Program Codes:
CULM
Bachelor of Professional Studies
The Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) Degree in Culinary Management will prepare a student to work in and manage the areas of multi-unit food service operations, hotel, casino and resort food and beverage operations, corporate and contract feeding, research and development, and private chefing. Students develop and practice work skills and perform jobs under the direction of faculty working in conjunction with industry professionals.
This program culminates with the completion of an industry internship by each student. These internships are an integral aspect of the program, providing students with paid employment opportunities that support individual career goals. For many it is a way to experience their intended career field. Students enrolled in the three-year BPS degree programs are required to complete a minimum of 800 hours of documented work experience prior to graduation.
At the end of the program students will be able to:
Equipment and Uniform Requirements
All students are required to purchase equipment and uniforms they will need for their courses at Paul Smith's College. In order to ensure uniformity in training, this packet of materials must be obtained through The Pack Basket (College Store). Students will be billed for these items and will be able to pick them up when they arrive on campus. A detailed sizing chart and order form will be sent to students before registration.
Students are required to have five complete sets of professional chef's whites, a pair of black safety kitchen shoes, and a complete kit of professional knives. Headwear is white skullcaps for freshmen and sophomores (included in the initial uniform packet) and green skullcaps for juniors and seniors. Students will be billed for this uniform packet. The student will also need a pair of black dress pants, a long-sleeved oxford button down collar white shirt (with Paul Smith's embroidery), a black bow tie and black dress shoes. The pants and white shirt will be ordered through the Hotel and Culinary Practicum Coordinator prior to beginning the semester-long Practicum.
* Please be advised that the Internship/Industry Work Experience is non-credit bearing and there are no charges for the course therefore, students who choose to complete this course alone during a semester will not be considered as an enrolled student during that particular semester.
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The minimum number of credit hours required to complete this program is 120; a minimum of 30 credits must be in the Liberal Arts and Sciences and 45 credit hours are required of upper division 300/400 level courses for graduation. 800 hours of internship/industry work experience are required for this degree with no less than 200 hours occurring at each internship site.
Some courses run on an accelerated block schedule.
Some courses run on an accelerated block schedule.
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 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 : HOS 400
Course Code : HOS 400
Course Description : A course that applies organizational management techniques to a dynamic, specific segment of the tourism market. Students will discover the unique nature of resorts, the market segments attracted, the complexity of customer service options needed to sustain a market share, human resources issues specific to resorts, economic challenges in resort operations and the environmental characteristics that give each resort its differentiation. Heavy emphasis is placed on marketing principles as applied to these destinations. Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management or MKT 200 Principles of Marketing.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 320
Course Code : MGT 320
Course Description : More than 80% of the businesses in the United States are private entrepreneurships. Although there is a preponderance of "flag" brands throughout this country, the lifeblood of free enterprise is still the family operation. The blend of family values, family systems, and business operations can lead to a very challenging environment for ownership. The course will focus not only on the systems necessary to run a family business, but also on the psychological, human issues that inevitably arise. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Short Title : MGT 335
Course Code : MGT 335
Course Description :
This course addresses project management of diverse activities. The course offers a practical approach to managing projects, focusing on organization, planning, and controlling the efforts of the project such as budgeting, time management, staffing and resource management. The course will focus on aligning project goals and strategies with organizational strategic objectives and culture. Students will establish and evaluate measures of success, quantify value commensurate with costs, optimize the use of organizational resources, and consider risk management. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I.
Short Title : MKT 305
Course Code : MKT 305
Course Description :
Students will learn to evaluate advertising as an institution in society and investigate advertising, both as a tool of marketing and as a process of mass communication. Topics such as marketing research, media selection, budget allocation, publicity, and personal selling efforts will be discussed. Through various assigned projects, students will design and produce advertisements in a variety of mediums. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Short Title : 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 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 : HOS 400
Course Code : HOS 400
Course Description : A course that applies organizational management techniques to a dynamic, specific segment of the tourism market. Students will discover the unique nature of resorts, the market segments attracted, the complexity of customer service options needed to sustain a market share, human resources issues specific to resorts, economic challenges in resort operations and the environmental characteristics that give each resort its differentiation. Heavy emphasis is placed on marketing principles as applied to these destinations. Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management or MKT 200 Principles of Marketing.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or MKT 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 320
Course Code : MGT 320
Course Description : More than 80% of the businesses in the United States are private entrepreneurships. Although there is a preponderance of "flag" brands throughout this country, the lifeblood of free enterprise is still the family operation. The blend of family values, family systems, and business operations can lead to a very challenging environment for ownership. The course will focus not only on the systems necessary to run a family business, but also on the psychological, human issues that inevitably arise. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Short Title : MGT 335
Course Code : MGT 335
Course Description :
This course addresses project management of diverse activities. The course offers a practical approach to managing projects, focusing on organization, planning, and controlling the efforts of the project such as budgeting, time management, staffing and resource management. The course will focus on aligning project goals and strategies with organizational strategic objectives and culture. Students will establish and evaluate measures of success, quantify value commensurate with costs, optimize the use of organizational resources, and consider risk management. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I.
Short Title : MKT 305
Course Code : MKT 305
Course Description :
Students will learn to evaluate advertising as an institution in society and investigate advertising, both as a tool of marketing and as a process of mass communication. Topics such as marketing research, media selection, budget allocation, publicity, and personal selling efforts will be discussed. Through various assigned projects, students will design and produce advertisements in a variety of mediums. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Short Title : BAK 320
Course Code : BAK 320
Course Description : This advanced baking and pastry course will focus on taking the previous skills learned, refining and applying them to current trends in the industry. Strong emphasis will be placed on displaying and presentation techniques. Through an exploration of the professional literature and associations, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on applications, students will explore current baking industry trends and then build on methods and applications learned from previous baking classes to demonstrate those trends. Prerequisite: BAK 280 Retail Practical Experience.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 280 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : BIO 310
Course Code : BIO 310
Course Description : Is it safe to drink the water? Is it safe to breathe the air? This question is of primary concern to those concerned with human impacts on the environment. A mechanistic understanding of how environmental toxins exert their biologic effects is critical to determining exposure limits of human and wildlife populations. This course offers a unique approach to the study of cellular and molecular biology by exploring, in depth, the mechanisms of action of currently-relevant environmental toxins. Students will explore how cells and organisms adapt and respond to the presence of toxic substances, why certain organs and tissues are specifically targeted, histopathology of important target organs, and methods involved in toxicity testing. Prerequisites: BIO 102 Biology II and CHM 141 Chemistry I. LAS, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I, SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHM 141 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : BIO 320
Course Code : BIO 320
Course Description : This course will address the development and current state of evolutionary biology. Students will learn about sources of genetic variation, natural selection and other processes involved in both organismal and molecular evolution. Topics also include micro-and macro-evolutionary processes, the history of life on Earth, and ongoing conflicts between evolutionary theory and creationist worldviews. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 220
Course Code : COM 220
Course Description : ?New Media? refers to interactive forms of communication that use digital computer technology for distribution and exhibition. Often these objects can be manipulated by both creator and user. This course will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills in using these communication tools. Each tool is presented as a separate course under a distinctive topic name. Topics could include (but are not limited to) web design, podcasts, RSS feeds, designing for social networks, blogs, wikis, virtual worlds and more!
Short Title : COM 305
Course Code : COM 305
Course Description : When communities come together to address a specific issue or develop a project, change is inevitable. This course will investigate how individuals respond and react to change. Students will explore strategies to effectively and cooperatively address these concerns and by investigating and committing to skills and best practices associated with inspiring action, minimizing resistance, and gaining commitment. Specific focus will be given to models of change processes such as Appreciative Inquiry and Action Research which can leverage existing culture to prevent resistance and promote accountability. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : COM 310
Course Code : COM 310
Course Description : Effective group facilitation involves using a variety of different communication skills to assist groups to use effective process for decision making. A facilitator is a guide who helps people move through a process together. The role of the facilitator is to focus on how people participate in the process, how ideas are shared and heard, and how that discussion gets translated into action items that have group support. Through this course, student will develop effective facilitation skills and processes to assist groups in making decisions, planning, and developing action oriented reports. Prerequisites: COM 201 Interpersonal Communication and COM 210 Technical Communication. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: COM 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : COM 320
Course Code : COM 320
Course Description :
The ability to persuade others is vital to leadership and advocacy. "Selling" an idea or product should be based on a clear understanding of the audience in terms of who they are, what they want, and how the proposed solution will meet those needs in a way that holds value for all stakeholders. This course will help the student develop interpersonal skills to build trust, shape meaningful dialogue, and form meaningful partnerships. The course will also focus on how to specifically analyze audience and market data to determine value and propose solutions that hold value for both the organization and the individual involved in the process. Prerequisites: COM 201 Interpersonal Communication and COM 210 Technical Communication and Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, WC-I.
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Prereq: COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 340
Course Code : ENG 340
Course Description : This advanced literature survey course will study contemporary nonfiction and literary journalism that focuses on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and their related topics. Students in Contemporary Environmental Writing will examine literature that reveals and interprets the environment and its social, philosophical, economic, and cultural contexts and implications. Readings may include works by noted contemporary writers such as E.O. Wilson, Barry Lopez, Edward Abbey, Terry Tempest Williams, Bill McKibben, Wendell Berry, Rick Bass, Annie Dillard, Peter Matthiessen, Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and ENG 102 Effective College Writing II Completes General Education Requirements:WC-l, RE-l, SC-l LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 400
Course Code : ENG 400
Course Description : This course is designed as an advanced writing workshop, and students will study and practice the writing and editing skills necessary to interpret the environment through its social, philosophical, scientific, economic or cultural aspects. This course will also expose the student to techniques in nonfiction and literary journalism employed by contemporary writers on issues in nature, natural history, the environment and related topics. A student?s final project will include a publishable work - review, feature, essay, study or memoir - to be presented to the College community, as well as submitted for possible publication in a regional or national periodical. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I, ENG 102 Effective College Writing II and Responsibility & Expression-Reinforcing level course Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENV 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 : FOR 350
Course Code : FOR 350
Course Description : This course will examine the evolution of forestry as an applied science. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the major scientific and social drivers which have created the emergence of new paradigms in forestry. Policy and actual forestry practices will be examined concurrently to better understand how land-use decisions are made. The scope of this course will range from local forestry issues within the Adirondack Park, to global issues faced in the developing world which, strive to strike a balance between development and preservation. General topics will include historical land-use shifts, environmentalism, economic shifts, interagency conflict, conservation mechanisms, and cross-border forest policies. Prerequisites: NRS 110 Introduction to Environment and Society or FOR 101 Introduction to Forestry Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or FOR 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or NRS 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : FWS 320
Course Code : FWS 320
Course Description : The course requires students to estimate population demographics, calculate home range sizes, and perform other quantitative analysis for wildlife management, including but not limited to game and endangered species. Students will develop skills in capturing and handling wildlife as well as aging, sexing, and marking individuals. While the primary focus of the course is on mammals and birds, some attention will be given to amphibians and reptiles. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology and MAT 210 Statistics. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, AR-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: FWS 320 Lecture, FWS 320 Lab
Short Title : FWS 480
Course Code : FWS 480
Course Description : Fisheries management is based on the use of scientific information, communication skills, and an understanding of human dimensions to manipulate aquatic populations, aquatic habitats, and humans to sustain or increase the benefits of fishery resources. In this class, students will become intimate with an understanding of the science foundation beneath fisheries management that can help humans make informed decisions. Students will 1) study the scientific approaches used to assess fish population and community dynamics, 2) review the components and managing limiting factors, and 3) learn the historic and contemporary roles of humans in traditional and emerging management approaches in fisheries protection, maintenance, and restoration. Class discussion of case histories will provide focal points for developing an understanding of the complexity of fisheries management. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, WC-I, AR-I, RE-I., SC-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : HOS 350
Course Code : HOS 350
Course Description : This course that offers students the opportunity to work directly with an outside hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to analyze and assess a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will interview key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization's management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisite: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-I, RE-I, SC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HUM 300
Course Code : HUM 300
Course Description : This course explores the wide range of ideas about nature that philosophers and other thinkers have developed from ancient times to the present, and examines how such ideas inform (though often invisibly) contemporary debates concerning our relationship to the land, resource use, and other issues. General topic areas include Nature as Empirical Reality, Nature as Synonymous with Reason, Nature as Antithetical to Man, Nature as Moral Lawgiver, Nature as Aesthetic Norm, and Ecological Ideas. Discussion will draw on thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Tertullian, and Descartes to Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, and Frederick Turner. This philosophical component is complemented by readings and discussions of materials from the current press and recent publications. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 400
Course Code : HUM 400
Course Description : Students will explore the influence of various theories of nature on visual artists throughout history. In turn, the influence of art on human perception of nature, especially as reflected in the conservationist movement, will be studied. Representative works in painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, film, and video from earliest times to the contemporary period will be discussed. Human expression in landscape design and other manipulations of nature will also form part of the course. Many cultures, particularly Japanese and Native American, will be examined for their contributions to human appreciation of the natural world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Junior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-I, LAS
Short Title : HUM 420
Course Code : HUM 420
Course Description :
Students’ motives for entering into environmental professions is often based on “the stirring of an ecological conscience”, which Aldo Leopold articulated in A Sand County Almanac. This course is designed to help students understand this “stirring” and its broader implications as a social and peace-making conscience, and its deeper implications for a satisfying career. Students will a) explore this idea of an ecological conscience through the works of Leopold and many other conservationist, philosophers, and writers, b) evaluate the development of one’s own sense of an ecological conscience, and c) express in compelling personal essays the transformative experiences that have been foundational to their pursuit of an environmental profession. Reading and essay writing will provide the material for a rich, discussion-driven format. Students will develop skills in leading group discussion, writing clear and expressive essays, and sharing through readings open to the college community. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I LAS
Prerequisites :
WC-R, SC-R, RE-R
Short Title : INT 362
Course Code : INT 362
Course Description : : Interdisciplinary Field Studies entails an approximately two-week field study experience in a variety of front-country and/or backcountry locations that provides students with a diverse range of experiences potentially including ecotourism, nature study, cultural study, exploration of scientific, environmental and social issues, analysis of business, tourism, natural resource management and recreation systems, and adventure travel. The aim of this course is to provide an immersive, active, academic experience which allows students from a variety of academic programs to enrich and expand their learning in critically important field locations through travel-based learning that generally falls outside of the traditional semester. Various sections of this flexible course may be tailored to meet the needs of particular academic programs, and/or address the needs of multiple related academic programs in one section. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. Prerequisite: QP-F, RE-F, SC-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Short Title : MGT 306
Course Code : MGT 306
Course Description : This course provides an opportunity to participate in a series of business simulations that demonstrate a wide array of business issues and business decision making. The course will also focus on debate of ethical issues in business. Particular emphasis will be given to businesses with entrepreneurial roots. Concepts, including ethical reasoning, critical thinking, strategic thinking and professional articulation of personal ideologies will serve as a backdrop for the class. The goal is for students to learn not only what is involved in ethical decision making, but also how ethical decision making can be effectively used. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MGT 200 Principles of Management. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I,WC-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MGT 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MGT 200 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : NRS 331
Course Code : NRS 331
Course Description : This course will expose the students to the practices and concepts of land-use and site planning as used to guide and direct development. The course will give the students an appreciation of how the bio-physical environment and human social systems can be made to work together through the planning process. Skills that will be developed include ecological analysis, cartography, and social science research methods. The course will examine case studies where different approaches to land use planning were used. It will look at the similarities and differences among the case studies, within the context of the goals, politics, economics and cultural differences. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, WC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : NRS 410
Course Code : NRS 410
Course Description : This course will cover important economic principles relevant to natural resource management with an emphasis on forest-based resources. Topics will include supply and demand, pricing, investment evaluation, net revenue maximization, non-timber forest products and the emerging field of ecosystem service valuation. These topics will be explored through a variety of case studies, both domestic and international in scope. Emphasis will be placed on learning to construct strong, defensible, land-use arguments through the use of quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: ECN 200 Principles of Economics. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-I, AR-I, SC-I, RE-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ECN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 101 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 102 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 199 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ECN 200 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PRK 355
Course Code : PRK 355
Course Description : The basic purpose of parks is to serve people. Several basic questions that must be answered are: Who are the visitors? Where do they come from? In what activities do they participate? How long do they stay? This course first seeks to answer these types of questions by looking at user-group characteristics and participant profiles. The latter part of the course is then devoted to visitor management techniques. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: REC 105 Recreation and Leisure in the US. Completes General Education Requirement:RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (REC 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 105 Hybrid Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PRK 360
Course Code : PRK 360
Course Description : Inclusion values the participation of all persons in programs and facilities. Students will consider the effects of privilege, discrimination, and prejudice on the lives of people and how these factors affect services. This course assumes all people deserve respect and to be treated as full members of their communities, thereby sharing an overall quality of life. Students are encouraged to appreciate and celebrate differences in their personal lives and those of others. In this course, students will develop the skills and knowledge they need to incorporate the principles of inclusion. Prerequisites: WC-R, SC-R, RE-R. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, RE-I.
Short Title : PRK 475
Course Code : PRK 475
Course Description :
This course will examine the park & recreation design process, including assessment of the needs of the public, translation of the need into a comprehensive plan, and communication of ideas to a variety of stakeholders. It will investigate how the public expresses their needs, how the park board prioritizes the public need, and how various administrations provide the funds to build and maintain parks, while analyzing how design minimizes vandalism, discourages undesirable activities, reduces conflict between vehicles and pedestrians, and allows the park to be available to those with disabilities. Additionally, the course will explore various methods of demonstrating design, both visually and orally. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab). Prerequisites: PRK 340 Facility Management, NRS 320 Environmental Resource Analysis and PRK 360 Diversity & Inclusion by Design. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, SC-I, AR-I, RE-I, QP-I.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: Lecture: (PRK 360 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And PRK 340 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And NRS 320 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : PSY 335
Course Code : PSY 335
Course Description :
Have you ever wondered why ordinary people do unusual things, things that seem alien to their natures: why do good people sometimes do bad things, or smart people sometimes do foolish or irrational things? This course studies the intersection between two traditional disciplines: Sociology and Psychology. By analyzing individuals' thoughts, feelings and behavior as they affect or are affected by other individuals we will understand how our affiliation with a group shapes us. Prerequisities: SOC 2XX or PSY 2XX. Completes General Education Requirements: RE-I, SC-I, LAS.
Prerequisites :
SOC 2XX or PSY 2XX
Short Title : REC 361
Course Code : REC 361
Course Description : This practical experience course takes students through planning, implementation and analysis of week-long nature-based expedition to a destination based within the continental United States or Canada. Destinations will be selected for the variety of front-country and backcountry locations available to provide students with a diversity of adventure and/or ecotourism-based experiences. These experiences include a sampling of adventure activities, lodging facilities, travel means, and service providers. The first part of the course will involve adventure prioritization, resource and time management decisions as the students design their itinerary. During this trip, which will take place during the week-long mid-semester break, students will critically analyze their experiences through the lens of sustainable tourism to discuss and determine the degree to which each and every experience and venue is nature-based, conservation-minded, and beneficial to the cultures and economies of local communities. Once the students return to campus, this analysis will be used to evaluate the detailed itinerary drafted in the planning segment of the course to critically consider the planning elements of their trip and further develop their expedition planning skills. Students are obliged to practice principles of ?green? or sustainable nature-based tourism. This course entails an additional fee above tuition. There is a course fee associated with the course. Prerequisite(s) REC 240 Outdoor Education Program Design & Planning and REC 320 Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: REC 320 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or REC 320 Hybrid (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And REC 240 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : REC 480
Course Code : REC 480
Course Description :
This integrative course calls for the detailed study of current philosophical and applied issues in Recreation, Adventure Travel and Ecotourism with emphasis on unique and imaginative solutions to the challenges facing the Recreation, Adventure Travel and Ecotourism professional. Issues pertaining to Recreation, Adventure Travel and Ecotourism will be selected from the Recreation, Natural Resources and Hospitality/Tourism areas. (3 hours/week) Prerequisite: Senior standing. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-l, SC-I.
Short Title : Cat Log Ops Prod Mgt
Course Code : RES 333
Course Description :
This course has two main purposes. One is to cover another facet of the modern baking/catering industry. The second is to give an opportunity to students to understand and apply cooking techniques with respect to religious, philosophical, and medical dietary restrictions. This course focuses on the catering business. Topics covered include customer relations, religious and philosophical food restrictions, and the logistics of the catering industry. This course is also suitable to hospitality students who are interested in the catering side of hospitality. This course does not require any particular culinary knowledge.
Prerequisites: (BAK 271 European Pastries or BAK 272 International Pastries or SC-R course) and (BAK 283 Bakery Retail Sweet & Savory Preparations or RES 251 Culinary Fundamentals)
Completes General Education Requirement: RE-I
Prerequisites :
(BAK 271 European Pastries or BAK 272 International Pastries or SC-R course) and (BAK 283 Bakery Retail Sweet & Savory Preparations or RES 251 Culinary Fundamentals)
Short Title : SOC 315
Course Code : SOC 315
Course Description : A community is a group of people who share a common place, experience, or interest. Often communities or groups of communities come together to form collaborative partnerships to address an issue, provide a service, or produce some kind of project. This course will provide students with both a conceptual framework and the practical skills for organizing effectively in and across communities. Different types of community organizations such as grassroots citizen action groups, non-profit social service agencies, issue coalitions, and government-sponsored councils will be explored. Concepts of organizing philosophy, advocacy strategies, decision making models, power-structures, institutional change, community control, diversity, and leadership will be considered. Prerequisite(s): PSY 110 Organizational Behavior and COM 201 Interpersonal Communication. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I.
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And COM 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 320
Course Code : SOC 320
Course Description : This course will explore how gender has historically been defined and subsequently communicated through images, language and myths through the media which tends to socialize, educate, and discipline sometimes in the guise of entertainment. Such stereotypes impose upon men and women the expectations of society telling them how they should act, what they should desire, who they should strive to be, and how they should value themselves; those who don't conform are often conesored. Awareness of these issues should motivate students to incorporate different pointes of view into their own thinking and behavior, specifically to intervene when they hear others perpetuate biases, to advocate for continued parity, and to make informed personal decisions about how to live, work and vote. Pre-requisite: A Social Cultural Foundation course Completes General Education Requirements:SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Short Title : SOC 325
Course Code : SOC 325
Course Description : Achieving higher rates of gender diversity in the C-Suite will require deeper cultural shifts within organizations in order to overcompotential biases and hurdles to gender equality. This course will examine several important questions: Is there still a glass ceiling? Where are the women leaders? Do men have better leadership skills than women? Do women lead differently from men? What is the role of gender roles in the balance between family and work? Do people resist women?s leadership? How do some women suceed in leadership roles? The course concludes with an examination of trends for future participation by women in professional and cultural leadership roles. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Completes General Education Requirements: WC-I, SC-I, RE-I
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Select any Upper Division (300 or 400 level) course.
Select any course.
Select any Upper Division (300 or 400 level) course.
Students apply knowledge from classroom learning to on the job employment experiences that support their career goals. Students are required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of documented work experience. This course satisfies the Associates degree requirement and the first half of the baccalaureate degree requirement for industry work experience. Students must complete a minimum of 200 work hours at any given Internship site. Assistance with Internship placement is available through the Office of Hospitality Internships.
Students apply knowledge from classroom learning and from previous industry work experience to on the job employment experiences that support their career goals. Students are required to complete a minimum of 400 hours of documented work experience. This course satisfies the second half of the baccalaureate degree requirement for industry work experience. Students must complete a minimum of 200 work hours at any given Internship site. Assistance with Internship placement is available through the Office of Hospitality Internships.
Current ServSafe Certification required for graduation.
Diane Litynski
Pickett Hall 105
(518)327-6037
dlitynski@paulsmiths.edu