Program Codes:
HRMT
Associate of Applied Science
The Hotel and Restaurant Management, A.A.S. curriculum is designed to serve both those students who plan to begin work in the industry upon completion of the two-year program and students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The program provides students with the skills and background required for an excellent start in the hospitality industry and to help in rapid professional development. The program also allows students to continue and complete the baccalaureate degree offered at Paul Smith's College in Hotel, Resort and Tourism Management.
Code of Professionalism and Uniform Requirements:
Professionalism is stressed throughout this program and is applied student appearance during applied work experiences, guest lectures and site visits. It is required that all students have a specified business suit to use for these occasions. This suit is worn as a requirement of HOS Field Studies in Hospitality 350 and HOS 250 Applications in Hospitality. The suit can be acquired through Land’s End Business Outfitters.
Other lab courses electives may have specific uniform requirements in addition to the one stated above. In these cases, the uniform will be stated in the Course Syllabus. Co-curricular opportunities may arise that will require the student to wear a pair of black dress pants, a long-sleeved oxford button down collar white shirt a black tie, black socks and black dress shoes.
Degree Requirements:
A minimum of 61 credit hours is required for completion of this A.A.S. degree program; 20 credit hours shall be in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. An internship/work experience (WRK 290) 400 hours are required for this degree with no less than 200 hours occurring at each internship site.
Students utilize the rules of debits/credits in preparing the step-by-step process incorporated in a full accounting cycle. Analysis and preparation of basic financial statements are included. Students will be able to complete an in-depth accounting of certain assets and liabilities. Completes General Education Requirement: QP-R.
Short Title : MAT 110
Course Code : MAT 110
Course Description : This is an introductory course in using mathematics as a basis for making logical decisions. The course will include the algebra of linear equations and inequalities and the solution of linear equations needed to solve linear programming problems geometrically. Other topics include set theory, matrices, basic statistics and the analysis of graphs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 125
Course Code : MAT 125
Course Description : This course will start with a review of basic algebra (factoring, solving linear equations and inequalities, etc) and will introduce various functions to include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and radical functions. Techniques of graphing these functions will also be explored. Additionally students will study systems of equations and sequences and series. Prerequisite: MAT 097 Fundamentals of Math (C* or better) or appropriate Accuplacer score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-F, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: MAT 99 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 110.0000 Or GST 099 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 097 Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or GST 99A Lecture Min Grade: C* Min Credits: 0.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 120.0000
Short Title : MAT 241
Course Code : MAT 241
Course Description : In this introductory calculus course, students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the usefulness of calculus to a broad range of applications. The concept of a function, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric, the derivative, applications of differentiation and the definite integral will be covered. Prerequisite: MAT 180 Pre-Calculus or appropriate Accuplacer placement score. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 250.0000 Or MAT 180 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
Short Title : MAT 242
Course Code : MAT 242
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus I (MAT 241). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of integral calculus and to introduce differential equations. By focusing on the ideas behind solving the problems, the student will be able to solve a broad range of problems. Definite and indefinite integrals and first-order separable differential equations and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 241 Calculus I. Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 243
Course Code : MAT 243
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Calculus II (MAT 242). Students will use practical problems to develop the concepts of multivariable calculus. Students will gain an appreciation of the possibilities for problem solving when freed from the constraints of modeling with one independent variable. Approximating functions with Taylor and Fourier series, vectors, partial derivatives, directional derivatives, gradients, the differential, methods of calculating multiple integrals, parametric curves and surfaces, vector fields, and their applications will all be approached from the graphical, numerical and analytical points of view. If time permits, line integrals, flux integrals, divergence and curl will be discussed. (4 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 242 Calculus II Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 242 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : MAT 331
Course Code : MAT 331
Course Description : This course is to provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ordinary differential equations. The course should prepare students for advanced study in engineering or the physical, mathematical, biological, or social sciences. This course deals with first- and second-order differential equations and their applications. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: MAT 243 Calculus III Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: MAT 243 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : MAT 335
Course Code : MAT 335
Course Description : This course will examine the use of mathematics to solve contemporary mathematical problems using real financial transactions as examples. Students will analyze trends and current problems using graphs, spreadsheets, internet resources, and financial equations. Students will develop an Investment Portfolio and write a report on the semester long investigation they conduct on the investing world. Their report will be research based and they will use their own portfolio as an example of the topics they study. Concepts involving algebraic manipulations of equations, exponential equations, and mathematical modeling with their applications to financial decision-making will be emphasized. Course topics will include time value of money, present value and future value, simple and compound interest, ordinary annuities, sinking funds, amortization, stocks and investments. Pre-requisites: MAT 125 Algebra or MAT 110 Finite Math or appropriate Accuplacer placement AND completion of a Quantitative Problem Solving-Reinforcing course. Completes General Education Requirements:WC-I, QP-I, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (MAT 110 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000 Or MAT 180 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or MAT 125 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or MAT 125 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00)
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 : 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 : Farm To Table Experience
Course Code : CUL 290
Course Description :
Many restaurants and other institutions are transitioning to using more local and sustainable products as part of the international “Farm to Table” movement. By offering local ingredients and educating customers, chefs and restaurants can play an important role in the shift to a more nutritious food culture. In this course, students will study the 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 and sustainable practices. Students will study marketing and distribution methods for local foods and how restaurants and institutional 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. Past examples of such projects include cheese, maple products, and fruit jams.
Completes General Education Requirements: SC-F
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 : MGT 101
Course Code : MGT 101
Course Description :
A modern small-business course that focuses on the traits and methods of management required of successful owner/operators in today's business environment. Students will explore why some entrepreneurs fail while others succeed repeatedly. Additionally, the students will learn how to assess their chances for success by discovering how to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses. (3 hours lecture). SC-F
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 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 111
Course Code : ENG 111
Course Description :
This writing-intensive course develops critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of, and written reaction to, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama classified as working-class literature. Students will examine how the working class is represented in American literature from 1900 to the present and will explore the characteristics that constitute working-class writing. This exploration will include analysis of the American social class system, issues of labor and work, changing American values, and notions of success and the American dream. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
ENG 101 Effective College Writing
Short Title : ENG 112
Course Code : ENG 112
Course Description :
This writing intensive course focuses on the westward movement (frontier exploration) as a means to explore human nature: fears, strengths, weaknesses, and bravery in the face of adventure and adversity. This will be accomplished by reading and film analysis. The main purpose here is to develop critical thinking and expository writing skills through the study of, and written reaction to, elements of the western genre (short story, drama, and poetry). The work will consist chiefly of discussion and written essays, with emphasis on audience awareness, clarity, organization, logic, articulation and fluency. Students will also have the opportunity to further develop their library research skills. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
ENG 101 Effective College Writing I
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
Choose a course with a prefix of ACC, ECN, MGT, or MKT.
Choose a course with a prefix of ACC, ECN, MGT, or MKT.
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.
Prerequisites :
WC-F and WC-R (or ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalent)
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. Emphasis is on critical discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches to ethics, on developing an integrated perspective on the whole field of ethics as a foundation for further study, and on practical applications to daily life. Completes General Education Requirement: 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 : Ethics in Sport
Course Code : MGT 221
Course Description :
Sport ethics requires virtues in responsibility, integrity, fairness, and respect – among players, coaches, even spectators and fans. Beyond established guidelines and policies, this course investigates how to build and sustain ethics among those participating in sport management. The course reviews the creation and growth of Title IX in school sports, and the on-going issues of equity in sport participation and management. This course is designed to introduce students to the ethical issues related to the field of sport (management). It will include an examination of development of a philosophy of sport, the values associated with sport, ethical decision-making in sport, and the establishment of a personal code of ethics. In addition, this course will address ethical issues and considerations in eSports, such as violence, addiction, stereotypes against women players, and health issues.
Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, SC-R
Short Title : MKT 200
Course Code : MKT 200
Course Description :
Students are introduced to the functions of a marketing system to gain a better understanding of the consumer and industrial market place. Creating in design work that illustrates persuasion, emotional allurement, and ability to attract sales is taught. Different strategies necessary to market a product or service are discussed from scientific and practical viewpoints. Topics discussed include product planning and development, quality, pricing promotions, and channels of distribution. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : 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 : BAK 270
Course Code : BAK 270
Course Description : A lecture/laboratory class that focuses on the preparation of classical pastries and contemporary restaurant desserts. Students will learn the techniques, methods and procedures used in the production of International style tortes, petits fours sec & glac?, frozen desserts. Strong emphasis will be placed on plating and presentation techniques.Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of dessert pastries in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisite: BAK 260 Foundations of Baking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: BAK 260 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : COM 201
Course Code : COM 201
Course Description : Through this course students will analyze interpersonal communication practices and issues between individuals, small groups, and organizations. Students will develop their ability to actively listen, manage conflict, influence others, and communicate in teams. Throughout the course students will incorporate and consider diverse cultural perspectives to examine how culture influences how we communicate and how we interpret the communication of others. Students will also explore the field of ideas relating to human modes of communication and personal relationships in the shaping of our social environment, this includes a review of the research findings in interpersonal communication, a subject which crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries as it synthesizes findings in psychology, sociology, biology, and communication. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : COM 216
Course Code : COM 216
Course Description : The course provides a critical overview and analysis of how mass communication tools and systems have influenced our society and ourselves. By grounding our study in the founding principles of the First Amendment, the course will facilitate analysis of the following questions: What is meant by the term mass communication? What influence does mass communication have on our public discourse and the way we function as a society? How is a message crafted to fit a specific media format or to reach a specific demographic? What kind of messages are truly for the masses and what messages are for defined groups and why? How do new media formats compare to historic methods and what are the implications of these new trends? Through this analysis, students should become critical consumers of communication messages. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, WC-R, RE-R, LAS.
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : CUL 150
Course Code : CUL 150
Course Description : As an exploration and examination of global cuisines this course is intended to build upon the students culinary repertoire while expanding students understanding and appreciation of others cultures. Students will explore the factors that have had an affect on the evolution of foods in a variety of countries. These factors include geography and climate; historical and political events and various cultural and religious influences. Prerequisites: CUL 101 Professional Cooking I and CUL 102 Professional Cooking II Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: (CUL 101 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And CUL 102 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Short Title : ECN 101
Course Code : ECN 101
Course Description : An examination of macroeconomics, including an introduction to economic systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Completes General Education Requirements:LAS, SC-R.
Short Title : ECN 102
Course Code : ECN 102
Course Description : Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models This is Hybrid course. Hybrid courses blend both traditional classroom instruction with the flexibility of online learning. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ECN 200
Course Code : ECN 200
Course Description :
Explores the theory of the firm and consumer behavior within a market system. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between market structure and price and output determination. Current economic problems are used to clarify the development and application of economic models. Additionally, the course will cover foundations in macroeconomics, to include an introduction to economics systems, money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy, economic growth, and the theories and measurement of national income, employment and international trade. Prerequisite: Quantitative Problem Solving Foundation course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : ENG 103
Course Code : ENG 103
Course Description : American democracy depends upon an informed and critically attuned citizenry. Advancement in one's career similarly depends upon critical thinking and eloquent advancement of one's ideas. In this course we will study classical and modern techniques of argument and persuasion and methods logical and illogical others use to influence our behavior. Class discussion of current issues will result in essays aimed at developing student argumentative and persuasive skills. Posters, advertising, video, and class debate may also be part of the course. Time or similar magazine and a polemical novel will be two of our texts. At semester's end students will prepare a lengthy written argument along with an oral presentation. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 105
Course Code : ENG 105
Course Description : Food writing plays an integral role in the culinary arts. Concise recipes and persuasive menus, for example, are tools for communication between the culinary professional and the consumer. In this course, students will build on the writing skills acquired at the foundation level while enhancing their knowledge of food. Students will compare and analyze the writing styles found in recipes, menus, essays, newspaper reviews, poetry, food in fiction, journal articles and internet blogs. Through this analysis students will develop their own preferences for expressing a point of view about food in these formats. Students will be expected to develop a culinary-based research project, a personal memoir enriched with recipes, and to participate in class discussions, critiques and formal presentations of projects. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 115
Course Code : ENG 115
Course Description : This course will provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting perhaps our nation?s greatest contribution to world literature, nature-based writing. Particular emphasis will be placed on wilderness encounters as seen in its classic, mostly American, environmental writers from the early republic to more recent times. Explorers like Meriweather Lewis, naturalists like William Bartram, poets like Henry David Thoreau, artists like John James Audubon, adventurers like John Wesley Powell, scientists like E.O. Wilson, preservationists like John Muir, conservationists like Aldo Leopold, and philosophers like Thomas Merton will help the class dive into the issue that has always vexed us: how do we live rightly on this planet? (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 210
Course Code : ENG 210
Course Description :
From the Exploration and Colonial periods through the Civil War, this course surveys the writings of explorers and Americans of diverse backgrounds in an attempt to understand the character of the American experience. Along with such classic authors as Franklin, Thoreau, Poe, and Whitman students will read and discuss the journals of explorers, diaries of colonial settlers, slave narratives, and Native American poetry and prose. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I
Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 211
Course Code : ENG 211
Course Description :
This course forms the second half of a survey of the rich literary life of the United States from Reconstruction, westward expansion, and the era of industrial and urban development to more recent times, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Vietnam era. The fiction, poetry, and non-fiction prose of our many peoples will be examined as they comment on the nature of the American story. Selections from Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Jewish and other traditions will be read and discussed along with the works of such traditional figures as Mark Twain, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and William Faulkner. Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : ENG 350
Course Code : ENG 350
Course Description : This course is a study of the interconnections among literatures from a wide variety of cultures, eras, and genres. An upper-division survey course, World Literature examines the roles literature plays within cultures. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101, WC-R, SC-F Completes General Education Requirements: SC-I, RE-I, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Advanced Studies Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : EST 220
Course Code : EST 220
Course Description : Permaculture is defined as the conscious design of human systems, both natural and social, that have the diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture is a powerful and internationally-recognized form of design science that has become increasingly important since its emergence in Australia about 30 years ago. Working with nature, permaculture provides a well-established route to create human environments that mimic the sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient natural environments we see all around us. Permaculture is concerned with the study and practice of the way human beings ? as individuals and societies ? can participate in the creation of ethical and ecological support systems. Incorporating traditional knowledge, modern science, and natural patterns of the living world, permaculture design is applicable to farms, gardens, neighborhoods, and towns in both rural and urban settings. Prerequisites: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I and an Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry Foundation level course. Completes General Education Requirements: WC-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites : Coreq: EST 220 Lecture, EST 220 Lab
Short Title : FOR 280
Course Code : FOR 280
Course Description : This course focuses on applied forest ecology in the context of landowner goals and objectives at the woodlot level. Students will be expected to develop management strategies which consider both market and non market products. Application of these concepts will be further reinforced through the development of a woodlot management plan. (2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab). Prerequisites: FOR 235 Timber Harvesting and FOR 241 Forest Mensuration II and GIS 230: Geospatial Information Tech for Forestry. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: (FOR 241 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 And GIS 230 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And FOR 235 Lecture Lab combined Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites : Coreq: FOR 280 Lecture, FOR 280 Lab
Short Title : FOR 285
Course Code : FOR 285
Course Description : This course explores the components of the urban forest and the social benefits of urban green space. These components include planning and management of street tree populations, basic inventory methods and job cost estimation. The goal is for students to gain an appreciation for the intricacies of running a tree care business, therefore insurance and tax issues will be studied, along with the importance of maintaining a professional image, work place relations including personnel management, conflict resolution, harassment, and drug use in the work place. (2 hours lecture). Prerequisite: FOR 140 Arboriculture I. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: FOR 140 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Short Title : FWS 210
Course Code : FWS 210
Course Description :
Conservation law enforcement is intended for students seeking careers as conservation officers. The course will cover theory and techniques of conservation law enforcement. This is accomplished through an introduction to criminal justice, law enforcement issues and techniques, the history of conservation law enforcement, current N. American and New York environmental laws and wildlife forensics. As communication skills are integral to conservation officers, students will be required to demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Students will also be required to successfully complete or show proof of prior completion of a state approved hunter's education class to pass the course. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R & RE-R.
Prerequisites :
WC-F and WC-R (or ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalent)
Short Title : HOS 270
Course Code : HOS 270
Course Description : Hospitality Applications is a course that offers students the opportunity to work, as part of a team lead by upperclassmen, with an external hospitality organization (hotels, restaurant, tourism associations) to research and create opinions on a specific aspect of its business. Within the organization, the students will assist in the creation of interview questions for key personnel and review business standards and procedures to understand its current operations. The students will research industry trends, best practice methods, and key performance measures to report to team leaders, in order for the team to develop multiple alternatives or business scenarios for the organization to consider. A professional findings report, that discusses the selected solutions along with advantages and disadvantages of each, will be a major deliverable of the course. The course will culminate in the students orally presenting the findings to the organization?s management followed by a robust roundtable discussion. Prerequisites: HOS 101 Hotel Resort & Tourism Industry Orientation and HOS 210 Hotel Accounting. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-R, RE-R, SC-R
Prerequisites : Prereq: HOS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And HOS 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : HST 215
Course Code : HST 215
Course Description : This course will examine the environmental, political, and cultural history of the Adirondack Mountain region and provide students with an analytical framework for interpreting the landscape and history of our regional environment, the natural world and mankind's relationship to it. (3 hours lecture). Please note that there is a $40 fee for the raft trip on the Upper Hudson River. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, RE-R, LAS
Short Title : HUM 120
Course Code : HUM 120
Course Description : This survey course will be an overview of the origins, evolution and achievements of what we loosely call Western Culture, and how it has shaped our lives today. It will cover technological, philosophical, and cultural advancements and their inter-relationships. The specific contributions of various great historical figures will be highlighted. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, (SC-R or SC-F), LAS *May be used for either Foundational or Reinforcing - but not both in same Literacy
Short Title : HUM 201
Course Code : HUM 201
Course Description :
“Game” is one of those words we all use, generally without a clear idea of what it means. In this course students will explore the nature of games (videogames and others), their social role, and their social impacts. Students will be asked to reflect on the games they play and how an identity as a “gamer” relates to their place in society. Particular attention with be given to “gamification”—the effort to turn everyday activities such as shopping or exercising into games. Completes General Education Requirements: SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
ENG 101
Short Title : Religions of the World
Course Code : HUM 202
Course Description :
This course reviews the emergence of various belief systems and their differences and similarities. Students explore the role of religious belief in the course of human history. Special emphasis is given to five major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Completes General Education Requirements: SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites :
ENG 101 Effective College Writing I
Short Title : LAN 101
Course Code : LAN 101
Course Description : Elementary Spanish I is designed to give students with little or no background a basic introduction to Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, as well as a basic vocabulary. Students are also introduced to some of the varied Spanish culture and history of Spain, Latin America, and Mexico. Some attention is also devoted to Latino in the United States. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 102
Course Code : LAN 102
Course Description : Building on a basic understanding of Spanish phonology, grammar, and syntax, Elementary Spanish II extends the student's knowledge of Spanish to include, as examples, an understanding of the different uses of the preterit and imperfect; direct and indirect object pronouns; constructions with gustar; uses of por and para; the present subjunctive; an expanded vocabulary for carrying on extended conversations; and a further understanding of Spanish cultures in and outside of the United States. An increased emphasis is placed on oral proficiency and the ability to carry on extended conversations in Spanish. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 01 Elementary Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 103
Course Code : LAN 103
Course Description : This is a proficiency-oriented beginning French course intended for students with no previous background in French. As the first half of the elementary French sequence, it introduces the basics of the French language using a proficiency-oriented approach to practice vocabulary, common expressions, reading and writing. Students will also make comparisons between French culture and North American culture. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 104
Course Code : LAN 104
Course Description : As the second half of the elementary French sequence, this proficiency-oriented course expands on the basics learned in Elementary French I through cumulative expansion of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and commonly used expressions, as well as increasing cultural understanding through continued comparison of French and North American culture and customs. Prerequisite: LAN 103 Elementary French I. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 103 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 105
Course Code : LAN 105
Course Description : Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : LAN 201
Course Code : LAN 201
Course Description : This course will review basic Spanish grammar while introducing more complex structures. Vocabulary expansion will also be a major objective as students practice the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing on an increasingly sophisticated level. To the extent possible, in-class discussion will be in Spanish. Readings will encompass a variety of literary genres such as essays, poetry, and short stories, with a major objective being to introduce students to such icons of Spanish culture as Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda. Reading and writing skills will be refined as students translate, write and respond to these readings. As well, through these and other course activities, such as the appropriate use of video and music, students will enrich their understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: LAN 102 Elementary Spanish II. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 202
Course Code : LAN 202
Course Description : Intermediate Spanish II will increasingly emphasize oral comprehension and expression with classes conducted almost entirely in Spanish. Class discussion and reading will be centered on a selection of short literary readings from a variety of well-known Spanish authors. Selected review of key grammatical differences between Spanish and English will occur in the context of the study of Spanish literature. Also, the class will study lexical options in context (i.e., denotational vs. connotational, colloquial and dialectical, the dangers of false cognates, etc.). (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 201 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 203
Course Code : LAN 203
Course Description : This course will provide a thorough review of basic grammar while introducing more complex structures and greatly expanding vocabulary. The four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be developed at a more sophisticated level. In-class discussions will be conducted in French with few exceptions, giving students abundant practice in oral communication. To refine writing skills, there will be frequent written compositions based on a variety of subjects. Reading activities will encompass various literary genres such as poetry, comic strips, songs, short stories, newspaper articles, etc. Students will learn proper usage of a bilingual dictionary. Course materials and activities will greatly enrich students' understanding and appreciation of the vast French-speaking world. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: LAN 103 Elementary French I & LAN 104 Elementary Frensh II Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00 Or LAN 104 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : LAN 204
Course Code : LAN 204
Course Description : This course completes the Intermediate French sequence. Basic grammar will continue to be reviewed while new, more complex structures are introduced. Vocabulary will be further expanded. French texts from various genres will be used for reading activities and as a springboard for class discussions and written compositions. Class discussions will be conducted in French, giving students the opportunity to greatly advance their oral proficiency. Proper use of the bilingual dictionary will continue to be addressed. Students will continue to learn about and discuss numerous aspects of French and francophone culture, which will be presented through various sources, such as music, literature, newspaper articles, film and other media. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to function successfully in a French-speaking environment and should have a solid foundation for attaining fluency. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: LAN 203 Intermediate French I Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: LAN 203 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : MGT 200
Course Code : MGT 200
Course Description : This course is designed to introduce students to the management functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Management theory is examined from an historical perspective and principles are applied using the systems approach and contingency as related to contemporary management practice. Students focus on industry examples and problem solving. Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : MGT 201
Course Code : MGT 201
Course Description : An introductory course designed to develop a basic understanding of the legal aspects of business. The functions and operations of the court system are discussed. Formation of the single proprietorship, partnership, and the corporation types of business are examined. Contracts, their formation, legal effect, and discharge; trust and agency; employer-employee relationships; and government regulation are also discussed. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Short Title : Human Resource Mgt
Course Code : MGT 220
Course Description :
This course studies human resource management as it relates to the contemporary employment environment. Human resources planning is emphasized and job planning, job design, recruitment, selection, hiring, training, evaluation, promotion, compensation systems and termination are discussed. Leadership skills are developed, and motivation theory is examined. The role of labor unions is discussed, and legislative requirements affecting employment practices are examined.
Meets General Education Requirement: SC-R
Short Title : Ethics in Sport
Course Code : MGT 221
Course Description :
Sport ethics requires virtues in responsibility, integrity, fairness, and respect – among players, coaches, even spectators and fans. Beyond established guidelines and policies, this course investigates how to build and sustain ethics among those participating in sport management. The course reviews the creation and growth of Title IX in school sports, and the on-going issues of equity in sport participation and management. This course is designed to introduce students to the ethical issues related to the field of sport (management). It will include an examination of development of a philosophy of sport, the values associated with sport, ethical decision-making in sport, and the establishment of a personal code of ethics. In addition, this course will address ethical issues and considerations in eSports, such as violence, addiction, stereotypes against women players, and health issues.
Completes General Education Requirements: RE-R, SC-R
Short Title : MGT 250
Course Code : MGT 250
Course Description : This course relates how business can cut costs, reduce risk, increase revenue and create strong branding and business presence by incorporating environmental and social consciousness into their economic practices. This course will cover long-term economic sustainability, recycling, reusing, and limiting waste as management and marketing strategies. It will explain how to compute carbon emissions and the cost that incurs to the business. It will address how savings can be obtained through a change in business operations. Finally, it will explore the effect businesses that practice social consciousness have on communities. Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : MKT 200
Course Code : MKT 200
Course Description :
Students are introduced to the functions of a marketing system to gain a better understanding of the consumer and industrial market place. Creating in design work that illustrates persuasion, emotional allurement, and ability to attract sales is taught. Different strategies necessary to market a product or service are discussed from scientific and practical viewpoints. Topics discussed include product planning and development, quality, pricing promotions, and channels of distribution. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, RE-R.
Short Title : POL 200
Course Code : POL 200
Course Description : This course is devoted to a study of the origins and nature of American political thought. A survey of major ideas from Greece, Europe, and Colonial America serves as the basis for an examination of the basic political philosophy in the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of 1787. (3 hours lecture). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : POL 202
Course Code : POL 202
Course Description : This course explores the political process and the conflicting perspective and values involved in environmental policy making. The Adirondack Park and the Champlain Adirondack Biosphere Reserve serve as a regional focus and case study for this course. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : PSY 102
Course Code : PSY 102
Course Description : This course is a continuation of Psychology (PSY 101). The concepts of personality development, learning, intelligence, feelings, emotions, mental illness, and the treatment of mental illness are studied. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: PSY 101 Psychology. Completes General Education Requirements:RE-R, SC-R, LAS
Prerequisites : Prereq: PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or PSY 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Short Title : PSY 110
Course Code : PSY 110
Course Description : The course introduces students to the study and application of psychology as it pertains to organizations. The course develops from the basic theories in psychology - leadership, goal setting, perceptions and attributions - to the applied levels of team development, reward systems, cultural competencies, and organizational effectiveness. Completes General Education Requirements:SC-F or SC-R, LAS *Completes either SC-F or SC-R, but not both
Short Title : REC 105
Course Code : REC 105
Course Description :
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 : SOC 115
Course Code : SOC 115
Course Description :
Using the local Adirondack landscape as a living text and physical laboratory, this experiential social science course will introduce students to the local social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues that shaped the exploration and settlement of the Adirondack region within Northern New York State. The combination of original historical documentation and on-site lectures will provide the student opportunities to see, hear, feel and experience the Adirondacks much as visitors and settlers have for approximately 150 years. ( 3 Hour lecture/lab). Completes General Education Requirements:SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 210
Course Code : SOC 210
Course Description : This course will trace the roots of the change, unrest, protest and lifestyle shifts of the era known loosely as The Sixties, as well as delve into the sixties themselves and their consequences, both short and long-term. The focus will be on both political and social history. In addition to exploring the standard causes and effects of historical approach, the students will be exposed to popular music, writing and trends of that period. In-depth reading will be required, as will extensive student writing. There will be a research component, a mandatory final exam and quizzes. (3 hours lecture) Completes General Education Requirements:WC-R, SC-R, LAS
Short Title : SOC 220
Course Code : SOC 220
Course Description : Social research explores why people make the choices they make, what the consequences are of those decisions, and what possible ways we can untangle complex social issues. Everyone may have an opinion about all of these questions, but a systematic process of social research involves forming a clear question, collecting reliable data, drawing credible conclusions from those data, and interpreting this evidence in a way that differentiates reliable information from information that should be viewed skeptically. This course focuses specifically on how we construct knowledge about our world and how that reasoning can be used in an informed decision making process. Prerequisite: QP-F, WC-F. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, AR-R, SC-R, LAS.
Short Title : SRV 101
Course Code : SRV 101
Course Description : Building on the traditional skills and knowledge gained in Surveying I, Surveying II gives the student the opportunity to translate those skills to computer based applications. Through project based activities and research opportunities, students will discover their role in present and future trends in the surveying profession. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: SRV 100 Fundamentals of Surveying. Co-requisite: MAT 145 Trigonometry. Completes General Education Requirements:QP-R, SC-R.
Prerequisites : Prereq: Lecture: SRV 100 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 And MAT 145 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or Accuplacer Math Placement 200.0000
Corequisites : Coreq: SRV 101 Lecture, SRV 101 Lab
Short Title : SRV 270
Course Code : SRV 270
Course Description :
Th course considers the legal aspects of boundary location. Emphasis is on deed research and interpretation, evidence procedures, professional ethics and case law. Through this experience students will obtain a foundation in legal standards for preparing and researching land records. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisite: ENG 101 Effective College Writing I. Co-requisite: SRV 290 Problem Solving in Surveying Completes General Education Requirement:SC-R.
Prerequisites :
Prereq: ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or ENG 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 3.00
Corequisites :
Coreq: SRV 290 Lecture
Short Title : SUS 120
Course Code : SUS 120
Course Description :
An introduction to the principles and practices related to sustainable and small-scale agriculture. The emphasis is on both domestic and international perspectives on community agriculture, including institutions, marketing, and government/non-governmental organizations and policies. For the purposes of this course, agriculture is defined broadly to include sustainable land and water use practices that produce food, fiber, and natural resource-derived benefits and commodities including meat and dairy, flower farming, hemp, hops and non-timber forest products such as mushrooms and other wild food cultivation. Students will be exposed to (a) local, regional, and global practices and issues related to sustainable agriculture; and (b) local and regional sustainable agriculture issues or challenges and developing responses and/or solutions in the Adirondack North Country region and (c) agricultural systems in terms of both sustainability and resilience, specifically climate resilient farming practices and adaptations.
Completes General Education Requirements:AR-R, SC-R.
Short Title : Special Topics: Sustainability SC-R
Course Code : SUS 259
Course Description :
Special Topics in Sustainability SC-R.
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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.
Diane Litynski
Pickett Hall 105
(518)327-6037
dlitynski@paulsmiths.edu