Program Codes:
CHM
Minor
Chemistry courses include laboratory skills that are not typically taught in other PSC science courses. The lower division courses for this minor provide a foundation in both physical and organic chemistry. Students then choose one upper division chemistry course to gain specific expertise. The upper division chemistry courses each have a different focus, making them attractive to students from different disciplines.
The minor consists of 5 courses (19-20 credits); four foundational courses and one upper division chemistry elective. All prerequisites to foundation and electives courses apply. Students applying for this minor should have earned an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good academic standing within their individual major.
This course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, states of matter, chemical measurements (stoichiometry), nomenclature, gas laws, spectroscopy, periodicity, and chemical bonding. (3 hours lecture).
Completes General Education Requirements: AR-F, AR-R, LAS. *May count as a Foundation or a Reinforcing Experience, but not both.
MAT 125 College Algebra or Accuplacer placement.
Fall
This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 110) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture).
Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, QP-R LAS
CHM 110 Chemistry I
CHM 113 Lab
Spring
The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R LAS
(CHM 141 Chemistry I and CHM 142 Chemisty II) OR (CHM 110 Chemistry I and CHM 120 Chemisty II)
Fall
This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 250) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. (3 hours lecture).
Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R LAS
CHM 250 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 253 Lab
Spring
UD Chemistry (CHM) Course
Short Title : BAK 295
Course Code : BAK 295
Course Description :
Students will complete a minimum of a semester of bakery industry experience. Students will sign a contractual agreement with an externship site. The following options are available: 1) Competitive participation in one of the externships developed by the College; or 2) Independent externship in the industry secured by the student that meets the approval of the Program Coordinator. Verified work experience of one year prior to enrollment at Paul Smith's may be substituted for either option, providing that experience is comparable and applicable to the student's major (see Externship Verification Process section). Enrollment in either of the two options requires a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better. Grading is pass/fail based on completion of the contractual agreement with the externship property and adherence to their rules and regulations of employment as well as to Paul Smith's College rules of student conduct.
Short Title : NSF SSTEM Research
Course Code : BIO 114
Course Description :
Students will engage in the scientific process and in a research project. Related to this work, they will read critical works, design studies/experiments, collect and analyze data, and describe the implications of the work. They will present their work to an appropriate audience which may include the general public or professional groups. The students will also participate in a service learning project. This course is required for students who have received the National Science Foundation S-STEM scholarship.
Prerequisites :
Enrollment in NSF S-STEM program.
Short Title : NSF SSTEM Research
Course Code : BIO 214
Course Description :
Students will engage in the scientific process and in a research project. Related to this work, they will read critical works, design studies/experiments, collect and analyze data, and describe the implications of the work. They will present their work to an appropriate audience which may include the general public or professional groups. The students will also participate in a service learning project. This course is required for students who have received the National Science Foundation S-STEM scholarship.
Prerequisites :
Enrollment in the NSF S-STEM program.
Short Title : NSF SSTEM Research
Course Code : BIO 314
Course Description :
Students will engage in the scientific process and in a research project. Related to this work, they will read critical works, design studies/experiments, collect and analyze data, and describe the implications of the work. They will present their work to an appropriate audience which may include the general public or professional groups. The students will also participate in a service learning project. This course is required for students who have received the National Science Foundation S-STEM scholarship.
Prerequisites :
Enrollment in the NSF S-STEM program.
Short Title : NSF SSTEM Research
Course Code : BIO 414
Course Description :
Students will engage in the scientific process and in a research project. Related to this work, they will read critical works, design studies/experiments, collect and analyze data, and describe the implications of the work. They will present their work to an appropriate audience which may include the general public or professional groups. The students will also participate in a service learning project. This course is required for students who have received the National Science Foundation S-STEM scholarship.
Prerequisites :
Enrollment in the NSF S-STEM program.
Short Title : Business Computer Applications
Course Code : BUS 102
Course Description :
This course provides in-depth instruction and practice in widely used business productivity software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. The course focuses on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office).
Short Title : BUS 299
Course Code : BUS 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 : COM 199
Course Code : COM 199
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 : CUL 123
Course Code : CUL 123
Course Description : In the last several decades the Farm to Table movement in the United States has gained significant momentum and market share; restaurants, schools, and institutions are all trying to transition to a more local, sustainable, and more nutritious food culture. Chefs and restaurants plan an important role in this transition as they feature ?new? local ingredients to customers and play an important role in educating customers on the Farm to Table movement. In this course, students will gain an understanding of our current food system, with a specific focus on distribution and consumption of local ingredients in commercial (restaurant and institutional) markets in the Adirondack/ North Country Region. Students will tour large and small scale farms to identify and discuss their farming methods, sustainable practices, and commercial markets for local products. Students will study new marketing and distribution methods for local foods and how restaurants and intuitional kitchens can adapt to serving and marketing local food year-round. Students will have opportunities to harvest and prepare local ingredients, preserve local foods, and develop and market value added products for resale. Examples include cheese, maple products, and fruit jams. Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F.
Short Title : CUL 124
Course Code : CUL 124
Course Description : In the last several decades the Farm to Table movement in the United States has gained significant momentum and market share; restaurants, schools, and institutions are all trying to transition to a more local, sustainable, and more nutritious food culture. Chefs and restaurants plan an important role in this transition as they feature ?new? local ingredients to customers and play an important role in educating customers on the Farm to Table movement. In this course, students will gain an understanding of our current food system, with a specific focus on distribution and consumption of local ingredients in commercial (restaurant and institutional) markets in the Adirondack/ North Country Region. Students will tour large and small scale farms to identify and discuss their farming methods, sustainable practices, and commercial markets for local products. Students will study new marketing and distribution methods for local foods and how restaurants and intuitional kitchens can adapt to serving and marketing local food year-round. Students will have opportunities to harvest and prepare local ingredients, preserve local foods, and develop and market value added products for resale. Examples include cheese, maple products, and fruit jams. Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F.
Short Title : CUL 199
Course Code : CUL 199
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 : CUL 465
Course Code : CUL 465
Course Description : In this course students demonstrate understanding of the goals of the program. They consider the evolution of the food industry, and research future trends. Students develop a literature review concern a specific topic in the industry and its relationship to public health, demonstrate their culinary techniques, and display leadership abilities. Students will design and execute all of the aspects of managing a theoretical restaurant. This includes creating a menu that reflects a thoughtful theme, ordering food supplies, developing a budgetary proposal, and assigning duties for food production and front of house service. At the completion of their Executive Chef experience students will prepare and defend a portfolio which will include a complete research report. This course satisfies the Capstone requirement.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CUL 270 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 245 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 230 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 331 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : EMT Training 1
Course Code : DMR 220
Course Description :
This course presents the National EMS Education Standards for the EMT. It consists of seven modules that are based on the National Scope of Practice. Course content will introduce basic life support concepts, knowledge, and skills to the prospective Emergency Medical Technician. Modules include: Preparatory, Airway Management, Patient Assessment, Medical Emergencies, Trauma, Pediatric/Special Needs Patients/Geriatric, and EMS Operations. The NYS EMT/AEMT Protocols are introduced to the student and practiced during lab sessions throughout the course. An American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR certification is also included in this course. |
Short Title : ECN 199
Course Code : ECN 199
Course Description : This course explores the theory of the film and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determiniation. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, this course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economics growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : EST 330
Course Code : EST 330
Course Description : This course will explore the natural and cultural assets, challenges, issues and opportunities arising within the boundaries and in the communities surrounding the selected parks, biospheres, wilderness areas and natural reserves in the U.S. and another country. Students will review best practices from the Adirondack Park in terms of management, sustainable tourism development, demographics and soial issues to provide a comparative perspective in an analysis of the issues arising in the selected international context. Student will gather information in the selected international setting through field trips, meetings with key stakeholders, observations, review of documents and interviews. The student team will explore multiple perspectives of sustainable communities based on their majors and present their research findings and recommendations to the authorities and community leaders of the selected international context. Students will explore the role of the United Nations Man and Biosphere Network in the international context as well as the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve. Completes General Education Requirement: SC-I
Short Title : FWS 299
Course Code : FWS 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 : FYS 199
Course Code : FYS 199
Course Description : First Year Seminar is a bridge to the Paul Smith's College learning community. The course introduces first year students to a seminar-format learning environment in which students and instructors create an academic dialog that connects students with essential ideas, people, and resources. This predominantly discussion based course engages students in the big questions that confront individuals and groups as they develop the insight, skills, and support systems they need to meet personal and professional goals. The overarching goals for the course include engaging students in the process of imagination and expression, developing personal and social responsibility, and creating awareness of interdependency and critical aspects of sustainability. Through reflective activities, readings and discussions students will develop decision making skills, oral and written skills and a personal action plan that will guide independent, confident, decision making toward achievement of life goals. Completes General Education Requirements:H-F, LAS,RE-F.
Short Title : Graduate Course
Course Code : GRADUATE COURSE
Course Description :
Graduate course requirement.
Short Title : Hum Res Risk Mgt
Course Code : HRM 400
Course Description :
This online course is offered via Paul Smith's College's partnership with the LCMC, a national consortium of private colleges. The partnership allows students to earn PSC credit toward job-focused degree programs. Courses are designed by top academics, reviewed by industry leaders, and taught by qualified faculty from other colleges within the consortium.
This course will examine the scope and role of HR in the occupational health and safety arena, the fundamental components of comprehensive programs and, more importantly, the interplay between these considerations and how important HR professionals are in their success. Topics covered include OSHA requirements, risk management and loss prevention, management of safety and workers’ compensation, employee assistance plans, preventative health issues, emergency response and preparedness, and developing a culture of safety, amongst others. There will be focus on the fundamental components of a comprehensive health and safety program to protect the employees in an organization and costly liability. Prerequisite: MGT 220 Human Resource Management and HRM 301 Employment & Labor Law.
Short Title : MAT 097
Course Code : MAT 097
Course Description : This course is designed for students in all programs of study and includes basic algebra concepts and fundamental skills needed for success in higher level mathematics courses. This course does not provide college credit, or fulfil any degree program requirement. Topics include basic algebraic expressions, mathematical models, real numbers, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, radicals, graphing, factoring and solving linear and quadratic equations and applications. Emphasis is given to solving applied problems from different curricula. This remedial course includes 3 hours of instruction and 1 hour of recitation weekly.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Accuplacer Math Placement 97.0000
Short Title : MGT 202
Course Code : MGT 202
Course Description :
In this course, students will gain a basic understanding of the various dimensions of the sports industry, including its history, fitness as an organized physical activity, and social/economic challenges (gender differences, racial implications, political considerations, and financial responsibilities). This course will introduce students to the management of sporting events (locally, nationally, and internationally.), and building and managing financial budgets for sustainability. Students will investigate the modern evolution of the business of sports through the study of vast and differing organizations. Finally, students will be introduced to the various career fields and employment opportunities that exist in Sports Management. Completes General Education Requirements for: SC-F
Short Title : MGT 210
Course Code : MGT 210
Course Description : The rapid pace of business for the entrepreneur often means learning procedures, mechanisms, and policies of doing business in real time. Each year requirements change at the local, state, and national level. For an entrepreneur to be successful he/she must stay informed on personnel hiring and retention issues, benefit policies, employee compensation models, insurance needs, credit systems, payment systems, and tax law, among other topics. This course will walk students through the necessary mechanics of the entrepreneur, and additionally provide the tools where students can seek out current and applicable entrepreneurship information as is necessary. Human resources planning is emphasized and job planning, job design, recruitment, selection, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation systems and termination are discussed. Different types of business required documentation as applied to sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations will be studied. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : NRS 101
Course Code : NRS 101
Course Description :
This course will be taught in an interdisciplinary fashion addressing the scientific, economic, and legal issues related to natural resource allocation. The course will begin with a conceptual overview of key issues, and trace the evolution of natural resource utilization and management. The course will examine both domestic and global resource challenges. In an effort to expose students to a broad range of topics, a module format will be utilized allowing approximately one week per topic. Students will be expected to consider resource allocation issues from a variety of professional and socio-economic perspectives. Particular attention will be given to options and tools for affecting resource allocation and environmental quality. Specific natural resource issues addressed will include resource stewardship, population growth, poverty, agriculture, water resources, air pollution, energy, climate change, and non-renewable resources. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F,LAS.
Short Title : Environmental Resource Analysis
Course Code : NRS 560
Course Description :
This course is a study of the principles and techniques of environmental resource analysis, landscape and scenery classification, and procedures for environmental quality and impact analysis. The course will present basic information on land classification, landscape patterns, function, and evaluation. It will define the difference between foreground, middle ground, and background and stress their importance in enhancing or detracting from the visitor experience. In addition, a sense of how the resource manager relates to users is developed. Students are encouraged to utilize their creativity and problem-solving skills to issues facing the industry.
Short Title : PRF 091
Course Code : PRF 091
Course Description : Non Credit Math Heop Summer Session Course
Short Title : PRF 092
Course Code : PRF 092
Course Description : Non Credit Writing Heop Summer Session Coure
Short Title : PRF 093
Course Code : PRF 093
Course Description : Heop Summer Session Course
Short Title : PRF 094
Course Code : PRF 094
Course Description : Heop Summer Session Course
Short Title : PRF 095
Course Code : PRF 095
Course Description : Heop Summer Session Course
Short Title : PRF 096
Course Code : PRF 096
Course Description : Heop Summer Session Course
Short Title : PSY 199
Course Code : PSY 199
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 : PSY 299
Course Code : PSY 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 : REC 104
Course Code : REC 104
Course Description : This course provides students with a theoretical understanding of adventure education and outdoor recreation. This course also provides students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills necessary for the effective implementation of all phases of adventure programming: assessment, planning, preparation, leading/facilitating, and evaluation. Students will become proficient in group management and the professional delivery of safe, high quality, ethical and educationally sound nature-based experiences and/or adventure pursuits for diverse audiences and cultures. Students will learn how to facilitate ice-breaker activities, initiative games and low and high ropes elements. The importance of sequencing, framing, and the use of metaphors is emphasized and practiced. Skills learned include low and high ropes course set-up, knot-tying, spotting, and belaying. This course prepares students for ACCT Level One Certification.
Corequisites : Coreq: REC 104 Lecture, REC 104 Lab
Short Title : SCI 461
Course Code : SCI 461
Course Description :
This course is designed to provide students who plan to complete a Capstone Independent Project (SCI 462) with the foundation for their work on their Project. The work in planning will become ?drafts? to modify and build on in the project phase. Students are expected to broaden their understanding and application of skills gained in courses leading up to the Capstone, such as literature review, research methods, study design, and effective communication of information. The result of this effort will be a completed, approved proposal, prepared according to the guidelines established for Capstone Projects. Each student will select a mentor who will serve as the student's supervisor for the project. (1 hour lecture). Prerequisites: BIO 101 General Biology I and MAT 210 Statistics 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 MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SCI 462
Course Code : SCI 462
Course Description : The Capstone Independent Project is designed to be a culminating endeavor based upon student's coursework, reading, interests and experience. Through the application of principles, theories and methods learned, students analyze, synthesize and evaluate information. The Project provides a representative sample of a student's work that may be used to assess student learning. Individually, students will work independently on their projects developed during Independent Capstone Proposal Development (SCI 461), under the supervision of a mentor. Students are responsible for satisfying the established standards for successful completion of the Capstone Project, which include a substantial written report and an oral presentation. The course is offered fall and spring semesters. Students with less than 90 earned credits will need to complete a ?missing pre-requisite? form during pre-registration to register for this course. (1 hour lecture and independent time). Prerequisites: SCI 461 Independent Capstone Proposal Development and Senior standing. This course satisfies the Capstone requirement. LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: SCI 461 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 1.00
Short Title : SCI 495
Course Code : SCI 495
Course Description : Science Capstone is a collaborative and adaptive approach used to investigate biological (including environmental) concerns or questions. Students are given a biological or environmental issue and use a scientific approach to find a solution. Students must integrate relevant biological or environmental and social-cultural information to research a question, and develop either a management plan for a given landscape unit or produce a scientific report. Students will develop collaboration and team management skills through consensus building, planning, project execution and reporting. Students with less than 90 earned credits will need to complete a ?missing pre-requisite? form during pre-registration to register for this course. Prerequisites: MAT 210 Statistics and (BIO 210 General Ecology or FOR 310 Forest Ecology) and Senior Status.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 210 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or FOR 310 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : SOC 120
Course Code : SOC 120
Course Description : Social and Cultural Food Studies is an innovative approach to the study of food in ways in which they are discussed and represented today. Through an approach that merges foreign languages with an emphasis on Spanish and French and the impact of those languages in the culinary world, meal etiquette from around the world, anthropology, history, sociology, communications, and a wide range of other subjects, students acquire the tools for developing new conceptualizations, communications, and educational strategies within the reahn of.high-quality gastronomy. LAS
Short Title : SUS 101
Course Code : SUS 101
Course Description :
In an ecological context, sustainability can be defined as the ability of an ecosystem to maintain ecological processes, functions, biodiversity and productivity into the future. This course will provide the student with a broad introduction to biodiversity and ecological sustainability. Fundamental concepts of ecology will be covered, including biogeochemical, carbon, and hydrological cycles and population patterns. The second half of the course will discuss and analyze broad global and local environmental issues, including agricultural, forest and wetland sustainability, land use patterns and energy production. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, AR-F.
Short Title : SUS 299
Course Code : SUS 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 : SUS 399
Course Code : SUS 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 : SUS 499
Course Code : SUS 499
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 : Protected Landscape & Comm Sustainability
Course Code : SUS 510
Dr. Jorie Favreau
Pickett Hall 107