of tradition. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 240
Course Code : ENG 240
Course Description : This course will focus on American and English women writers and critics studied in relation to literary developments defining and affecting women's roles in society and the arts. Primary texts are studied, along with critical theory of writing by women. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 362
Course Code : ENV 362
Course Description : Climate change is one of the defining issues of this century, and it affects the distribution and well-being of fish, wildlife, and forest species and ecosystems as well as economics, politics, and human health. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the science of climate change and its effects on ecosystems, organisms, and human societies. Students in this course will investigate and apply the latest scientific evidence for how climate operates on local to global scales as well as the nature of climatic changes of the past, present, and future. The course will also include thoughtful and constructive consideration of relationships of psychology and politics to science through readings, guest speakers, and class discussions. Prerequisites: Biology 101 and either General Ecology BIO 210 or Forest Ecology FOR 310 Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-I and SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FYS 101
Course Code : FYS 101
Course Description : First Year Seminar is an interdisciplinary discussion based course designed to explore questions of meaning, value, and responsibility encountered by individuals and communities. Through reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions students will develop: active listening skills, oral communication skills, respect for diverse opinions, and action plans that will guide independent, confident, decision making. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-F, LAS
Short Title : FYS 102
Course Code : FYS 102
Course Description : The focus of this course is threefold. First, students will be instructed on fundamental professionalism skills and explore career goals and aspirations. Second, this course will provide opportunity for students to learn and practice effective study skills and self-sufficiency. Third, students will develop active listening skills, respect for diverse opinions, and effective communication through active participation in reflective activities, readings, projects, presentations and discussions. This course is restricted to the Culinary AOS program. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-F, WC-F, LAS
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HST 201
Course Code : HST 201
Course Description : This course studies the history of the United States to Reconstruction. Origin and development of America and its institutions from the discovery of the New World to the close of the Reconstruction Period. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 202
Course Code : HST 202
Course Description : This course studies significant cultural, economic, political, and social forces from 1877 to the present. Among the topics covered are industrialization, social and political reform movements, foreign policy, World Wars I and II, the Great Depression and the Cold War. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F, WC-R, LAS
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 105
Course Code : HUM 105
Course Description : Students will be introduced to major aspects of the art of film, one of this nation?s greatest contributions to human expression. The intention of this course is that by viewing and discussing significant motion pictures in a variety of genres and their artful manipulation of such tools as lighting, framing, movement, sound, and editing, students will develop a richer appreciation. Directing, acting, set design, story telling, and other elements of film production also will be discussed. The course culminates in a written critique of a contemporary film. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours film showing). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 115
Course Code : HUM 115
Course Description : The aim of this course is to increase student understanding and enjoyment of music. The semester will begin with the fundamentals in common musical concepts (basic notation, rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, texture, and form) and then survey the principal periods of Western Music (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern). The course will also examine the way in which popular music incorporates the techniques and forms of the composers of the past. Non-Western music, or 'World' Music, will be explored and discussed in order to emphasize the universality of musical expression. Other styles, such as Post-modern Classical, the American Musical, Jazz, etc., will be explored as time permits. Previous musical training is not necessary. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements for: RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 270
Course Code : HUM 270
Course Description : This course focuses both on the nature of morality itself and on its practical day-to-day application. It takes a unique ?organic? approach to the subject: beginning with the complete ethics of Reverence for Life developed by Dr. Albert Schweitzer it then moves outward from this center to show how the various approaches to ethics are all contained, like a plant in a seed, within that comprehensive formulation and how none can exist apart from it. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of each idea, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 320
Course Code : HUM 320
Course Description : This course explores Latin America, the diverse and complex region including Mesoamerica, South America and the Caribbean, focusing on culture, history, art, food, gender, race, and class to understand the experiences and processes that have shaped the region. Students will reflect on Latin American identity, political history, nation-state formation, modernization and social mobilization based on analysis of primary sources such as cinema, music, literature, art and historical documents along with secondary sources. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and a Written Communication-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description : In A Sand County Almanac, Aldo Leopold suggested that ?the stirring of an ecological conscience? is found in conservationists who view the land as biota and its function broader than commodity production. Students? motives for entering into the fields of environmental conservation often originate from this same stirring, yet they may not recognize fully the nature of this stirring and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Thus, this course is designed for students who wish to explore deeply this idea of an ecological conscience through the eyes of Aldo Leopold, evaluate the development of one?s own sense of an ecological conscience, and express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of a way of life and living in conservation and environmental protection. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, and in writing clear and expressive essays. This work will be linked to long-term ecological reflections with participation in a reading at the end of the semester open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 107
Course Code : LAN 107
Course Description : Conversational Language I is the first course in a series that provides an introduction to a target language, and associated culture and history. Students with little or no background in a given language will study phonology, grammar, syntax, and basic vocabulary. The course will blend individualized web-based learning programs, field experiences (when possible), and in-class discussion and lecture to develop language skills and compare and contrast language use in various cultures. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 180
Course Code : MAT 180
Course Description : This course will cover topics that prepare a student to study in many different technical venues. Topics covered will prepare the student for further work in more advanced math courses particularly the Calculus sequence. Topics that covered include a very brief review of algebra concepts, with a more in depth treatment of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing and modeling basic functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric. Additionally students will study systems of equations, conic sections, analytic geometry, sequences, series, binomial expansion and an introduction to limits. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 303
Course Code : MGT 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires multiple skills; some industry specific through applied business techniques of managing multiple resources. This class will provide the practicum section of the semester in residency, In order to take this course, students must: 1. Obtain employment with an approved worksite, as designated by the Instructor on Record. 2. Complete a minimum of 400 hours in the function areas, in include, but not limited to, marketing, accounting, human resource management, operations, customer service, facilities and operations. 3. Maintain good standing as an employee of the worksite 4. Act as a good ambassador for Paul Smith's College Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management and Junior or Senior Status Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I,SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SOC 303 Lecture
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : PHY 242
Course Code : PHY 242
Course Description : Students continue the study of physics that they began in Physics I (PHY 241). They will continue their study of mechanics with an introduction to fluid mechanics, harmonic wave motion, and sound. In addition, they will study thermodynamics with an emphasis on heat engines and kinetic theory. Finally, they will study electromagnetism. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: PHY 241 Physics I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: PHY 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 242 Lecture, PHY 242 Lab
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 201
Course Code : POL 201
Course Description : A continuation of Origins of American Government and Politics (POL 200), this course is an examination of the structure, organization, and operation of American government at the national level, with emphasis on the relationship between the ideal inherent in American democracy as studied in Origins of American Government and Politics and the actual operation of the government. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: POL 200 Origins of American Government and Politics Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 340
Course Code : PSY 340
Course Description : In this course students will study the physiological basis of human and animal behavior, with a particular focus on injuries to the brain through trauma or stroke and how such injuries impact behavior and change the brain. Both traditional theories and approaches to treatment, and more recent developments will be included. Course will consider what injury and recovery can teach us about ?normal? mental/physical functioning and address the ethical issues of how the medical system and society treat patients with brain injuries. Prerequisities: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 102
Course Code : SOC 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Sociology I (SOC 101). Attention is given to contemporary social issues, their causes and solutions. Sociological principles learned in Sociology I are applied, and there is opportunity for more independent study. Social trends and social theories are covered. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: SOC 101 Sociology I Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 110
Course Code : SOC 110
Course Description : This class explores the so-called ?Non-Western? World of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. It asks how this variety of peoples and regions differ from each other and from those of us in the ?West,? and how are they and we are similar to each other. It explores how all portions of the world influence and interact with one another, creating new and unique cultures, and changing our own lives here in North America. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 303
Course Code : SOC 303
Course Description : Navigating the workplace successfully requires applied business techniques of managing multiple resources and others through classic liberal arts (communication, interpersonal relationships, self-identification, leadership styles, diversity awareness). This course will provide the academic description and discussion through asynchronous online lessons in addition to the application of these learned principles in a work environment chosen, in tandem, by the student and Faculty member. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or MGT 200 Principles of Management or MGT 202 Principles of Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: MGT 303 Lecture
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
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Short Title : FOR 101
Course Code : FOR 101
Course Description : A lecture and laboratory course which gives students a broad survey of forestry history, federal, state and private forest management, timber harvesting practices, outdoor recreation, wildlife, silviculture, mensuration, and aspects of the forest products industry. The laboratory is designed to get students into the woods and introduce the use of hand tools, saws, mechanized equipment and safe woodworking practices. The course covers procedures for measuring trees, wildlife habitat improvement, scaling, and running a compass line. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 101 Lecture, FOR 101 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 130
Course Code : FOR 130
Course Description :
This course is intended to give the students an understanding and appreciation of landscape design fundamentals. Students will learn how to evaluate a site and construct a design to meet the needs of the site and property users. The foundations of proper landscape installation will also be reviewed. (2 hours lecture)
Short Title : FOR 140
Course Code : FOR 140
Course Description : The first of a two-course sequence concerning the discussion and practical training laboratory application of the skills needed to practice arboriculture. Material covered will include tree physiology, tree surgery, tree removal methods, fertilization, and general maintenance practices of shade and ornamental trees. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 120 Insects and Diseases of Trees or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 140 Lecture, FOR 140 Lab
Short Title : FOR 225
Course Code : FOR 225
Course Description : The course covers various phases of greenhouse management including the construction and function of a greenhouse. Students will learn how to propagate annuals and woody plants from seeds and cuttings. The turf study portion of the course is intended to provide the students with a working knowledge of how to install and maintain various types of turf grass. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: Enrollment in Aboriculture and Land Management Program or permission of the instructor.
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 225 Lecture, FOR 225 Lab
Short Title : FOR 250
Course Code : FOR 250
Course Description : This is the second course of a two-course sequence concerned with the care and maintenance of trees. Topics covered will include tree physiology, plant selection, planting site modification, planting guidelines, construction damage to trees, and pest management. The lab sessions will provide the opportunity to apply tree maintenance practices and explore specialized areas of arboriculture, such as hazard tree management and lightning protection of trees. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 250 Lecture, FOR 250 Lab
Short Title : FOR 276
Course Code : FOR 276
Course Description : This course provides the opportunity to study woody plants that are used for ornamental purposes. Students will be required to identify and name the plants on the study list. Information pertaining to the uses of the plants, site requirements, and pest problems will also be covered. (1 hour lecture 4 hour lab)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 276 Lecture, FOR 276 Lab
Short Title : FOR 285
Course Code : FOR 285
Course Description : This course explores the components of the urban forest and the social benefits of urban green space. These components include planning and management of street tree populations, basic inventory methods and job cost estimation. The goal is for students to gain an appreciation for the intricacies of running a tree care business, therefore insurance and tax issues will be studied, along with the importance of maintaining a professional image, work place relations including personnel management, conflict resolution, harassment, and drug use in the work place. (2 hours lecture). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FOR 295
Course Code : FOR 295
Course Description : This is a first-job experience in the ?green? industry. The student is required to complete a minimum of 400 hours in a position approved by the Program Coordinator. Students are informed of various job opportunities through the Career Services Office or the Program Coordinator. A student may opt to independently select a job experience upon approval of the Program Coordinator. Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 160
Course Code : BAK 160
Course Description : In this laboratory course the student will be exposed to a foundational array of baking methods, procedures and techniques. The student will be introduced to yeast risen dough, quick breads and introductory pastry items. Emphasis will be placed on formula conversion, food cost, scaling and mixing methods. Students will begin preparation of professional baking career portfolio. This course may use alcoholic beverages to flavor production items.
Short Title : BAK 165
Course Code : BAK 165
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory course that introduces the foundations of quantity baking and offers the opportunity for students to produce products to be used for retail sales. Utilizing foundational baking skills from BAK 160, students will learn techniques and theory regarding formula conversion and quantity scaling and production. Prerequisite:BAK 160 Foundations of Baking & Pastry Arts
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 160 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 260
Course Code : BAK 260
Course Description : Based on foundational competencies achieved in Foundations of Baking 160 students will build upon learned concepts and be exposed to an advanced array of baking methods, procedures and techniques. The student will be introduced to laminated dough, tarts, p?te ? choux mousses, Bavarians, basic dessert sauces. Introduction of dessert plating and presentation as well as advanced cake decoration will also be included. This course may use alcoholic beverages to flavor production items. Prerequisite: BAK 160 Foundations of Baking & Pastry Arts I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 160 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 265
Course Code : BAK 265
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory course that builds upon the foundational quantity baking skills obtained in Introduction to Quantity Baking I and Foundations of Baking I while introducing new products and techniques. Students will prepare artisan style yeasted products, laminated dough and a variety of additional retail and wholesale products. Pre- requisites: BAK 160 Foundations of Baking I and BAK 165 Introduction to Quantity Baking I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 160 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BAK 165 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 270
Course Code : BAK 270
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory class that focuses on the preparation of classical pastries and contemporary restaurant desserts. Students will learn the techniques, methods and procedures used in the production of International style tortes, petits fours sec & glac?, frozen desserts. Strong emphasis will be placed on plating and presentation techniques.Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of dessert pastries in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisite: BAK 260 Foundations of Baking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 275
Course Code : BAK 275
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory class that focuses on the preparation of confections and contemporary restaurant desserts. Students will learn the techniques, methods and procedures used in the production of petits fours sec & glac?, confections, and decorative finishing work, including, but not limited to, chocolate and sugar. Strong emphasis will be placed on presentation techniques. Prerequisites: BAK 260 Foundation of Baking II
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 280
Course Code : BAK 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the advertising, merchandising and management of a retail bakery and the baked goods produced. Each student will act as General Manager of the bakery operation during rotation through course positions. Students will utilize previously learned formula food costing and be responsible for sales, marketing, inventory and ordering as well as labor cost control techniques regarding retail and wholesale operations. The measurement of customer satisfaction will also be focused upon. Prerequisites: BAK 260 Foundations of Baking II, BAK 165 and BAK 265 Quantity Baking II
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BAK 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BAK 265 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BAK 310
Course Code : BAK 310
Course Description : This course provides students with the opportunity to conduct advanced study and skill development on specific baking techniques. This advanced-level course will provide students with greater depth on a specific skill or tehcnique associated with baking. There is a course fee associated with this course. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 320
Course Code : BAK 320
Course Description : This advanced baking and pastry course will focus on taking the previous skills learned, refining and applying them to current trends in the industry. Strong emphasis will be placed on displaying and presentation techniques. Through an exploration of the professional literature and associations, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on applications, students will explore current baking industry trends and then build on methods and applications learned from previous baking classes to demonstrate those trends. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BAK 410
Course Code : BAK 410
Course Description : Building on the practical experience gained through bakery operations, this next step in the baking management skill development will focus on planning and executing special events. Students will apply cost control concepts to develop appropriate systems for bakery operations, including costing techniques, yields, menu planning, prep lists, ordering and receiving product. Students will analyze and interpret financial documents related to a baking enterprise. They will assess staff abilities and all aspects of the operations, including customer service, industry trends and market date to develop effective business and strategic operations plans. Student will also take an active role in customer relations while planning events using analytica tools to measure customer satisfaction. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : CUL 320
Course Code : CUL 320
Course Description : American Gastronomy traces the evolution of American eating habits. The course will research the influence of original native cultures, US geography, regional natural resources, immigrant culture/cuisine and specific historical and cultural events on the kinds of foods Americans eat today. Through this experience students will be able to recognize the cultural influences in a typical modern American meal. A study in family genealogy will be introduced to discuss the makeup of the student?s family culinary background and gain a greater appreciation of the individual student?s own cultural heritage. Prerequisites: (CUL 220 Contemporary Cuisine and CUL 240 Garde Manger) or BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CUL 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 220 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : RES 250
Course Code : RES 250
Course Description : This course provides students with the opportunity to learn and practice basic culinary technical skills that are essential for the foodservice industry. Students will be introduced to professional standards of the industry, knife skills, including handling and care, cooking processes and procedures, product identification, culinary vocabulary and terminology, use of industry equipment, recipe costing and quantity adjustments as well as menu planning. The course will utilize chef demonstrations, group participation, peer evaluations and critiques of properly prepared foods.
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 199
Course Code : BIO 199
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 299
Course Code : BIO 299
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 366
Course Code : BIO 366
Course Description : This course is an in depth study of the biology of amphibians and reptiles including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, conservation, and natural history. The emphasis is on adaptive breakthroughs within each major lineage as studied in a phylogenetic context. Laboratory and field experiences will complement and expand upon topics introduced in lecture. Pre-requisites: (BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology) or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 366 Lecture, BIO 366 Lab
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : BIO 399
Course Code : BIO 399
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : BIO 410
Course Code : BIO 410
Course Description : Animal Behavior is an integral course for anyone wishing to understand animal biology or ecology. Students will explore the basis (genetics to environmental) for animal behavior and be able to describe, quantify, and analyze animal behavior. Students will use Tinbergen's four why questions (development, causation, function and evolution) to explain animal behaviors such as foraging, reproductive, social and parental behaviors. Students should have a good understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis before taking Animal Behavior. (3 hour lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and MAT 210 Statistics Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : BIO 499
Course Code : BIO 499
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 330
Course Code : CHM 330
Course Description : This course explores the molecules that comprise living things and the specialized set of chemical reactions that have evolved to sustain life. Topics will include the chemical nature of biomolecules; thermodynamics and bioenergetics; protein structure and analysis; enzymes and enzyme kinetics; design, control and regulation of metabolic and other biochemical pathways. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and Co-requisite: CHM 241 Organic Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BAK 150
Course Code : BAK 150
Course Description : In this laboratory course, the student will be exposed to a foundational array of baking preparations and skills. The student will be exposed to quick breads; yeast-raised products including artisan breads; pies, tarts, cookies, and cakes; and introductory pastry items such as p?te ? choux, puff pastry, and phyllo dough, as well as custards, fillings, and cold dessert sauces. Additional emphasis will be placed on formula conversion, scaling, and mixing techniques that differentiate baking from cooking.
Short Title : BAK 332
Course Code : BAK 332
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory class that focuses on the preparation of classical pastries and contemporary restaurant desserts. Students will learn the techniques and procedures used in the production of European-style tortes, petit fours sec and glace, frozen desserts, cooked fruits, confections, and decorative work, including but not limited to, chocolate and sugar. Strong emphasis will be placed on plating and presentation techniques. Prerequisite: BAK 150 Foundations of Baking
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 150 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : CUL 101
Course Code : CUL 101
Course Description : This foundational course provides the student with an introduction to foundational professional cooking. It includes study of the basic tenets of kitchen safety, sanitation and food service mathematics. The primary focus is the theory and skill development of knife handling, preparation of stocks, soups and sauces and primary cooking methods. Also covered is product identification, use of herbs, spices and seasonings as well as fundamental fabrication techniques.
Short Title : CUL 102
Course Code : CUL 102
Course Description : This is a continuation of Professional Cooking Foundational I. The course provides the students with the opportunity to strengthen the skill development and application of cooking techniques as introduced in that course through application in breakfast cookery, grains, potato and vegetable cookery. Prerequisite: CUL 101 Professional Cooking Fundamentals I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CUL 101 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : CUL 150
Course Code : CUL 150
Course Description : As an exploration and examination of global cuisines this course is intended to build upon the students culinary repertoire while expanding students understanding and appreciation of others cultures. Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of foods in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisites: CUL 101 Professional Cooking I and CUL 102 Professional Cooking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CUL 101 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 102 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : CUL 220
Course Code : CUL 220
Course Description : This Lecture/Lab course provides an opportunity to synthesize the various techniques that students have learned to date in the program to create various preparations with contemporary applications. Emphasis will be placed on presentation and the introduction of modern plating techniques. Additionally, with the growing awareness that diet plays an important role in physical health, foods prepared will incorporate a lighter and more nutritionally sound approach. Submission of Industry Work Experience portfolio is a requirement of this course. Prerequisite: CUL 150 International Cuisine. Co-requisite: CUL 280 Nutrition/Food Science.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CUL 150 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 280 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 230
Course Code : CUL 230
Course Description : This course is designed to introduce the student to the relationship between menu development and the financial impact on food service operations. This course walks the student through the development cycle, beginning with the market research process to support functions of purchasing and receiving, storing and requisitions of food and beverage to produce menu items. Students become familiar with management practices related to foodservice operations such as costing recipes, setting appropriate selling prices based on fixed and variable costs and forecasting to determine food and labor needs. This course also addresses the ongoing processes necessary for maintaining overall profitability including the development of a budget, the analysis of financial reports, and the identification of areas requiring corrective action. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Short Title : CUL 240
Course Code : CUL 240
Course Description : A lecture/ lab that focuses on the methods and theories related to cold food preparation, hors d'eourves, display platters, charcuterie, smoking meats, butchering, seafood and preparing centerpieces from edible foodstuffs. Production methods and safe food handling are emphasized. Prerequisite: CUL 150 International Cuisine.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CUL 150 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : CUL 260
Course Code : CUL 260
Course Description : A practical experience that allows students the opportunity to apply skills learned in fundamental laboratory classes in an actual restaurant setting by operating an a la carte restaurant. Students will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner four days per week in the St. Regis Caf?. A weekly student buffet will allow students to experience buffet preparation. Students will rotate through all positions required to operate facility. Prerequisites: CUL 101 Professional Cooking Fundamentals I and CUL 102 Professional Cooking Fundamentals II and CUL 150 International Cuisine, BAK 150 Foundations of Baking or permission of Department Chair.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CUL 101 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 102 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : CUL 280
Course Code : CUL 280
Course Description : This course focuses on the functions that carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, vitamins, and minerals have in the body. The course will include measurement of nutritional status and labels as well as the application of dietary guidelines and recommendations. The student will study human nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : CUL 295
Course Code : CUL 295
Course Description : Students spend a semester or more of food preparation work at a hotel, restaurant, resort, or contract food service operation. Students will sign a contractual agreement with an externship site. The following options are available: 1) Competitive participation in one of the externships developed by the College; or 2) Independent externship in the industry secured by the student that meets the approval of the Dean. Verifiable full-time, work experience of one year or more in the culinary industry, prior to enrollment at Paul Smith's, may be substituted for either option one or two. (See Externship Verification Process section). Enrollment in either of the two options requires a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better. Grading is Pass/Fail based on completion of the contractual agreement with the externship property and adherence to their rules and regulations of employment as well as to Paul Smith's College rules of student conduct. Prerequisite: One full semester of course work in the Culinary AOS program.
Short Title : CUL 320
Course Code : CUL 320
Course Description : American Gastronomy traces the evolution of American eating habits. The course will research the influence of original native cultures, US geography, regional natural resources, immigrant culture/cuisine and specific historical and cultural events on the kinds of foods Americans eat today. Through this experience students will be able to recognize the cultural influences in a typical modern American meal. A study in family genealogy will be introduced to discuss the makeup of the student?s family culinary background and gain a greater appreciation of the individual student?s own cultural heritage. Prerequisites: (CUL 220 Contemporary Cuisine and CUL 240 Garde Manger) or BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CUL 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 220 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : CUL 341
Course Code : CUL 341
Course Description : A lecture/lab course which will explore current and future trends in restaurant menus, as well as dealing with an understanding of how science and technology are changing the way society and our industry cooks, operates and lives. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on applications, this course will cover a wide and varied array of topics and trends as they evolve and shift in a dynamic industry. Students will be exposed to the methods that chemists and technologists use to present products for market using high-tech emulsifiers, fat substitutes, flavor enhancers, irradiation technology, sous-vide (vacuum cooking) and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: CUL 220 Contemporary Cuisine and CUL 150 International Cuisine Co-requisite: CUL 280 Nutrition Food Science Completes General Education Requirement:AR-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CUL 220 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 150 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 280 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : RES 132
Course Code : RES 132
Course Description : Students will learn about the day-to-day activities involved in managing a restaurant. Through this experience students will acquire specific food operations skills while developing foundational knowledge for upper-division coursework. A restaurant manager often becomes the liaison between front- and back-of-the-house operations; therefore both sides of the house will be explored. An analysis of the history and current state of the industry will serve as a foundation for helping students to acquire the necessary skills to ensure that guests receive excellent service. In this course students will be introduced to the objectives and requirements of the Industry Work Experience Internship.
Short Title : RES 170
Course Code : RES 170
Course Description : This course will focus on the importance of sanitation in the food service industry. Students will gain an understanding of the causes of food-borne illnesses and learn how sound sanitation management practices can reduce disease as well as improve food quality and overall success of a restaurant operation. Details concerning food supplies, food handling, the facility and training with regard to sanitation will be included. The process of the HACCP food safety program will be presented and applied. Students will be expected to take the ServSafe certification exam through the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : RES 330
Course Code : RES 330
Course Description : This course focuses on designing systems for facilities. These designs include flow charting, built-in efficiencies in the conservation of human and other energies, and the quick, economical, and ecological disposal and recycling of packaging of other materials. It covers preliminary planning, the roles and responsibilities of members of the project team, the design sequence, principles of design, space analysis, equipment layout, fabricated and manufactured equipment, engineering and architecture for foodservice facilities. Prerequisites: HOS 270 Hospitality Applications or HOS 350 Field Studies in Hospitality or CUL 260 Commercial Cooking and Catering.
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 270 Practicum Min Grade: D Min Credits: 6.00 Or CUL 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 6.00 Or HOS 350 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 6.00
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : COM 101
Course Code : COM 101
Course Description : The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 102
Course Code : COM 102
Course Description : Humans communicate in a variety of different ways both intentionally and unintentionally. This foundation course explores what is meant by the term communication. Students will consider communication theories and models that form interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and public communication. Students will develop an analytical approach to communication experienced in their own lives and apply that knowledge to make choices about meanings and responses in appropriate, ethical, and effective ways. By the end of the course, students will analyze the connection between effective communication and strong leadership. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 310
Course Code : COM 310
Course Description : Effective group facilitation involves using a variety of different communication skills to assist groups to use effective process for decision making. A facilitator is a guide who helps people move through a process together. The role of the facilitator is to focus on how people participate in the process, how ideas are shared and heard, and how that discussion gets translated into action items that have group support. Through this course, student will develop effective facilitation skills and processes to assist groups in making decisions, planning, and developing action oriented reports. Prerequisites: COM 201 Interpersonal Communication and COM 210 Technical Communication. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: COM 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 320
Course Code : COM 320
Course Description : The ability to persuade others is vital to leadership and advocacy. "Selling" an idea or product should be based on a clear understanding of the audience in terms of who they are, what they want, and how the proposed solution will meet those needs in a way that holds value for all stakeholders. This course will help the student develop interpersonal skills to build trust, shape meaningful dialogue, and form meaningful partnerships. The course will also focus on how to specifically analyze audience and market data to determine value and propose solutions that hold value for both the organization and the individual involved in the process. Prerequisites: COM 201 Interpersonal Communication and COM 210 Technical Communication and Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, QP-I, WC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And COM 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HUM 135
Course Code : HUM 135
Course Description : This beginning photography course introduces students to the concepts and the technical skills necessary to create black and white prints. All essentials of black and white photography - from hardware to film to developing to printing to mounting - are covered. A student-owned, fully adjustable SLR camera is needed. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 150
Course Code : HUM 150
Course Description : A special topics course where students will learn through direct interaction with a variety of working artisan entrepreneurs. Emphasis will be placed of the use of the creative process as applied to both business and art.
Short Title : MGT 335
Course Code : MGT 335
Course Description : This course addresses project management of diverse activities. The course offers a practical approach to managing projects, focusing on organizing, planning, and controlling the efforts of the project such as budgeting, time management, staffing and resource management. The course will focus on aligning project goals and strategies with organizational strategic objectives and culture. Students will establish and evaluate measures of success, quantify value commensurate with costs, optimize the use of organizational resources, and consider risk management. Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MKT 305
Course Code : MKT 305
Course Description :
Students will learn to evaluate advertising as an institution in society and investigate advertising, both as a tool of marketing and as a process of mass communication. Topics such as marketing research, media selection, budget allocation, publicity, and personal selling efforts will be discussed. Through various assigned projects, students will design and produce advertisements in a variety of mediums. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 120
Course Code : ENV 120
Course Description : This course provides students with an overview of the foundations and scope of physical geology in the context of its influences on living organisms. Students will gain an understanding of major physical and chemical processes and events that have shaped today?s landscapes and ecosystems, will learn to identify and classify common rocks, minerals, and landforms, and will gain awareness of how physical geography influences the distribution and adaptations of Earth's life forms. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F or AR-R, LAS
Short Title : ENV 315
Course Code : ENV 315
Course Description : In this course, the students will learn the legal basis for environmental protection in the U.S.A. They will begin by studying the legal system and procedures. Students will then study specific legislation governing air and water pollution, forest and wildlife management, pesticide use, and the disposal of toxic wastes. The National Environmental Policy Act, and how this landmark piece of legislation has changed the way decisions are made in the United States will be covered. The course will conclude with a study of international conventions governing the global environment. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENV 110 Foundations of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : GEO 101
Course Code : GEO 101
Course Description : This course provides students with an introduction to the physical landscapes of the earth as seen by the geographer. It views the physical landscape as consisting of landforms, climates, and biomes, and provides students with an opportunity to understand the interactions among them. All three features of the landscape are presented as evolving over time; consequently, students will be introduced to dynamic processes associated with geomorphology, meteorology and climatology, and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-F, SC-F, LAS
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : COM 340
Course Code : COM 340
Course Description : This course addresses the topic generation, topic research, reporting and newswriting process in the context of environmental concerns and issues. The course also addresses newsmedia and reporting business and ethical concerns, including changing readership, print and digital outlets and social responsibility in journalism. Students will engage in a semester-long news reporting and writing workshop guided by content presentations and discussions addressing the theoretical and practical concerns of writing environmental news, journal articles, feature essays and other non-fiction formats. Prerequisites: ENG 101, and (ENG 102 Effective College Writing II, or ENG 103 Hearts and Minds, or ENG 105 Food Writing, or COM 210 Technical Communications, or ENG 200 Advanced Composition, or HST 201 US History I, or HST 202 US History II, or ENG 115 Wilderness in Amer Lit, or ENG 220 Creative Writing), AND (POL 202 Politics of the Environment, or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or EST 200 Nature & Culture or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture). Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or EST 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 315
Course Code : ENV 315
Course Description : In this course, the students will learn the legal basis for environmental protection in the U.S.A. They will begin by studying the legal system and procedures. Students will then study specific legislation governing air and water pollution, forest and wildlife management, pesticide use, and the disposal of toxic wastes. The National Environmental Policy Act, and how this landmark piece of legislation has changed the way decisions are made in the United States will be covered. The course will conclude with a study of international conventions governing the global environment. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENV 110 Foundations of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 310
Course Code : EST 310
Course Description : This course looks at the historical, cultural and ecological basis for our changing concepts of the environment. The course provides an overview of US environmental history in an effort to understand the interactions, interdependencies and changes implicit in the relationship between human culture and the environment. American history is characterized by the paradox of the bounty of the continent's vast natural resources and subsequent establishment of natural institutions, such as our National Park System, and the sweeping and often catastrophic ecological changes wrought on the landscape by the process of Manifest Destiny and industrialization. Environmental history combines political, social, ecological, artistic and literary forms to clarify how our culture's concept of the environment has changed over time. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 320
Course Code : EST 320
Course Description : While virtually all the peoples of the earth face important environmental issues, the form and content of these human-nature interactions often differs widely from place to place. Variations in political forms, economic status, cultural contexts, and the natural environment are all significant factors in shaping environmental politics and policy around the world. This course investigates these differences using the framework of political ecology and important recent books on environmental politics at various sites around the globe. Various regions and countries are examined through a critical and intensive reading of texts which focuses on these locations. The exact regions and countries vary from year to year. The other major focus of this course is learning the skills of critical reading and analysis of book-length sources, and communicating these analyses in both oral and written forms. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment & Society or POL 202 Politics of the Environment. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or POL 202 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 350
Course Code : FOR 350
Course Description : This course will examine the evolution of forestry as an applied science. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the major scientific and social drivers which have created the emergence of new paradigms in forestry. Policy and actual forestry practices will be examined concurrently to better understand how land-use decisions are made. The scope of this course will range from local forestry issues within the Adirondack Park, to global issues faced in the developing world which, strive to strike a balance between development and preservation. General topics will include historical land-use shifts, environmentalism, economic shifts, interagency conflict, conservation mechanisms, and cross-border forest policies. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 320
Course Code : NRS 320
Course Description : This course is a study of the principles and techniques of environmental resource analysis, landscape and scenery classification, and procedures for environmental quality and impact analysis. The course will present basic information on land classification, landscape patterns, function and evaluation. It will define the difference between foreground, middle ground, and background and stress their importance in enhancing or detracting from the visitor experience. In addition, a sense of how the resource manager relates to users is developed. Students are encouraged to utilize their creativity and problem-solving skills to issues facing the industry (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: (REC 105: Recreation and Leisure in the US or ENV 110: Foundations to Environmental Sciences, or NRS 110 Intro Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture) and an AR-R. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : REC 133
Course Code : REC 133
Course Description : This course focuses on the theory and practice of nature-based, experiential education programming in a variety of settings including nature centers, parks, classrooms, and the backcountry. Theoretical and strategic topics include learning theories, advancing environmental literacy, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of environmental education lessons, interpretive media, and experiences. Practical topics include practicing techniques of interpretation (interpretive talks, presentations, programs, trails, exhibits, visitor centers, digital imagery, etc.), writing and speaking in interpretive programs. The primary focus of the course is on techniques of personal interpretation. (3 credit hour) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : REC 240
Course Code : REC 240
Course Description : Recreation programs/events are essential means of delivering leisure benefits to participants. This course will introduce students to a variety of programming techniques designed to enhance individual, group and community quality of life. Emphasis will be placed on the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs that may be sponsored through various service providers. The course will prepare students to implement program/event ?best practices? including: needs assessments; outcome-oriented goals and objectives; strategic planning tools; site/venue selection and coordination of resources; cost analysis; promotion; preparation, operation and maintenance of venues; procurement of equipment/supplies; implementation of programs/events; safety/risk management; group dynamics and facilitation techniques; evaluation of programs/events. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: REC 105: Recreation & Leisure in the US.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: REC 240 Lecture, REC 240 Lab
Short Title : REC 320
Course Code : REC 320
Course Description : This course explores and provides a perspective on nature-based sustainable tourism practices and their interrelationships with human culture and ecosystem health. Detailed exploration of regional, national and international case studies will afford insights into the various forms of nature-based tourism (mass tourism, adventure travel, ecotourism, etc.), the interaction between nature-based tourism and local ecosystems and the legal and moral obligations of nature-based tourism providers to society and the global environment. This course clarifies the promises and pitfalls of the various forms of ?green? adventure travel, recreation and tourism. Prerequisites: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 215
Course Code : SOC 215
Course Description : This course provides an overview of the culture, language, and history of Iceland. In addition to providing instruction in controversial Icelandic language, the course focuses on the historical and cultural factors that have helped to shape contemporary Icelandic values. Students gain an understanding on the socio-cultural and environmental context of Iceland and discuss differences and compare these differences to their own country. Delivery of course content includes: lectures, field trips to historical sites, readings, small-group and large-group discussions, reflective writing, and several essay exams. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 315
Course Code : SOC 315
Course Description : A community is a group of people who share a common place, experience, or interest. Often communities or groups of communities come together to form collaborative partnerships to address an issue, provide a service, or produce some kind of project. This course will provide students with both a conceptual framework and the practical skills for organizing effectively in and across communities. Different types of community organizations such as grassroots citizen action groups, non-profit social service agencies, issue coalitions, and government-sponsored councils will be explored. Concepts of organizing philosophy, advocacy strategies, decision making models, power-structures, institutional change, community control, diversity, and leadership will be considered. Prerequisite(s): PSY 110 Organizational Behavior and COM 201 Interpersonal Communication. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SUS 200
Course Code : SUS 200
Course Description : This course covers dimensions of community sustainability, including: principles and practices related to community greenscaping, including: greenspace planning; town forest development and management; introduction to urban forestry; community gardens and agriculture; conservation of community natural resources; concepts related to population dynamics and management, such as exurbanization, parcelization, and sprawl; population growth management; community-based outdoor recreation; community strategies for carbon neutrality; diversified community economies; reduction of impervious surfaces; community ecological restoration; low carbon communities (LCCs); stormwater management; alternative and renewable community energy sources. Pre-requisite: NRS 110 :Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SUS 310
Course Code : SUS 310
Course Description : Principles and practices of sustainable/green construction, including: design and construction, siting; renewable and certified materials; permeable paving; contstruction costs; energy efficiencies; and construction-related certifications, including LEED, and certifications related to the use of certified building materials, including SFI, FSC; grounds development and ecological restoration. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 375
Course Code : BIO 375
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbial cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 376
Course Code : BIO 376
Course Description : Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
Short Title : CHM 141
Course Code : CHM 141
Course Description : This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 141 Lecture, CHM 141 Lab
Short Title : CHM 142
Course Code : CHM 142
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 142 Lecture, CHM 142 Lab
Short Title : CHM 241
Course Code : CHM 241
Course Description : The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 241 Lecture, CHM 241 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 199
Course Code : ENV 199
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : ENV 299
Course Code : ENV 299
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : ENV 315
Course Code : ENV 315
Course Description : In this course, the students will learn the legal basis for environmental protection in the U.S.A. They will begin by studying the legal system and procedures. Students will then study specific legislation governing air and water pollution, forest and wildlife management, pesticide use, and the disposal of toxic wastes. The National Environmental Policy Act, and how this landmark piece of legislation has changed the way decisions are made in the United States will be covered. The course will conclude with a study of international conventions governing the global environment. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENV 110 Foundations of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 399
Course Code : ENV 399
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 499
Course Code : ENV 499
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : GIS 335
Course Code : GIS 335
Course Description : This course provides advanced training and experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Advanced GIS Techniques is a continuation of Introduction to GIS (GIS 201) where students will learn new skills and refine skills previously acquired. Topics include data acquisition and automation, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), spatial analysis, cartographic modeling and output design. Software used during the course will include MS PowerPoint, ArcView, Spatial Analyst, and GPS Pathfinder. Students will be required to select a project that will focus on creating a database, using both Spatial Analyst and GPS, analyzing their own data, producing a high-quality map product, and presenting the findings in a public format. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: GIS 201 Introduction to GIS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: GIS 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 335 Lecture, GIS 335 Lab
Short Title : GIS 350
Course Code : GIS 350
Course Description : Building on knowledge from Aerial Photo Interpretation (GIS 220) or Photogrammetry (SRV 210), the fundamentals of non-photographic remote sensing will be presented. Several current types of remotely sensed imagery from various platforms, utilizing many portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, will be discussed. Experience with image analysis and classification techniques using digital image processing software will culminate in a map that will be useful for natural resource management or environmental assessment applications. Students will also learn the importance of statistical map accuracy assessments in order to judge the quality of their own maps or those produced by others. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra and GIS 201 Introduction to GIS. Co-requisite: MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-l, AR-l.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: GIS 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And (MAT 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 350 Lecture, GIS 350 Lab
Short Title : NRS 299
Course Code : NRS 299
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 399
Course Code : NRS 399
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 499
Course Code : NRS 499
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of the course. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated courses described in the PSC catalog. Topic selection varies.
Short Title : PHY 241
Course Code : PHY 241
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the branch of physics known as classical mechanics, through a variety of classroom activities. Students will learn about the parameters that describe motion and the inter-relationships between motion and force that are embodied in Newton's laws. They will specifically study straight line motion, plane motion, rotation, equilibrium, and gravitation. Through this study, students will become familiar with the basic concepts that form the foundation of natural science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PHY 241 Lecture, PHY 241 Lab
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : FOR 101
Course Code : FOR 101
Course Description : A lecture and laboratory course which gives students a broad survey of forestry history, federal, state and private forest management, timber harvesting practices, outdoor recreation, wildlife, silviculture, mensuration, and aspects of the forest products industry. The laboratory is designed to get students into the woods and introduce the use of hand tools, saws, mechanized equipment and safe woodworking practices. The course covers procedures for measuring trees, wildlife habitat improvement, scaling, and running a compass line. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 101 Lecture, FOR 101 Lab
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 120
Course Code : FOR 120
Course Description : This course presents the basic terminology and principles pertaining to the study of entomology and tree pathology. The taxonomy and morphology of insects will be covered, along with the categories and characteristics of diseases that affect trees. The students will learn to identify common insects and diseases of trees. Various control strategies will be presented with an emphasis on environmentally-sound methods. (2 hours lecture, 2? hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 120 Lecture, FOR 120 Lab
Short Title : FOR 130
Course Code : FOR 130
Course Description :
This course is intended to give the students an understanding and appreciation of landscape design fundamentals. Students will learn how to evaluate a site and construct a design to meet the needs of the site and property users. The foundations of proper landscape installation will also be reviewed. (2 hours lecture)
Short Title : FOR 140
Course Code : FOR 140
Course Description : The first of a two-course sequence concerning the discussion and practical training laboratory application of the skills needed to practice arboriculture. Material covered will include tree physiology, tree surgery, tree removal methods, fertilization, and general maintenance practices of shade and ornamental trees. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 120 Insects and Diseases of Trees or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 140 Lecture, FOR 140 Lab
Short Title : FOR 150
Course Code : FOR 150
Course Description : This course presents the physiology, structure, manufacture and identification of wood. This is accomplished through lectures, weekly labs, guest lectures, and hands-on experience with wood samples and processing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 150 Lecture, FOR 150 Lab
Short Title : FOR 206
Course Code : FOR 206
Course Description : This course is designed to develop knowledge of and experience in safe and efficient practices related to forest production processes. In addition, students will study the interrelationships between timber and lumber production, including log bucking, scaling and grading, lumber manufacturing and grading, and lumber and grade recovery. The emphasis is on understanding systems related to forest production processes, from harvesting to lumber manufacturing and drying. (Two (2) 40 hour weeks). Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra and FOR 101 Intro to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 And FOR 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : FOR 231
Course Code : FOR 231
Course Description : This course examines the major factors that can affect the health of forest ecosystems. Major topics will include forest insect pests, diseases, and the impact of fire on forest communities. The concept of "forest health" will be discussed and the important concepts of forest ecology that relate to forest health will be covered. (3 hour lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : FOR 235
Course Code : FOR 235
Course Description : This course combines class lectures, guest lectures, field trips, and field experience focusing on timber harvesting. Students will gain experience in the diverse elements and aspects of forest harvesting. the course is taught from the perspective of what a forester should know about harvesting which includes logging safety, timeber harvesting operations and sale administration, legal dimensions of harvesting, planning and maintaining forest access systems, timber procurement and appraisal, logging costs and analysis and environmental and social influences. Field experiences will emphasize logging technigues. Depending on scheduling, students may have the opportunity to obtain harvesting-related certifications for which additional student fees are required. Prerequisites: FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry AND FOR 206 Forest Production Processes
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 206 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : FOR 240
Course Code : FOR 240
Course Description : FOR 240 is an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include the use of forest mensuration instruments, standard forest mensuration practices, and basic design of forest inventory systems. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (two (2) 40 hour weeks). Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology and FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 241
Course Code : FOR 241
Course Description : FOR 241 is an advanced treatment of forest measurements that assumes a student's prior exposure to an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include cull estimation; local volume table construction using simple linear regression; site quality evaluation; tree growth and stem analysis; stand growth; growth and yield and the use of multiple regression estimation; timber trespass estimation; probability proportional to size and probability proportional to prediction forest sampling; and forest inventory planning, execution, and analysis. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (2 hours lecture, 5 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 240 Forest Mensuration I and (GIS 230 Geospatial Information Technology for Forestry or GIS 201 Introduction to GIS) AR-R, QP-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (GIS 201 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) And FOR 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : FOR 250
Course Code : FOR 250
Course Description : This is the second course of a two-course sequence concerned with the care and maintenance of trees. Topics covered will include tree physiology, plant selection, planting site modification, planting guidelines, construction damage to trees, and pest management. The lab sessions will provide the opportunity to apply tree maintenance practices and explore specialized areas of arboriculture, such as hazard tree management and lightning protection of trees. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 250 Lecture, FOR 250 Lab
Short Title : FOR 260
Course Code : FOR 260
Course Description : This course provides a detailed introduction to different silvicultural systems and practices, with an emphasis on the underlying ecological basis of silviculture and systems in the United States, particularly the Northeast, using the College's surroundings as a "laboratory". (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 260 Lecture, FOR 260 Lab
Short Title : FOR 270
Course Code : FOR 270
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the care, management, and use of draft horses in a variety of work situations. Lectures focus on care, maintenance, anatomy, and facility requirements for optimum management. Laboratories will concentrate on handling, harnessing, and driving horses in a variety of applications (i.e., one-horse, two-horse team, log skidding, wagon driving.) (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 270 Lecture, FOR 270 Lab
Short Title : FOR 275
Course Code : FOR 275
Course Description : This course is designed to teach students the many dimensions of successful operation and management of a sugar bush. The skills learned from this course will range from managing sugar maples for sap production to marketing maple syrup. The College's Sugar Bush will be the classroom for this course and provide students with the hands-on experience. The student may be asked to demonstrate his or her knowledge by conducting tours for the public. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 275 Lecture, FOR 275 Lab
Short Title : FOR 276
Course Code : FOR 276
Course Description : This course provides the opportunity to study woody plants that are used for ornamental purposes. Students will be required to identify and name the plants on the study list. Information pertaining to the uses of the plants, site requirements, and pest problems will also be covered. (1 hour lecture 4 hour lab)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 276 Lecture, FOR 276 Lab
Short Title : FOR 280
Course Code : FOR 280
Course Description : This course focuses on applied forest ecology in the context of landowner goals and objectives at the woodlot level. Students will be expected to develop management strategies which consider both market and non market products. Application of these concepts will be further reinforced through the development of a woodlot management plan. (2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Prerequisites: FOR 235 Timber Harvesting and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II and GIS 230: Geospatial Information Tech for Forestry. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 280 Lecture, FOR 280 Lab
Short Title : FOR 285
Course Code : FOR 285
Course Description : This course explores the components of the urban forest and the social benefits of urban green space. These components include planning and management of street tree populations, basic inventory methods and job cost estimation. The goal is for students to gain an appreciation for the intricacies of running a tree care business, therefore insurance and tax issues will be studied, along with the importance of maintaining a professional image, work place relations including personnel management, conflict resolution, harassment, and drug use in the work place. (2 hours lecture). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 340
Course Code : FOR 340
Course Description : This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of decision making in relation to forest management. The course has three major parts: The first part deals with land and timber appraising techniques. The time - value of money and investment decision models are discussed along with forest taxation. The second part deals with traditional methods for regulating even- and uneven-aged forests, rotation determination and allowable cut calculations. The third part covers the more advanced topics such as linear programming for maximization, multiple use management practices (with an emphasis on recreation, wildlife, and water), appraisal of non-timber resources and the fundamentals for writing a forest management plan. Excel spreadsheets and the use of Geographic Information Systems for development of the students? forest management plans is strongly encouraged (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 260 Silviculture and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II. Completes General Education Requirement:WC-I, QP-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 341 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 340 Lecture, FOR 340 Lab
Short Title : FOR 350
Course Code : FOR 350
Course Description : This course will examine the evolution of forestry as an applied science. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the major scientific and social drivers which have created the emergence of new paradigms in forestry. Policy and actual forestry practices will be examined concurrently to better understand how land-use decisions are made. The scope of this course will range from local forestry issues within the Adirondack Park, to global issues faced in the developing world which, strive to strike a balance between development and preservation. General topics will include historical land-use shifts, environmentalism, economic shifts, interagency conflict, conservation mechanisms, and cross-border forest policies. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 395
Course Code : FOR 395
Course Description : Students spend from 240 to 400 hours working for an organization that carries out forestry-related activities, such as an industrial firm, consulting company, government agency, non-profit conservation/ environmental group, or a research institute. The student must identify a sponsoring supervisor at the chosen organization and have the supervisor provide both a written description of the proposed student work plan and a final performance review. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the externship, and to obtain approval, prior to beginning the externship, from the Department chair or the designated Externship Coordinator. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
Short Title : FOR 400
Course Code : FOR 400
Course Description : The major emphasis of this course is on wood and its use as the raw material for forest products industries. The physical and chemical nature of wood, important wood properties, and the nature and properties of major wood products will be covered. The production processes that result in products made from forest resources are covered in depth, these include lumber manufacturing, kiln drying, conversion of ?waste? into valued wood products, and pulping of wood products. Some of the products covered in this course include: paper, dimensional lumber, finished lumber, veneer, engineered wood products, woody biofuels, and specialty wood products. Tours of production facilities is a component of this course. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 150 Wood Properties & Production Processes and FOR 235 Timber Harvesting.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 150 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FOR 420
Course Code : FOR 420
Course Description : Building on knowledge gained in FOR 260 (Silviculture), the course emphasizes the relationship between the science of silviculture and the social, political, ecological, technological, and physiographic environments within which silviculture is practiced. The course is not, therefore, simply a more in-depth treatment of aspects of elementary silviculture, but rather a treatment of silviculture in a broader context. The course addresses innovative silvicultural practices, the relationships between silviculture and contemporary forestry issues, and the effects of silvicultural practices on forest values and uses. Regional and international silvicultural practices and issues are also discussed. In addition, the relationships between silviculture and non-timber forest management objectives, including aesthetics and non-timber forest products, are explored. Students will study and discuss the scientific literature in the field. Field trips and indoor lab periods will explore silvicultural practices in the northeastern US as well as provide the opportunity to conduct group research projects. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab) Prerequisite: FOR 260 Silviculture. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, QP-l, SC-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 420 Lecture, FOR 420 Lab
Short Title : FWS 105
Course Code : FWS 105
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the principles involved in the maintenance of sustainable wildlife populations. The focus of the course is in two major areas: (1) the ecological and biological principles underlying wildlife conservation, such as habitat, population dynamics, and animal behavior, and (2) the role of humans in wildlife conservation, including both the effects of wildlife exploitation and the effects of various restoration and management practices. The major emphasis of the course is on, but not completely limited to, terrestrial vertebrate animals. Students who received credit for FWS 101 may not receive credit for FWS 105. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SRV 201
Course Code : SRV 201
Course Description : Field Surveying I is an intensive introductory course in plane surveying field techniques and plane surveying mathematical computations. Students are introduced to linear distance measurements (taping, electronic distance measurement), vertical measurements using an engineer?s level and field traversing using a theodolite and EDM unit. (Two (2) 40 hour weeks). Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SRV 240
Course Code : SRV 240
Course Description : This course is the second in a series for non-surveying majors which focuses on practical techniques for a variety of surveying problems, including elements of route, construction, boundary, planimetric and topographic surveys. Field and lecture problems include contour mapping, grade lines, horizontal and vertical highway curves, horizontal and vertical control, stadia, short base triangulation, boundary survey, building location and batter boards, area and volume determinations, and a detailed topographic map. (24 per week, 5 weeks). Prerequisite: SRV 201 Introduction to Field Surveying I. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (SRV 201 Laboratory (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00 Or SRV 201 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00)
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 205
Course Code : BIO 205
Course Description : This lecture course builds on the prerequisite courses by focusing specifically on animal biology using a taxonomic approach. Each major animal phylum will be studied in detail with respect to its morphology, physiology and evolutionary relationship to other animal phyla. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the evolutionary changes seen across animal groups relate to specialization and success in a wide variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 225
Course Code : BIO 225
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to study of the science of inheritance, and will include exploration of the molecular basis of inheritance, DNA technology, structure and behavior of chromosomes, genomics, transmission genetics and the basic principles of molecular evolution and population genetics. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 230
Course Code : BIO 230
Course Description :
The major topic of this course is comparative vertebrate anatomy, presented in an evolutionary context. Students will explore the changes over time in vertebrate anatomy in both different taxa and the evolution of major organ systems across taxa. Hands-on dissections during the class time will allow the students to better understand the evolution of vertebrate traits. Prerequisite: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, QP-R, LAS.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites :
Coreq: BIO 230 Lecture, BIO 230 Lab
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : BIO 362
Course Code : BIO 362
Course Description : Ichthyology is the scientific study of fishes. This includes morphology, physiology, and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Structure, function, evolution, and behavior of fish are discussed as adaptations to the environment. Laboratory exercises are designed to provide the student with the opportunity to explore the internal and external morphology of fishes, to observe common behavior, and to practice taxonomic identification of fishes using dichotomous keys. (5 contact hours). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 362 Lecture, BIO 362 Lab
Short Title : BIO 363
Course Code : BIO 363
Course Description : This course deals with the biology of mammals. Topics will include origins and evolution, classification, zoogeography, physiology, reproduction, ecology, behavior, and the relations between mammals and humans. Students will also learn to identify the mammals of the Adirondacks. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 363 Lecture, BIO 363 Lab
Short Title : BIO 364
Course Code : BIO 364
Course Description : Ornithology is the study of birds. Lecture topics in the course will address the physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of birds. The laboratory portion of the course will address bird morphology, behavior and vocalizations as it relates to bird identification and will include several field trips to local birding areas. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 205 Animal Biology or FWS 270 Natural History of North American Vertebrates) Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 205 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FWS 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 364 Lecture, BIO 364 Lab
Short Title : BIO 457
Course Code : BIO 457
Course Description : This course explores the ecology of invertebrates in freshwater ecosystems. Special attention will be given to taxonomy and diversity, the role of invertebrates in aquatic food webs, and the implications non-indigenous invertebrates have on aquatic systems. The laboratory component is designed to provide students with skills in invertebrate sampling, identification, and culturing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II, BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 457 Lecture, BIO 457 Lab
Short Title : BIO 472
Course Code : BIO 472
Course Description : This is an advanced-level, multidisciplinary course that examines current environmental topics in the context of (1) long time periods, (2) multiple scientific disciplines, and (3) human interactions with the environment. We examine topics such as acid rain, climate change, water pollution, fisheries and forest management, and extinction from all of these perspectives, tying together most of the major areas of study in our science-oriented programs. Human value systems and cultural histories are intimately involved, as illustrated by questions such as; Why are we "reclaiming" Adirondack lakes and should we keep doing so? Is modern human society unusually destructive of the environment, or have societies always been this way? Through activities in the classroom and field, students will have the opportunity to engage in coring techniques, basic sediment sampling, and microfossil analyses. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 476
Course Code : BIO 476
Course Description : We will apply the basic principles of chemistry, physics and biology to study ecology as it applies to the challenges of the winter environment (as we know it). We will design and conduct experiments in winter ecology that test hypotheses we develop from theory that has resulted from other research. We will study the options that different groups of plants and animals have for dealing with the stresses of winter. We will focus on the behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations to low temperatures, lack of food availability and lack of available water. We will examine the properties of snow and how the physical structure of snow changes over time. We will also explore the interaction between snow characteristics and those animals that face life in the cold. Prerequisites:BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, QP-I, AR-I. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 476 Lecture, BIO 476 Lab
Short Title : ENV 315
Course Code : ENV 315
Course Description : In this course, the students will learn the legal basis for environmental protection in the U.S.A. They will begin by studying the legal system and procedures. Students will then study specific legislation governing air and water pollution, forest and wildlife management, pesticide use, and the disposal of toxic wastes. The National Environmental Policy Act, and how this landmark piece of legislation has changed the way decisions are made in the United States will be covered. The course will conclude with a study of international conventions governing the global environment. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENV 110 Foundations of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 350
Course Code : ENV 350
Course Description : This course will provide a study of the nature and causes of atmospheric phenomena and pollution, along with basic physical and chemical processes and energetics. Air Pollution will also be covered along with visits to our New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Air Pollution Monitoring Station. Topics include composition and structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrostatics, solar and terrestrial radiation, cloud and precipitation processes, elementary dynamics, atmospheric wind and pressure patterns, and air pollution and its effect on the Adirondack Park. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemistry II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 142 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 340
Course Code : FOR 340
Course Description : This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of decision making in relation to forest management. The course has three major parts: The first part deals with land and timber appraising techniques. The time - value of money and investment decision models are discussed along with forest taxation. The second part deals with traditional methods for regulating even- and uneven-aged forests, rotation determination and allowable cut calculations. The third part covers the more advanced topics such as linear programming for maximization, multiple use management practices (with an emphasis on recreation, wildlife, and water), appraisal of non-timber resources and the fundamentals for writing a forest management plan. Excel spreadsheets and the use of Geographic Information Systems for development of the students? forest management plans is strongly encouraged (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 260 Silviculture and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II. Completes General Education Requirement:WC-I, QP-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 341 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And FOR 260 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 340 Lecture, FOR 340 Lab
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FWS 101
Course Code : FWS 101
Course Description : This course will serve as a primer to students in the Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Program. Its purpose is to create the awareness that management of fisheries and wildlife resources is firmly steeped in the biological sciences. The basic science behind managing populations of birds, mammals, and fish will be explored (data collection, analyses, presentation). Furthermore, the student will be exposed to reality of the roles that communication, human dimensions, and policy play in fisheries and wildlife management. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FWS 101 Lecture, FWS 101 Lab
Short Title : FWS 210
Course Code : FWS 210
Course Description : Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FWS 320
Course Code : FWS 320
Course Description : The course requires students to estimate population demographics, calculate home range sizes, and perform other quantitative analysis for wildlife management, including but not limited to game and endangered species. Students will develop skills in capturing and handling wildlife as well as aging, sexing, and marking individuals. While the primary focus of the course is on mammals and birds, some attention will be given to amphibians and reptiles. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FWS 320 Lecture, FWS 320 Lab
Short Title : FWS 331
Course Code : FWS 331
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the wide array of tools to assess and monitor fish populations, communities, and habitat. Students will gain experience using passive and active fish sampling gear, and learn basic approaches to assessing physical habitat and water quality. Standardized sampling as a basis for collecting scientifically-sound data and as a means to gather reliable data for long-term monitoring will be emphasized. Students will be introduced to statistical methods used to quantify population size, age and growth, recruitment and year-class strength, and mortality. Advanced topics will include diet analysis, linear growth modeling, bioenergetics modeling, and biotelemetry. In addition, students will explore methods used by the profession to gather information on human users of fisheries resources, which will include development and use creel surveys. Computer use will be a strong component in this course. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I or BIO 102 Biology II or FWS 101 Introduction to Fisheries & Wildlife Management.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FWS 331 Lecture, FWS 331 Lab
Short Title : FWS 395
Course Code : FWS 395
Course Description : The student obtains fisheries or wildlife research or management experience with an organization such as a governmental agency or private conservation/environmental group. A sponsoring supervisor in the organization provides a written work plan of the student?s activities before the externship begins. The student identifies a faculty mentor at PSC to approve the work plan. The student must secure approval from his/her mentor and advisor prior to registering for the externship. During the externship the student keeps a log. Upon completion of the externship, the student submits a written report and an oral presentation. The student?s supervisor suggests a grade to the faculty mentor who assigns a final pass/fail grade. See the Fisheries and Wildlife Externship Approval Form for more information. Credit hours will be determined based on the breadth and depth of the work experience. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and GPA of 2.0 or above
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FWS 480
Course Code : FWS 480
Course Description : Fisheries management is based on the use of scientific information, communication skills, and an understanding of human dimensions to manipulate aquatic populations, aquatic habitats, and humans to sustain or increase the benefits of fishery resources. In this class, students will become intimate with an understanding of the science foundation beneath fisheries management that can help humans make informed decisions. Students will 1) study the scientific approaches used to assess fish population and community dynamics, 2) review the components and managing limiting factors, and 3) learn the historic and contemporary roles of humans in traditional and emerging management approaches in fisheries protection, maintenance, and restoration. Class discussion of case histories will provide focal points for developing an understanding of the complexity of fisheries management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I., SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 432
Course Code : NRS 432
Course Description : Landscape ecology is the youngest of the ecological sciences and is growing largely because of recent concern for maintaining and restoring environmental quality and habitat integrity. In fact, an understanding of the ecology of landscapes (and regions) is central to effective decision making in conservation planning, management and policy development. In this course, ecological structure, function, and change over both time and space will be addressed in the context of both landscapes and regions. We will look beyond typical land use and political boundaries to consider the broader spatial context of human activities and their impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310: Forest Ecology. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HOS 101
Course Code : HOS 101
Course Description : This is an introductory course covering hotel operations from Biblical inns to the present complex structure of hotels/resorts and the evolution of tourism due to improvements in transportation, communication and technology. The course provides an overview of the hospitality business and introduces students to a variety of career paths available within the hospitality industry. Students are also introduced to the concept of student assessment portfolios.
Short Title : HOS 210
Course Code : HOS 210
Course Description : A course designed for the Hotel/Restaurant Management student who has completed a course in introductory accounting at the college level. It consists of explanation and demonstration of the more common techniques and methods by which management can interpret, analyze, and make decisions from information provided by accounting systems. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HOS 300
Course Code : HOS 300
Course Description : A course designed to introduce the student to the significance of economic transitions from agriculture, through manufacturing, and on to one of the most significant economic paradigms of the last 50 years: service and experience. The student will review historical examples of economic paradigm shifts and numerous case studies of successful companies that have implemented competitive service initiatives. The student will additionally be charged with identifying quality and value of service and its delivery in modern society and how it impacts consumer behavior. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Short Title : HOS 310
Course Code : HOS 310
Course Description : This course charts world history through the story of six beverages: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola. The modern system of taxation, social castes, America's independent spirit, freedom of information and society's move toward globalization have all been made possible by these beverages. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation level course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : HOS 318
Course Code : HOS 318
Course Description : This course focuses on beer as a saleable product after the production phase. It provides an overview of the growing beer industry with topics ranging from the practical elements of marketing, promotion, service and profitability. These areas will be presented from different perspectives as they relate to a range of sectors within the industry. Potential career in each sector of the industry will be highlighted and punctuated with guest lecturers and trend topic discussions. Prerequisites: MKT 200 Principles of Marketing and MKT 305 Advertising & Promotion and HOS 315 Practical Brewing.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MKT 305 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 315 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : HOS 320
Course Code : HOS 320
Course Description : This course examines the full event planning process; beginning with the anatomy of an event to establish the different layers of an event experience and the step by step processes needed to plan, design, and execute events that will meet the needs of both customers and their audiences. Course may include involvement in an area special event. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel, Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or RES 132 Dining Room & Kitchen Management or REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or RES 132 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : HOS 325
Course Code : HOS 325
Course Description : Tourism does not just happen. Destinations are a mix of attractions and events, facilities, infrastructure, transportation, and hospitality resources that must be carefully planned for and marketed. This course looks at the tourism system through destination planning and development, marketing, demand factors influencing the market, and the characteristics of travel. A multidisciplinary approach will utilize principles, concepts and theories from psychology, economics, planning, and marketing that influence tourism. Those involved in tourism will see where they fit, who is affected by their actions, and how they are affected by the actions of other system participants. Numerous destinations will be analyzed, including the Adirondacks, and guest speakers from multiple levels of the tourism system will offer their perspectives on tourism and what it takes to create and maintain a successful destination. Prerequisite: MKT 200 Principles of Marketing.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HOS 331
Course Code : HOS 331
Course Description : This is a hospitality industry current events course. Using various creative thinking techniques, students will both present and participate in lectures and discussions concerning current and predicted future trends in the hospitality industry. Because of the nature of the course, subject matter will change each semester to reflect the emergence of new cultural, socioeconomic, business, technology and demographic trends. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Foundation and Social Cultural-Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirement:AR-I.
Short Title : HOS 350
Course Code : HOS 350
Course Description : This course that offers students the opportunity to work directly with an outside hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to analyze and assess a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will interview key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization's management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisite: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HOS 400
Course Code : HOS 400
Course Description : A course that applies organizational management techniques to a dynamic, specific segment of the tourism market. Students will discover the unique nature of resorts, the market segments attracted, the complexity of customer service options needed to sustain a market share, human resources issues specific to resorts, economic challenges in resort operations and the environmental characteristics that give each resort its differentiation. Heavy emphasis is placed on marketing principles as applied to these destinations. Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management or MKT 200 Principles of Marketing.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HOS 462
Course Code : HOS 462
Course Description : The Paul Smith's College capstone experience allows students to finalize their Paul Smith's education by giving students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the general education core and programmatic learning objectives. Students apply skills, methodologies and knowledge learned during their courses of study, building on this undergraduate learning experience as they evaluate their readiness for the next stage in their professional development. Prerequisite: Senior Standing This course satisfies the Capstone requirement.
Short Title : RES 132
Course Code : RES 132
Course Description : Students will learn about the day-to-day activities involved in managing a restaurant. Through this experience students will acquire specific food operations skills while developing foundational knowledge for upper-division coursework. A restaurant manager often becomes the liaison between front- and back-of-the-house operations; therefore both sides of the house will be explored. An analysis of the history and current state of the industry will serve as a foundation for helping students to acquire the necessary skills to ensure that guests receive excellent service. In this course students will be introduced to the objectives and requirements of the Industry Work Experience Internship.
Short Title : RES 170
Course Code : RES 170
Course Description : This course will focus on the importance of sanitation in the food service industry. Students will gain an understanding of the causes of food-borne illnesses and learn how sound sanitation management practices can reduce disease as well as improve food quality and overall success of a restaurant operation. Details concerning food supplies, food handling, the facility and training with regard to sanitation will be included. The process of the HACCP food safety program will be presented and applied. Students will be expected to take the ServSafe certification exam through the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : RES 330
Course Code : RES 330
Course Description : This course focuses on designing systems for facilities. These designs include flow charting, built-in efficiencies in the conservation of human and other energies, and the quick, economical, and ecological disposal and recycling of packaging of other materials. It covers preliminary planning, the roles and responsibilities of members of the project team, the design sequence, principles of design, space analysis, equipment layout, fabricated and manufactured equipment, engineering and architecture for foodservice facilities. Prerequisites: HOS 270 Hospitality Applications or HOS 350 Field Studies in Hospitality or CUL 260 Commercial Cooking and Catering.
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 270 Practicum Min Grade: D Min Credits: 6.00 Or CUL 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 6.00 Or HOS 350 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 6.00
Short Title : RES 431
Course Code : RES 431
Course Description : The course will examine the history, trends, production and taste qualities of wine as well as beer and spirits as related to wine. Students will research the influence of wine on the economic and social development of various cultures. They will also analyze trends and investigate the impact of wine on the hospitality industry. Students will compare characteristics of major types of wine, evaluate overall quality and formulate wine and food pairings based on general guidelines and personal taste. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation and Reinforcing experience. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, WC-I, LAS
Short Title : SH Title
Course Code : ACC 101
Department Description : Business & Hospitality
Course Description :
Students utilize the rules of debits/credits in preparing the step-by-step process incorporated in a full accounting cycle. Analysis and preparation of basic financial statements are included. Students will be able to complete an in-depth accounting of certain assets and liabilities. Completes General Education Requirement: QP-R.
Short Title : ACC 102
Course Code : ACC 102
Course Description : Study of the principles of financial accounting begun in Financial Accounting (ACC 101) is continued, including in-depth studies of cash flows, international accounting practices, and corporate structure. A foundation of managerial accounting is presented, including standard costing, budgeting, profit planning, break-even analysis, and responsibility accounting in decision-making situations. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : ACC 301
Course Code : ACC 301
Course Description : This course will familiarize students with accounting principles and practices applicable to small business organizations. Various business models will be explored. Students will analyze and maintain financial information using small business accounting software and assess the financial implications of small business decision-making. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and ACC 101 Financial Accounting.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : COM 302
Course Code : COM 302
Course Description : This course is designed to build students' communication skills in the industry of sports. Students will examine the sport communication field as an aspect of the broader field of sport management and administration. The course will cover four areas of sports marketing and communication: media, journalism, public relations, and marketing. Students will conduct an analysis of the relationship between sport promotions and public relations strategies that are employed by the sport manager. Students will develop promotional strategies and activities, and communication products that can be applied in real? life sport organizations to enhance the relations efforts of the organization. Prerequisites: Social Cultural-Reinforcing and Written Communication-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, SC-I
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 320
Course Code : COM 320
Course Description : The ability to persuade others is vital to leadership and advocacy. "Selling" an idea or product should be based on a clear understanding of the audience in terms of who they are, what they want, and how the proposed solution will meet those needs in a way that holds value for all stakeholders. This course will help the student develop interpersonal skills to build trust, shape meaningful dialogue, and form meaningful partnerships. The course will also focus on how to specifically analyze audience and market data to determine value and propose solutions that hold value for both the organization and the individual involved in the process. Prerequisites: COM 201 Interpersonal Communication and COM 210 Technical Communication and Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, QP-I, WC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And COM 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : FIN 310
Course Code : FIN 310
Course Description : This course presents detailed financial concepts as applied to both corporate and entrepreneurial business environments. The course will cover financial theory and applications using case studies. The course will address those issues of finance that apply to today's business, such as ratios, liquidity, profitability, financial forecasting, operating and financial leverage, etc. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HOS 320
Course Code : HOS 320
Course Description : This course examines the full event planning process; beginning with the anatomy of an event to establish the different layers of an event experience and the step by step processes needed to plan, design, and execute events that will meet the needs of both customers and their audiences. Course may include involvement in an area special event. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel, Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation or RES 132 Dining Room & Kitchen Management or REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or RES 132 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MGT 101
Course Code : MGT 101
Course Description : A modern small-business course that focuses on the traits and methods of management required of successful owner/operators in today's business environment. Students will explore why some entrepreneurs fail while others succeed repeatedly. Additionally, the students will learn how to assess their chances for success by discovering how to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses. (3 hours lecture).
Short Title : MGT 200
Course Code : MGT 200
Course Description : This course is designed to introduce students to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Management theory is examined from an historical perspective and principles are applied using the systems approach and contingency as related to contemporary management practice. Students focus on industry examples and problem solving. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 201
Course Code : MGT 201
Course Description : An introductory course designed to develop a basic understanding of the legal aspects of business. The functions and operations of the court system are discussed. Formation of the single proprietorship, partnership, and the corporation types of business are examined. Contracts, their formation, legal effect, and discharge; trust and agency; employer-employee relationships; and government regulation are also discussed. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 250
Course Code : MGT 250
Course Description : This course relates how business can cut costs, reduce risk, increase revenue and create strong branding and business presence by incorporating environmental and social consciousness into their economic practices. This course will cover long-term economic sustainability, recycling, reusing, and limiting waste as management and marketing strategies. It will explain how to compute carbon emissions and the cost that incurs to the business. It will address how savings can be obtained through a change in business operations. Finally, it will explore the effect businesses that practice social consciousness have on communities. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 302
Course Code : MGT 302
Course Description : Students will develop the competencies necessary to plan, manage and operate sport, recreation, fitness, and public assembly facilities. Specific topics covered: scheduling; security and supervision; safety and risk management; purchasing and maintenance; hospitality and concessions, marketing and sales; funding of new facilities; economic feasibility and revenue sources related to sport facilities. The conceptual and technical aspects related to the development, operation, and marketing of sport-related events will be addressed in depth to include planning and implementing actual events. Students will investigate contracting, payroll management, facility security, seating, safety. Completes General Education Requirements for: QP-I, AR-I
Short Title : MGT 304
Course Code : MGT 304
Course Description : The course focuses on business and governance topics as they relate to the fiscal and budgetary control of public and private sport organizations, leagues, franchises, players, and facilities. Students will analyze governance structures and operational activities of professional team-sport leagues, intercollegiate athletics, the Olympic movement, and local, national, and international sports associations. An examination of policy development in various areas of the sport enterprise will be investigated. Case studies of current sport issues and problems are utilized. Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I, QP-I, SC-I
Short Title : MGT 306
Course Code : MGT 306
Course Description : This course provides an opportunity to participate in a series of business simulations that demonstrate a wide array of business issues and business decision making. The course will also focus on debate of ethical issues in business. Particular emphasis will be given to businesses with entrepreneurial roots. Concepts, including ethical reasoning, critical thinking, strategic thinking and professional articulation of personal ideologies will serve as a backdrop for the class. The goal is for students to learn not only what is involved in ethical decision making, but also how ethical decision making can be effectively used. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I,WC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 320
Course Code : MGT 320
Course Description : More than 80% of the businesses in the United States are private entrepreneurships. Although there is a preponderance of "flag" brands throughout this country, the lifeblood of free enterprise is still the family operation. The blend of family values, family systems, and business operations can lead to a very challenging environment for ownership. The course will focus not only on the systems necessary to run a family business, but also on the psychological, human issues that inevitably arise. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Short Title : MGT 335
Course Code : MGT 335
Course Description : This course addresses project management of diverse activities. The course offers a practical approach to managing projects, focusing on organizing, planning, and controlling the efforts of the project such as budgeting, time management, staffing and resource management. The course will focus on aligning project goals and strategies with organizational strategic objectives and culture. Students will establish and evaluate measures of success, quantify value commensurate with costs, optimize the use of organizational resources, and consider risk management. Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 360
Course Code : MGT 360
Course Description : This practice-based experience course is designed to provide practical application of the entrepreneurial knowledge gained during the student's first two years of study in Business Management and Entrepreneurial Studies. Students will write a business plan for a business, product or service, and realize it during the semester. Prerequisite: ACC 101 Financial Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ACC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MKT 200
Course Code : MKT 200
Course Description : Students are introduced to the functions of a marketing system to gain a better understanding of the consumer and industrial market place. Creating in design work that illustrates persuasion, emotional allurement, and ability to attract sales is taught. Different strategies necessary to market a product or service are discussed from scientific and practical viewpoints. Topics discussed include product planning and development, quality, pricing promotions, and channels of distribution. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : MKT 305
Course Code : MKT 305
Course Description :
Students will learn to evaluate advertising as an institution in society and investigate advertising, both as a tool of marketing and as a process of mass communication. Topics such as marketing research, media selection, budget allocation, publicity, and personal selling efforts will be discussed. Through various assigned projects, students will design and produce advertisements in a variety of mediums. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : REC 310
Course Code : REC 310
Course Description : Risk Management and Liability introduces students to safety systems management and the principles of planning and administering a risk management plan for a recreation agency or business. Students will apply their knowledge of legal responsibilities as practitioners to selected case studies involving legal issues in the recreation, adventure travel and ecotourism fields. Students will design a risk management and safety operations manual for a selected business or recreation agency. Pre-Requisites: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 204
Course Code : BIO 204
Course Description : In this course students will be introduced to the diversity, structure, and economic uses of plants. Topics discussed in this course include anatomy and physiology of plants, biochemistry, cell structure, classification of major groups of plants, life cycles, and unique adaptations plants have acquired to live in various environments. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : BIO 355
Course Code : BIO 355
Course Description : Through reading, discussing and reporting on current literature, and through active participation in course research projects using plants in our local habitats, students will build on their basic biological and ecological background from previous courses. Students will develop an understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are necessary for and influence plant acquisition of energy and allocation of that energy under different environmental scenarios/conditions. This understanding will be demonstrated through their ability to describe plant physiological concepts in their own terms, link concepts with others, and use that information to draw conclusions and perhaps predict or hypothesize about novel scientific problems in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and BIO 204 Plant Biology Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 361
Course Code : BIO 361
Course Description : Students will learn about the biology and classification of insects. Topics covered include insect diversity, morphology, physiology, and behavior. For the lab portion of the course, students will collect, observe, and classify insects based on morphological characteristics. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO I Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 361 Lecture, BIO 361 Lab
Short Title : CHM 310
Course Code : CHM 310
Course Description : This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: CHM 310 Lecture, CHM 310 Lab
Short Title : CHM 311
Course Code : CHM 311
Course Description : The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. The effects of the chemical species on society and the environment will also be examined. (3 hour lecture). Prerequisite: CHM 141 Chemistry I Completes General Education Requirements WC-I LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : ENV 110
Course Code : ENV 110
Course Description : This course is for students entering the Environmental Science and the Ecological Restoration program. The lecture portion will cover three essential foundations: ecosystem patterns and process that govern the flow of energy and material resources, ongoing and emerging issues that affect these patterns and processes, and management approaches used to address these issues. Emphasis will be given to ecological restoration as a management approach to ecosystem recovery as a science and as a way of understanding and re-connecting people to the environment. The field portion will focus on comparisons of physical environments, biological assessment, and monitoring, and matters of scale in defining environmental problems and solutions. Students will become acquainted with current research and management approaches in the Adirondacks and other regions. (3 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 110 Lecture, ENV 110 Lab
Short Title : ENV 315
Course Code : ENV 315
Course Description : In this course, the students will learn the legal basis for environmental protection in the U.S.A. They will begin by studying the legal system and procedures. Students will then study specific legislation governing air and water pollution, forest and wildlife management, pesticide use, and the disposal of toxic wastes. The National Environmental Policy Act, and how this landmark piece of legislation has changed the way decisions are made in the United States will be covered. The course will conclude with a study of international conventions governing the global environment. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENV 110 Foundations of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 361
Course Code : ENV 361
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with specific focus on the physical, chemical, and biological processes of lakes. Themes related to human impact on aquatic systems and watershed level approaches to limnology are common threads throughout the course. The laboratory is designed to provide students with the knowledge and ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate limnological data. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 361 Lecture, ENV 361 Lab
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : ENV 471
Course Code : ENV 471
Course Description : Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
Short Title : ENV 473
Course Code : ENV 473
Course Description : We will study and discuss the ecology and management of wetland ecosystems. Among the topics we will cover are, the history of wetlands in North America, wetland hydrology, physiological adaptations of wetland plants, biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling in wetlands, wetland delineation and classification, wetland restoration and mitigation, the function of wetlands in water treatment, and wetland function in the context of the landscape. (3 hours lecture) Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : FOR 101
Course Code : FOR 101
Course Description : A lecture and laboratory course which gives students a broad survey of forestry history, federal, state and private forest management, timber harvesting practices, outdoor recreation, wildlife, silviculture, mensuration, and aspects of the forest products industry. The laboratory is designed to get students into the woods and introduce the use of hand tools, saws, mechanized equipment and safe woodworking practices. The course covers procedures for measuring trees, wildlife habitat improvement, scaling, and running a compass line. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 101 Lecture, FOR 101 Lab
Short Title : FOR 110
Course Code : FOR 110
Course Description : The identification, taxonomy, ecology, geographic ranges and uses of trees of North America with emphasis on the commercially-important species. Field trips survey native Adirondack trees, shrubs, and some introduced ornamentals. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, LAS
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 110 Lecture, FOR 110 Lab
Short Title : FOR 140
Course Code : FOR 140
Course Description : The first of a two-course sequence concerning the discussion and practical training laboratory application of the skills needed to practice arboriculture. Material covered will include tree physiology, tree surgery, tree removal methods, fertilization, and general maintenance practices of shade and ornamental trees. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 120 Insects and Diseases of Trees or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirements for: AR-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 140 Lecture, FOR 140 Lab
Short Title : FOR 150
Course Code : FOR 150
Course Description : This course presents the physiology, structure, manufacture and identification of wood. This is accomplished through lectures, weekly labs, guest lectures, and hands-on experience with wood samples and processing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 150 Lecture, FOR 150 Lab
Short Title : FOR 231
Course Code : FOR 231
Course Description : This course examines the major factors that can affect the health of forest ecosystems. Major topics will include forest insect pests, diseases, and the impact of fire on forest communities. The concept of "forest health" will be discussed and the important concepts of forest ecology that relate to forest health will be covered. (3 hour lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : FOR 235
Course Code : FOR 235
Course Description : This course combines class lectures, guest lectures, field trips, and field experience focusing on timber harvesting. Students will gain experience in the diverse elements and aspects of forest harvesting. the course is taught from the perspective of what a forester should know about harvesting which includes logging safety, timeber harvesting operations and sale administration, legal dimensions of harvesting, planning and maintaining forest access systems, timber procurement and appraisal, logging costs and analysis and environmental and social influences. Field experiences will emphasize logging technigues. Depending on scheduling, students may have the opportunity to obtain harvesting-related certifications for which additional student fees are required. Prerequisites: FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry AND FOR 206 Forest Production Processes
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 206 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : FOR 240
Course Code : FOR 240
Course Description : FOR 240 is an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include the use of forest mensuration instruments, standard forest mensuration practices, and basic design of forest inventory systems. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (two (2) 40 hour weeks). Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology and FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 241
Course Code : FOR 241
Course Description : FOR 241 is an advanced treatment of forest measurements that assumes a student's prior exposure to an introductory course in forest measurements. Specific subject areas include cull estimation; local volume table construction using simple linear regression; site quality evaluation; tree growth and stem analysis; stand growth; growth and yield and the use of multiple regression estimation; timber trespass estimation; probability proportional to size and probability proportional to prediction forest sampling; and forest inventory planning, execution, and analysis. The approach to teaching will integrate classroom discussions, field demonstrations and practice, and guidance on student field and data analysis projects. (2 hours lecture, 5 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 240 Forest Mensuration I and (GIS 230 Geospatial Information Technology for Forestry or GIS 201 Introduction to GIS) AR-R, QP-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (GIS 201 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) And FOR 240 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : FOR 250
Course Code : FOR 250
Course Description : This is the second course of a two-course sequence concerned with the care and maintenance of trees. Topics covered will include tree physiology, plant selection, planting site modification, planting guidelines, construction damage to trees, and pest management. The lab sessions will provide the opportunity to apply tree maintenance practices and explore specialized areas of arboriculture, such as hazard tree management and lightning protection of trees. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I or permission of the instructor. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 250 Lecture, FOR 250 Lab
Short Title : FOR 260
Course Code : FOR 260
Course Description : This course provides a detailed introduction to different silvicultural systems and practices, with an emphasis on the underlying ecological basis of silviculture and systems in the United States, particularly the Northeast, using the College's surroundings as a "laboratory". (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 260 Lecture, FOR 260 Lab
Short Title : FOR 270
Course Code : FOR 270
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the care, management, and use of draft horses in a variety of work situations. Lectures focus on care, maintenance, anatomy, and facility requirements for optimum management. Laboratories will concentrate on handling, harnessing, and driving horses in a variety of applications (i.e., one-horse, two-horse team, log skidding, wagon driving.) (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 270 Lecture, FOR 270 Lab
Short Title : FOR 275
Course Code : FOR 275
Course Description : This course is designed to teach students the many dimensions of successful operation and management of a sugar bush. The skills learned from this course will range from managing sugar maples for sap production to marketing maple syrup. The College's Sugar Bush will be the classroom for this course and provide students with the hands-on experience. The student may be asked to demonstrate his or her knowledge by conducting tours for the public. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 275 Lecture, FOR 275 Lab
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 350
Course Code : FOR 350
Course Description : This course will examine the evolution of forestry as an applied science. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the major scientific and social drivers which have created the emergence of new paradigms in forestry. Policy and actual forestry practices will be examined concurrently to better understand how land-use decisions are made. The scope of this course will range from local forestry issues within the Adirondack Park, to global issues faced in the developing world which, strive to strike a balance between development and preservation. General topics will include historical land-use shifts, environmentalism, economic shifts, interagency conflict, conservation mechanisms, and cross-border forest policies. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : FOR 395
Course Code : FOR 395
Course Description : Students spend from 240 to 400 hours working for an organization that carries out forestry-related activities, such as an industrial firm, consulting company, government agency, non-profit conservation/ environmental group, or a research institute. The student must identify a sponsoring supervisor at the chosen organization and have the supervisor provide both a written description of the proposed student work plan and a final performance review. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the externship, and to obtain approval, prior to beginning the externship, from the Department chair or the designated Externship Coordinator. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing
Short Title : FWS 101
Course Code : FWS 101
Course Description : This course will serve as a primer to students in the Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Program. Its purpose is to create the awareness that management of fisheries and wildlife resources is firmly steeped in the biological sciences. The basic science behind managing populations of birds, mammals, and fish will be explored (data collection, analyses, presentation). Furthermore, the student will be exposed to reality of the roles that communication, human dimensions, and policy play in fisheries and wildlife management. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FWS 101 Lecture, FWS 101 Lab
Short Title : FWS 105
Course Code : FWS 105
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the principles involved in the maintenance of sustainable wildlife populations. The focus of the course is in two major areas: (1) the ecological and biological principles underlying wildlife conservation, such as habitat, population dynamics, and animal behavior, and (2) the role of humans in wildlife conservation, including both the effects of wildlife exploitation and the effects of various restoration and management practices. The major emphasis of the course is on, but not completely limited to, terrestrial vertebrate animals. Students who received credit for FWS 101 may not receive credit for FWS 105. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Short Title : FWS 210
Course Code : FWS 210
Course Description : Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Short Title : FWS 270
Course Code : FWS 270
Course Description : This course introduces students to the biodiversity and natural history of vertebrates that live in North America. The focus will be on fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals with an emphasis on vertebrates that live in the eastern United States. Students will be able to identify vertebrates as well as demonstrate an understanding of vertebrate anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction, life history and ecology. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FWS 331
Course Code : FWS 331
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the wide array of tools to assess and monitor fish populations, communities, and habitat. Students will gain experience using passive and active fish sampling gear, and learn basic approaches to assessing physical habitat and water quality. Standardized sampling as a basis for collecting scientifically-sound data and as a means to gather reliable data for long-term monitoring will be emphasized. Students will be introduced to statistical methods used to quantify population size, age and growth, recruitment and year-class strength, and mortality. Advanced topics will include diet analysis, linear growth modeling, bioenergetics modeling, and biotelemetry. In addition, students will explore methods used by the profession to gather information on human users of fisheries resources, which will include development and use creel surveys. Computer use will be a strong component in this course. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I or BIO 102 Biology II or FWS 101 Introduction to Fisheries & Wildlife Management.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FWS 331 Lecture, FWS 331 Lab
Short Title : FWS 470
Course Code : FWS 470
Course Description : This advanced course prepares students to manage wildlife as natural resource by requiring students to apply their knowledge about wildlife biology, issues, and management in order to develop wildlife management plans. Creation of the management plan finalizes the Fisheries and Wildlife Science program by demonstrating mastery of both general education and program goals. Much of the course is based on historical and current case studies on the effects of food, habitat, predation, and diseases on wildlife populations. Students evaluate management policies and protocols including sociocultural and economic impacts. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: FWS 320 Techniques in Wildlife Mgt and (BIO 363 Mammalogy or BIO 364 Ornithology or BIO 366 Herpetology). Senior Status is required. This course satisfies the Capstone requirement.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (FWS 320 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And (BIO 363 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 364 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 366 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00))
Short Title : FWS 480
Course Code : FWS 480
Course Description : Fisheries management is based on the use of scientific information, communication skills, and an understanding of human dimensions to manipulate aquatic populations, aquatic habitats, and humans to sustain or increase the benefits of fishery resources. In this class, students will become intimate with an understanding of the science foundation beneath fisheries management that can help humans make informed decisions. Students will 1) study the scientific approaches used to assess fish population and community dynamics, 2) review the components and managing limiting factors, and 3) learn the historic and contemporary roles of humans in traditional and emerging management approaches in fisheries protection, maintenance, and restoration. Class discussion of case histories will provide focal points for developing an understanding of the complexity of fisheries management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I., SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : GIS 201
Course Code : GIS 201
Course Description : This course will introduce students to the most widely used Geographic Information System software called ArcView. Students will learn what GIS is and how it works. High-quality maps will be created through projects that require students to analyze and organize information tailored to various situations. Students will also learn how professionals in a wide range of fields are using GIS and how it can be a useful tool in their future careers. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 201 Lecture, GIS 201 Lab
Short Title : GIS 230
Course Code : GIS 230
Course Description : This course introduces general uses of geospatial information technologies (GIT) - geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and global positioning systems (GPS) - with applications to natural resource management and forestry. Skills in basic mapmaking with GIS software, aerial photos and handheld GPS units are developed. Quantitative skills (such as measuring areas, distances, bearings, heights of objects and elevations of the ground) from aerial photos as well as calculations utilizing computer spreadsheets are emphasized. Forest stand mapping, inventory plot locations using GPS, and stereo aerial photo measurements are applications presented. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or taken concurrently Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 230 Lecture, GIS 230 Lab
Short Title : GIS 335
Course Code : GIS 335
Course Description : This course provides advanced training and experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Advanced GIS Techniques is a continuation of Introduction to GIS (GIS 201) where students will learn new skills and refine skills previously acquired. Topics include data acquisition and automation, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), spatial analysis, cartographic modeling and output design. Software used during the course will include MS PowerPoint, ArcView, Spatial Analyst, and GPS Pathfinder. Students will be required to select a project that will focus on creating a database, using both Spatial Analyst and GPS, analyzing their own data, producing a high-quality map product, and presenting the findings in a public format. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: GIS 201 Introduction to GIS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: GIS 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 335 Lecture, GIS 335 Lab
Short Title : GIS 350
Course Code : GIS 350
Course Description : Building on knowledge from Aerial Photo Interpretation (GIS 220) or Photogrammetry (SRV 210), the fundamentals of non-photographic remote sensing will be presented. Several current types of remotely sensed imagery from various platforms, utilizing many portions of the electromagnetic spectrum, will be discussed. Experience with image analysis and classification techniques using digital image processing software will culminate in a map that will be useful for natural resource management or environmental assessment applications. Students will also learn the importance of statistical map accuracy assessments in order to judge the quality of their own maps or those produced by others. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra and GIS 201 Introduction to GIS. Co-requisite: MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-l, AR-l.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: GIS 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And (MAT 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 350 Lecture, GIS 350 Lab
Short Title : GIS 420
Course Code : GIS 420
Course Description : This course provides students with the experience of how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are applied to forestry and natural resources. GIS Applications is a project-oriented course which is the final GIS course taught in the series. Projects include application of GIS in forestry, landscape ecology, wetlands, land management and surveying. Software used during the course will include MS PowerPoint, ArcView, Spatial Analyst and GPS Pathfinder. Students will be required to select and plan their own project that will focus on an application of GIS, thus creating a database, analyzing their own data, creating metadata, producing a high-quality map product, and presenting their methods, results and map products professionally. (2 hours lecture 3 hour lab). Prerequisite: GIS 201 Introduction to GIS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture Lab combined: GIS 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 320
Course Code : NRS 320
Course Description : This course is a study of the principles and techniques of environmental resource analysis, landscape and scenery classification, and procedures for environmental quality and impact analysis. The course will present basic information on land classification, landscape patterns, function and evaluation. It will define the difference between foreground, middle ground, and background and stress their importance in enhancing or detracting from the visitor experience. In addition, a sense of how the resource manager relates to users is developed. Students are encouraged to utilize their creativity and problem-solving skills to issues facing the industry (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: (REC 105: Recreation and Leisure in the US or ENV 110: Foundations to Environmental Sciences, or NRS 110 Intro Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture) and an AR-R. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : ENV 330
Course Code : ENV 330
Course Description : The major topic of this course is biological diversity. Students will explore the various meanings of diversity, the role of diversity in natural systems and its importance in human welfare. Students will also study present and past biogeographic patterns, and factors affecting those patterns, with special emphasis on human impacts. Finally, students will focus on the methods used to ameliorate negative impacts on diversity within the framework of the social, economic, political and ecological problems involved in this endeavor. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, SC-I, QP-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Short Title : ENV 420
Course Code : ENV 420
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to help the student recognize the profound impact of human activity on the inter-relations of all components of the natural environment, particularly the influences of population growth, high-density urbanization, industrial expansion, resource exploitation and new and expanding technological advances. We will evaluate the impact of human activities on our nations earth resources, fish, wildlife, endangered species, terrestrial biota, marine life, surface waters, ground waters, air, historic and cultural resources. This will allow us to explore the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare and development of mankind. Finally, it will cover policies and procedures used by federal, state, and local governments to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in harmony. Prerequisites: ENV 110 Founds of Environmental Science or FWS 101 Intro to Fisheries and Wildlife Mgt or FOR 101 Intro to Forestry or NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : FOR 310
Course Code : FOR 310
Course Description : Forest Ecology is the study of composition, structure and function of forest ecosystems. The biotic and abiotic components are analyzed, bringing together climate, soil, physiography, trees and other forest organisms. The ecological principles governing forest establishment, competition, succession and growth are emphasized along with the carbon, nitrogen and water cycle.(3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: (FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry and FOR 110 Dendrology) or BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-l, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ((FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00) Or BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : FOR 330
Course Code : FOR 330
Course Description : This course examines the structure and function of soil as a fundamental component of the earth system. The roles of soil in providing vital services to natural and human communities through climate regulation, water and nutrient cycling, as habitat for plants and animals, and by providing humans with food and fiber will be discussed. The laboratory reinforces lecture and is designed to provide students with the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate soil and hydrologic data. Through this course students will develop a fundamental understanding of soils and hydrology and the role that soil plays in sustainable management of natural resources. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab. Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forestry Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 330 Lecture, FOR 330 Lab
Short Title : FOR 350
Course Code : FOR 350
Course Description : This course will examine the evolution of forestry as an applied science. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the major scientific and social drivers which have created the emergence of new paradigms in forestry. Policy and actual forestry practices will be examined concurrently to better understand how land-use decisions are made. The scope of this course will range from local forestry issues within the Adirondack Park, to global issues faced in the developing world which, strive to strike a balance between development and preservation. General topics will include historical land-use shifts, environmentalism, economic shifts, interagency conflict, conservation mechanisms, and cross-border forest policies. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FOR 380
Course Code : FOR 380
Course Description : In this course, students will explore and develop skills in classifying the understory and ground cover flora of the region including ferns, club mosses, wildflowers and shrubs. Students will learn the lifecycles, anatomy and features used to identify plants and learn various characteristics of plants including edibility, toxicity, habitat and protective status. This course will help train those interested in conducting research and leading interpretive walks for the public. Classes will be held in the field and in the classroom. Prior knowledge of botanical nomenclature is beneficial. Prerequisites: FOR 110 Dendrology or BIO 204 Plant Biology. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: FOR 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 204 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 380 Lecture, FOR 380 Lab
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 320
Course Code : NRS 320
Course Description : This course is a study of the principles and techniques of environmental resource analysis, landscape and scenery classification, and procedures for environmental quality and impact analysis. The course will present basic information on land classification, landscape patterns, function and evaluation. It will define the difference between foreground, middle ground, and background and stress their importance in enhancing or detracting from the visitor experience. In addition, a sense of how the resource manager relates to users is developed. Students are encouraged to utilize their creativity and problem-solving skills to issues facing the industry (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: (REC 105: Recreation and Leisure in the US or ENV 110: Foundations to Environmental Sciences, or NRS 110 Intro Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture) and an AR-R. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 340
Course Code : NRS 340
Course Description : Water is a basic ingredient in biological, chemical, and physical processes, linking them together in a number of ways to enable ecosystems to function. Properly functioning ecosystems are the foundation on which the long term viability of human economies is based. Watershed management focuses largely on water and manipulating ecosystem components to maintain or repair the functions of water. In this course students will learn the principles of watershed management as related to land form, water quantity and quality, land use practices, and social organizations. The course will teach students the value of the watershed as a unit of study for environmental analysis. Students will understand how land management within the watershed affects water quality. The students will also learn why and how these factors relate to human settlement patterns and the socio-economic conditions in the watershed. The course will emphasize the effect of vegetation on watershed management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : PRK 340
Course Code : PRK 340
Course Description : In an era of unprecedented expansion, park and recreation facilities management is a multi-disciplinary field that has developed as facilities have increased tremendously in both number and variety. Facility management is critical in keeping any organization operating smoothly and efficiently. Professionals find themselves responsible for a variety of recreation facilities varying in type, scope, size, budget and condition with vastly different goals and expectations according to setting and location. this course brings together a variety of information, knowledge, and techniques for managing these facilities. Students will analyze and synthesize the practical application of facility management applicable to a variety of areas and facilities. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: REC 105: Recreation and Leisure in the United States
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PRK 340 Lecture, PRK 340 Lab
Short Title : PRK 355
Course Code : PRK 355
Course Description : The basic purpose of parks is to serve people. Several basic questions that must be answered are: Who are the visitors? Where do they come from? In what activities do they participate? How long do they stay? This course first seeks to answer these types of questions by looking at user-group characteristics and participant profiles. The latter part of the course is then devoted to visitor management techniques. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: REC 105 Recreation and Leisure in the US. Completes General Education Requirement:RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PRK 360
Course Code : PRK 360
Course Description : Inclusion values the participation of all persons in programs and facilities. Students will consider the effects of privilege, discrimination, and prejudice on the lives of people and how these factors affect services. This course assumes all people deserve respect and to be treated as full members of their communities, thereby sharing an overall quality of life. Students are encouraged to appreciate and celebrate differences in their personal lives and those of others. In this course, students will develop the skills and knowledge they need to incorporate the principles of inclusion. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I.
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : REC 310
Course Code : REC 310
Course Description : Risk Management and Liability introduces students to safety systems management and the principles of planning and administering a risk management plan for a recreation agency or business. Students will apply their knowledge of legal responsibilities as practitioners to selected case studies involving legal issues in the recreation, adventure travel and ecotourism fields. Students will design a risk management and safety operations manual for a selected business or recreation agency. Pre-Requisites: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SUS 310
Course Code : SUS 310
Course Description : Principles and practices of sustainable/green construction, including: design and construction, siting; renewable and certified materials; permeable paving; contstruction costs; energy efficiencies; and construction-related certifications, including LEED, and certifications related to the use of certified building materials, including SFI, FSC; grounds development and ecological restoration. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SUS 350
Course Code : SUS 350
Course Description : Explores the political, social, environmental, and economic dimensions of alternative energy and energy efficiency. This course will explore interface with local and regional energy issues and challenges, building on students? backgrounds in ecology, natural resource management, and economics. Of particular interest is the potential for biofuels at PSC and in the northeast US, while not ignoring other sources of renewable and alternative energy and energy conservation. Includes study of bio-fuels, solar and wind energy, energy conservation, storable and non-storable energy, carbon neutrality, stranded energy, bio-energy ecosystems and methods and ecological effects of biomass removal. Prerequisite: NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : BIO 101
Course Code : BIO 101
Course Description : This introductory course serves as a foundation for other life science courses. Students will review the process of science and the properties of life. The diversity of organisms across all domains and kingdoms will be studied using an evolutionary perspective. Students will learn about the structure and function of major organ and tissue systems in animals and plants. Ecosystem structure and evolutionary processes will also be covered. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 101 Lecture, BIO 101 Lab
Short Title : BIO 102
Course Code : BIO 102
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to the molecular and cellular basis of life. Topics covered will include biomolecules and their behavior in living systems, cell structure and function, metabolism, inheritance and biotechnology. Laboratory exercises will introduce students to techniques and investigational approaches used in the field of cell and molecular biology. This course will provide a foundation for understanding scientific methods, models and hypotheses that form the basis of our current knowledge in the field of cell and molecular biology, and to appreciate the role this knowledge plays in society. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab) Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 102 Lecture, BIO 102 Lab
Short Title : MAT 210
Course Code : MAT 210
Course Description : This is an introductory course in statistics, designed to familiarize the student with numerical and graphical data distributions; exploratory data analysis; correlation and linear regression; the normal and binomial probability distributions; confidence intervals and some hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer Placement score Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 101
Course Code : PSY 101
Course Description : The course presents a systematic approach to the study of human behavior and experience. It sets modern psychology in a meaningful context examining how the discipline has developed from its early traditions through present-day schools of thought. Students will explore the fundamental question of ?nature versus nurture? in the development of the human mind. They will examine human perception, how it can differ from one culture to another, and the manner in which learning occurs. The course ties what we know about cognition, thought, and language and intelligence to the everyday lives of students. Thus, the classroom is viewed as a laboratory. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 200
Course Code : PSY 200
Course Description : Ecopsychology is the study of the human psyche rooted in nature. It is a broad and integrative field which includes theoretical and therapeutic dimensions exploring the cosmology of human consciousness as originating within the living communities of the Earth. Human health and wellness is understood as a function of living harmoniously as a member of the interconnected web of life. The practice of ecopsychology draws on the wisdom of natural systems theory, indigenous cultures, deep ecology, transpersonal studies and many others to address the growing ecological crisis. Other course topics to be covered are: biophilia, the ecological unconscious, nature deficit disorder, synergistic interplay of planetary and personal well-being, ecoactivism and ecotherapies. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology or SOC 101 Sociology LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SOC 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 210
Course Code : PSY 210
Course Description : The purpose of this course is to describe and explain the psychological, emotional, physiological and behavioral changes that occur throughout the lifecycle from conception until death. Major theoretical perspectives, current research and literary analyses form the basis of the foundation from which students will develop the framework for understanding basic human psychology. Prerequiste: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Behavior. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 300
Course Code : PSY 300
Course Description : Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought. This course will investigate current research in the areas of behavior disorders as attributed to abnormal psychology. Topics will include, but not be limited to: depression, anxiety, personality disorder, and aging effects on the brain. Adaptive and maladaptive responses to such conditions will be considered. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 310
Course Code : PSY 310
Course Description : This course provides an investigation into cognitive psychology, the scientific study of mental processes: how people acquire, store, transform, use, and communicate information. Topics include perception, attention, language, memory, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, and creativity. Prerequisites: PSY 101 Psychology or PSY 110 Organizational Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, AR-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 330
Course Code : PSY 330
Course Description : This course addresses the theory and practice of psychological counseling, introducing students to the realities of working in the counseling profession. Students will explore a number of methods of assessment, strategies for interviewing patients, and approaches for therapeutic intervention. Specialty areas within clinical practice and the need to attend to high standards of personal and professional ethics will also be addressed. Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology.
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 335
Course Code : PSY 335
Course Description : Have you ever wondered why ordinary people do unusual things, things that seem alien to their natures: why do good people sometimes do bad things, or smart people sometimes do foolish or irrational things? This course studies the intersection between two traditional disciplines: Sociology and Psychology. By analyzing individuals' thoughts, feelings and behavior as they affect or are affected by other individuals we will understand how our affiliation with a group shapes us. Prerequisities: SOC 220 Social Research or PSY 200 Ecopsychology or PSY 210 Human Development. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: SOC 220 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 361
Course Code : PSY 361
Course Description : This course prepares students for the research in psychology. Students learn to view a situation from a critical perspective, and are guided to apply the scientific method to systematically explore a complex research question. Students will execute literature searches, apply various data collection methods, analyze data, and learn to present reports in written and oral formats. Prerequisite: MAT 210 Statistics and SOC 220 Social Research. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, QP-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And SOC 220 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SOC 101
Course Code : SOC 101
Course Description : Sociology I provides students with an introduction to the field of sociology, the social science discipline that places emphasis on human interaction. The course offers a systematic study of the relationships between people in groups and between groups and society. The importance of culture to human socialization is emphasized, thus allowing students to investigate the nature of relationships with people from different backgrounds. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Short Title : SOC 200
Course Code : SOC 200
Course Description : This course provides students with an opportunity to examine contemporary social issues in the United States, and the manner in which similar issues confront societies elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on macro-societal issues, such as structural inequalities associated with race, gender, age, educational access, and work opportunities. In addition, students will explore the social dimensions of population growth vis-?-vis environmental degradation, the politics of underdevelopment, and the concentration of economic and political power. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 300
Course Code : SOC 300
Course Description : Anthropology involves the systematic study of humankind and the unique and diverse ways in which humans have successfully adapted to vastly different environmental settings throughout the world. Cultural Anthropology provides students with an opportunity to explore and understand the diversity of human thought and behavior that characterize different cultures. Through the application of theoretical frameworks developed by anthropologists and the use of case studies from five continents, students will learn how we, in the Western world, can understand and appreciate the diversity of cultures and cultural expression found throughout the world today. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Social Cultural Reinforcing and Written Communication Reinforcing level courses Completes General Education Requirements WC-I, SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 305
Course Code : SOC 305
Course Description : Gerontology is the study of aging. This course will be an introduction to the social aspects of aging. Among the topics of interest are family relationships, health, economics, retirement, widowhood, public policy, social work, and planning for changing demographics and care of the elderly. This course will enable students to better communicate with the aging population and, therefore, anticipate their needs. Students whose career goals include working with people of various ages will benefit from this course which focuses on this growing segment of the population. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HOS 400
Course Code : HOS 400
Course Description : A course that applies organizational management techniques to a dynamic, specific segment of the tourism market. Students will discover the unique nature of resorts, the market segments attracted, the complexity of customer service options needed to sustain a market share, human resources issues specific to resorts, economic challenges in resort operations and the environmental characteristics that give each resort its differentiation. Heavy emphasis is placed on marketing principles as applied to these destinations. Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management or MKT 200 Principles of Marketing.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 320
Course Code : NRS 320
Course Description : This course is a study of the principles and techniques of environmental resource analysis, landscape and scenery classification, and procedures for environmental quality and impact analysis. The course will present basic information on land classification, landscape patterns, function and evaluation. It will define the difference between foreground, middle ground, and background and stress their importance in enhancing or detracting from the visitor experience. In addition, a sense of how the resource manager relates to users is developed. Students are encouraged to utilize their creativity and problem-solving skills to issues facing the industry (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: (REC 105: Recreation and Leisure in the US or ENV 110: Foundations to Environmental Sciences, or NRS 110 Intro Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture) and an AR-R. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENV 110 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PRK 340
Course Code : PRK 340
Course Description : In an era of unprecedented expansion, park and recreation facilities management is a multi-disciplinary field that has developed as facilities have increased tremendously in both number and variety. Facility management is critical in keeping any organization operating smoothly and efficiently. Professionals find themselves responsible for a variety of recreation facilities varying in type, scope, size, budget and condition with vastly different goals and expectations according to setting and location. this course brings together a variety of information, knowledge, and techniques for managing these facilities. Students will analyze and synthesize the practical application of facility management applicable to a variety of areas and facilities. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab). Prerequisite: REC 105: Recreation and Leisure in the United States
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: PRK 340 Lecture, PRK 340 Lab
Short Title : PRK 355
Course Code : PRK 355
Course Description : The basic purpose of parks is to serve people. Several basic questions that must be answered are: Who are the visitors? Where do they come from? In what activities do they participate? How long do they stay? This course first seeks to answer these types of questions by looking at user-group characteristics and participant profiles. The latter part of the course is then devoted to visitor management techniques. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: REC 105 Recreation and Leisure in the US. Completes General Education Requirement:RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PRK 360
Course Code : PRK 360
Course Description : Inclusion values the participation of all persons in programs and facilities. Students will consider the effects of privilege, discrimination, and prejudice on the lives of people and how these factors affect services. This course assumes all people deserve respect and to be treated as full members of their communities, thereby sharing an overall quality of life. Students are encouraged to appreciate and celebrate differences in their personal lives and those of others. In this course, students will develop the skills and knowledge they need to incorporate the principles of inclusion. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I.
Short Title : REC 102
Course Code : REC 102
Course Description : This introductory level course will familiarize students with the rich and unique natural history of the Adirondacks. Specifically, this course will examine the important role of wilderness guides and woodsmen in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. In addition to developing an appreciation for the history of the Adirondacks, students will be introduced to hard skills which were historically used by Adirondack woodsmen, and are today used by collegiate woodsmen and competitive lumberjacks. Examples of these skills include primitive fire-building, speed chopping, war canoe camping, axe throwing and birling.
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : REC 133
Course Code : REC 133
Course Description : This course focuses on the theory and practice of nature-based, experiential education programming in a variety of settings including nature centers, parks, classrooms, and the backcountry. Theoretical and strategic topics include learning theories, advancing environmental literacy, and the planning, implementation and evaluation of environmental education lessons, interpretive media, and experiences. Practical topics include practicing techniques of interpretation (interpretive talks, presentations, programs, trails, exhibits, visitor centers, digital imagery, etc.), writing and speaking in interpretive programs. The primary focus of the course is on techniques of personal interpretation. (3 credit hour) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : REC 140
Course Code : REC 140
Course Description : This course introduces students to the history, art and adventures of whitewater tandem canoeing. The student will learn about the history of whitewater paddling and develop a working knowledge of basic whitewater/river communication and safety, canoe and paddle parts, strokes, and how to read a river. Students will also develop the necessary skills working in tandem canoes to safely and adeptly navigate Class II whitewater. These skills will include the proper execution of individual and tandem strokes, upstream ferries and back ferries, eddy turns, and peel-outs. There is a additional course fee for this course. Prerequisite: REC 105 Recreation and Leisure in the US
Prerequisites : Prereq: REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 150
Course Code : REC 150
Course Description : This course is an introductory class in whitewater kayaking. Students will learn the skills needed to maneuver safely and comfortably on still and moving water (up to Class II). Lecture topics include kayaking history, kayak and paddle designs, paddling techniques, river hazards and features, dressing to paddle safely, and simple rescues. Labs consist of various practice sessions and river trips on local and regional whitewater kayaking waters. These sessions and trips will provide students with opportunities to observe, discuss, and develop basic whitewater kayaking fundamentals while critically thinking about the challenges inherent in safely negotiating whitewater in a kayak. Students will additionally assist in the planning and execution of a weekend whitewater kayaking river trip. (2 credits). Course fee: $140. Prerequisites: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US and permission of the instructor is required.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : REC 155
Course Code : REC 155
Course Description : This course is an introductory class in sea kayaking. Students will learn the skills needed to maneuver safely and comfortably on open water. Lecture topics include the history of sea kayaking, kayak and paddle designs, paddling techniques, water hazards, dressing to paddle safely, basic open water navigation, and simple rescues. Labs consist of various practice sessions and trips on local and regional waterways and lakes. These sessions and trips will provide students with opportunities to observe, discuss, and develop basic sea kayaking fundamentals while critically thinking about the challenges inherent in safely paddling and navigating a sea kayak on open water. These experiences will also provide students with opportunities to develop relevant decision-making skills and judgment as leaders-in-training. Students will additionally assist in the planning and execution of a weekend sea kayaking trip.(2 credit) Course fees $60. Prerequisite: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US (or concurrently) and permission of instructor is required.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : REC 160
Course Code : REC 160
Course Description : Introductory Rock is a top roping-focused course that is designed for students that have no (or minimal) prior rock climbing experience. The goal is simple; to teach students safe, contemporary climbing fundamentals and to do so from a perspective that students may one day enter the field of professional guiding. The course will consist of six full day sessions, the majority of which will be held in the field. The final day will include a review of skills, followed by a practicum in which students will be asked to demonstrate a particular skill to the class (as if they were teaching the skill to a beginner). Numerous introductory hard skills such as knot tying, belaying, rappelling, climbing technique etc., will be taught as well as various concepts such as anchor construction theory, risk management procedures and Leave No Trace principles, to name a few. There is a course fee attached to this class. Prerequisite: REC 105 Recreation and Leisure in the US
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : REC 204
Course Code : REC 204
Course Description : This course builds upon the foundation of experiential education and the challenge course operation and facilitation skills presented in Adventure Education I. This class will use campus resources to develop their adventure education facilitation skills, with a special focus on more complex frontloading and framing, the use of metaphors, and debriefing. The use of initiative games and challenge course elements will also be used to provide students with opportunities to learn about how such activities can be applied to adventure therapy programming. Prerequisite: REC 104 Adventure Education I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: REC 204 Lecture, REC 204 Lab
Short Title : REC 220
Course Code : REC 220
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to leadership in outdoor recreation. Traditional and contemporary definitions, theories, and models of leadership are presented and discussed. Attention is given to leadership in various settings, as well as effective leadership qualities/characteristics and their development. Students complete several leadership assessments and inventories which relate, for example, leadership style tendencies. This course emphasizes decision making and judgment as foundational to effective leadership. Teaching skills, communication skills, group process skills, and basic camping skills are also emphasized given their importance to effective leadership. The labs provide students with opportunities to practice and develop their leadership skills through experiential teaching and learning exercises (involving, for example, basic?minimum impact?camping and backcountry travel skills) coupled with instructor and peer feedback. Pre-requisite: REC 104 Adventure Education I. Completes General Education Requirement:RE-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: REC 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 240
Course Code : REC 240
Course Description : Recreation programs/events are essential means of delivering leisure benefits to participants. This course will introduce students to a variety of programming techniques designed to enhance individual, group and community quality of life. Emphasis will be placed on the planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs that may be sponsored through various service providers. The course will prepare students to implement program/event ?best practices? including: needs assessments; outcome-oriented goals and objectives; strategic planning tools; site/venue selection and coordination of resources; cost analysis; promotion; preparation, operation and maintenance of venues; procurement of equipment/supplies; implementation of programs/events; safety/risk management; group dynamics and facilitation techniques; evaluation of programs/events. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: REC 105: Recreation & Leisure in the US.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: REC 240 Lecture, REC 240 Lab
Short Title : REC 260
Course Code : REC 260
Course Description : Intermediate I Rock Climbing picks up where Introductory Rock Climbing left off, introducing students to the concepts related to efficiently following a lead climber on single and simple multi-pitch climbs. Techniques such as belaying a leader, belaying a top roped climber from above, call signals, rope tug signals, escaping a loaded belay, protection removal/racking, belay station tie-ins and multi-pitch rappels are all taught and practiced. This course involves four, full day sessions. There is a course fee associated with this class. Pre-requisite: REC 160 Introduction to Rock Climbing.
Prerequisites : Prereq: REC 160 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 2.00
Short Title : REC 310
Course Code : REC 310
Course Description : Risk Management and Liability introduces students to safety systems management and the principles of planning and administering a risk management plan for a recreation agency or business. Students will apply their knowledge of legal responsibilities as practitioners to selected case studies involving legal issues in the recreation, adventure travel and ecotourism fields. Students will design a risk management and safety operations manual for a selected business or recreation agency. Pre-Requisites: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : REC 361
Course Code : REC 361
Course Description : This practical experience course takes students through planning, implementation and analysis of week-long nature-based expedition to a destination based within the continental United States or Canada. Destinations will be selected for the variety of front-country and backcountry locations available to provide students with a diversity of adventure and/or ecotourism-based experiences. These experiences include a sampling of adventure activities, lodging facilities, travel means, and service providers. The first part of the course will involve adventure prioritization, resource and time management decisions as the students design their itinerary. During this trip, which will take place during the week-long mid-semester break, students will critically analyze their experiences through the lens of sustainable tourism to discuss and determine the degree to which each and every experience and venue is nature-based, conservation-minded, and beneficial to the cultures and economies of local communities. Once the students return to campus, this analysis will be used to evaluate the detailed itinerary drafted in the planning segment of the course to critically consider the planning elements of their trip and further develop their expedition planning skills. Students are obliged to practice principles of ?green? or sustainable nature-based tourism. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. There is a course fee associated with the course. Prerequisite(s) REC 240 Outdoor Education Program Design & Planning and REC 320 Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: REC 320 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 320 Hybrid (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And REC 240 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 363
Course Code : REC 363
Course Description : Consistent with Wilderness Education Association?s Six Educational Components, this course provides an extended backcountry experience that gives students the chance to develop leadership skills through the daily application and evaluation of individual and group decision making and judgment. This five-week course typically conducted in the Adirondack State Park entails 5 days of on-campus pre-trip planning and preparation, 2 consecutive 2-week sessions involving canoeing and backpacking, and a concluding four-day student-planned expedition . The Outdoor Leadership Practicum offers students the opportunity to demonstrate leadership level judgment required to make and implement quality decisions while experiencing both mental and physical challenge. Students will travel in small groups in wilderness areas away from immediate medical assistance by canoe and foot. Students typically do multiple canoe portages, carry 40-75 pound backpacks, climb 4,000 foot peaks, and complete rigorous off-trail navigation exercises. Prerequisite: REC 220 Outdoor Recreation Leadership. Completes General Education Requirement:RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: REC 220 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 395
Course Code : REC 395
Course Description : Agency, organization and business settings provide a context to test out theories from classroom and book learning. Opportunities provided through hands-on field experiences greatly enhance the pre-professional preparation of RATE majors. This course requires a minimum of 400 hours (10 weeks) of a supervised, full-time continuing off-campus experience in one appropriate professional recreation organization/agency within the Recreation, Adventure Travel and Ecotourism field. Placements are based on the student?s career interests and goals. This course is offered throughout the year to facilitate the student?s educational goals, the peak use times of the site/service provider, and the availability of the externship site supervisor. Grading is pass/fail. Prerequisite: REC Recreation & Leisure in the US and REC 320 Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism and cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and minimum of 30 documented hours of field-based experience in REC area.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And REC 320 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : REC 420
Course Code : REC 420
Course Description : This course provides an introduction to winter camping, travel, and trip planning in the Adirondack Park, extending the three-season outdoor living skills developed in REC 363. In the months prior to the winter camping trip, normally conducted in the January semester break, students will work collaboratively to plan a safe and challenging route that is appropriate for the entire group, secure and organize required equipment, analyze nutritional requirements and organize food, develop and communicate a risk management plan, contact relevant resource managers, conduct a pre-trip shakedown, and establish personal fitness goals to prepare group members for the challenges of the venture. Management issues and topics specific to winter such as cold injury, ice safety, winter weather patterns and snow formation are also covered. This course familiarizes students with basic winter camping and traveling practices while providing field opportunities for relevant skill development, such as snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, navigation, and non-technical winter peak ascent. Prerequisite: REC 363: Outdoor Recreation Practicum or documented 4-night camping experience with a credible recreation program. Students wishing to go on the trip associated with this course must also register for REC 421: Winter Practicum Trip PRIOR to the end of the add period.
Short Title : REC 440
Course Code : REC 440
Course Description : This course entails a comprehensive approach to addressing recreation issues, problems and/or concerns in which students develop research-based recommendations for program management and/or delivery in order to meet a stakeholder?s goals in the realm of recreation practice. Students will discuss and apply philosophical and ethical values as they assess recreation program decision making and effectiveness in consideration of current theoretical and applied issues in the recreation professions. In the applied element of the course, students will develop a research-based solution to a specific recreation concern or opportunity at the campus visitor interpretive center that requires the application of these principles. Students must integrate ecological and social-cultural information relevant to the interpretive center?s concerns and opportunities and ultimately develop a program provision and management plan designed to meet the programmatic goals defined by interpretive center?s administrative team. Working collaboratively, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate team management, consensus building, planning, and reporting. Students will also define a philosophical statement that articulates career goals and action plan. Prerequisites: REC 240 Outdoor Education Program Design + Planning and Senior Status This course satisfies the Capstone requirement.
Prerequisites : Prereq: REC 240 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : BIO 210
Course Code : BIO 210
Course Description : This is a general ecology course that stresses niche parameters, population dynamics and regulation, species interactions, and community organizations and change. The course concludes with a coverage of the basics of ecosystem ecology. In the lab component, field work and work with computer models reinforce concepts covered in class. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I Completes General Education Requirements:LAS,*AR-F, *AR-R, QP-R. * Course may be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: BIO 210 Lecture, BIO 210 Lab
Short Title : ENV 100
Course Code : ENV 100
Course Description : This course introduces non-science major students to key concepts in environmental science. Students will gain an understanding of the interrelationship between the economy and the environment, and the balancing of problems and solutions in an integrated manner on a personal, local and global basis. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as either a Foundation or a Reinforcing but not both.
Short Title : ENV 400
Course Code : ENV 400
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). Central to successful ecological restoration is the ability to design ecological restoration plans-that-integrate ecosystem-and social-cultural knowledge. In this-course, students will create - -ecological restoration master plans based on assessment or site inventory data, and human de-sires. Additionally, students will create a complement of implementation, monitoring, and management plans designed to carry out the goals of the master plan. Development of plans will include discussions of different types of restoration, the basic principles that guide ecological restoration, the integration of the science into the restoration process, and the integration of citizen participation into the process at all phases. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, culture and worldviews influence the emergence of ecological restoration. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology, QP-R, RE-R, SC-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I .
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENV 300 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 455
Course Code : ENV 455
Course Description : This course is primarily concerned with the continued challenges and opportunities of finding sustainable patterns and processes of development within the international, national, regional, and local communities for the future. This course also provides a historic look at the demographic pressure on renewable and non-renewable resources and demonstrates the need for management strategies. Management of both resource supply and demand is considered. Sustainable resource management methods are applied to specific resources including soil, water, minerals, forests, energy, and food. The inter-relationship and sustainability between natural and cultural resources are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Short Title : EST 200
Course Code : EST 200
Course Description : This course introduces students to major aspects of the interaction between human beings and the environment. Focus is on the historical and cultural connections between people and the environment. Human conceptions about the nature of nature, the wilderness, conservation, parks, recreation, etc. are discussed along with the shaping roles of religion, philosophy, art, literature, pop culture, and politics. Among the diverse topics covered are urban and rural ecologies; communication and sense of place; gender, ethnicity, and class; the arts and artists; indigenous cultures; ethics, law, and the education system; the impact of media in popular culture; agriculture, business and tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : EST 300
Course Code : EST 300
Course Description : This course translates, applies and interprets critical concepts from global change science so that the non-scientific community might become better informed in the policy decision- making arena. Students will examine the natural and anthropogenic changes taking place in the totality of the earth's environment across spatial and temporal scales. Students will deepen their understandings of interrelationships and connections between biogeochemical processes in various parts of the earth system, and discuss change mechanisms, tipping points and possible mitigation and adaptation solutions to the tremendous challenges posed by anthropogenic climate change. The course will examine long-term records of global change, as well as focusing on near-past human societies that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to changing environmental conditions. We will assess global change models for implications regarding vulnerability of human society and non-human ecosystems to potential change and for insight into strategies for future sustainability. Prerequisite: Social Cultural-Foundation and Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry-Reinforcing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, AR-I, LAS.
Short Title : FOR 101
Course Code : FOR 101
Course Description : A lecture and laboratory course which gives students a broad survey of forestry history, federal, state and private forest management, timber harvesting practices, outdoor recreation, wildlife, silviculture, mensuration, and aspects of the forest products industry. The laboratory is designed to get students into the woods and introduce the use of hand tools, saws, mechanized equipment and safe woodworking practices. The course covers procedures for measuring trees, wildlife habitat improvement, scaling, and running a compass line. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 101 Lecture, FOR 101 Lab
Short Title : FOR 150
Course Code : FOR 150
Course Description : This course presents the physiology, structure, manufacture and identification of wood. This is accomplished through lectures, weekly labs, guest lectures, and hands-on experience with wood samples and processing. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 150 Lecture, FOR 150 Lab
Short Title : FOR 225
Course Code : FOR 225
Course Description : The course covers various phases of greenhouse management including the construction and function of a greenhouse. Students will learn how to propagate annuals and woody plants from seeds and cuttings. The turf study portion of the course is intended to provide the students with a working knowledge of how to install and maintain various types of turf grass. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: Enrollment in Aboriculture and Land Management Program or permission of the instructor.
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 225 Lecture, FOR 225 Lab
Short Title : FOR 270
Course Code : FOR 270
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the care, management, and use of draft horses in a variety of work situations. Lectures focus on care, maintenance, anatomy, and facility requirements for optimum management. Laboratories will concentrate on handling, harnessing, and driving horses in a variety of applications (i.e., one-horse, two-horse team, log skidding, wagon driving.) (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 270 Lecture, FOR 270 Lab
Short Title : FOR 275
Course Code : FOR 275
Course Description : This course is designed to teach students the many dimensions of successful operation and management of a sugar bush. The skills learned from this course will range from managing sugar maples for sap production to marketing maple syrup. The College's Sugar Bush will be the classroom for this course and provide students with the hands-on experience. The student may be asked to demonstrate his or her knowledge by conducting tours for the public. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 275 Lecture, FOR 275 Lab
Short Title : HOS 315
Course Code : HOS 315
Course Description : This course focuses on beer as a manufactured product and the brewing process itself. Through hands-on laboratory training, the student will learn the fundamentals of beer making from scratch; major categories of beer will be demonstrated. Using a variety of brewery equipment and technology the student will develop knowledge of beer brewing and the critical role of health and safety. The course will include field experiences at regional brewing facilities. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing level course
Corequisites : Coreq: HOS 315 Lecture, HOS 315 Lab
Short Title : MGT 250
Course Code : MGT 250
Course Description : This course relates how business can cut costs, reduce risk, increase revenue and create strong branding and business presence by incorporating environmental and social consciousness into their economic practices. This course will cover long-term economic sustainability, recycling, reusing, and limiting waste as management and marketing strategies. It will explain how to compute carbon emissions and the cost that incurs to the business. It will address how savings can be obtained through a change in business operations. Finally, it will explore the effect businesses that practice social consciousness have on communities. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : NRS 110
Course Code : NRS 110
Course Description : This interdisciplinary course addresses the scientific, cultural, economic, philosophical, historical, and legal dimensions of the complex environmental challenges facing humanity. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of our society?s uses and management of various natural resources. The course will examine both domestic and global resource sustainability challenges. Students will consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional, cultural, and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for sustainable resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific topics include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty and affluence, global equity and justice, ethical considerations, agriculture, water and air quality and access, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F, LAS.
Short Title : NRS 300
Course Code : NRS 300
Course Description : Ecological restoration is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed (Society for Ecological Restoration). The emergence of the field of ecological restoration signals a historical paradigm shift in how humans perceive their relationship to the environment. Students will be challenged to think deeply about how the intersection of history, ecology, philosophy, and culture influence the emergence of ecological restoration; to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary perspective for viewing ecosystems; and to articulate the relationship between ecosystem function and human health and well-being. Case studies will be used to examine how ecosystem knowledge, citizen participation, and adaptive strategies have factored into successful restoration of ecosystems and into reconnection of communities to these ecosystems in meaningful ways. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and a WC-R course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description : The historical origins of recreation and leisure and outdoor recreation in the United States are presented and discussed with a focus on how landscape aesthetics, environmental psychology, wilderness philosophy, and a select group of noted individuals have influenced Americans' attachment to wild nature and the outdoors. This course explores the history of recreation and leisure trends in the United States with a special emphasis on the ways the United States views outdoor recreation. Students are provided with opportunities to characterize and differentiate between both abstract concepts such as play, recreation, and leisure, and tangible entities such as relevant federal, state, and local agencies, and private enterprises and providers. Students also critically consider the local, regional and national outdoor recreation policies and their effects on changing trends of program and facility designs. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : REC 320
Course Code : REC 320
Course Description : This course explores and provides a perspective on nature-based sustainable tourism practices and their interrelationships with human culture and ecosystem health. Detailed exploration of regional, national and international case studies will afford insights into the various forms of nature-based tourism (mass tourism, adventure travel, ecotourism, etc.), the interaction between nature-based tourism and local ecosystems and the legal and moral obligations of nature-based tourism providers to society and the global environment. This course clarifies the promises and pitfalls of the various forms of ?green? adventure travel, recreation and tourism. Prerequisites: REC 105 Recreation & Leisure in the US. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description : Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 302
Course Code : SOC 302
Course Description : The relationship Americans have with food has changed greatly in the last two decades. A number of factors have taken us from crowd sourced, mass produced, perpetually consistent, always available, widely distributed products to a rebirth of the interest in regional, unusual, small batch, artisanal and personally created items. The course explores this cultural phenomenon with specific attention paid to its effects on how Americans choose travel and leisure spending options in relation to it. Prerequisite: Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, LAS.
Short Title : SOC 315
Course Code : SOC 315
Course Description : A community is a group of people who share a common place, experience, or interest. Often communities or groups of communities come together to form collaborative partnerships to address an issue, provide a service, or produce some kind of project. This course will provide students with both a conceptual framework and the practical skills for organizing effectively in and across communities. Different types of community organizations such as grassroots citizen action groups, non-profit social service agencies, issue coalitions, and government-sponsored councils will be explored. Concepts of organizing philosophy, advocacy strategies, decision making models, power-structures, institutional change, community control, diversity, and leadership will be considered. Prerequisite(s): PSY 110 Organizational Behavior and COM 201 Interpersonal Communication. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SUS 120
Course Code : SUS 120
Course Description : An introduction to the principles and practices related to sustainable and small-scall agriculture and forestry, including: agro-forestry; local agriculture; community gardens and community forestry; small-scale farming and forestry; organic farming and forestry; non-industrial private and farm woodlot management; and agricultural and forest landowner cooperatives. The emphasis is on both domestic and international perspectives on community agriculture and forestry, including institutions, marketing and government and non-governmental organizations and policies. For the purposes of this course, agriculture is defined broadly, to include forestry and other sustainable land and water use practices that produce food, fiber, and natural resource-derived benefits and commodities. Students will begin to exposed to by (a) developing an understanding of local, regional, and global practices and issues related to sustainable agriculture; and (b) addressing a local sustainable agriculture issue or challenge and developing responses and/or solutions. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : SUS 200
Course Code : SUS 200
Course Description : This course covers dimensions of community sustainability, including: principles and practices related to community greenscaping, including: greenspace planning; town forest development and management; introduction to urban forestry; community gardens and agriculture; conservation of community natural resources; concepts related to population dynamics and management, such as exurbanization, parcelization, and sprawl; population growth management; community-based outdoor recreation; community strategies for carbon neutrality; diversified community economies; reduction of impervious surfaces; community ecological restoration; low carbon communities (LCCs); stormwater management; alternative and renewable community energy sources. Pre-requisite: NRS 110 :Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SUS 310
Course Code : SUS 310
Course Description : Principles and practices of sustainable/green construction, including: design and construction, siting; renewable and certified materials; permeable paving; contstruction costs; energy efficiencies; and construction-related certifications, including LEED, and certifications related to the use of certified building materials, including SFI, FSC; grounds development and ecological restoration. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SUS 320
Course Code : SUS 320
Course Description : This course challenges students to apply what they are learning in their academic course work (e.g. about human and ecological issues facing the country of study) to real-life sustainable solutions being adopted by CELL's internationally recognized community development partners and their work with local communities. Students work hand-in-hand with community partners to create appropriate innovative solutions to environmental, economic, cultural, and social challenges facing communities in this region of the world. Specific learning projects will be driven by the needs of the local community and include the participation of students, members of the community who are involved in the projects, host country partnering organizations, and the instructors. Though structured reflection exercises and journaling, students continually evaluate their progress, examining how theory relates to their real world experience in the community. Students also develop individual environmental action plans that will enable them to engage creative, environmental solutions on their campuses or in their communities back home. Students design an individual stewardship action plan in cooperation with their instructor. Prerequisite: SC-R.
Short Title : SUS 350
Course Code : SUS 350
Course Description : Explores the political, social, environmental, and economic dimensions of alternative energy and energy efficiency. This course will explore interface with local and regional energy issues and challenges, building on students? backgrounds in ecology, natural resource management, and economics. Of particular interest is the potential for biofuels at PSC and in the northeast US, while not ignoring other sources of renewable and alternative energy and energy conservation. Includes study of bio-fuels, solar and wind energy, energy conservation, storable and non-storable energy, carbon neutrality, stranded energy, bio-energy ecosystems and methods and ecological effects of biomass removal. Prerequisite: NRS 110 Intro to Environment & Society or SUS 120 Sustainable Community Agriculture.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or SUS 120 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SUS 395
Course Code : SUS 395
Course Description : This course is designed to provide the opportunity to students to pursue their interests in sustainability studies in areas such as sustainable agriculture, community development, alternative farming and forestry. Opportunities may include, (but are not limited to): apprenticeships in organic farming/gardening, internships with community (including municipal, campus, and business) sustainability coordinators, and green construction, community greenscaping, and landscape management. All guidelines and requirements related to externships listed in the catalog apply. This experience must be completed before the student?s final year in residence at PSC ? it may not be executed after the last semester of the student?s program. To apply for this opportunity students are required to develop and sign a written externship agreement describing the nature of the externship, planned learning outcomes, timing of the externship, student deliverables and other elements outlined below. Application must be approved by the Department Chair before the beginning of the externship. Credit for the experience will only be given once the student has completed an exit interview with the appropriate Department Chair that should include evidence of compliance with the written externship agreement. Minimum 400 hours.
Short Title : GIS 260
Course Code : GIS 260
Course Description : An intensive hands-on course introducing concepts and applications in Geodesy, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on their use in surveying. Emphasis is on determining the validity, accuracy and reliabiliy of data collected. Students will apply these concepts and technologies in several group and individual projects. GPS hardware and software, as well as GIS software, will be used extensively. Prerequisite: SRV 235 Surveying III: Field Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : GIS 261
Course Code : GIS 261
Course Description : An intensive hands-on course introducing concepts and applications in Geodesy, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on their use in surveying. Emphasis is on determining the validity, accuracy and reliabiliy of data collected. Students will apply these concepts and technologies in several group and individual projects. GPS hardware and software, as well as GIS software, will be used extensively. Prerequisite: SRV 235 Surveying III: Field Experience. Completes General Education Requirement:AR-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: GIS 261 Lecture, GIS 261 Lab
Short Title : MAT 145
Course Code : MAT 145
Course Description : This course is devoted to the study of plane trigonometry. Formal topics include: solution of right and oblique triangles, trigonometric identities and equations, graphs of trigonometric functions, and applied problems. Prerequisite: MAT 125 Algebra or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : SRV 100
Course Code : SRV 100
Course Description : Introduces the student to the field of surveying and how it fits into forestry and other professions. Surveying I gives the students the opportunity to be introduced to surveying using traditional methodologies. The course provides a foundation for then translating these skills and knowledge into computer applications in Surveying II. Prequisite: Accuplacer placement into Algebra. Co-Requisite: MAT 125 Algebra Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (MAT 125 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 100 Lecture, SRV 100 Lab
Short Title : SRV 101
Course Code : SRV 101
Course Description : Building on the traditional skills and knowledge gained in Surveying I, Surveying II gives the student the opportunity to translate those skills to computer based applications. Through project based activities and research opportunities, students will discover their role in present and future trends in the surveying profession. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: SRV 100 Fundamentals of Surveying. Co-requisite: MAT 145 Trigonometry. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 101 Lecture, SRV 101 Lab
Short Title : SRV 210
Course Code : SRV 210
Course Description : This course introduces the student to the surveying applications associated with aerial photography. The students develop traditional skills at measuring areas, distances, bearings, heights of objects and elevations of the ground. Basic photogrammetric concepts will be introduced and softcopy photogrammetric software will be used. Surveying requirements for aerial photogrammetry will be discussed. Prerequisites: MAT 145 Trigonometry (can be taken as a co-requisite), SRV 100 Surveying I: Fundamentals of Surveying. Completes General Education Requirement:QP-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And (MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00))
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 210 Lecture, SRV 210 Lab
Short Title : SRV 220
Course Code : SRV 220
Course Description : This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer aided design and drafting, including software, hardware, and peripherals. Emphasis will be on 2-D applications of CAD. (3 hours lecture).
Short Title : SRV 221
Course Code : SRV 221
Course Description : This advanced CAD course for surveyors emphasizes the surveying-specific modules within CAD for displaying a variety of surveying data. Students will be asked to develop surface models from topographic data. Maps, plats and construction drawings will be emphasized. Prerequisite: SRV 220 CAD I Fundamentals of CAD and SRV 250 Topographic Surveying.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (SRV 220 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And SRV 250 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : SRV 235
Course Code : SRV 235
Course Description : This culminating surveying series course provides the students with the opportunity to apply the theories and techniques gained in Surveying I and II to practical, authentic, field surveying projects. Students will also develop externship proposals. Prerequisites: MAT 145 Trigonometry, SRV 101 Surveying II: Surveying Automation.
Prerequisites : Prereq: SRV 101 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SRV 250
Course Code : SRV 250
Course Description : The hands-on experience they get in this course emphasizes field work, calculations and computer applications required to map and report topographic data. By this point in the curriculum students will have gained on-the-job experience through their externship. This course gives the students the opportunity to reflect on that experience in order to identify their own strengths and weaknesses as a surveying professional. Prerequisite: Surveying III: Field Experience. Co-requisite: SRV 260 Route Surveying
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture Lab combined: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 260 LecLab
Short Title : SRV 251
Course Code : SRV 251
Course Description : The hands-on experience they get in this course emphasizes field work, calculations and computer applications required to map and report topographic data. By this point in the curriculum students will have gained on-the-job experience through their externship. This course gives the students the opportunity to reflect on that experience in order to identify their own strengths and weaknesses as a surveying professional. Prerequisite: Surveying III: Field Experience. Co-requisite: SRV 261 Route Surveying
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 261 Lecture
Short Title : SRV 260
Course Code : SRV 260
Course Description : This advanced surveying course focuses on route surveying and design. The student will study a variety of techniques to design and lay out roads from preliminary to final survey. The final project is a complete plan and profile with basic road specifications for a two-lane road. Prerequisite: Surveying III: Field Experience, Co-requisite: (SRV 250) Topographic Surveying.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture Lab combined: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 250 LecLab
Short Title : SRV 261
Course Code : SRV 261
Course Description : This advanced surveying course focuses on route surveying and design. The student will study a variety of techniques to design and lay out roads from preliminary to final survey. The final project is a complete plan and profile with basic road specifications for a two-lane road. Prerequisite: Surveying III: Field Experience, Co-requisite: (SRV 251) Topographic Surveying.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 251 Lecture
Dr. Karen Edwards
Pickett Hall 107