Program Codes:
FBIO
Bachelor of Science
The Forestry Bachelor's degree builds on the long tradition of forestry education at Paul Smith's College. The strength of the program is the foundation of technical, field-based, and experiential education that combines forest science, theory, and practice. Although it is not required, students in the Forestry Bachelor's program may also acquire one of our two-year technical degrees.
There are three concentrations available within the Forestry Bachelor's degree program. Ecological Forest Management is the most general of these and will prepare students for positions with government forestry agencies, forestry consulting firms, and non-governmental organizations. The Forest Operations concentration is best-suited for students interested in working for forest products companies or running their own forest products firm. Forest Biology, a science-based concentration, is ideal for a student who plans to specialize in a field such as forest ecology or forest entomology and possibly go on to graduate school. Regardless of the concentration, graduates of the Forestry program are also well prepared to continue their studies in graduate school if they choose. Each graduate of this program will have completed a rigorous core curriculum that includes forestry and related courses. The student will also have acquired the solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences, as well as in communications skills, necessary to be an effective professional and a responsible citizen.
The educational program in Forestry leading to the B.S. degree is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF).
Degree Requirements:
A minimum of 120- 123 (depending on concentration) credits with a minimum of 40 credits of 300/400 level courses and 60 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences credits is required for the B.S. degree. Note: There is a required summer session of 6 credit hours between freshman and sophomore years.
The minimum number of credit hours necessary to meet degree requirements for the Forest Biology program is 123. A minimum of 60 credits of the total shall be drawn from the Liberal Arts and Sciences. At least 40 credits shall be 300- or 400-level courses. Note: There is a required summer session of 6 credit hours between freshman and sophomore years.
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. In addition, an emphasis will be given to creative non-fiction, often referred to as the fourth genre, and with a special focus on personal essay. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I (WC-F). Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
ENG 101 Effective College Writing I (WC-F)
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
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 : 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 :
This course explores the cultural value of recreation activities, the motivations and challenges of service providers and physical spaces which facilitate these activities, and the ways in which behavior during free time has been and continues to be regulated. Students will experience multiple recreation-based activities to explore the concepts of play, recreation, and leisure, and to broaden one’s understanding of the diverse ways people spend leisure time. This foundational course surveys specific recreational opportunities such as therapeutic recreation, health and wellness, outdoor and adventure recreation, as well as more passive modes of recreation. Students will critically examine inequity and barriers to access across recreational experiences for diverse populations, focusing on diverse abilities, age, class, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, and other institutionalized systems of inequality. 3 hour lecture. Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F or SC-R, LAS.
Semesters Offered :
Fall
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 : 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. In addition, an emphasis will be given to creative non-fiction, often referred to as the fourth genre, and with a special focus on personal essay. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I (WC-F). Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, RE-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
ENG 101 Effective College Writing I (WC-F)
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
Select any Upper Division (300 or 400 level) course.
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 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 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 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 199
Course Code : CHM 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 : CHM 299
Course Code : CHM 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 : 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 : CHM 399
Course Code : CHM 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 : CHM 499
Course Code : CHM 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 : 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 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 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 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 299
Course Code : FOR 299
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major sub discipline 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 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 399
Course Code : FOR 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 : FOR 499
Course Code : FOR 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 : 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 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.
Select any Upper Division (300 or 400 level) course.
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 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 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 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 199
Course Code : CHM 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 : CHM 299
Course Code : CHM 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 : 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 : CHM 399
Course Code : CHM 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 : CHM 499
Course Code : CHM 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 : 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 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 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 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 299
Course Code : FOR 299
Course Description : Students will engage in more in-depth study within a major sub discipline 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 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 399
Course Code : FOR 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 : FOR 499
Course Code : FOR 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 : 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 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.
Select any Upper Division (300 or 400 level) course.
Select any Upper Division (300 or 400 level) course.