ACC111 College Accounting (3-0-3)
This course concentrates on the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) applied to a sole proprietorship. Topics include: analyzing, journalizing and posting transactions, adjusting entries, completion of the work sheet, financial statements, and the closing process for a service business, Accounting for Cash, Payroll Accounting and the Combination Journal are also covered.
ACC121 Financial Accounting (4-0-4)
This course introduces current procedures of financial
accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP). The course emphasizes the analysis of business
transactions and the study of the accounting cycle. Topical
areas in the course include accrual-based accounting
concepts, internal controls; financial statement
preparation; and accounting elements
of a corporate business entity. An Excel-based software is
utilized to practice and complete many of the problems.
Ethical accounting standards are embedded throughout the
course materials.
ACC122 Managerial Accounting (4-0-4)
This course introduces current managerial accounting
concepts,theories and practices applicable to a financial
entity. Job order, process cost and activity-based cost
systems are introduced. Budgeting, profit analysis, product
pricing and reporting concerns of decentralized operations
are specific topics covered in this course. Also included
are special topics focused on financial statement analysis.
Ethics issues are discussed throughout the course.
PR: ACC 121
F,S
ACC123 Accounting for Decision Making - Concepts and Theory (3-0-3)
This course introduces the student to financial accounting.
Emphasis is on the analysis and interpretation of
financial information. Generally accepted accounting
principles will be discussed throughout the course. The
standard reports of financial accounting will be studied
as well as the process of identifying, measuring, recording
and reporting financial information. Internal control
procedures, corporate assets, liabilities, and shareholders'
equity will also be studied as well as reporting concerns
of international companies. Interpretation and analysis of
financial reports and current issues affecting these reports
will be stressed. Corporate financial statements will be
reviewed in and out of class via the Internet.
PR: MAT 127 or equivalent
F
ACC201 Computer Applications in Accounting (1-0-1)
This course provides the student with basic computer skills
specific to a financial accounting environment. Topics
include setting up a business entity's accounting system,
recording financial transactions, and working with budget
development and evaluation. Students will create invoices,
create and analyze accounts receivable and payment aging
reports, and develop financial statements and reports with
the assistance of a software application. Students will be
required to use computers to complete projects. Outside
laboratory work is required.
PR: ACC 111 or ACC 121 or ACC 123
S
ACC222 Intermediate Accounting I (3-0-3)
Intensive consideration is given to financial accounting
theory and the current application of generally accepted
accounting principles. A significant amount of time is
devoted to financial statement preparation and
presentation. Emphasis is placed on the balance sheet.
Each of the principal asset accounts shown on the face
of the balance sheet is studied in detail. The accounting
cycle, measurement of income, acquisition and disposal
of assets, and the time value of money are some of the
specific topics covered.
PR: ACC 122
F
ACC225 Income Tax Accounting (3-0-3)
This course is an in-depth study of the current income tax
law and tax regulations. It provides the student with
practical applications in the preparation of income tax
returns for individuals with supporting tax schedules.
Instruction is also given on partnership and corporate
taxation. Special tax situations are stressed and
explanations are developed through the use of examples. A
computer software application is used to complete several
assignments.
S
ACC226 Intermediate Accounting II (4-0-4)
This course is a continuation of the study of financial
accounting theory and practice. The study of liabilities
and stockholders' equity concludes the study of the
balance sheet which began in ACC 222. Specific
accounts examined include current and contingent
liabilities, bonds, notes, corporate income taxes, leases,
capital stock and retained earnings. Preparation of the
income statement, statement of retained earnings and
statement of cash flows in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles is also covered.
Financial statement analysis, revenue recognition rules,
and accounting changes are other topics addressed.
Computer software packages are utilized in and outside
of class to complete several assignments.
PR: ACC 222
S
ACC242 Cost Management (3-0-3)
This course develops an understanding of accounting
information for use by management in planning and
controlling operations. A framework for measuring managerial
performance is developed through an analytical treatment
of cost behavior under dynamic conditions by employing
tools such as cost-volume-profit analysis, budgeting and
actual and standard cost systems. The use of costs in
decision-making contexts is emphasized.
PR: ACC 122
ACC246 Auditing (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to auditing for accounting
students who have not had experience in auditing.
The primary emphasis is on the auditor's decision-
making process.
Included
are concepts in auditing related to determining the nature
and amount of evidence the auditor should accumulate, the
objectives to be accomplished in a given audit area, the
circumstances of the engagement, and the decisions to be
made to determine the appropriate evidence to gather and how
to evaluate the evidence obtained. Ethical conduct and
legal liability of auditors are also covered along with
auditing within a computerized environment.
PR: ACC 122
ACC248 Governmental Accounting (3-0-3)
This course surveys the theory and practice involved
in budgetary procedures, accounting for general and
special funds, for governments, public schools and
other nonprofit entities.
PR: ACC 122
ACC250 Accounting Internship (1-8-3)
This course provides the business/accounting student
with the opportunity to participate in a planned,
professional experience of observation, study and field
work within selected business entities. Textbook theory
and classroom experience is enhanced as the student
works in an appropriately supervised setting. The field
study will specifically incorporate accounting or
accounting related assignments. All field work will be
supplemented by regularly scheduled seminars with
the instructor. There is a final report and oral
presentation due at the end of the semester.
PR: ACC 222, Business or Accounting major, G.P.A.
of 2.5, and permission of the department
S
ACC295 Internal Auditing (3-0-3)
This introductory internal auditing course examines the fundamental
internal audit concepts followed by an illustration of how to conduct
internal audit engagements. Topics covered include an examination
of governance concepts, risk management, internal control, the
procedures used by internal auditors, the assurance engagement,
methods used to communicate the results, and procedures for
following up. The course examines internal auditnig within a computerized
environment.
PR: ACC 121
ATC101 Flight for Controllers (0-3-1)
This course provides a student with the practical flight
experience in a single engine aircraft to integrate flight
and air traffic control sequences. This primary flight
training includes dual instruction only in basic flight
maneuvers, air traffic control procedures at controlled
and uncontrolled airports, introduction to cross country
procedures and air traffic control at terminal and enroute
facilities. Students are introduced to navigational
facilities and procedures including traffic sequencing
takeoff and approach at normal and high density airports.
PR: FAA Second Class Medical Certificate, proof of US
citizenship or completion of the US Office of Homeland
Security, Terminal Security Administration background
check requirements.
CR: AER 103; Lab Fee: $4,500
ATC110 Air Traffic Basics (3-0-3)
This course covers the knowledge areas for a Control Tower
Operator Certificate. Subjects covered include: a review of
the ATC System and the National Airspace System, aircraft
separation minima requirements, fundamentals of radar,
introduction to FAA orders and manuals (7110 manual),
Letters of Agreement, Search and Rescue Operations,
Pilot/Controller Glossary and mandatory phraseology,
stripmaking and clearance requirements. Students will be
required to complete the FAA Control Tower Operator's Exam
in order to continue in subsequent ATC program laboratories.
PR: AER 103 and ATC 101 or AER 101
CR: AER 140
ATC200 Ground Control (3-0-3)
This course covers the required knowledge for ground and
clearance delivery controllers. Students will learn
aircraft recognition features and performance material,
airport utilization and console instruments specific to
ground control and clearancce delivery. Students will be
exposed to and determine best course of action procedures
for handling emergency and unusual situations as a function
of the ground control position.
PR: ATC 110
CR: ATC 205
ATC205 Ground Control Laboratory (0-6-2)
This course is an application of the knowledge information
gained in ATC 110 and ATC 200 through a laboratory setting
for control of aircraft during ground operations. Students
will gain experience through the use of low fidelity
training simulation, observation of ground control and
clearance delivery operators and hands-on, over-the-
shoulder aircraft control. Students will be required to
utilize knowledge of the air traffic system, proper
terminology and phraseology in all facets of aircraft
control during taxi, clearance and ground operations.
PR: ATC 110 and FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
CR: ATC 200; Lab Fee: $2,000
ATC250 Local Control (3-0-3)
This course covers the required knowledge for local tower
controllers. Students will learn VFR and IFR separation
rules and apply rules to separating departing and arriving
aircraft in visual and instrumental conditions, VFR on-top
and special VFR conditions. Students will learn helicopter
and special flight operations for numerous aircraft types
and configurations. Students will apply weather theory
and instrumentation to the various effects on inflight
aircraft including LLWSAS, runway condition advisories and
hazardous weather advisories. Students will be introduced
to primary and secondary radar tower equipment.
PR: ATC 200 and ATC 205
CR: ATC 255
ATC255 Local Control Laboratory (0-6-2)
This course is an application of the knowledge gained in
ATC 250 through a laboratory setting for control of aircraft
during flight operations. Students will gain experience
through the use of low fidelity training simulation,
observation of flight control operators and hands-on, over-
the-shoulder aircraft control. Students will be required to
utilize knowledge of the air traffic system, proper
terminology and phraseology in all facets of aircraft
control during VFR and IFR departure and arrival operations.
Upon completion of this laboratory, students will have
gained the experience to complete a Control Tower
Operator-Facility Rating at the Schenectady County Airport.
PR: ATC 200 and ATC 205
CR: ATC 250; Lab Fee: $2,500
ATC260 Enroute Control (2-0-2)
This course is a study of the required knowledge for
Enroute Control Operations. Students will be introduced to
subject areas involving a career in the FAA as an air
traffic controller. Subjects covered include: a review of
the ATC System and the National Airspace System, airway
facilities, role of the air traffic controller, locations
and office facilities. Students will gain insight into
entry level positions within the FAA and training at the FAA
Academy in Oklahoma City, OK. Students will be exposed to
primary and secondary radar control operations including
DBRITE radar indicator tower equipment. Students will gain
strategies for satisfactorily completing the FAA entrance
exam (Air Traffic Selection and Training AT-SAT test).
PR: ATC 200
CR: ATC 250
AET110 Introduction to Wind Power Technology (3-0-3)
Topics include wind characteristics, wind energy resources,
the yaw orientation system, the mainframe, the tower
structure, the supporting foundation, and the control system
for the wind turbine. The principle subsystems of the wind
turbine will be studied. These include the blades, the
supporting hub, the rotating parts such as the shafts,
gearbox, coupling, mechanical brake, and the generator.
The integration of wind turbines into the power system and
wind-energy systems' economics will also be addressed.
AET112 Introduction to Storage Battery Technology (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to storage battery
technology. Topics include electrochemistry (oxidation-
reduction reactions), simple voltaic cells with aqueous
electrolytes, primary or non-rechargeable batteries, and
secondary or rechargeable batteries. This course focuses
on the Zebra nickel-sodium chloride battery to be
manufactured by General Electric in Schenectady, including
the chemistry, cell characteristics, and in particular the
ceramic electrolyte, electric data, energy density, capacity
retention and cycle life of the Zebra battery.
PR: CHM 113 or higher
AET114 Introduction to Solar Power Technology (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to solar power technology.
Topics include diffuse and intermittent sources of sunlight,
the conversion of sunlight into electricity using the
physics of the photoelectric effect in photovoltaic cells,
the integration of solar power plants into the electrical
grid and solar energy systems' economics. This course
includes the study of crystalline silicon photovoltaic
cells, silicon wafer photovoltaic cells, amorphous thin-film
silicon photovoltaic cells, dye-sensitized organic
semiconducting solar cells, semiconducting polymer/metal
oxide photovoltaic cells, polymer photovoltaic diodes and
nano solar cells.
PR: CHM 113 or higher
AET116 Introduction to Fuel Cell Technology (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to fuel cell technology.
Topics will include the operating features of a fuel cell,
the underlying thermodynamics and physical factors that
determine their performance, and the integration of the
fuel cell itself with other key components such as fuel
processing, heat exchange, power conditioning and control
systems. Six main types of practical fuel cells will be
discussed-the proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC),
the alkaline electrolyte fuel cells (AFC), the direct
methanol fuel cells (DMFC), the phosphoric acid fuel cells
(PAFC), the molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC), and the
solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The progress of the
development of hydrogen fuel cells and the problems
involved in producting and storing hydrogen will also be
discussed.
AET118 Lean Manufacturing (1-0-1)
This course will utilize TPS (The Toyota Production System)
for implementation of Lean Manufacturing. Using 5S and
Standard Work, students will study the importance of
establishing visual management to enable the recognition of
abnormal conditions (defects), so that they can be addressed
and resolved. In addition, students will learn about kaizen
(continuous improvement) and a problem solving approach
(PDCA) involving all employees with the ultimate goal of
supplying the right part, in the right quantity with the
right quality, at the right price, and at the right time.
Some classes may be held at the Schenectady GE plant.
AET210 Power Generation (3-0-3)
This course examines the generation of electrical energy
by renewable energy sources. This course details the
principles of operation of the two main classes of
generators used extensively in wind power systems: the
synchronous generator and the asynchronous or induction
generator. The generation of direct current by photovoltaic
cells and fuel cells is also discussed.
PR: ELT 121
AET272 Power Transmission (3-0-3)
This couse is an introduction to the methods by which alter-
nate generated power is transmitted and distributed to the
consumer using the existing power grid. The connection of
electrical transformers, wind turbines, and photovoltaic
cells to the electrical grid will be discussed. Examples
will be taken from systems used by General Electric.
PR: AET 210
ASL121 Elementary American Sign Language I (3-0-3)
As the first half of the one-year sequence in elementary
American Sign Language (ASL), this course introduces
students to the process and structure of the language and
provides basic skills necessary to use the
language. Students' expressive (signing) and receptive
(comprehension) skills are enhanced by an understanding
of Deaf Culture. A minimum of five hours of additional ASL
practice as prescribed by the insstructor is required. The
course is designed for beginners.
ASL122 Elementary Americal Sign Language II (3-0-3)
As the second half of the one-year sequence in Elementary
American Sign Language (ASL), this course continues the
study of the processes and basic structures of ASL to
provide higher level skills to use the language more
fluently. Students' expressive (signing) and receptive
(comprehension) skills are enhanced by a deeper
understanding of Deaf Culture. A minimum of five hours of
additional ASL practice as prescribed by the instructor is
is required.
PR: ASL 121
ANT121 Cultural Anthropology (3-0-3)
This course explores kinship, marriage, family,
political, religious and economic organization in cross-
cultural perspective. The concentration is on historical
development, theoretical perspectives, basic concepts
and methodology of cultural anthropology with an
emphasis on non-Western societies.
ART127 Introduction to Watercolors (2-2-3)
This is a studio art course which includes segments of
both lecture-demonstration and laboratory. Lectures will
include topics on the history of watercolors and its
relationship to the history of art. Sessions will include
the exploration of concepts through exercise, as well as
working from still life and the model. Design fundamentals
will be incorporated into the class on a weekly basis.
Personal expression will be strongly encouraged.
ART128 Introduction to Drawing (2-2-3)
This is a studio art course which includes segments of
both lecture-demonstration and drawing. Sessions will
include the exploration of concepts through exercises
as well as drawing from objects and the model.
Drawing is explored as a discipline, as a tool for
analysis, description or documentation, as well as a
means of composition and expression.
ART129 Graphic Art (2-2-3)
This foundation course introduces students to the basic theory and
practice of two-dimentional design. It emphasizes an understanding
of two-dimentional design concepts and explores the elements and
value of concept, image, expression, visual problem solving, and
studio practice.
PR: ART 127 or 128 or evidence of studio art in high school
ART133 Appreciation of Art-Painting (3-0-3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the
history of the visual arts and to help them develop an
understanding and appreciation of artistic creativity.
Various examples of painting, print-making, and drawing
from Western other cultures such as African, South American,
and Indo-Chinese will be analyzed in order to promote an
awareness of different approaches to these media, forms,
and content. No background in art or formal art history
is necessary.
ART135 Appreciation of Art-Sculpture and Architecture (3-0-3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with
the spatial arts of sculpture and architecture and to
develop in them an appreciation of artistic creativity
as it applies to these art forms. An examination will be
conducted of cross-cultural influences among
architectural styles such as Moorish on early
Renaissance, Greek on Roman, etc. Sculpture is
analyzed as an independent art form in order to help
the student develop an awareness of the variety of
media, form, content, and style. No background in art
or formal art history is necessary.
ART199 Art Indep Study (6-0-6)
AST123 Exploring Space (3-0-3)
This course examines present and future methods of space
exploration. Topics include the basic science, instruments,
technology, dangers, benefits, costs, and practical and
political importance of space exploration. Discussion
topics include space stations, moon colonies, manned
missions from Mercury through Apollo, and current
international space missions.
PR: Two years of high school mathematics OR MAT 128
AST125 Solar System (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the modern exploration
of the solor system. Topics include the evolution and
characteristics of the major planets, moons, and numerous
minor planets of the solar system, solar and lunar eclipses,
seasons, lunar phases and astronomical folklore.
PR: Two years of high school mathematics OR MAT 128
F
AST127 Cosmic System (3-0-3)
This one-semester course introduces students to the
scientific study of the cosmic system. Emphasis is placed
on the evolution, life cycle and characteristics of the
stars and galaxies. Information from recent discoveries
by the Hubble telescope and other 21st century NT
telescopes is presented. Other discussion topics
include constellation identification, space travel, life in
the universe, and cosmology.
PR: Two years of high school mathematics OR MAT 128
S
AER101 Introduction to Flight Librar (0-3-1)
This course provides a student with the practical flight
experience in a single engine aircraft to acquire a
Private Pilot's license, Aircraft-SEL certificate. The
primary flight training includes dual and solo flight time
to meet the FAA practical testing standards in such training
as basic flight maneuvers, takeoff and landing, night
flying and cross-country procedures. Minimum FAA flight
training hours apply and students will, in most cases,
exceed those minimum hours in order to meet practical test
standards. Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is
required for this certificate.
PR: FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA
First Class Medical Certificate Recommended, Homeland
Security Administration Background Requirements;
proficiency in English, placement in ENG 123
CR: AER 103 or equivalent; Lab fee: $8,400
F
AER102 Aviation History (3-0-3)
This course provides a general description of the entire
field of aviation starting with the early achievements of
flight and progressing through the various milestones
to the present age. This course contains an overview of
the governmental involvement with the aviation
industry from establishing the postal routes, safety
regulation, airline subsidies, through deregulation of
the airline industry. This course includes the
contributions to aviation by women, minorities and
other cultures. The introduction and development of
power flight, from Zeppelins, Flying Boats, through the
Boeing 777, and the X-30 Oriental Express and beyond
is also explored. An extended field trip will be made to
either the Curtis Air Museum in Hammondsport, N.Y. or
the Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, N.Y., to see
aircraft from the early years of flight.
F
AER103 Introduction to Flight (4-0-4)
Basic introductory study of the principles of flight.
Subjects covered in this course include: theory of flight,
basic aerodynamics, airplane operation, systems and
performance, navigation, flight computer computations,
communications, publications, regulations and basic
emergency procedures.
PR: Adequate proficiency in English or successful completion
of CSS 123 and CSS 125; and MAT 129 or equivalent.
F
AER140 Elements of Instrument (4-0-4)
This course is a study of the instrument flying techniques
and procedures in conjunction with modern, ILS, VOR,
ADF, GPS and radar facilities. The course includes the
study of basic attitude instrument flying, instrument
navigation procedures, holding, precision and non-
precision approach and departure procedures and
macro- and micro-meteorology analysis. Students are
provided with the information necessary to complete the FAA
Instrument Rating Knowledge Exam.
PR: AER 103 or equivalent
AER141 Elements of Instrument Lab (0-3-1)
This course provides a student with the practical flight
experience in a single-engine aircraft and an approved
flight training device to acquire an Instrument Rating,
Aircraft, SEL. The primary instrument flight training
includes dual flight time to meet the FAA practical testing
standards in such training as attitude instrument flying,
departure, en route and approach procedures in the
instrument flight environment, instrument night flying,
and cross-country procedures. Minimum FAA flight training
hours apply and students will, in most cases, exceed those
minimum hours in order to meet practical test standards.
Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is required for this
certificate.
PR: AER 101 and 103 or equivalent Private Pilot Certificate,
FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First
Class Medical Certificate (recommended); proof of US
citizenship or of the US Office of Homeland Security,
Terminal Security Administration background check
requirements.
CR: AER 140
Lab Fee: $8,200.00
AER150 Airport Management and Security (3-0-3)
This course familiarizes students with the fundamental
components of a typical commercial airport and its
multi-level security requirements. In addition to a
commercial airport's various support functions, the
organizational structure, governing FAA regulations,
inter-agency relationships and management challenges
are examined. Security issues are presented in a post
9/11 environment to include scenario-based discussions
and problem-solving situations.
AER199 AER Independent Study (3-0-3)
AER200 Commercial Operations (3-0-3)
This course is a study of the required knowledge
for a Commercial Pilot's license. Subjects
covered in this course include: advanced aerodynamics,
advanced aircraft systems, physiology, emergency
procedures and planning, flight safety, and aeronautical
decision making. There is a focus on crew resource
management and flight safety operations to include Part 91
and Part 135 regulations and operations. Students will
receive an instructor endorsement for the Commercial
Pilot Knowledge Exam at the completion of the course
requirements for an airplane-SEL.
PR: AER 103 or equivalent
AER210 Aviation Law (3-0-3)
This course covers the history of aviation law, federal
regulation of air transportation with special attention to
ecological aspects of aircraft noise and pollutants and the
role of state and federal government in aviation law,
including functions of the Federal Aviation Administration
and the Terminal Security Administration.
PR: AER 103 or permission of the department
AER214 Physiology of Flight (3-0-3)
In this course students will study the physical effects
of flight on the human body including a discussion of the
following: cockpit resource management, effects of high
altitude flight, G-forces, alcohol and drugs, including OTC
and illicit, "IMSAFE" requirement of every pilot for the
safety of themselves as well as other persons, passengers
and property, and FAR Part 37 Medical disqualifications.
PR: AER 103 or permission of the department
AER228 Commercial Operations Lab I (0-3-1)
This course provides a student with the practical fight
experience in a single engine aircraft toward the FAA
cross-country requirement to obtain a Commercial Pilot
Certificate. This course alone will not complete all
requirements for the commercial certificate. Students will
gain flight experience in day and night cross-country both
dual and solo. Students will be introduced to the crew
resource management concept, function and practical use
of standard operating procedures, minimum equipment lists
and commercial flight operations (Part 135 and Part 121)
scenarios.
PR: AER 140 and AER 141 or equivalent, Private Pilot
with an Instrument Rating, FAA Second Class Medical
Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical
Certificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship or
completion of the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal
Security Administration background check requirements.
CR: AER 200 or equivalent
Lab Fee : $6,700
AER229 Commercial Operations Lab II (0-3-1)
This course provides a student with continued practical
experience in crew resource management as it applies
to complex and high performance aircraft. Continued use
of effective communication skills are formulated and
evaluated throughout this course. Students are
introduced to the function and operation of advanced
aircraft systems, practical experience in accelerated stalls
and advanced maneuvers in order to apply aerodynamic
theory. Students are trained on advanced aircraft systems
including constant speed propellers and retractable
landing gear, the associated emergency procedures for
these systems and planning for commercial flight
situations. Students completing this course in
conjunction with AER 228 will receive the practical
flight experience requirements necessary to complete
the FAA Commercial Practical Exam and receive a Commercial
Pilot Certificate, Airplane, SEL.
PR: AER 200 and AER 228, FAA Second Class Medical
Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate
(recommended), proof of US citizenship or completion of
the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security
Administration background check requirements.
Lab Fee: $7,200
AER232 Basic Instruction (3-0-3)
This course covers the techniques of basic flight
instruction in order to become an FAA Certified Flight
Instructor. Subjects covered include the fundamentals of
flight instruction to prepare the student for the FAA
Knowledge Exam on the Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI).
Additionally, this course will analyze basic and advanced
flight maneuvers, mechanics and regulations so as to
prepare the student for the oral and written FAA Flight
Instructor-Airplane exams.
PR: AER 200
AER233 Basic Instruction Lab (0-1-1)
This course provides a student with the practical flight
experience in a single engine aircraft to acquire an FAA
Flight Instructor Certificate-Airplane, single engine land.
Students will acquire instructional knowledge of the
elements of all flight maneuvers and procedures necessary
for private and commercial pilot certification.
Analysis of the required maneuvers includes the
recognition and correction of common student errors.
PR: AER 200, AER 228, AER 229 or equivalent,
Commercial Pilot Certificate-Airplane, single engine land,
FAA Second Class Medical
Lab Fee: $3,500
AER236 Flight Safety (3-0-3)
This course introduces practical safety material,
organizations and equipment necessary to conduct safe
daily flight operations. All factors including weather,
maintenance, equipment and human factors will be examined,
with particular emphasis on critical decision making under
stress conditions. Proper decision making will be based on
knowledge of formal weather briefing techniques, flight
plan filing, search and rescue methods, post-crash survival,
aircraft maintenance programs, accident/incident reports
and forms, airport rescue and firefighting, the role of the
NTSB and flight safety organizations, and modern hardware
(Doppler radar, HSOS, LLWSAS, TCAS, GPWS).
PR: AER 103 or permission of the department
BIO110 The Human Body (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to biological principles as
they relate to the human organism. Emphasis is placed on
the major systems of the human body, including reproduction,
digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervous
and hormonal control, and the skeletal and muscular systems.
This course includes the study of human diseases resulting
from heredity, environment, or a malfunction of a normal
system operation.
Students may not get credit for this course AND BIO 112.
PR: High School Biology (taken within the past five years)
BIO111 Fundamentals of Biology (3-2-4)
This course is a survey of the fundamentals of biology
with emphasis on humans. It will examine both the
internal systems of humans and the relationship of humans
as organisms to the physical and biotic environment. This
course is designed for students in services related fields.
This course does not satisfy any requirement for the
Math/Science, Computer Science, or Science degrees.
PR: Two years of high school science
F, S
BIO112 Human Biology (3-2-4)
This course considers the human being as a whole organism,
with emphasis on human body systems, diseases from
malfunctional perspective, environment, and hereditary
traits. Laboratory topics cover simple internal anatomy,
genetic problems, foodbourne disease investigation, and
presentations on human diseases.
This course does not satisfy any requirement for the
Math/Science, Computer Science or Science degrees.
Students may not get credit for this course and BIO 110.
PR: Two years of high school science or math, or consent
of the department
BIO115 Current Topics in Biology (3-0-3)
This is a one-semester course which will address some of the
major problems and issues in biology. Cell structure and
function, the nutritional needs of cells and organisms,
the universal nature of the genetic code which allows
genetic engineering, the effects of pollutants and the
basic concepts of ecology are among the topics which will
be covered. An appreciation of the scientific method and
the types of questions science can answer will be fostered.
BIO141 Biology I (3-3-4)
This first semester of a one-year course explores
in depth the principles of modern biology.
The development of molecular
biology and its techniques will be examined, along with
its impact on modern concepts of cell structure and
physiology, cell reproduction, energy transfer. Genetics,
including the structure and role of DNA, is examined.
Changes in DNA over time, that is, evolution and
adaptation, are discussed. The laboratory portion of the
course consists of topics correlating with lecture and
designed to lead the student into independent and/or team
research and thought. There is a semester-long research
project on Mendelian Genetics.
PR: Three years of high school math, high school biology and
chemistry (taken within the past three years) or
BIO 111 or BIO 112 and CHM 113 (taken within the past
two years).
F
BIO142 Biology II (3-3-4)
This second semester of a one-year course
explores in depth the principles of molecular, cellular,
and organismal biology. Topics include the molecular
basis of inheritance, evolution, population genetics,
six-kingdom analysis, and the systems of the human body.
The laboratory portion is designed in three parts. Part one
consists of learning techniques in molecular biology. Part
two involves learning characteristics of the six-kingdom
system and the dissection of the fetal pig for different
body systems. Part three consists of conducting a
laboratory research project with a formal presentation
of the results.
PR: BIO 141
S
BIO151 Anatomy and Physiology I (3-3-4)
This is the first course of a lecture-laboratory
sequence for the students of the allied health fields.
The lecture topics include anatomical medical
terminology, cell structure, tissues, the skin,
skeletal system,
muscular system and nervous system. The laboratory
topics include cells, tissues, and an examination of the
anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal,
muscular and nervous systems. Emphasis is placed on both
gross and microscopic work.
PR: BIO 112 or BIO 141 (taken within the past three years)
and CHM 113 or CHM 121 (taken within the past three years)
BIO152 Anatomy and Physiology II (3-3-4)
This is the second course of a lecture-laboratory sequence
designed for the students of the allied health fields. The
lecture topics include the cardiovascular, respiratory,
endocrine, digestive, immune, lymphatic, urinary, and
reproductive systems, and in addition, metabolism, and fluid
and electrolyte balance.
The laboratory work covers the anatomy and
physiology of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Emphasis is
placed on both gross and microscopic work.
PR: BIO 151
BIO154 Introduction to Pharmacology (3-0-3)
This course is a survey of the fundamentals of
pharmacology and is designed for students in nursing
or other health related fields. It will examine the basic
understanding of drug actions, drug absorption,
bioavailability, distribution, metabolism and excretion;
the administration of therapeutic drugs; drugs that
affect the nervous, cardiovascular, and renal systems;
drugs with actions on smooth muscle; endocrine drugs;
chemotherapeutic drugs; antimicrobials; cancer
chemotherapy; immunopharmacology; special aspects
of pediatric, geriatric, dermatologic and gastrointestinal
pharmacology.
PR: BIO 151 and 152 and high school chemistry or CHM 113 or
equivalent; higher level of chemistry preferred.
S
BIO241 Microbiology (3-3-4)
This is a course in the fundamental
principles of the biology of microorganisms. The topics
include the morphology, physiology, and disease production
capacity of microorganisms, protective mechanisms of
hosts, control of microorganisms, genetic engineering and
biotechnology, industrial microbiology, and microbial
ecology.
PR: BIO 141 or 151 or permission of the department
F, S
BUS106 Business of the Capital Region (3-0-3)
This course provides students with an overview of business and
economic activity in the Capital Region of New York State. Topics
include an overview of the Capital Region's economic history,
geography, infrastructure, and recent business developments.
Sources of information and analytical tools are introduced in the
course for review of major business sectors in the Capital Region.
BUS113 Business Mathematics (3-0-3)
This course emphasizes the concepts of mathematics as
they apply to a wide-range of personal and commercial
business problems. The topics covered include how to
dissect and solve word problems; fractions, decimals;
banking; percents and their applications; trade and cash
discounts; payroll; simple interest; compound interest and
present value; installment buying; depreciation; and
inventory and overhead.
PR: CSS 120 or MAT 126
F,S
BUS115 Basic Keyboarding (1-0-1)
The student will learn to key the alphabetic keys using
the "touch method." The student will learn the reaches
to the numeric and symbol keys as well as basic
formatting, proofreading, and editing techniques. The
student will develop keyboarding speed and accuracy.
A minimum of 20 net wpm is required. This course is
offered in a time period shorter than a full semester.
Additional laboratory hours are required.
F, S
BUS118 Document Formatting (3-0-3)
This course uses the "touch method" in teaching the alphabetic and
numeric keys. Emphasis is on formatting, proofreading, and editing
techniques using Microsoft Word. Topics include letters,
memoranda, reports, and tables. Standard English composition skills
are covered in the production of documents.
BUS121 Business Law I (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the nature and sources of law
pertaining to contracts, sales, secured transactions,
bankruptcy and insurance.
F, S
BUS123 Business Law II (3-0-3)
This course continues the study of law begun in Business
Law I, and covers the subjects of personal and real
property, bailments, agency, employment, partnerships,
corporations, limited liability companies, estates and
trusts.
PR: BUS 121
F,S
BUS135 Word Processing (3-0-3)
This course provides advanced document formatting using the
functions of Microsoft Word. Word processing commands are
applied on a variety of documents such as letters with mail merge,
tables, and reports. The student will also be introduced to legal
forms, graphic enhancements and meeting management. Proofreading,
composition and other language arts skills are integrated and reinforced.
BUS212 Business Communications (3-0-3)
This course provides students with principles of effective
communication in business, both written and oral.
It focuses attention on the communication process
including effective listening, writing and speaking.
Topics include analysis of business letters, reports, and
memos for organization of ideas, conciseness and clarity.
The course also requires writing business letters, memos
and messages for electronic media, writing business reports,
and anoral presentation. Writing resumes and applying and
interviewing for employment are also covered in this course.
PR: ENG 123 (may be taken concurrently)
F,S
BUS214 Disney Corp Bus Communic'ns (3-0-3)
The Disney Corporation Communication course describes
how American companies communicate with key audiences,
both internal and external to the corporation. Course
introduces students to the communication function and how
companies reach a variety of publics including customers,
investors, employees, media, government agencies, and
communities located in the proximity of the corporation.
PR: ENG 123 (may be taken concurrently)
BUS223 Business Statistics (3-0-3)
This course provides the student with the knowledge to
gather, process and present statistical data, construct
frequency charts, compute measures of central
tendency and standard and quartile deviations. This
latter knowledge is then applied to solving business
problems in sampling, hypothesis testing, regression
and correlation, and trend analysis.
PR: MAT 128
F,S
BUS250 Business Co-Op 1 (3-0-3)
Cooperative education is a learning experience which
integrates the student's academic field of study with work
experience in business and industry. Co-op students receive
college credit for structured, on-the-job learning
experiences related to their academic field and completion
of an orientation. Students work 240 hours at the workplace
during a 15 week period.
PR: 2.5 GPA and Permission by Division
BUS251 Business Co-Op 2 (3-0-3)
This course is a continuation of the cooperation
education experience. Cooperative education is a
learning experience which integrates the student's
academic field of study with work experience in
business and industry. Co-op students receive college
credit for structured, on-the-job learning experiences
related to their academic field and completion of an
orientation. Students work 240 hours at the workplace
during a 15 week period.
PR: 2.5 GPA and Permission of Division, BUS 250
BUS252 Business Plan Development (3-0-3)
This course provides aspiring entrepreneurs personalized guidance from successful business owners and advisors on the critical knowledge and skills necessary to start and grow a business. Topics include establishing a vision and mission statement, financing, legal issues, market research, diversity in the workplace, business etiquette, branding, human resources, payroll, social media, and customer service. A mandatory business plan will be developed and presented to a panel of judges.
PR: MGT 242
CGM101 Intro to the Gaming Industry (3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the historical
background of gaming, including Native American
gaming, and the progression of the casino from its
early origin to today's modern casinos. It focuses on
the various segments of the casino industry including
the organizational structure of a casino. This course
explores Class II and III licenses and the role that
differing state and federal laws and regulations play in
the operation of gaming establishments, hotels, and
resort destinations.
CGM102 Casino Gaming Operations (3-0-3)
This course presents an overview of the various games
offered at a standard casino. It provides an analysis of the
organizational structure of the games department, the
various games offered and the importance of each game as
related to overall gaming operations in a casino. Topics
covered include table games, slot management, internet
gaming, sports book operations, keno, and race operations.
Also covered are cage operations, casino accounting, and
terminology used in the industry.
CGM103 Gaming Reg Laws & Regulations (3-0-3)
This course examines the differing state and federal laws
and regulations related to the gaming industry and the role
these laws and regulations play in the operations of
casinos, hotels, and resort destinations. The application
of these state and federal laws and regulations to Native
American tribal operations is studied. The course covers
information on the development and implementation of a
system of internal controls, policies and procedures that
will ensure compliance with these laws. A review of the
social, political and environmental impacts of gaming on
local, regional, and national jurisdictions, as well as
licensing requirements and processes for management,
employees and vendors, is included.
CGM104 Non-Casino Gaming Operations (3-0-3)
This course covers hotel operations within a casino
environment, the information systems that drive the
organization and ancillary departments to include retail,
transportation, entertainment and property operations. It
presents an examination of the management and operation of
the human resource function, the role of the food and
beverage division within the context of a casino operation,
and the role of the marketing and guest services department
as it influences the casino environment. Each department
will be studied in relationship to its structure, planning
process, daily operations, budgetary impacts, and management
challenges.
CGM105 Casino Security & Surveillance (3-0-3)
This course acquaints students with the various types of
security measures used in the casino industry to help
protect the casino from loss and maintain the integrity of
the games. Topics include the most commonly used scams
and cheating methods for each game. The course also covers
camera operations, security surveillance, internal theft and
fraud, and investigations.
CGM250 Internship (3-0-3)
This course provides students with the opportunity for
concentrated study, observation and work in the area of
individual interest in the field of Casino and Gaming
Management. An instructor-approved internship is
required. This practical experience will better prepare
students to nter a career in Casino and Gaming Management.
PR: CGM 101 and CGM 102
CHM113 Fundamentals of Chemistry (3-3-4)
This course covers the fundamentals of chemistry in one
semester. Topics include dimensional analysis, Modern Atomic
Theory, chemical bonding, classification of chemical
reactions, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, and the gas
laws. The laboratory covers techniques and illustrates the
chemical principles covered in the course. This course
cannot be used toward the Mathematics/Science, Science,
or Computer Science degrees.
PR: MAT 128 or equivalent
F, S
CHM115 Consumer Chemistry (3-0-3)
This course will cover the fundamentals necessary to
understand the atoms and molecules that are the fundamental
building blocks of all things. This knowledge will
subsequently be applied to discussions of the chemistry
involved in our everyday lives, such as the chemistry of
food, medicines, soaps and detergents, household cleaners,
perfumes and personal care items, polymers, materials, and
the environment.
CHM121 General Chemistry I (3-3-4)
This course is the first semester of a two-semester
sequence. Topics include Modern Atomic Theory, chemical
bonding, classification of chemical reactions,
stoichemistry, solution chemistry, the gas laws, and
enthalpy. The laboratory experiments emphasize techniques,
laboratory notebook keeping and illustrate the concepts
studied in lecture.
PR: High school algebra with trigonometry and high school
regents chemistry or CHM 113 within the last five years
F, S
CHM122 General Chemistry II (3-3-4)
This course is the second semester of a two-semester
sequence. Topics include intermolecular forces, kinetics,
equilibrium, acids and bases and their reactions, buffers,
solubility and precipitation reactions, thermodynamics and
electrochemistry. Selected topics may include
nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry, and
transitional metal chemistry. The laboratory experiments
emphasize techniques, laboratory notebook keeping and
illustrate the concepts studied in lecture.
PR: CHM 121 or equivalent and MAT 129 or higher
F, S
CHM200 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (3-3-4)
This course provides an introduction to the major classes of
organic compounds followed by an introduction to
biochemistry including a study of the structure and function
of the four major macromolecules in biochemistry:
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, and nucleic
acids. Other molecules such as hormones and vitamins,
which are important to the cellular and molecular processes,
will also be studied.
PR: CHM 122 or equivalent
CHM228 Organic Chemistry I (4-3-5)
This course is the first course of a two-semester course
in organic chemistry. The first semester includes the
study of structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature,
preparation, and reactions and reaction mechanisms of
alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cyclic hydrocarbons, alkyl
halides, ethers, epoxides, alcohols, and aromatic compounds.
The laboratory stresses
techniques, organic synthesis and the use of instruments
for analysis.
PR: CHM 122 or equivalent
CHM229 Organic Chemistry II (4-3-5)
This course is the second course of a two-semester course
in organic chemistry. The second semester includes the
study of structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature,
preparation, reactions and reaction mechanisms of free
radicals, carboxylic acids and their derivatives,
B-dicarbonyl compounds, aldehydes, ketones, and amines.
Special topics may include bioorganic compounds, synthetic
polymers, or pericyclic reactions. The laboratory stresses
techniques, organic synthesis, and the use of instruments
for analysis.
PR: CHM 228 or equivalent
CSS095 College Writing Workshop (2-0-2)
This course provides students with additional academic instruction and
learning strategies to successfully achieve ENG 123 College
Composition student learning outcomes. It individualizes grammar
instruction through the interactive web based material, and assignments
are directly aligned with those in ENG 123-20. Additionally, the course
instructs students in portfolio development and review as a tool to
enhance the writing process.
This course is developmental in nature and the two-credit equivalents
do not satsify degree or certificate program requirements.
CR: ENG 123-20
CSS106 Mathematics Skills (3-0-3)
This course is a review of basic arithmetic operations
with an algebraic approach (including whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios). It provides
preparation/review for Intro to Algebra, Business Math,
Math for Food Service Records, and Concepts in Mathematics.
F,S
CSS116 Skills for College Success (1-0-1)
This one-credit course is designed to provide a brief but
intensive review of study skills for success in college.
The following skills are covered: setting goals, time
management, remembering and reproducing what you
learn, textbook reading, note taking, and stress
management.
F,S
CSS119 ESL for Academic Writing (3-0-3)
This course is targeted for the academically and
linguistically diverse population of SCCC students or
prospective students whose first language is not English.
The multilevel approach will focus on the common areas of
difficulty in second language writing and reading. Its
main goal is to enable students to engage in academic work
with skills commensurate with those of native speakers.
CSS120 Introduction to Algebra (3-0-3)
This course focuses on algebraic operations and
properties within the real number system, including
integers, rational and irrational numbers.
Algebra is introduced to evaluate formulas, solve
first degree equations in one variable, perform operations
on polynomials, graph lines, and calculate basic
geometric formulas.
This course provides preparation and review for Algebra I.
PR: CSS 106 or equivalent
F,S
CSS122 Reading Skills I (3-0-3)
This course is intended to equip students with the skills
and strategies to expand vocabulary and comprehend reading
material beyond literal meaning. Students study vocabulary
weekly using context clues, association, and
visualization techniques. Students develop skills in
finding main idea, details, and inference by reading a
variety of literature and expository materials. Students
develop critical thinking skills by analyzing, comparing,
and contrasting texts, often in writing. Study skills
taught include textbook study strategies and note-taking.
F, S
CSS123 Reading Skills II (3-0-3)
This course provides an opportunity to learn and practice
reading comprehension skills that go beyond CSS 122. The
course continues vocabulary development, higher level
comprehension skills, critical reading and thinking,
reading textbooks, reading short fiction, and writing as
related to reading. Study Skills taught include active
reading strategies.
PR: CSS 122 or recommendation based on placement test
F,S
CSS124 Writing Skills I (3-0-3)
This course provides instruction and practice in the
fundamentals of writing including grammar, punctuation,
sentence structure, and organization. The
student moves from paragraph to essay development
using the process approach to writing. Unless otherwise
indicated in the semester course schedule, this course is
taught using computers in an electronic classroom.
F,S
CSS125 Writing Skills II (3-0-3)
This course provides an opportunity to learn and practice
written communication skills beyond CSS 124. Development
of a thesis, introduction, and conclusion is taught, as is
the use of transitions and organizational patterns for
coherence. Practice in grammar and mechanics
is provided.
PR: CSS 124 or recommendation based on
placement test
F,S
* These courses are developmental in nature and
the three credit equivalents do not satisfy degree
or certificate program requirements.
CSS126 Integrated Reading & Writing I (3-0-3)
The course introduces students to active reading strategies and
integrates selected readings with writing assignments that focus
on sentence and paragraph structure. It also emphasizes the
application of appropriate grammar and mechanics.
CSS127 Integrated Reading and Writing Skills II (3-0-3)
This course provides students with the foundation needed for
college level reading and writing. It introduces students
to reading strategies for a range of texts. Writing
assignments are centered on student analysis of these texts.
Special emphasis is given to paragraph organization and
essay development along with grammar and mechanics.
PR: CSS 122 and/or CSS 124 or recommendation based on
placement test
COM121 Mass Media (3-0-3)
This course focuses on how mass media functions and impacts
United States culture. From both a historical and
contemporary point of view, it explains the structures and
processes of the eight areas of mass media: books,
magazines, newspapers, radio, movies, television,
recordings, and digital media. It also explores the
technological, economic, political and cultural aspects of
the media. Communications and mass media theories are
examined in tandem with an analysis of the key issues in the
field.
CR: ENG 123
COM195 Communications Experimental (3-0-3)
COM199 Comm Indep Study (6-0-6)
COM231 New Media and Society (3-0-3)
This course explores the development of the Internet and
such social media as blogs, texts, YouTube, Wikipedia, and
online games and examines the impact of this digital
revolution on society, politics, and the economy. It also
examines the convergence of ld and new media, the
digital generation, and the impact of mega-search engines,
such as Google and Yahoo.
CR: ENG 123
COM999 Communications Elective (0-0-3)
CIS102 Computing Basics (1-0-1)
This introductory course provides the student with the
computer basics necessary for working with software
applications in a personal computer object-oriented
environment. Topics include the basics of computer
input/output devices, finding and using virtual help
sources and file management. Students will be required to
make use of personal computers to complete projects.
CIS110 Workstation Architecture and Support I (A+) (3-0-3)
This is part one of a two-part, hands-on, lab-oriented
course covering the foundations of PC configuration and
support. Topics include installation of different versions
of the Windows operating system, building, upgrading,
repairing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing,
diagnosing and the preventive maintenance of PC's.
Students learn how to build a computer and install different
versions of the Windows operating system.
CIS111 Workstation Architecture and Support II (A+) (3-0-3)
This is part two of a two-part, hands-on, lab-oriented
course. Part two of this course introduces local area
networks and servers, preventive maintenance techniques,
and specific strategies for troubleshooting hardware and
software.
PR: CIS 110
CIS121 Introduction to Computers (3-0-3)
This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts
of computers and computing including number systems,
hardware, architecture, information processing, operating
systems, networks (including the Internet) and web design.
Additionally, students will complete significant projects
utilizing contemporary word processing, spreadsheet, and
presentation graphics software. Fundamentals of programming
will be explored using modern programming languages. Other
software applications may be examined during the semester.
PR: BUS 115 or equivalent
CIS129 Programming Fundamentals (3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to computer
programming using a modern, object- oriented
programming language. It is intended to be a beginning
programming course focusing on programming
concepts and fundamentals.
PR: MAT 128 or higher
F,S
CIS133 Programming in Java (3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to object-oriented
programming using the Java programming language, with
a focus on developing high quality, functional solutions to
problems. Topics include data types, input/ouput, control
structures, GUI interfaces, methods, classes, inheritance,
and polymorphism. Students will use computer facilities to
complete programming assignments.
PR: CIS 129
F,S
CIS134 C++/UNIX (4-0-4)
Students are introduced to commonly used algorithms.
Students employ object-oriented design and object-
oriented principles in problem solving using the C++
programming language. Students are introduced to the UNIX
operating system and shell scripting. Students will be
required to make use of computer facilities to complete
programming projects.
PR: CIS 129 or equivalent
CIS136 Introduction to Web Development (3-0-3)
This course provides the student with the essential concepts
and process of web page development, starting with
Extensible Hypertext Markup Language (XHTML) coding and
building to more complex layouts using cascading style
sheets (CSS). The course will emphasize a disciplined
approach to software design and coding. Attention will be
directed toward the impact of a designer's choices on
communication, understanding and accessibility. Upon
completion, all students will develop an original, dynamic,
multi-paged website suitable for publishing on the WWW.
CR: CIS 102 or adequate proficiency in basic computing
skills
CIS140 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (3-0-3)
This course teaches the basics of computer aided drafting
as applied to engineering drawings using the AutoCAD
drafting package. Topics include: fundamentals of computer
aided drafting, drafting equipment, orthographic
representations, special views, applied geometry and
drawing conventions, basic dimensioning, section views,
thread representation, detail and assembly drawings,
auxiliary views, isometric and other pictorial drawings,
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. The student
will then learn the fundamentals of 3-D solids and sheet
designs using the Autodesk Inventor package.
CIS221 Advanced Computer Applications (3-0-3)
This course provides students with the opportunity to
increase their knowledge of several components of the
Microsoft Office suite of software applications. Upon
completion of this course, students will be prepared to
test as certified Microsoft Office User Specialists.
PR: CIS 121 or equivalent
CIS223 Database Management (3-0-3)
This course will give the student a basic overview of
Relational Database Design. The student will acquire
advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access and the ISO standard
SQL language. Students will work individually on one large
project encompassing all phases of database design and
implementation.
CR: CIS 129 and adequate proficiency in Microsoft Access
S
CIS225 Operating Systems (3-0-3)
This course will introduce students to Operating System
theory and application. Operating System's concepts and
components will be explored in both the UNIX (Linux) and
Windows environments.Topics include: process management,
communication and synchronization, memory management,
device management, file systems, system administration and
security.
PR: CIS 129
CIS229 Systems Analysis and Design (3-0-3)
This course places an emphasis on a disciplined approach
to software development using the application of software
enginerring principles. Students are provided with a
systematic introduction to software development. The course
introduces the student to the Software Development Life
Cycle (SDLC), including a general overview of a typical
business-oriented software system, the analysis of the
system, an approach to the design of the system, and a plan
for system testing and future maintenance. Students work
collaboratively on a computer information systems project
encompassing all phases of the SDLC.
PR: CIS 223
CIS236 Advanced Web Design (3-0-3)
This course provides a practical introduction to JavaScript
and the design of dynamic web pages. The student will
enhance the funtionality and interactivity of web pages by
learning to create and utilize embedded and external
JavaScript source code.
PR: CIS 129 and CIS 136
CIS237 Advanced Web Programming (3-0-3)
This course is for the student who wants to learn advanced
web site programming techniques using contemporary
development tools and languages. Concepts relating to
server-side programming are explored.
PR: CIS 129 and CIS 136
CIS238 XML (3-0-3)
This course focuses on XML (eXtendable Markup Language) and
the supporting technologies of XML used in person-to-
computer and computer-to-computer communications. Some of
the technologies covered will include using DTDs, Schema,
NamespaSAX, XPath, DOM, SAX, Data Models, XSLT, SVG, and
SOAP, as well as services and the Semantic web.
PR: CIS 136
CIS240 Internetworking Fundamentals (3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to networking. Topics
include basic concepts and terminology relating to LANs and
WANs including: data communications, types of networks,
networking models and theory, protocols, and equipment.
There is a strong emphasis on the OSI Model. The material
covered in this course is applicable to sections of the
Network+ certification exam. Please note that this is not a
review course for the Network+ certification exam.
CR: CIS 221 or equivalent
CIS241 Routing Fundamentals (3-0-3)
This course covers the theory and application of routers to
internetwork communications. There is an initial review of
TCP/IP, Ethernet, the OSI model, network terminology,
protocols, and standards. Primary emphasis is given to
static routing and TCP/IP. Dynamic routing protocols are
also introduced. Students will have the opportunity to
work with simulator software to apply the concepts
learned in class to a Cisco internetwork.
PR: CIS 240 and CIS 110
CIS244 Introduction to Routing and Switching (3-0-3)
This course covers the theory and application of routers
and switches to network and internetwork communications.
Static and dynamic routing technologies are introduced,
along with layer 2 switching and VLANs. Students will have
the opportunity to work with both simulator software and
actual hardware to apply the concepts learned in class.
PR: CIS 240
CIS246 Data Structures (3-0-3)
Students are introduced to some commonly used data
structures and their applications using C++. Topics
include abstract data types, object-oriented
programming, stacks, queues, linked lists, sorting,
binary search trees, heaps, and hashing. Students will be
required to make use of computer facilities to complete
programming projects.
PR: CIS 134 or equivalent
S
CIS247 Switching and Advanced Routing (3-0-3)
This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical,
and practical approach to learning the technologies and
protocols needed to design and implement a converged
switched network. Students learn about the hierarchical
network design model and how to select devices for each
layer. The course explains how to configure a switch for
basic functionality and how to implement virtual LANs, VTP,
and Inter-VLAN routing in a converged network. Students
will also learn how to implement and configure common data
link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts,
principles of traffic, access control and addressing
services.
PR: CIS 241
CIS250 Computer Organization (4-0-4)
Students are introduced to the structure and
implementation of computer systems at the lower
levels: the digital logic level, the microprogramming
level, and the conventional machine language level.
Students will be required to make use of computer
facilities to complete programming projects.
PR: CIS 134 and MAT 167 or equivalent
F
CIS251 Switching and Advanced Routing (4-0-4)
This course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and
practical approach to learning the technologies and
protocols needed to design and implement a converged
switched network. The course covers the hierarchical
network design model; how to select devices for each layer,
how to configure a switch for basic functionality; and how
to implement Virtual LANs, VTP, and Inter-VLAN routing in a
converged network. Other topics include the implementation
and configuration of common data link protocols and how to
apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access
control and addressing services.
PR: CIS 241
CIS256 Introduction to Systems Management (3-2-4)
This course introduces topics in managing server-based
network operating systems, configurations, security, and
troubleshooting. Students will have the opportunity to
practice and implement techniques and strategies in class.
Students will configure a server to provide file, print, and
web services.
PR: CIS 240
CIS257 Advanced Networking and Systems Management (3-3-4)
This course covers advanced topics in network
communications and administration including server
administration, monitoring and troubleshooting. Topics
include advanced techniques ni file and printer sharing,
email and web services.
PR: CIS 256
CIS259 Computer Information Systems Internship (1-8-3)
This course provides the computer information systems/
computer science student with the opportunity to participate
in a planned, professional experience of observation, study
and field work within selected business entities. Textbook
theory and classroom experience are enhanced as the
student works in an appropriately supervised setting. The
field study will specifically incorporate computer related
assignments. All field work will be supplemented by
regularly scheduled meetings with the instructor. There is
a final report and oral presentation due at the end of the
semester during final exam week.
PR: CIS or Computer Science major with minimum overall GPA
of 2.5 and permission of the department.
CIS262 Network Security (3-0-3)
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of
network and computer security. Topics include server and
network hardening, threat assessment, protecting network
infrastructure and services, physical security, business
continuity and disaster recovery.
PR: CIS 251
CIS263 Intro to Computer Forensics (3-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce students to topics
necessary to initiate and complete a successful computer
investigation. Students will set up a forensics lab, acquire
the proper and necessary tools for a successful
investigation, and conduct the investigation with subsequent
digital analysis. The materials covered in this course are
identical to the International Association of Computer
Investigation Specialists (IACIS) and the Certified Forensic
Computer Examiner (CFCE) Certification exam.
PR: CIS 111 and CIS 225
CRJ113 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3-0-3)
This course provides the philosophical and historical
background of the agencies that compose the criminal
justice system. It focuses on the development of justice
and law, crime and punishment, the administration of
laws, the agencies' functions, career orientation and
public relations.
F, S
CRJ117 Police Organization and Supervision (3-0-3)
This is a detailed study of police organization,
administration and supervision. This course emphasizes
principles of organization, line staff relations,
supervisory problems within police organization and
supervisory techniques for effective police performance.
Detailed explanations of discipline, leadership,
motivation and performance appraisals will also be
covered.
S
CRJ131 Criminal Law (3-0-3)
This course emphasizes the study of substantive
criminal law. Selected crimes most likely to be dealt
with by the criminal justice professional are explored
through discussion, where applicable, of the English
Common Law precedents, general modern application
and specific New York Penal Law.
F
CRJ133 Criminology (3-0-3)
This course provides an etiology of
crime and the understanding of criminal behavior.
The course delves into biological, psychological and
sociological theories that examine the reasons for such
large numbers of arrested and convicted individuals. It
also views the collection of empirical data and the
statistical analysis of such information which supports
each theory. The importance of such empirical data
garnered from sociological research and how the research
is critical to the implementation within the components of
the criminal justice system are examined. Students develop
an informed analysis of criminal activity through an
understanding of the theories discussed.
S
CRJ135 Introduction to Security (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the various facets of modern
security operations in a variety of settings. Security
problems, both internal and external, and possible
solutions will be explored for plant protection and
industrial security, retail security and institutional
security.
S
CRJ143 Criminal Evidence and Procedure (3-0-3)
This course provides the student with information
about the laws of evidence as they apply specifically to
criminal justice. Topics discussed will include the
hearsay rule and its exceptions, search and seizure
limitations, rules of confessions and admissions,
privileged communications, documentary evidence,
real evidence and demonstrative evidence.
S
CRJ147 Terrorism and Public Security (3-0-3)
This is an introductory course that investigates the
criminal, economic, historical, political, psychological,
and social roots of the terrorist phenomenon. This
background will be used to analyze the attacks of
September 11, 2001, and the resulting counter efforts
against terrorism including the creation of the Department
of Homeland Security and the National Incident Management
System (NIMS) program. The second half of the class will
explore existing and potential terrorist threats and how
the local, national, and global communities may counter
these threats.
CRJ150 Airport Security and Management (3-0-3)
This course familiarizes students with the fundamental
components of a typical commercial airport and its
multi-level security requirements. In addition to a
commercial airport's various support functions, the
organizational structure, governing FAA regulations,
inter-agency relationships and management challenges are
examined. Security issues are presented in a post 9/11
environment to include scenario-based discussions and
problem-solving situations.
CRJ152 Policing Theory and Practice I (3-0-3)
This course is designed to teach students the
necessary theoretical background and practical skills
to function as county and municipal level law enforcement
officers. Topics reviewed in lecture and in applied
exercises include administration of justice, basic law and
procedures and patrol functions.
CRJ153 Policing Theory and Practice II (3-0-3)
This course continues the study of law enforcement begun
in Policing Theory and Practice I. It is designed to teach
students the necessary theoretical background and practical
skills to function as county and municipal level law
enforcement officers. Topics reviewed in lecture and in
applied exercises include traffic procedures, investigation
procedures, community relations, and supervised field
training.
PR: CRJ 152
CRJ196 CRJ Experimental (3-0-3)
CRJ215 Juvenile Delinquency (3-0-3)
This course offers an intensive study of the nature and
extent of juvenile delinquency. It addresses the nature
of youth crime and how to reduce the amount of juvenile
delinquency. The course gives students a greater
understanding of the present juvenile justice system
including the biological, psychological and sociological
approaches to reduce juvenile crime.
F
CRJ217 Principles of Investigation (3-0-3)
This course offers an introduction to the basic
principles and a detailed examination of specific
offenses. The course focuses on the crime scene,
physical evidence
interviewing and interrogation, and the use of
informers and confessions. The study of specific
offenses focuses on the scientific approach and the
methodology used in crime detection.
F
CRJ219 Corrections (3-0-3)
This course is a detailed study of the history, theory
and practice of probation, parole and correctional
institutions. It will also explore punishment,
rehabilitation, community-based corrections and
capital punishment as they exist today.
F
CRJ229 Community Based Corrections (3-0-3)
This course exposes the student to the concept of
community corrections as compared to the more
familiar institutional correctional settings. The course
will deal with such programs as probation, parole, half-
way houses, home detention and other alternatives to
incarceration. Relevant law and both adult and juvenile
systems will be examined in public and private
programs at local, state and federal levels.
S
CRJ230 Interpersonal Violence (3-0-3)
This course will provide a unique perspective on the issue
of interpersonal violence concentrating on the public
perception and criminal justice approach to sexual assaults
and sexual offenders. An emphasis will be placed on
charateristics and behavioral patterns of the offender and
the crime itself. Particular attention will be given to the
critical issues of victimology, rape typologies, stalking,
domestic violence and criminal/constitutional law. Students
will benefit from this course as it explores the etiology of
sexually deviant behavior from both sociological and
psychological approaches within the functioning of the
criminal justice system. Students will learn to develop an
informed analysis of sexual offenses, sexual offenders, the
public perception and the handling of such offenders within
the criminal justice system.
PR: CRJ 113 or SOC 121
CRJ233 Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3-0-3)
This course is designed to allow study and discussion
of those relevant issues of most current concern
affecting components of the criminal justice system.
Such issues as hiring practices, community relations,
court decisions, and the impact of the mass media may
be explored in relationship to the administration of
justice in America.
F
CRJ237 Criminal Justice Internship (3-0-3)
This is a planned practicum of observation, study and
work within selected criminal justice agencies designed
to broaden the student's educational experience
through exposure to the practical environment of such
agencies. The student's field work will be supplemented
by periodic seminars with the course instructor.
PR: Criminal Justice major, completion of 30 credit
hours with a 2.5 G.P.A., and permission of the
department
S
DRA123 Introduction to the Theatre (3-0-3)
This course introduces the student to the essential elements
of theatre. It explores the historical theatre and contemporary
production processes, encompassing the artistic, craft, and business
practices of the theatre. This course grounds aesthetic and
articstic movement and principles in the larger culture and
examines the interactions between audience and performance.
DRA133 Theatre Workshop (2-2-3)
This course focuses on direct student participation in the
creation, design, rehearsal, production and performance of
short, in-process theatrical works.
DRA143 History of Western Theatre (3-0-3)
This course will study the evolution of the Western
theatre, from its possible precursors in religious and
civic practices in the ancient world to the present day.
This course will specifically concentrate on the
evolutions of playwrighting, theatrical architecture,
performance style and technique, spectacle (including
scenery, costumes, special effects and lighting),
dramatic theory and criticism and the relationship
between the societies studied and their theatres.
S
DRA150 Basic Acting (2-2-3)
This course investigates a broad range of modern and
contemporary theories, ideologies, techniques, and
processes in the field of stage acting. Students will
apply those concepts to in-class exercises, to scene study,
and to performances. Students will use those concepts to
begin to develop the physical, vocal, and imaginative
skills of the actor.
DRA181 Theatre in London (2-2-3)
This course delivers an overview of theatre in contemporary
London. After an on-campus and/or Internet introductory
seminar, students will travel to London for approximately
two weeks. They will develop understanding of the
contemporary London theatrical and dramatic scenes
through a series of tours, performances, guest lectures,
and/or demonstrations. Historical perspective will be added
through lectures and theatrical tours. Cross-cultural
perspectives will be added by lectures, tours of gardens,
museums, monuments, libraries, and individually selected
activities and excursions. Students will present final
projects on the SCCC campus or via the Internet after
their return from London.
DRA240 Rehearsal and Production I (1-5-3)
Rehearsal and Production I is designed to introduce and
develop students' performance, management and/or
technical skills through participation in productions. The
course will provide entry level instruction in appropriate
performance, management and technical skills, utilizing
production processes to expand students' skill levels.
Skills and techniques will be honed in professionally
supervised practice sessions. The course will culminate in
a fully staged theatrical production open to the general
public.
DRA242 Rehearsal and Production II (1-5-3)
Rehearsal and Prodution II is designed to further develop
students' performance, management and/or technical skills
through participation in productions. The course will
provide students with active roles in the areas of
performance, management and technical skills. Skills and
techniques will be honed in professionally supervised
practice sessions. The course will culminate in a fully
staged theatrical production open to the general public.
PR: DRA 240 and permission of the department
DRA244 Rehearsal and Prodution III (1-5-3)
In Rehearsal and Production III, students take the
responsibility for developing expertise and leadership in
one area of theatrical production, either performance,
direction, design, stage management, house management or
technical production. They will hone their skills in
professionally supervised practice sessions. The course
will culminate in a fully staged theatrical production open
to the general public.
PR: DRA 240 or 242 and permission of instructor
DRA265 Theatre Arts Internship (3-0-3)
This course provides the student with a planned
and supervised work experience in a professional theatrical
setting. Each individually planned and designed experience
introduces the work and culture of a specific theatre field, and
focuses on developing appropriate skill sets. It requries 8 hours
of classroom instruction and a minimum of 120 hours of field work.
PR: DRA 123 and/or permission of the department
ECH121 Introduction to Early Childhood (3-0-3)
This course examines the fundamental philosophies of early
childhood education from historical perspective. This course
emphasizes quality early childhood programming and its
significance in educating children birth through eight years
of age. This course allows students to reflect upon their
role as potential teachers and advocates for children while
identifying how service learning experiences are integrated
in early childhood education. Ten observation hours are
required. This course requires that students complete the
following documentation by Week 4: 1) Medical consent to
work with children and a negative TB test, 2) Notarized
criminal conviction statement, and 3) Signed agreement to
uphold the National Association of Education of Young
Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics and SCCC ECH Professional
Behaviors.
F
ECH123 Curricular Methods I and Assessment (3-0-3)
This course focuses on curriculum development and
assessment in early childhood education. It
introduces students to the important frameworks
for planning, implementing, and evaluating
curricula as it impacts child development and the various
content areas. In-depth studies of developmentally
appropriate curriculum models provide emphasis on
the methods and strategies that inform the development
of meaningful and relevant curriculum. Assessment
driven learning, environment and curriculum development
is applied. Students spend a minimum of ten hours
observing in an early childhood environment.
ECH131 Early Childhood Field Instruction and Seminar I (1-8-4)
This course allows students the opportunity for direct
practical teaching and learning in early childhood education
within community agencies and/or the SCCC Early Childhood
Program Laboratory Preschool. Additionally, in a seminar
setting, students reflect on and share their experiences.
Students will spend eight to ten hours per week in their
field placement to accumulate a minimum of 130 hours.
PR: ECH 121 and ECH 123
ECH220 Engendering Creativity: Arts in the Classroom (3-0-3)
This course is an exploration of creative expression
with an emphasis placed on the importance of the arts in
every child's education. As students unlock their own
creative potential, they also become skilled at using
methods and techniques that encourage creative
development in young children. Students reflect on
aesthetics while analyzing the movements and techniques of
the visual arts and the genres and elements of music.
Students then apply their understanding by presenting art,
music, and drama activities to young children. Throughout
the semester, students develop an art and music portfolio.
ECH223 Curricular Methods II and Development of Inquiry Skills (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the early developmental abilities
of children ages birth to eight years in social studies,
math and science. Sensory, preoperational and concrete
operational thought processes of conservation, seriation,
observation, comparison, classification, and number concepts
will be examined through the use of concrete social studies,
math, and science materials and experiences that foster
student quantitative and analytical thinking. The
course requires students to implement developmentally
appropriate social students, math, and science activities
which address diversity in children's learning styles. A
service learning experience is required.
PR: ECH 123
ECH225 Fostering Emergent Literacy (4-0-4)
The course examines the development of literacy skills in
children ages birth to 8 years. Multiple opportunities to
recognize the developmental stages in literacy acquisition,
to indentify factors that influence literacy development,
and to discuss how to design and implement a literacy
program are provided. Genre of literature, curricular
themes, and resources for children of culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds are empasized.
Guidelines for the design and implementation of literature-
based activities are applied throughout the course. Students
will observe for a minimum of 15 hours in an early childhood
literacy environment.
ECH227 Guidance of Young Children (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the early developmental abilities
of children ages birth to eight years and approriate
utilization of guidance strategies to enhance children's
self esteem and consequently increase children's self-
discipline skills. The correlation between children's
environments and behaviors will be researched. The
importance of play, social interactions, and family
expectations on children's development will be analyzed.
ECH231 Early Childhood Field Instruction and Seminar II (1-8-4)
This course allows students the opportunity for direct
practical teaching and learning in early childhood education
within community agencies or the SCCC Early Childhood
Program Laboratory Preschool. The course requires students
to reflect on and share their experiences in a seminar
setting. The course also requires students to spend eight
to ten hours per week in their field placement to accumulate
a minimum of 130 hours. A service learning implementation is
required.
PR: ECH 131
F
ECH252 Care of Infants and Toddlers (3-0-3)
This course examines infant and toddler development with an
emphasis on the importance of the first thirty-six months in
relation to human development. Attachment, early brain
research and developmentally approriate practices will be
emphasized as critical factors which impact a caregiver's
role in meeting individual children's needs. Students
complete ten hours of observational field work in this
course.
ECH255 Administration of Early Childhood Programs (3-0-3)
This course provides administrative management training in
the field of Early Childhood Education. This course
addresses issues and techniques involved in the set-up,
organization and administration of early childhood
environments. Focus is placed on the initiation and
maintenance of an early childhood program which includes
the investigation and application of pertinent skills
necessary to perform as an effective and competent program
director. Ten hours of field work will be completed in this
course.
ECH260 ECH Portfolio Seminar (1-0-1)
This capstone seminar is intended for ECH majors who are
about to graduate from their Early Childhood Program.
Knowledge and skills acquired in the program are reviewed
and analyzed to demonstrate their proficiency in a
pre-professional portfolio. Opportunity is provided for
technical assistance on an individual basis. Each student
assembles a portfolio as a summative experience to be
presented to a professional review team.
PR: Permission of the Department
ECO211 Introduction to Economics (3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of microeconomic
and macroeconomic issues and an understanding of the
economic choices that individuals, firms, and governments
face. It also introduces the concept of scarcity and
the working process of a market economic system. Further,
this course examines the different market structures,
the role of the firm and the impact of government
intervention on markets. Finally, this course discusses
the meaning and computation of national income, inflation,
unemployment, economic growth, international trade, and
the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on the economy.
F, S
ECO221 Principles of Macroeconomics (3-0-3)
This course provides an analytical framework for the
understanding of the economy at the national level. This
course will also analyze the purpose and functions of
national income accounting, the components of Gross
Domestic Product, the determinants of long run economic
growth, the causes and costs of inflation and
unemployment. In addition, this course will cover the
economic impacts of fiscal and monetary policies and the
differences between short run and long run macroeconomic
aspects of the economy. Finally, this course will examine
the importance of the U.S. financial system, the
macroeconomic effects of international trade and the
determination of interest and exchange rates.
F,S
ECO223 Principles of Microeconomics (3-0-3)
This course develops an analytical framework for the
understanding of the theory of markets, including the
decision-making process in businesses, the impact of
technological advances on markets and the functioning of
the four different market structures. This course will
also provide a closer look at the interactions of
individual households, business firms and governments in
the marketplace. Finally, this course will discuss
economic issues related to the well-being of market
participants, the tradeoffs between equity and efficiency,
the economics of taxation and subsidies, the economics of
healthcare, the economics of poverty and income inequality,
labor market issues and the basis of free trade.
F, S
ELT110 Circuits for Digital Systems I (3-3-4)
This course is an introduction to direct current
(DC) circuits. Digital systems and circuits using logical
gates will also be studied. Basic DC circuits entails a
study of Ohm's Law and use of the law to theoretically
predict measured voltages, currents, resistances and
power through resistors connected in series, parallel
and series-parallel circuits. This course uses voltmeters,
ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, and oscilloscopes for
measurement and troubleshooting.
PR: MAT 128 or higher
S
ELT118 Digital Logic (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of
number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, codes, binary
arithmetic and digital circuits using Integrated Circuit
Technology.
ELT121 Circuits for Digital Systems II (3-3-4)
This course is a continuation of circuits including
AC circuits as applicable to digital systems and controls.
Basic AC circuits are covered, along with single and
3-phase AC power and distribution. Series and parallel RLC
circuits are covered, along with the use of an
oscilloscope in troubleshooting and measurement. Digital
systems are covered, with the examination of three
state busses and the chips needed to interface with them
in personal computer applications.
PR: ELT 110, MAT 129
F
ELT123 Eletrical Schematics (2-0-2)
This course offers a broad overview of schematics and
diagrams. Topics include electrical symbols, component
identification, Block diagrams, pictorial diagrams, three-
dimensional drawings, and print reading.
PR: ELT 121 (Electrical Circuits II)
ELT230 Electronics (4-3-5)
This course is an introduction to electronics as applied
to digital systems and controls. DC power supplies, zener
diodes, switching transistors and linear and non-linear
operational amplifier circuits are covered. The course
stresses design and prototyping of circuits used in control
systems and measurement.
PR: MAT 129, ELT 110, ELT 121
F
ELT231 Electronics (3-3-4)
This course is an introduction to the electronic building
blocks that are used in all modern silicon based integrated
circuitry. Component operations, applications, and the use
and troubleshooting of these components is covered.
Topics include an overview of semiconductor materials and
P-N junction, various diodes (rectifier, switching, zener)
and their uses, and overview of basic power supply circuits
and uses, the operation and use of mos an cmos field-effect
transistors, inverting and non-inverting operational
amplifiers and their use in analog and digital applications,
LC and RC swine-wave oscillators and crystal oscillators,
silicon rectified controller SCRs), diac and triac
thyristors, and optoelectronics.
PR: ELT 121 (Electrical Circuits II)
ELT241 Routing (3-0-3)
This course covers the application of routers to
internetwork communications. After a brief review of
TCP/IP and the OSI model, the course covers network
layer addressing, bridging, static and dynamic routing,
router protocols including RIP, OSPF, and SNMP. Some
Netware and Appletalk protocols are introduced, and a brief
introduction to layer two and three switching is
presented. Students will have the opportunity to work with
NORTEL ARN series routers.
PR: CIS 240, ELT 120
S
ELT256 Process Control and Instrumentation (3-3-4)
This course is an introduction to process control
fundamentals and the application of digital controllers in a
process environment. Analog and digital signal conditioning
interfacing stand-alone computers using signal processing
software, and the basics of automatic process control are
studied. The course will emphasize the application of
Programmable Logical Devices (PLD) and the use of
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
PR: ELT 231
CR: MAT 129
S
ELT261 Programmable Logic Controls (3-3-4)
This course is an introduction to the Logic and Programming
of Logical Devices used in system controls. The course
covers Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal number systems and
introduces the elements of Assembly Programming, Logical
gates, and the operations of Boolean algebra using standard
digital waveforms. This course also includes Shift Registers
and Counters, Adders and triggering clocks using specialized
softward, Digital-to-Analog conversion methodology, decoders
and multiplexers.
PR: CIS 221, ELT 110
CR: MAT 129
ELT270 Power Electronics (3-0-3)
This course introduces linear integrated power amplifiers,
switches, and regulators. Component operations and
application and the use and troubleshooting of these
components is covered. Topics include power parameter
calculations, principles of power electronics prototype
and printed circuit board (pcb) layout, linear integrated
circuit power amplifiers for intermediate audio signal
amplification, discrete linear power amplifiers for signals
with higher power requirements, power switches, switching
power, thyristor uses in commercial power line applications,
power conversion, and permanent magnet motor drivers.
PR: ELT 231
EMS210 Basic EMT (2-7-4)
This course is designed to meet New York State Health
Department (Bureau of Emergency Health Services)
requirements for Emergency Medical Technician
training. This course is updated yearly to include
materials appropriate for EMT training as included in
the New York State EMS program CFR/EMT/AEMT
student manual. The course will adhere to the
SCCC/REMO AMT Sponsor's agreement and all current
New York State regulations for EMT training, including
requirements for class time and instructor certification.
Students should note that some Saturday sessions are
required in addition to regularly scheduled class hours.
PR: All students must be at least 18 years old.
F,S
EMS220 Selected Topics in EMT (2-3-3)
This course is designed to meet New York State Health
Department (Bureau of Emergency Health Services)
requirements for EMT Refresher. New laws and policies
will be discussed, as well as new technology appropriate
to the course which has been introduced during the
past three years. The course will adhere to the SCCC/
REMO AMT Sponsor's Agreement and all current New
York State regulations for EMT-B training, including
requirements for class time and instructor certification.
PR: A student may have a current EMT card that will expire
in less than 18 months; a student who was certified as a
NYS Emergency Medical Technician may have a lapsed
certification; a student who has previously failed the
Final Practical Skills Exam within one year or has failed
the state written certifying exam after a second attempt
may enroll in the refresher course. Proof of failure must
be provided to the CIC by the student; a student who has
received written permission from the Bureau of EMS to enroll
in an EMT-B refresher course as a result of filing for
reciprocity based on EMT training from another state. The
student must submit the letter which was provided from the
Bureau of EMS as proof of eligibility for enrolling in the
refresher.
F, S
EMS999 EMS Elective (4-0-4)
ENG123 College Composition (3-0-3)
This course provides a foundation in academic
discourse by developing effective communication
skills with an emphasis on expository writing. Students
use electronic environments to write multiple essays,
including a researched and documented paper; they
also deliver an oral presentation.
PR: Exemption from placement testing as defined by the
Academic Code or successful completion of CSS 123 or
CSS 125 or CSS 127
F, S
ENG124 Introduction to Literature (3-0-3)
This course encourages students to question and explore the
ways in which literature functions as an art form. It
examines the literary genres of fiction, drama, and poetry;
it also introduces literary criticism.
Communication techniques studied in ENG 123
College Composition are strengthened and refined through
written assignments.
PR: ENG 123
F, S
ENG200 Introduction to Creative Writing (3-0-3)
Students will learn the essential principles, strategies,
and methods of creative writing and will acquire a
foundation in the skills necessary to master this art.
The emphasis will be on the writing of short fiction, but
opportunities will be provided to explore poetry, drama,
screenwriting, the novel, and the essay. Students will also
learn how to go about getting their work published.
PR: ENG 123
CR: ENG 124
ENG205 Writing Poetry (3-0-3)
This course focuses on developing students' abilities to
write, revise, and analyze poetry. It is primarily
conducted as a workshop: students write and revise their
own poetry, as well as give oral feedback and produce
written critiques of their peers' poems. In addition, the
course introduces studetns to a variety of poetic forms and
asks them to write poetry in these forms. It also introduces
them to theories of free verse and to studies of the poetic
line and asks them to write their own free verse. The
course also includes an oral component: students practice
reading their own and others' poems to the class. Last, the
class introduces students to opportunities for performing
and publishing their poetry.
PR: ENG 123
ENG211 Technical and Professional Writing (3-0-3)
This course applies the principles of effective writing
to the specific forms of professional and technical
writing. It emphasizes designing texts and oral
presentations for professional audiences after
analyzing the needs of those audiences.
PR: ENG 123
ENG295 English Experimental Course (4-0-4)
ENG296 English Experimental (3-0-3)
ENV100 Introduction to Environmental Science (3-0-3)
This one-semester course introduces students to
environmental concepts and issues. The course covers
environmental issues and
controversies from ecological, biological,
social, economic, ethical and governmental policy
positions. In addition, the course emphasis is placed
on the tools and techniques needed to understand and
analyze environmental topics such as energy, solid waste,
food production, resource depletion, air and water
issues and global climate change.
PR: High School Algebra or MAT 128
ENV203 General Ecology (3-3-4)
Through lecture and laboratory experiences this course
focuses on the study of major ecological principles
including: population and community biology, competition
and predation, physiological ecology and adaptations,
ecosystems, nutrient cycles, energy flow, and ecological
succession. The ecological basis of contemporary
environmental problems is examined and related to human
activities. Quantitative perspectives and analysis will be
used throughout.
PR: BIO 142 and CHM 122, or equivalent
ENV205 The Environment and Social Issues (3-0-3)
This course is designed to provide a multidisciplinary
introduction to the understanding of social issues that
impact humans and their relationship to the environment
as well as their participation in decision making roles that
lead to environmental problem solving. The course will
concentrate on: varying factors that influence
individual and cultural differences in identification and
perception of environmental issues, the social processes
involved in addressing the identified environmental
problems, and introductory techniques for the
integration of different human values and cultural processes
into environmental planning and management strategies.
PR: BIO 142 and CHM 122, or equivalent
ENV260 Subtropical Coastal and Marine Ecology (4-0-4)
This course focuses on the current environmental and
ecological issues of a subtropical ecosystem (Indian River
Lagoon). The lectures and field experiences will emphasize
the application of basic ecological principles to life in
the coastal ecosystem, then focus on characteristics of
marine and coastal habitats and the groups of organisms
that occur there.
The course will include physical, chemical and biological
aspects of these salt/fresh-water environments, and will
explore several different marine ecosystems: reefs,
seagrass beds, salt water marshes, mangrove, and cypress
swamps. Students will analyze the role of human impact on
these environments, spending a maximum amount of time in
the field. Through direct observations, species collection,
water analysis, and lecture the students will develop an
understanding of how such issues as food production,
energy consumption, population growth, greenhouse effect,
all impact upon these environments, their usage and quality.
The laboratory portion of the course will involve two weeks
of intensive field work at Harbor Branch Oceanographic
Institute in Florida. There is a separate field trip cost,
which will include air fare, transportation, room and
board, and site costs. Because the field experience occurs
after the May Commencement, graduating students may not
use this course to meet graduation requirements.
Graduating students may take this course if a) they are
willing to miss Commencement and b) they meet all
graduation requirements without this course. Graduates
may also choose to postpone graduation until the following
semester.
PR: One year of college biology or chemistry or consent of
Department
ETH221 Professional and Applied Ethics (1-0-1)
This course provides exposure to leading ethical
theories as well as an opportunity to employ these
principles. Aided by viewing videotaped, dramatized
scenarios, the reasons advanced for acting ethically and
the excuses given for not acting ethically will be
studied. The consequences of freedom and personal
responsibility will be explored, as will the ability to
recognize ethical issues.
F,S
ETH999 Ethics Elective (0-0-3)
FPT112 Principles of Emergency Services (3-0-3)
This is an introductory course that surveys the historical
development of fire protection, organizational structure of
fire agencies, and the range of issues and topics related to
fire protectin. This course meets United States Fire
Administration, Fire and Emergency Services in Higher
Education (FESHE) model associate degree curriculum.
FPT115 Hazardous Materials I (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the nature of hazardous materials
(HazMat) and the role of First Responders in prevention,
mitigation, and remediation of incidents. Hazardous
materials risk is presented within the context of First
Responder operations. This course fully integrates National
Incident Management (NIMS) and Incident Command System
(ICS) protocols.
FPT116 Hazardous Materials II (3-0-3)
A continuation of Hazardous Materials I, course content
stresses recognition of potentially hazardous situations,
protocols of organized response, and regulatory
guidelines. Hazardous materials response is presented
within the context of First Responder operations. Specific
attention is placed on the different response protocols
needed for remediation of weapons of mass destruction
events and other sources of HazMat situaions resulting from
natural disasters, accidents, negligence and criminal
activities. This course fully integrates National Incident
Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command
System (ICS) protocols.
PR: FPT 115
FPT120 Building Construction for Fire Protection (3-0-3)
This course provides the components of building
construction that relate to fire and life safety. The focus
of this course is on firefighter safety. The elements of
construction and design of structures are shown to be key
factors when inspecting buildings, pre-planning fire
operations, and operating at emergencies.
FPT131 Fire Prevention (3-0-3)
This course provides fundamental information regarding the
history of fire prevention, organizations and operation of a
fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes, identification
and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of
fire prevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire
investigation, and fire and life safety education. This
course meets the United States Fire Administration, Fire and
Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) model
associate degree curriculum requirements.
FPT135 Fire Administration (3-0-3)
This course focuses on organization, personnel management
distribution of equipment, records and fire safety
as they pertain to the fire service. Techniques for
successful and efficient fire service operations are
covered in this course. These topics include communications
and fire alarm systems, legal aspects of fire
prevention, fire investigation and the recording and
evaluation of fire data for statistical purposes.
FPT137 Fire Protection Systems (3-0-3)
This course provides information relating to the features of
design and operation of fire alarm systems, water-based fire
suppression systems, special hazard fire suppression
systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fire
extinguishers. This course meets the United States Fire
Administration, Fire and Emergency Services in Higher
Education (FESHE) model associate degree curriculum
requirements.
FPT213 Hydraulics and Equipment I (3-0-3)
This course focuses on incompressible fluids, principles
of fluid statics and dynamics, fluid flow, pipe and hose
or head losses, and pump systems operations. Sprinkler
and standpipe systems and other special systems are
covered.
PR: MAT 128 or equivalent
FPT215 Fire Investigation (3-0-3)
This course emphasizes the following subjects as they
individually relate to fire investigations: elements of
fire, combustion properties of fuel, pyrolysis, burn
patterns, ignition sources and explosions. A review of
methods of interviewing, report writing, rules of
evidence, forensic lab procedures, model arson law
and NYS arson law is included.
PR: May require New York State Police identification
and/or registration
FPT216 Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply (3-0-3)
This course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge
in order to understand the principles of the use of water in
fire protection and apply hydraulic principles to analyze
and to solve water supply problems. This course meets the
United States Fire Administration, Fire and Emergency
Services in Higher Education (FESHE) model associate degree
curriculum requirements.
PR: MAT 128
FPT219 Fire Behavior and Combustion (3-0-3)
This course explores the theories and fundamentals of how
and why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled.
This course meets the United States Fire Administration,
Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE)
model associate degree curriculum requirements.
FPT237 Industrial Fire Protection (3-0-3)
Provides an introduction to the field of industrial fire
protection and focuses on the topics of hazard control,
special hazards and protection, fire protection equipment,
and systems and handling of emergencies.
FPT250 Fire Protection Internship (3-0-3)
This course provides the fire protection technology
student with the opportunity to participate in a planned,
professional experience of observation, study, and field
work within selected areas of the fire protection
profession. These areas include but are not limited to:
municipal fire departments, state or local fire protection
agencies, industrial fire safety organizations, and
installers of fire protection systems. Textbook theory and
classroom experience are enhanced as the student works in an
appropriately supervised setting. The field study will
specifically incorporate fire protection, prevention, or
suppression related assignments. All field work will be
supplemented by regularly scheduled seminars with the
instructor.
PR: FPT major with 30 completed credits, minimum overall GPA
of 2.5, FPT course in area of internship, and permission
of the department.
FPT999 Fire Elective (4-0-4)
FSS120 Freshman Success Seminar (1-0-1)
The First Year Success Seminar is an orientation course
designed to enhance the success of first-year college
students by introducing such topics as time management,
learning styles, classroom expectations, support services
and resources, major/career planning, stress management,
and personal wellness.
FRE121 Elementary French I (3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to the French language
through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills. It also examines the cultures of French-
speaking people throughout the world. Classroom instruction
is supplemented with activities in the language lab.
Students are required to complete five documented hours
of lab work outside of class.
FRE122 Elementary French II (3-0-3)
The second half of the one-year sequence in Elementary
French continues the development of listening, speaking,
reading, and writing skills. The course continues to
provide an understanding of the civilization, culture and
customs of French-speaking people in multiple countries.
Classroom instruction is supplemented with activities in the
language lab. Students are required to complete five
documented hours of lab work outside of class.
PR: FRE 121 or its equivalent
FRE222 Intermediate French I (3-0-3)
This course provides an extensive review of French grammar,
and concentrates on helping students improve their
vocabulary, conversational fluency and reading skills
through the discussion of selected readings in French.
Classroom discussions on the readings and French culture
are held primarily in French. A minimum of five
hours of additional work in the language lab is required
per term.
PR: FRE 122 or permission of the instructor
FRE224 Intermediate French II (3-0-3)
A continuation of Intermediate French I, this course
completes the review of French grammar and provides
more reading of French literature and non-fictional prose.
Classroom discussions in French are held on the readings
and on French customs and culture. A minimum of
five hours of additional work in the language lab is
required per term.
PR: FRE 222 or permission of the instructor
GHY121 Physical Geography (3-0-3)
This is a one-semester, non-lab science course in
physical geography. Weather elements and climate
characteristics are examined. Detailed consideration is
given to each climate region, the location of that region,
and the causes for that climate. Geologic factors that
shape land forms are examined. Consideration is given
to the flora and fauna of each climate region, including
the causes for the distribution of these biologic
assemblages. A strong emphasis is placed on teaching
the locations of various geographic features.
F
GHY123 Population Geography (3-0-3)
This course explores the general principles of human and
cultural geography. Spatial and ecological relationships
are examined to obtain a perspctive for contemporary
world patterns. Special consideration is given to the
nature and characteristics of areas to which Americans
frequently travel as well as the impact of our travels.
S
Credit in GHY 123 does not satisfy a science
requirement.
GEO143 Physical Geology (3-3-4)
This is the first part of a two-course sequence
introducing students to the nature, processes and
formation of Earth's material and the majors features of
the earth's crust and topography. This course will consider
the mineralogy of the rocks, different rock types and
structures. Detailed consideration will be given to the
internal processes that shape the earth's surface,
including plate tectonics, igneous activities, weathering,
erosion and deposition and earthquakes.
PR: Two years of high school science and mathematics.
F
GEO145 Surface Geology (3-3-4)
This is the second part of a two-semester sequence
introducing students to the features of the earth's crust
and topography. This course will consider the various
geologic agents and processes that produce, shape and
modify the surface environment. Detailed consideration
will be given to the rise and decay of mountains, moving
water, glaciers, deserts, shorelines and oceans as well as
comparative planetary geology with other bodies in the
Solar System.
PR: Two years of high school science and mathematics.
NOTE: Students using Geology as a lab science sequence are
advised to take GEO 143 before GEO 145. Either course may
be taken alone as a single lab science elective.
S
GER999 German Elective (3-0-3)
HEA100 Medical Terminology (3-0-3)
This course provides students with the core knowledge and
terminology used in the medical and healthcare-related
professions to describe the organ systems of the human body
and to understand diagnoses, therapies, drug classification
and the basics of pharmacology. The course also covers the
application of medical terminology in the context of a
medical record management environment.
HEA101 Healthcare Ethics & Law (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to standards of ethical
practice in healthcare. The legal requirements and
regulations and their application and use in decision
making in healthcare are covered. There is an emphasis on
government regulations regarding the handling of patient
information and patient treatment, as well as examination of
professional ethical dilemmas.
HIM110 Introduction to Healthcare Information Systems (3-0-3)
This course provides students with an introduction to the
significant changes and trends in the Health Information
Management profession. The course covers healthcare
information systems, career paths within the profession, and
clinical data management.
HIM112 Electronic Healthcare Delivery (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to an integrated approach to
Practice Management and the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
The course provides practical experience using simulated
clinical activities provided by Medisoft Clinical
Applications software.
CR: HIM 110
HIM201 Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the various healthcare
reimbursement systems, reimbursement methodologies and
payment processes. The relationship between coding systems,
insurance claims and reimbursement is emphasized. Managing
the billing cycle and resolving issues with insurance claims
are covered.
PR: HIM 112
HIM202 Current Procedures in Terminology (3-2-4)
This course introduces students to physician services
coding, billing and data quality procedures. Students will
learn to read, interpret and code physician office
documentation. Special emphasis is placed on assigning
Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes, outpatient diagnostic
coding guidelines, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and
Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding
System (HCPCS) codes.
PR: BIO 112, HEA 100, HIM 110, and HIM 112
CR: HIM 201, HIM 203
HIM203 ICD Coding Systems and Lab (3-2-4)
This course introduces students to disease and operation
classification using the International Classification of
Disease, (ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM). The course covers
diagnosis-related groups and their relationship to coding,
the historical development of the International
Classification of Disease, and various nomenclature and
classification systems. The course will require students to
differentiate between the various abstracting methods used
to collect patient data.
PR: HEA 100, HIM 110 and HIM 112
CR: HIM 201, HIM 202
HIM204 Professional Internship Experience (1-8-3)
This course is a supervised clinical practice experience in
a healthcare setting. The course provides students with
experience performing the coding of patient health records
including application of coding systems and the use of
coding software. A minimum of 96 hours in the clinical
experience, which may be scheduled over a six to 12 week
period, as determined by the placement site, is required.
Attendance at a weekly seminar that offers professional
development activities and involves the use of internship
software to prepare for career entry is also required.
PR: HEA 100, HEA 101, HIM 110, HIM 112, HIM 201, HIM 202
and HIM 203
HSC100 Introduction to the Health Professions (1-0-1)
This course is designed to enhance the success of first-
year students who are interested in a career in a health-
related profession. It will assist students in making
informed career choices by exposing them to a variety of
health professions and the process necessary to become a
health care professional. Also, students will be
introduced to the tools and skills needed to become a
successful college student, such as time management,
learning styles, classroom expectations, support services,
and orientation to the campus.
HSC999 Health Prof Elect (0-0-4)
HIS125 Western Civilization to 1715 (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the development of
Western Civilization from ancient times to 1715. It
focuses in particular on political, cultural, social, and
economic aspects fo the history of the West and relates
these features to those of other regions of the world
during the same period.
HIS127 Western Civilization Since 1715 (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the development of
Western Civilization since 1715. It focuses in particular on
economic, political, social, and cultural aspects of the
history of the West and relates these features to those of
other regions of the world during the same period.
F,S
HIS130 Introduction to Black History in the United States (3-0-3)
This course is an overview of Black history and culture in
America. It examines a broad range of experiences from
the first documented arrival of Blacks in colonial America
in 1619 to the present.
PR: Any college-level history course
HIS227 American History to 1877 (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to American history from
the pre-Columbian period to Reconstruction. It covers
political, economical, social, and cultural forces that have
shaped the evolving American nation and its interactions
with the world during this time.
F,S
HIS229 American History Since 1877 (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to key events, people, and ideas in
American history from the Reconstruction period to the recent past.
It focuses on diverse political, economic, social, and cultural forces
that have shaped the American nation and its interactions with the
rest of the world during this time. It also explores the methods and
skills historians use to reconstruct the past.
HIS231 Introduction to Russian History (3-0-3)
This course is an introductory survey of the history
of Russia. Emphasis is given to the major political,
economic, social and cultural forces that have shaped
the land and peoples of Russia during the past
thousand years.
HIS232 World Civilizations to 1700 (3-0-3)
This course surveys world civilizations from ancient
times to about 1700. It emphasizes political, economical,
social, and cultural developments in East and South Asia,
the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
The course explores the unique experiences of individual
civilizations as well as their global interactions
and commonalities.
HIS233 History of Women and Gender in the United States (3-0-3)
This course uses the lens of women's and gender history
from the colonial period to the recent past to survey major
themes in the development of American civilization. It
focuses on variables such as race, class, sexual orientation
and national origin, and how they impacted the way in which
women understood their lives and had access to opportunity.
It also covers individuals who stand out as heroines and
"firsts," and explores how gender has shaped the
experiences of all Americans.
PR: Any college-level history course or permission of
instructor
HIS234 World Civilizations Since 1700 (3-0-3)
This course surveys world civilizations from about
1700. It emphasizes political, cultural, economic, and
social developments in East and South Asia, the Middle
East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The course
explores the unique experiences of individual civilizations
as well as their global interactions and commonalities.
HIS237 Introduction to Chinese History (3-0-3)
This course is an introductory survey of the history of
China. Emphasis is given to the major political, economic,
social, and cultural forces that have shaped China from
antiquity to the present day.
HIS241 European Witch Trials (3-0-3)
This course surveys the history of the persecution of
accused witches from the Middle Ages through the Early
Modern era in Europe, and including New England. The focus
is on the anthropological, religious, legal, political and
socio-economic contexts in which beliefs about magic
and witches arose and were widely accepted. Attention
is given to regional variations in witch beliefs and trial
procedures. The course also surveys the growth of
skepticism, toleration, and the gradual decline of witch
persecution to the end of the seventeenth century.
PR: HIS 125 or HIS 232
HIS243 The Viking World (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the history and culture
of the Vikings and associated peoples, both in their
Scandinavian homelands and abroad in the British Isles,
Contenental Europe, Russia, and North America. The course
starts with prehistory and concludes around the 12th
century. The course focuses on
political, economic, and cultural aspects of
Viking-Era Scandinavian societies, including skaldic poetry
and saga literature. It also focuses on the interrelations
and mutual influences of these societies with neighboring
peoples.
HIS296 History Experimental (3-0-3)
HON122 Honors Intro to E-Portfolios (1-0-1)
This course introduces students to the concepts and implementation of
e-portfolios and requires them to develop one that may serve as a
model for their program-based portfolios.
PR: Matriculation into the Honors Program
HON123 Honors College Composition (3-0-3)
This course provides a foundation in academic discourse by developing
effective communication skills with an emphasis on expository writing,
argumentation, professional communication strategies, visual rhetoric,
and service learning. In addition, the course implements e-portfolios
and requires students to develop an e-portfolio that may serve as a
model for their program-based portfolio that may serve as a model
PR: Matriculation into the Honors Program
HON124 Honors English (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to literary genres, analysis, and
criticism. Students analyze and interpret poetry; fiction, including
a novel; drama; and literary criticism. They write critically about
these genres.
Credit will not be given for both HON 124 and
ENG 124.
PR: ENG/HON 123 and meets criteria for Honors Program
HON125 Honors Western Civ to 1715 (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the development of Western
civilization from ancient times to 1715. It focuses on political,
cultural, social, and economic aspects fo the history of the West
and relates these features to those of other regions of the world during
the same period. The course includes significant exposure to primary
sources, including the canon of philosophical, literary, artistic, and
other material products of Western civilization, and requires students to
inerpret these critically, using creative scholarly research. It also
introduces students to historical thinking and methodology.
PR: Matriculation into the Honors Program
HON144 The Shaping of the Modern World (3-0-3)
This course is a survey of the major cultural, intellectual,
political, economic and social forces that have shaped the
modern world since the middle of the 17th century.
In addition to the general survey of modern world history,
each student will select, with the assistance of the
instructor, a theme applicable to the time period
encompassed by the course for focused study under the
instructor's guidance.
Credit may be earned for both HIS 127 and HON 144.
PR: Consent of department
HON234 Honors World Civ since 1700 (3-0-3)
This course surveys world civilizations since about 1700. It
emphasizes political, economic, social, and cultural developments in
East and South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Ociania, and the
Americas. It explores the unique experiences of individual
civilizations as well as their global interactions and commonalities.
It includes significant exposure to primary sources, including the
canon of world literature, and requires students to interpret these
critically, using creative scholarly research. It also introduces students
to historical thinking and methodology.
PR: Matriculation into the Honors Program
HON244 Topics in Literary Classics (3-0-3)
This course extends and refines skills of literary analysis and
interpretation. It emphasizes study within a specific literary tradition,
but the thematic focus of the course varies.
PR: Matriculation into the Honors Program
HON250 Research Seminar (3-0-3)
This is the first course in a two-course sequence that serves as an
interdisciplinary, capstone seminar for students in the Liberal Arts
Honors Program. The first course introduces students to the
methodologies and interpretive practices of two complementary
disciplines. It considers disciplinary knowledge-making and
methodologies and investigates how these disciplines might combine
for a richer understanding of the topic at hand. Also, in the first
semester, students develop a prospectus for an interdisciplinary
research paper or project in which they hone their research and critical
thinking skills. In the second semester, they complete the paper or
project. The thematic focus of the capstone course varies. Course
content emphasizes the relationships of knowledge in any combination
of the Liberal Arts, and it provides a broad survey of the topic. The two
semesters of the course are team taught by professors representing two
complementary disciplines.
HON255 Capstone Seminar (3-0-3)
This is the second course in a two-course sequence that serves as an
interdisciplinary, capstone seminar for students in the Liberal Arts
Honors Program. In the first semester, students develop a prospectus
for a research paper or project. In the second semester, they complete
the paper or project. Whereas the first course introduces students to the
methodologies and interpretive practices of two complementary disciplines,
this course emphasizes the practice of interdisciplinary scholarship and
asks students to synthesize and integrate the disciplinary perspectives they
developed in the first course. The thematic focus of the capstone course varies. Course content emphasizes the relationships of knowledge in any combination
of the Liberal Arts, and it provides an in-depth study of the few texts to
which students were introduced in the first semester. Professors representing
two complementary disciplines team-teach both semesters.
HON271 American Presidency (3-0-3)
In the course of the 20th century, the American
presidency has emerged as the premier national
political institution, eclipsing the Congress in both
power and prestige. This course will investigate the
origin and development of the presidency as the single
most powerful office of national government, and
explore the extent and limits of contemporary
presidential power by studying the practice of various
recent presidents, primarily Truman through Clinton.
PR: POL 123 and permission of the department
HON281 Sociology of Power and Class (3-0-3)
This course examines stratification systems and their
effects upon different groups within those systems.
Emphasis is placed upon class stratification systems, but
other systems such as caste and feudal are discussed as
well. Early and modern theories of stratification and their
origins are discussed in light of their influence on the
development of sociology as a discipline. Cross cultural
analysis of stratification systems is also covered.
PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122 and permission of instructor or
department.
HOT111 Food Preparation I (2-2-3)
This course presents the basic principles of food
preparation for hotel, restaurant and industrial food
catering establishments. Instructional methods include
lectures, demonstration and student participation.
Topics covered include the theory and preparation of
basic stocks, soups, mother and minor sauces,
clarification of stock, consommes, vegetables, salads
and salad dressings. Sanitary practices and compliance
with laws and ordinances of the Department of Health
are enforced. Students are required to have a
professional chef's uniform to participate in class.
F, S
HOT112 Food Preparation II (2-2-3)
This course presents more advanced techniques of
food preparation. Instructional methods include
lectures, demonstration and student participation.
Topics covered include the theory and preparation of
beef, poultry, shellfish, finfish and breakfast foods.
Also included are nutritional menu items. Sanitary
practices and compliance with laws and ordinances
of the Department of Health are enforced. Students
are required to have a professional chef's uniform to
participate in class.
PR: HOT 111
S
HOT114 Food Administration and Menu Planning (3-0-3)
This course presents the role of the menu in any food
service operation. The course focuses on factors used
in the hospitality industry to determine the selling price
of food and beverage in relation to their initial food cost.
Particular attention is directed to the importance of the
menu in a successful food service operation. Topics
covered include menu-rating criteria, truth-in-menu,
sales mix, food costing, menu pricing, menu layout
guidelines and design, demographic studies, and descriptive
terminology.
F
HOT116 Lodging Management and Operations (3-0-3)
Lodging Management and Operations is designed to afford the
student with a detailed look into the important role that
housekeeping plays in effective hotels and resorts. The
course covers how to efficiently care for guestrooms and
public spaces; purchasing; safe storage of wares, amenities
and chemicals; and procedures to ensure a comfortable and
pleasant guest experience. Particular attention is given to
identifying various cleaning chemicals and equipment used in
the housekeeping department and evaluating their
effectiveness. Instruction is provided in the proper use of
the chemicals and equipment requried to maintain guest and
public spaces. The course covers retention to staff.
HOT117 Food and Beverage Control (3-0-3)
This course concentrates on methods and procedures to make
a hospitality business profitable or solvent. The course
details the flow of goods, including inventory, forecasting,
purchase specifications, purchasing, receiving, storing,
inventory control, and issuing of food and beverages.
Emphasis is placed on recognizing, calculating, and
exploring cost control procedures. These control
procedures will include menu pricing, calculating food,
beverage, and labor cost percentages and interpreting
the results. Food and beverage financial statements will be
prepared and examined to assist in creating a solvent
business.
HOT119 Elements of Baking (2-2-3)
This course provides an introduction to basic principles
of baking including formula procedures, measurements,
properties of baking ingredients, and the function and
proper use of equipment. The course provides practical
experience in the preparation of breads, rolls, pies,
cookies, quick breads, cakes, and icings. The course
emphasizes the basic
techniques and procedures of baking. Sanitary practices
and compliance with laws and ordinances of the
Department of Health are enforced. Students are
required to have a professional chef's uniform to
participate in class.
F, S
HOT120 Beverage Management (1-1-1)
This course will provide the student with the basic
skills to work at and manage a bar which serves
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It will introduce
the student to the basic production processes and
varieties of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The
course will explain laws and procedures related to
responsible alcohol service. Students will become
certified through a national exam administered through
the Training Intervention Program for Servers of
Alcohol (TIPS) program.
S
HOT125 Cakes and Cake Decorating (2-2-3)
This course provides students with instruction and hands-on
practice in the production and decoration of cakes using
commercial baking techniques. Cake mixing methods will
include two-stage, creaming, and sponge techniques.
Decorating instruction will begin with lettering, borders,
and simple flowers and will progress to the decoration and
assembly of tiered wedding cakes. Sanitary practices and
compliance with the laws and ordinances of the Dept. of
Health are enforced. Students are required to have a
professional chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 119
S
HOT131 Math for Food Service Records (3-0-3)
This course emphasizes math
principles used in the culinary profession. It is the basis
for understanding and using math to convert recipes to
prepare food in cooking and baking courses. The math
taught in this course includes the basics that must be
understood in order to solve problems in culinary
management. Topics include basic math skills, identifying
the dividend, place value, weights and measures,
percentages, recipe conversions, recipe yields, baker's
percentage, portion control, item costing, metric
measurements and ordering of food and beverages.
HOT132 Sanitation Techniques (2-0-2)
This course emphasizes the importance of proper
sanitation techniques in the food service industry.
Special emphasis will be placed upon proper food
handling techniques. Topics covered will be HACCP,
food-borne illnesses, proper cooking, handling and
storage of food, the knowledge of correct temperatures
to prevent food contamination, and safe personal
hygiene for food handlers. Successful completion of a
test will result in a food service sanitation procedures
certification awarded by the Educational Foundation of
the National Restaurant Association.
F, S
HOT217 Front Office Management (3-0-3)
This course deals with the study of the front office
practices and procedures, including duties of room
clerk, reservation clerk, cashier, night auditor and
concierge. Topics covered include room assignment
controls, reservations, confirmations, security controls
and registration. Duties of the night auditor are studied
and practiced through completion of an accounting
audit.
F
HOT218 Human Resources Mgt in the Hospitality and Food Industries (3-0-3)
This course explores the basic management
responsibilities in the hotel and restaurant industry.
Special emphasis is placed on human relations,
motivation, delegation of authority, and the knowledge
and skills necessary to effectively use and coordinate
human resources. This course discusses the
implementation of strategies, plans and programs
required to attract, motivate, develop, reward and
retain the best people to meet the organizational goals
and operational objectives of the hospitality enterprise.
S
HOT220 Wines of the World (3-0-3)
This course concentrates on the basics of wine
appreciation. Topics include deciphering and analyzing
wine labels and using this information in wine purchasing.
Activities include researching food and wine pairing for
compatibility. Other activities include testing and
comparing wines of Europe and South and North America,
including, but not limited to, wines from France, Chile,
Canada, California, and New York.
Students with a medical condition or with religious beliefs
that prevent them from consuming alcohol, may, after
receiving approval from the Dean of Hotel, Culinary Arts &
Tourism, substitute another HOT or TAT course in place of
HOT 220.
HOT225 Commercial Baking I (2-3-3)
This course introduces students to the management and
operation of a commercial retail bakery. Through a
combination of lectures and labs, students will acquire the
manual skills and product knowledge necessary to produce and
market a range of products. The students in the class will
be rotated through seven production stations and one sales/
packaging position to operate the College's Pane e Dolci
bakery. The production stations are: quick breads, yeasted
bread, rich dough breakfast items, laminated breakfast
pastry, cookies and candy, tarts and pies, and cheesecake
and cakes. Emphasis is placed on scratch baking, but
students also work with mixes, bases, and frozen dough
products. Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws
and ordinances of the NYS Department of Health are enforced.
Students are required to have a professional chef's uniform
to participate in class.
PR: HOT 119
HOT226 Commercial Baking II (2-3-3)
The class is a continuation of HOT-225 Commerical Baking I
and will build upon the techniques learned previously.
Students will learn about merchandising and sales,
ingredient function, and baking chemistry through lectures
and bakery visitations. Students will gain experience in
puff pastry, e`clair paste, breads and rolls, flatbreads,
bagels, doughnuts, tarts, and petit fours sec as they bake
for the College's Pane e Dolci Bakery. A rotation through
all stations in the bake shop will ensure that students gain
production experience in all of these areas as well as
practical experience in sales and marketing. Sanitary
practices and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the
New York State Department of Health are enforced. Students
are required to have a professional chef's uniform to
participate in class.
PR: HOT 225
HOT233 Basic Principles of Nutrition (3-0-3)
This course will provide an introduction to the basic
principles of nutrition as they pertain to the food
service industry. The central focus is on the relationship
of food intake to the physical and mental well-being
of the guest. Topics covered include: what
constitutes a healthy diet, the knowledge of nutrient
content, food additives, food fads, nutritional labeling,
and nutritional needs for special groups. Food service
menus will be analyzed for their nutritional value.
F, S
HOT238 Dining Room Management and Operations (3-0-3)
Students gain experience in basic restaurant procedures
and tableside preparation. Studying under the super-
vision of a managing instructor, students participate
in the operation of an a la carte restaurant. Students
are rotated in the following job positions: manager,
assistant manager, reservation manager, service staff,
cashier and dishroom operations manager. Emphasis
is placed upon proper American a la carte service
techniques. Students are required to have a professional
wait person's uniform to participate in class. Sanitary
practices and compliance with laws and ordinances of
the Department of Health are enforced.
F, S
HOT251 Quantitative Foods (2-3-3)
This is a course in the preparation and service of a
complete banquet menu. Students prepare meals for
nonprofit groups that hold their banquets on campus.
Both American and ethnic cuisines are prepared in
American Banquet Style cooking. Quality and quantity
cooking is emphasized, as well as proper plating
techniques. Special attention is given to the correct and
efficient service techniques for banquets. Planned
menus include appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts and
beverages. Students are given station assignments by
the student chef. The proper use of kitchen equipment
is taught. The time element to complete an individual
banquet will vary according to menu items and guest
requirements. Sanitary practices and compliance with
laws and ordinances of the Department of Health are
enforced. Students are required to have a professional
chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 111
F, S
HOT253 Banquet Management and Operations (2-3-3)
This course emphasizes the application of banquet and
catering principles. Serving and managing banquets
will be emphasized. American, Russian and Buffet
services will be covered. Banquet sanitation is also
covered, including proper dishroom operation. Students
will be required to demonstrate their proficiency by
managing, serving and washing dishes for on-premise
banquets.
The time element to complete an individual banquet will
vary according to menu items and guest requirements.
Sanitary practices and compliance with laws
and ordinances of the Department of Health are
enforced. Students are required to have a professional
wait person's uniform to participate in class.
F, S
HOT255 Garde Manger (2-3-3)
This course presents the basic principles of Grande
Manger for hotel, restaurant and industrial food catering
establishments. Topics covered include charcuterie and
salumi found in various cultures, hors d'oeuvre and
canapes, decorative centerpieces, and cheese production
and use in recipes. Sanitary practices and compliance with
laws and ordinances of the Department of health are
enforced. Students are required to have a professional
chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 111
F
HOT256 Advanced Garde Manger and Meat Cutting (2-3-3)
This course presents the discipline of garde manger and
meat cutting. The class builds upon the
knowledge of charcuterie and preserved meat and vegetable
products learned in HOT 255 to produce products for
commercial production. The class introduces commercial
meat fabrication utilizing commercial cuts from whole
carcasses according to the guidelines established in the
NAMPS Meat Buyers Guide for use in the College's commercial
dining facilities. Sanitary practices and compliance with
laws and ordinances of the Department of Health are
enforced. Students are required to have a professional
chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 255
HOT257 Classical Cuisine I (2-4-4)
Students are assigned to a fully-equipped, modern,
professional kitchen. Full course a la carte menus are
produced according to the seasonal availability of fresh
foodstuffs in a planned schedule of progressively more
difficult menus. Special emphasis is placed on the
pressure of "line cooking." Menus for this course are
composed of continental dishes, including variations of
basic formulas and the transformation of fundamental
food products to new and diversified dishes. Students
are assigned cooking stations of the traditional kitchen
system and function as chef, sous chef, saucier,
rotisseur and tournant. Students in this class will be
preparing and cooking food for the College's
restaurant, which is open to the general public.
Sanitary practices and compliance with laws and
ordinances of the Department of Health are enforced.
Students are required to have a professional chef's
uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 112 or consent of department
F
HOT258 Classical Cuisine II (2-4-4)
This course is a continuation of Classical Cuisine I.
Menus prepared are composed of more elaborate
continental dishes and international cuisine. Students
in this class will be preparing and cooking food for the
College's restaurant, which is open to the general
public. Sanitary practices and compliance with laws
and ordinances of the Department of Health are
enforced. Students are required to have a professional
chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 112 or consent of department
S
HOT259 Regional American Baking and Pastry (2-3-3)
This course introduces the basic theory, techniques
and recipes of classical pastry making. Students will
produce regional desserts, pastries, and breads from across
the United States to be served in the Casola dining room and
the Pane e Dolci bake shop. A variety of decorating
techniques will be taught and utilized to finish the cakes
and pastries. Proper use of baking tools and equipment is
also covered. Sanitary practices and compliance with the
laws and ordinances of the NYS Department of Health are
enforced. Students are required to have a professional
chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 119
F
HOT260 International Baking and Pastry (2-3-3)
This course provides students with the opportunity
to expand and refine their baking skills and builds
upon the methods learned in previous baking classes.
Students will produce breads and desserts to be served
in the Casola dining room and the Pane e Dolci bake shop.
The emphasis is on European baking, though baked goods
from other parts of the world may be included as well.
Advanced techniques in cake decorating, chocolate work, and
sugar boiling are also covered. Sanitary practices and
compliance with the laws and ordinances of the NYS
Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to
have a professinal chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 259
S
HOT268 Modern Culinary Trends and Techniques (1-3-3)
This course presents a variety of modern culinary-
industry trends and techniques. It covers the role of the
five senses, the four basic tastes (salty, sweet, sour, and
bitter), seasonings, texture, temperature, and balance. The
course requires students to taste and to evaluate a range of
ingredients found in the contemporary professional kitchen
and discover ingredients and flavors from Asian and African
menus. Modern techniques and equipment found in today's
professional kitchens will be used. Sanitary practices and
compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department of
Health are enforced. Students are required to have a
professional chef's uniform to participate in class.
PR: HOT 112
HOT269 Culinary Competition (2-3-3)
This course covers the skills sets essential for culinary
competition including time management, sense of urgency,
and multi-tasking. The guidelines set by the American
Culinary Federation for hot and cold food competition are
covered. This class offers culinary competition during the
semester. This course requires class work outside the
normal course schedule to prepare for and participate in
two competitions during the semester. Sanitary practices
and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the
Department of Health are enforced. Students are required
to have a professional chef's uniform to participate in this
class.
PR: HOT 255, consent of instructor
HOT275 Marketing, Advertising, Sales for the Hospitality Industry (3-0-3)
This course concentrates on marketing for the
profitability of a hospitality business. A focus of the
course is the development, writing, and completion of a
marketing plan for an existing business. Areas of marketing
that are highlighted are pubilc relations, publicity,
advertising, and sales. SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats) analysis for a hospitality
business is covered. Current and emerging trends of
electronic media will be introduced and analyzed for their
impact in the hospitality profession.
HOT276 Meetings and Convention Management (3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to the convention,
group-meeting and trade-show industry. Emphasis will be on
identifying the various convention, group-meeting and trade-
show markets and their unique requirements. It includes an
exploration of promotional activities, negotiations, sales,
contracts and convention services, as well as various career
paths within the industry.
S
HOT277 Planning and Development of Tourism (3-0-3)
This course explores the basics in tourism planning and
development. Topics include protecting environmental and
cultural assets; minimizing culture shock between host and
guest; enhancing, not detracting from local ways of
life; and guaranteeing future populations the ability to
enjoy the experience of travel. Emphasis is placed on an
understanding of tourism development as it relates to
economics, business, ecology, government, law, psychology
and sociology.
F
HOT291 Computers for the Hospitality Industry (3-0-3)
This course will diminish the mystery about computers
as they relate to the hospitality industry. Its main focus
will be on purpose, application, and benefits of the
computer to the hospitality executive. Students will
become familiar with word processing and spreadsheet
programs currently being used in the industry.
Students will be required to complete assignments
using the available hardware and software.
F, S
HOT296 Hotel/Culinary Experimental (4-4-5)
HUS133 Child Maltreatment: Prevention, Investigation,Treatment (3-0-3)
This course focuses on a cross-disciplinarian perspective of
child abuse and neglect by investigating such factors as
possible causes, manifestations, and prevention techniques.
This course examines the role of the mandated reporter as
well as laws and legislation regarding child maltreatment.
It also emphasizes methods and strategies used by
professionals to work with children and families in abusive
and neglectful situations. A service learning advocacy
experience is required.
HUS150 Introduction to Chemical Abuse and Dependency (0-0-3)
This course examines alcoholism and substance abuse
from historical, biological, psychological, social and
cultural perspectives. It
presents theoretical frameworks that help students
understand the nature and course of chemical abuse
and dependency, as well as strategies to prevent its onset.
The course introduces the assessment and diagnostic
process as well as treatment approaches.
F
HUS157 Substance Abuse Counseling (4-0-4)
This course will focus on alcoholism and substance
abuse/dependency counseling. Current research, theoretical
models, and methods in the treatment process will be
examined. The practical development of counseling skills
will be emphasized. This course can be used as a social
science elective.
PR: HUS 150
HUS208 Field Instruction I (1-8-3)
This course provides students with an initial, structured
and supervised direct practice experience in a public or
private institution, supervised by a qualified professional.
It requires a minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine
classroom hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing
social work theories.
Students who received credit for HUS 221 may not receive
credit for this course.
PR: SOC 125
S
HUS210 Field Instruction II (1-9-3)
This course provides students with a second structured and
supervised direct practice experience in a public or private
institution, supervised by a qualified professional. This
course focuses on some of the same topics in Field
Instruction I at a more in-depth level. It requires a
minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine classroom
hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing social
work theory.
Students who received credit for HUS 222 may not receive
credit for this course.
PR: HUS 221 or HUS 208
F
HUS221 Field Instruction I (0-0-3)
This course provides students with an initial, structured
and supervised direct practice experience in a public or
private institution, supervised by a qualified professional.
It requires a minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine
classroom hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing
social work theories.
PR: SOC 125
S
HUS222 Field Instruction II (0-0-3)
This course provides students with a second structured
and supervised direct practice experience in a public or
private institution, supervised by a qualified professional.
This course focuses on some of the same topics in Field
Instruction I at a more in-depth level. It requires a
minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine classroom
hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing social
work theory.
PR: SOC 125
F
HUS225 Integration of Theory and Field I/Chemical Dependency (4-0-4)
This course provides students with an initial direct
practice experience. It is a combination of field work and
15 lecture hours, which provides for an integration of
theoretical concepts with practical experience. The field
work, a minimum of 150 volunteer hours, takes place in a
chemical dependency agency under the supervision of a
certified CASAC worker. Emphasis is placed on the
relationship of the specific agency to the larger community,
the particular role responsibilities of the student
volunteer, and the steps in the human service process.
Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
PR: HUS 150 and consent of the department
HUS226 Integration of Theory and Field II/Chemical Dependency (4-0-4)
This course provides students with a second direct practice
experience. The agency selected for HUS 226 must be
different from the agency selected for HUS 225. The course
is a combination of field work and 15 lecture hours, which
provides for an integration of theoretical concepts with
practical experience. The field work, a minimum of 150
volunteer hours, takes place in a chemical dependency
agency under the supervision of a certified CASAC worker.
Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the specific
agency to the larger community, the particular role
responsibilities of the student volunteer, and the steps in
the human service process. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.
PR: HUS 150 and consent of the department
HUS250 Planning, Assessment, and Treatment (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the major theories and
methods employed in the assessment and treatment of
substance abuse and addictive illnesses. It explains the
processes, procedures, and tools required to effectively
assess and evaluate clients in developing an individualized
plan of treatment. The course stresses the Office of Alcohol
and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)12-Core Functions of the
Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC),
enabling students to create treatment plans that consider
the needs of special populations, ethical concerns,
treatment models and clinical strategies.
PR: HUS 150
HUS252 Addictive Drugs: Issues and Selected Topics (4-0-4)
This course will examine how the abuse of alcohol and other
drugs affect the body with an emphasis on the central
nervous system, organ systems, and general physical health.
Psychoactive drug categories will be explored in relation to
their history, administration, and how the body processes
licit and illicit drugs. Drug interactions, specific
physical adaptations, and the physiological basis for the
disease concept also will be explored. Selected topics
related to pharmacology such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis,
pregnancy implications, co-morbidity with other mental
health disorders, and drug use and issues within specific
populations may be explored.
PR: HUS 150 or permission of department
HUS254 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs (3-0-3)
This course examines how alcohol and other
psychoactive drugs affect the body, the brain,
behavior, and influences all areas of human development.
Psyochoactive drug categories are discussed with emphasis
on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drug
action. Current theories about the etiology of major
psychological and addictive disorders and the rationale for
substance abuse drug treatment are examined. The
characteristics and needs of special treatment populations
are also examined.
PR: HUS 150
HUS255 Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Prevention/Education (3-0-3)
This course will focus on prevention education as it relates
to the individual, family and community in general. It
examines the core components of the creation and implementa-
tion of culturally relevant substance abuse prevention
education at variouis levels from pre-school to adult, and
requires students to complete the New York State Mandated
Reporter training for preventing and reporting child abuse.
HSS230 Language, Women, and Gender (3-0-3)
This course provides an introductory exploration of
issues relating to the use of language by and about
women. These issues are examined in the context of
the relationship of language, thought and culture.
PR: ENG 123
ITA121 Elementary Italian I (3-0-3)
This course is designed for beginners or for those with one year of
high school Italian. It provides an introduction of the Italian language
through the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
skills. It also examines Italian culture. Classroom instruction is
supplemented with activities in the language lab; students are required
to complete five documented hours of lab work outside of class.
ITA122 Elementary Italian II (3-0-3)
This course is designed for students who have completed Elementary
Italian I, or two years of high school Italian. It continues the development
of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills covered in Elementary
Italian I. The course continues to provide an understanding of the
civilization, culture and customs of Italy. Classroom instruction is
supplemented with activities in the language lab; students are
required to complete five documented hours of lab work outside of class.
PR: ITA 121 or two years of high school Italian
ITA222 Intermediate Italian I (3-0-3)
This course develops audio-lingual and
grammatical skills in Italian, placing an increased
emphasis on the student's reading skills and
grammatical usage. Composition writing, reading and
speaking exercises are stressed, and Italian civilization
is studied in detail. A minimum of five hours of additional
work in the language laboratory is required per term.
PR: ITA 122 or permission of instructor
ITA224 Intermediate Italian II (3-0-3)
A continuation of Intermediate Italian I, this course
completes a review of grammatical
structures. It focuses on the refinement of
communication skills through the use of
prepared oral reports and discussion of Italian culture
to increase the student's skill and confidence. A minimum
of five hours of additional work in the language laboratory
is required per term.
PR: ITA 222 or permission of instructor
ITA999 Italian Elective (3-0-3)
LIT210 Children's Literature (3-0-3)
This course examines literature written for children from
preschool through adolescence. It explores
a variety of genres and forms and traces the historical
development of literature for children. Students interpret
literature from multiple perspectives and examine
illustrations in terms of their relationship to the text.
PR: ENG 123
LIT211 Native American Literature (3-0-3)
This course will introduce students to the large and
diverse array of literature produced by Native Americans in
North America, from pre-contact oral literature to
contemporary writings in English. Genres studied will
include any or all of the following: myths; chants,
ceremonies, and rituals; songs; speeches; personal
narratives; essays; poems; short stories and novels. The
course will concentrate on post-contact literature,
especially on the issues faced by men and women of
native descent in the United States.
PR: ENG 123
LIT212 Literature of the Husdon-Mohawk (3-0-3)
This course explores the rich and diverse cultural
and literary heritage of the Hudson-Mohawk Region as well as
its geography and history. Students will read works that
are either set in the Hudson-Mohawk Region or written by
authors who lived within the region. They will also
undertake research to uncover more of the region's
literature.
PR: ENG 123
LIT214 Black Literature (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the large and diverse
array of literature produced by Africans and African
Americans in North America, from slavery to the modern
period. Genres studied include fiction (novels and short
stories), drama, poetry and song, and non-fiction prose.
The course emphasizes the ways in which African and African
American authors have articulated and responded to issues of
identity and empowerment within the Euro-American context.
PR: ENG 123
LIT215 Introduction to Poetry (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to poetic genres, forms, and
modes. It fosters apreciation for and critical analysis of
poetry and acquaints students with the historical,
intellectual, and cultural contexts of that poetry. This
course also introduces students to poetics, prosody, and
poetry criticism.
PR: ENG 123
LIT216 Mythology (3-0-3)
This course will introduce students to selected major
myths, and to representative or noteworthy minor myths,
which various cultures have created in their efforts to come
to terms with perceived reality. The course will also
explore the belief systems which underlie those myths. The
course also will enable students to recognize the continued
value and relevance of myth and myth-making.
PR: ENG 123
LIT218 Law in Literature (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to literature
which embodies significant legal concepts. Students
read and discuss works from literature and analyze how
writers portray legal issues through plot, theme, and
character development. Legal theory and literary analysis
are presented in social and historical context.
PR: ENG 123
LIT220 Women's Literature (3-0-3)
This course explores the contributions of
women authors to literature in diverse eras, cultures
and nations. In addition to investigating such issues as
the literary canon and the roles played by race,
ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, and cultural context,
the course introduces students to feminist literary theory
and feminist literary criticism.
PR: ENG 123
LIT221 Hispanic Literature of the Western Hemisphere (3-0-3)
This course provides a survey of major authors and
literary works originating in Hispanic culture, and examines
their global impact. The selection of authors and texts (in
translation, when appropriate) introduces students to
diverse geographical, political, and cultural climates that
exist within the border of the Hispanic community -- a
community that includes Central and South America, the
Caribbean, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and portions of the U.S.
In addition, course texts inform students of the historical
background, extensive influence, and continuing impact of
Spanish colonization of the Western Hemisphere.
PR: ENG 123
LIT223 The Detective in Fiction and Film (3-0-3)
In this course students study the history and
development of detective fiction. They read and analyze
works of detective fiction from a variety of historical
periods and view and analyze some of the genre's pivotal
films. Discussions focus upon the elements of fiction as
they apply to this genre, the historical, societal, and
ethical aspects of detective fiction, and the elements of
film noir.
PR: ENG 123
LIT225 Contemporary World Fiction (3-0-3)
This course explores prose fiction from around the world
written since the mid-twentieth century by authors of
various nationalities, ethnicities, and races. It covers
the aesthetic and cultural dimensions of the individual
works in the context of relevant literary and cultural
cross-currents.
PR: ENG 123
LIT231 Drama Classics to 1870 (3-0-3)
This course surveys works of world dramatic literature
from the ancient Greeks to the nineteenth century. It
examines characteristic values and styles of the Classical,
Medieval, Early Modern, Baroque, and Romantic periods in
their tragic, comic, and mixed modes.
PR: ENG 124
LIT233 Drama Classics:Modern and Contemporary (3-0-3)
This course surveys major schools of dramatic literature
from the latter 19th to the 21st century, e.g. Realism,
Naturalism, Expressionism,
Symbolism, Epic Theater, Surrealism, Absurdism, Post-
Modernism. It places primary emphasis on the works,
theories, and influences of major European and American
dramatists.
PR: ENG 124
LIT252 British Literature Before 1800 (3-0-3)
This course surveys works of British literature from
its origins in pre-Norman England through the eighteenth
century. It fosters students' appreciation for literature
and their acquaintance with texts written in English during
the years of this survey; introduces them to the historical,
intellectual, and cultural contexts of these texts; and
hones their critical thinking skills in the analysis of
literature.
PR: ENG 124 or HON 124
F
LIT254 British Literature Since 1800 (3-0-3)
This course surveys works of British literature from
the eighteenth-century to the present. It fosters
students' appreciation for literature and their acquaintance
with texts written in English during the years of this
survey; introduces them to the historical, intellectual, and
cultural contexts of these texts; and hones their critical
thinking skills in the analysis of literature.
PR: ENG 124 or HON 124
S
LIT256 American Literature to 1850 (3-0-3)
This course surveys writing in America from pre-colonial
times through 1865, focusing on how the historical growth of
the country contributed to the emergence of a distinctly
American literature. The course will cover key literary
figures and movements within the diverse range of American
literary history, including those historically under-
represented.
PR: ENG 124
F
LIT258 American Literature Since 1850 (3-0-3)
This course surveys American Literature from 1865 through
the present, focusing on the growing diversity in authorship
and formal experimentation during this period. Literature by
key literary figures, representative of major movements,
will be examined. The course will also introduce more
experimental works and emerging authors.
PR: ENG 124
S
LIT260 The American Short Story (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the American short story as a literary form. It
emphasizes the diversity of the form by looking at a variety of early,
modern, and contemporary short stories from a variety of regions,
cultures, and ethnic groups. It analyzes the formal elements of short
fiction and also focuses on its social, cultural, and historical contexts.
LIT266 Literary Science Fiction (3-0-3)
This course provides an introductory exploration of the
literary genre of science fiction.It identifies the thematic
and formal characteristics of the genre, and traces its
development from and relationship to other forms of
literature and the history of science.
PR: ENG 123 and either ENG 124 or HON 124
MGT123 Introduction to Business (3-0-3)
This introductory course gives students a broad overview
of the contemporary world of business. It reviews social,
economic, legal, and political forces of the global economy
that influence a business manager's role and decisions.
Topics include fundamentals of business and
economics, business ethics/social responsibility,
competing in global markets, forms of business ownership,
starting and growing a business, management, marketing
(product, distribution, promotion, and pricing strategies),
and managing technology and information.
MGT126 Disney Human Resource Mgt (3-0-3)
The Disney Human Resource Management course explores the
human resource management function in a corporate setting
and focuses on the development of leadership and management
skills. Topics include the selection process, employment
law, labor relations, compensation, performance development,
corporate training and maintaining effective environments.
It is designed to familiarize participants with current
human resource practices and laws that apply to their
careers, regardless of their field.
MGT127 Human Resource Management (3-0-3)
This course focuses on contemporary theory and
practices relating to the management of people. Topics
covered include meeting human resource challenges,
managing work flows, conducting job analysis, understanding
equal opportunity and the legal environment, managing
diversity, recruiting/selecting employees, managing
separations and downsizing, managing performance, and
training. In addition, the course reviews managing
compensation, rewarding performance, designing and
administering benefits, developing employee relations, and
managing discipline.
MGT129 Labor Relations (3-0-3)
This course provides the opportunity to explore,
understand and appreciate the fundamental principles
and concepts of labor/management relations. It surveys
the historical, legal and structural environments that
influence contractual issues and labor relations
behavior. Negotiation, administration and major
contents of the labor agreement are closely examined.
A mock negotiation of a labor/management agreement
is conducted.
MGT135 International Business (3-0-3)
This course will provide a survey of the interrelationships
of world business operations; an introduction to current
conceptual perspectives; cultural, educational, political
and economic constraints; the international financial and
trade frameworks; and the problems and challenges facing
the transnational corporation.
PR: MGT 123
MGT213 Principles of Management (3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the major functions of management. Emphasis is on planning, organizing, controlling, directing, and communicating. Topics include managing yourself to get things done; creative problem-solving; becoming an ethical manager; motivating for performance; developing people with coaching and feedback; handling difficult conversations and conflict, and negotiation; diversity management; and leading positive change.
MGT215 Sales and Service (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the development and demonstration of effective sales presentation techniques. Each step in the selling process (the pre-approach, the approach and presentation, the closing and follow-up) will be analyzed, discussed, and applied. Managing the customer relationship is a central theme of the course. Additional topics include the importance of customer service, understanding consumer behavior, techniques for handling difficult customers, and developing and maintaining long-term relationships with profitable customers.
MGT221 Managerial Finance (3-0-3)
This course provides an overview of the principles and
quantitative techniques used in financial management. In
addition, the course examines the role of the financial
manager. Topics include time value of money, measures of
risk, models for pricing bonds and stocks, financial
analysis, capital structure, cost of capital, capital
budgeting, and working capital management. Finally, the
course introduces financial problem-solving using Microsoft
Excel or other computer spreadsheet programs.
PR: ACC 121 or 123, CIS 102 or higher and MAT 128 or higher
S
MGT230 Strategic Management (3-0-3)
This strategic management course covers mission, goal,
strategy formulation, strategy implementation and strategy
evaluation. Various strategic techniques are introduced
including industry analysis, analysis of the competitive
environment, key success factors, strategic scenario
analysis and SWOT analysis. Additional topics covered
include strategic thinking, completitive advantage, vertical
and horizontal integration, and planning horizon in a global
environment.
PR: MGT 135
MGT242 Small Business Start-up and Management (3-0-3)
This course gives students a comprehensive overview of the
management of small and entrepreneurial ventures. Topics
covered include pursuing franchising and existing business
opportunities, creating a business plan, exploring target
markets, developing the right marketing mix, pricing and
credit strategies, selling, and effective customer service.
In addition, the course also reviews understanding and
managing start-up, fixed and variable costs, managing risk,
operating for success, location, facilities and layout,
human resources and management, leadership, and ethical
practices.
PR: MGT 123
MGT250 Business Internship (3-0-3)
This course provides the business student with the
opportunity to participate in a planned, professional
experience of observation, study and field work within
selected business entities. Textbook theory and
classroom experience will be enhanced as the student
works in an appropriately supervised setting. The field
assignments will specifically encourage the development
of overall business and management skills. Field study
assignments will be administered and completed on
site and will be supplemented by regularly scheduled
seminars with the instructor. There is a final report and
oral presentation due at the end of the semester.
PR: Business or Accounting major, completion of 30
credit hours, minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.5, and
permission of the department
S
MGT251 Disney Co-Operative (0-0-6)
The Disney Co-Operative internship uses a directed
working and learning experience to expand knowledge
of successful organizational practices. This co-op is
designed to meet a participant's need for an integrated
experiential program that provides transferable
knowledge and skills to all participants. Students work an
average of 35 hours a week at Walt Disney World during the
fall or spring semester.
NOTE: The student is responsible for maknig the necessary
transportation arrangements to Walt Disney World or
Disneyland.
PR: 2.0 GPA and Permission of Division
MGT252 Disney Co-Operative (0-0-6)
This course emphasizes the role of marketing in
organizations. Topics covered include understanding
buyers and markets, strategic planning, ethics and social
responsibility, e-business, business-to-business marketing,
research and sales forecasting, and global marketing. In
addition, the course reviews market segmentation, targeting
and positioning, relationship marketing, product and service
strategies, distribution, promotion, and pricing concepts/
strategies.
MKT224 Disney Marketing You (3-0-3)
The Disney College Program Marketing You Course uses directed
discussion and cooperative learning experiences to both define a
personal brand for career marketing and to fcus students who do not
have a clear career objectives. This course is designed to maximize
the Disney College program Internship experience as well as all prior/
subsequent work experience, utilizing transferable skills, including
communication, customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution,
decision-making, self-management, and creative thinking. Key elements
of the course include a marketing plan that allows a student to
develop a personal brand, 30-second comercial, resume, and networking
strategy.
MKT999 Marketing Elective (0-0-3)
MAT126 Descriptive Statistics (3-0-3)
This practical statistics course focuses on simple
statistical presentations common to a variety of career
fields. The course will include the following topics:
descriptive vs. inferential statistics, organizing data,
measures of central tendency, measures of variation,
measures of the position, the normal distribution with
applications, linear correlation, and regression.
PR: CSS 120 or equivalent
Note: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or
A.S. degree program requirements
MAT128 Algebra I (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the real number system,
polynomials, solving first degree linear equations, solving
linear inequalities in one variable, the Cartesian
Coordinate System, graphing linear equations by point
plotting, slope, equations of lines in general form and in
slope-intercept form, factoring polynomials, solving
polynomial equations by factoring and the zero property,
rational expressions, integer exponent and problem solving.
PR: CSS 120 or equivalent
F,S
Note: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or
A.S. degree program requirements
MAT129 Algebra II with Trigonometry (4-0-4)
This course focuses on functional notation, linear
functions, absolute value functions, quadratic
functions and equations, other basic algebraic functions and
the graphs of those basic algebraic functions with the
translations of those graphs. Also included are linear
equations and inequalities, methods of solving polynomial
equations, the basics of radicals and rational exponents,
the basics of exponential and logarithmic functions and
their graphs, geometry, and right triangle trigonometry.
PR: MAT 128
F,S
Note: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or
A.S. degree program requirements
MAT145 Mathematical Topics (3-0-3)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with
various areas of mathematics. Topics may include
mathematical systems, groups, logic,
truth tables, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries,
probability, statistics, and modeling with linear,
quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT147 Statistics (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the following topics: descriptive
statistics, an introduction to probability, random variables
and probability distributions, the binomial and normal
probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis
testing, chi-square distributions, linear correlation and
regression.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
F, S
MAT149 Topics in Finite Mathematics (3-0-3)
This course introduces the student to
mathematical modeling and traditional topics of finite math
with applications to business, economics, social sciences,
and/or life sciences. Topics may include linear,
quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic
functions as well as mathematics of finance, linear
programming, matrices, probability, probability
distributions, games and decisions.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT160 Discrete Structures (3-0-3)
Topics in this course include sets, relations and functions,
equivalence relations, sequences, recursively defined
sequences, recursively defined sequences, recurrence
relations, logic, truth tables, techniques of mathematical
proof, mathematical induction, the Binominal Theorem,
counting techniques, and alorithms. Also covered are graph
theory and networks. Additional topics may include Boolean
algebras, partial orders, and Hasse Diagrams, or basic group
theory.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT167 Precalculus With Analytic Geometry (4-0-4)
This course includes the following topics: functions,
inverse functions, polynomial functions, rational functions
exponential and logarithmic functions,
trigonometric functions, graphs, polar coordinates, analytic
geometry, systems of equations, sequences, and applications.
Enrichment topics permitted.
PR: MAT 129 or equivalent
MAT180 Calculus I (4-0-4)
This course, in the calculus of a single variable, includes,
but is not limited to, the following topics: limits,
continuity, derivatives of algebraic functions, formulas
for differentiation, implicit differentiation, related
rates, the Mean Value Theorem, applications of
differentiation such as curve sketching and
optimization problems, antiderivatives, the definite
integral, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and
applications of integration such as area and average value.
Also included are the integration and differentiation of
logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions.
PR: MAT 167 or four years of high school mathematics
including trigonometry and precalculus, or
consent of the department.
F,S
MAT181 Calculus II (4-0-4)
This course, in the calculus of a single variable, concerns
recognizing, analyzing, and calculating problems in the
following topic areas: the calculus of inverse trigonometric
functions, integration techniques, application of the
integration, L'Hopital's Rule, improper integrals, infinite
sequences and series, plane curves, parametric equations,
polar coordinates, and polar curves.
PR: MAT 180
F,S
MAT240 Calculus III (4-0-4)
Topics covered in this course include three-
dimensional analytic geometry, vectors, calculus of
functions of several variables, partial differentiation
and multiple integration. Additionally, The Fundamental
Theorem of Line Integrals and Green's Theorem, as well
as vector fields are covered.
PR: MAT 181
MAT242 Linear Algebra (3-0-3)
This course covers the following topics: vector spaces, the
structure of Rn, matrix algebra, systems of linear
equations, determinants, eigenvectors, eigenvalues,
eigenvectors, and applications. Linear transformations and
inner product spaces are also covered.
PR: MAT 180
MAT244 Differential Equations (4-0-4)
This course introduces students to techniques to solve
ordinary differential equations. Topics covered are first-
order differential equations and applications, higher-order
linear differential equations and applications, differential
equations with variable coefficients (power series), linear
differential equations with constant coefficients revisited
via Laplace transforms. In addition, the instructor may
choose to cover numerical methods or solutions around
singular points, Bessel and Legendre equations.
PR: MAT 181
MUS100 Basic Ensemble (1-0-1)
This course is designed to develop skills in music reading
and ensemble performance. Class time is dedicated to
sight-reading music in classical, jazz, and folk styles;
reading and performing rhythm and scale exercises; and
preparing music for performance.
MUS106 Ear Training and Sight Singing (3-0-3)
This course develops students' vocal competencies that
include matching pitches, maintaining a pitch center, sight
singing, and rhythmic reading. Ear training skills,
including interval and triad identification, are developed.
This course is recommended as preparation for a college
music degree program audition.
F, S
MUS112 Music Notation Software Basics (1-0-1)
This course introduces the essential aspects of music
notation using the Sibelius music-writing software program.
The course covers the notation of music for single
instrument and voice, as well as small and large ensembles,
and includes some rudimentary concepts of music arranging.
Music-writing rules and traditions for score formats,
notation, lyrics, dynamic expression, and text, are studied
using various input methods such as the QWERTY keyboard
and MIDI keyboard. This course assumes basic music reading
and computer skills on the part of the student.
MUS115 Rock Music Style and Development (3-0-3)
This course explores the development of
rock music in terms of musical style and societal
influence. The course covers the pre-existing styles
(pop, country and western, rhythm and blues, jazz, folk,
gospel and classical music) that impacted the evolution
of rock music. The development of music listening skills
is emphasized with directed listening exercises to reinforce
concepts of musical style and elements such as rhythm,
pitch, dynamics, timbre and form. The role of rock music
as a social, cultural, economic and political force is
examined.
MUS121 The Enjoyment of Music I (3-0-3)
This course in the appreciation of art
music of the Western world examines major styles,
examples of the great musical works and composers,
and relationships with the other arts. The vocabulary
and materials of music are presented with examples
from major style periods of music. This is followed by a
survey of music beginning in the Middle Ages and continuing
into the 21st Century. The development of listening skills
is emphasized.
MUS127 Jazz Styles and Development (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the styles and
literature of jazz, a uniquely American
art form, and its relationships to popular art music.
The course covers jazz development, beginning with
pre-jazz styles such as ragtime and blues, and proceeds
to swing, bebop, cool, third stream, avant-garde, fusion and
contemporary music.
MUS131 African American Music Survey (3-0-3)
This appreciation and literature course is a survey of
African American musical genres and styles. Topics of study
range from the slave and folk songs of 19th century America
to the popular and classical compositions of the 20th and
21st century African Americans. An emphasis will be placed
on the development of listening skills.
MUS135 Applied Music I (1-0-2)
Applied Music I is designed to enable the student to achieve
basic competencies in performance. Students will study
techniques and repertoire (with a private instructor)
appropriate to the individual student's instrument or voice.
The course is designed for personal musicianship
enrichment. The course is also designed to prepare
students for a college degree program entrance audition.
F, S
MUS136 Applied Music II (1-0-2)
Applied Music II is designed to enable the student to
achieve basic competencies in performance. Students will
study technique and repertoire (with a private studio
instructor) appropriate to the individual student's
instrument or voice. The course is designed for personal
musicianship enrichment. The course is also designed to
prepare students for a college degree program entrance
audition.
F, S
MUS147 Music Fundamentals (3-0-3)
The basic course in fundamentals of tonal music is
designed to develop competencies in the reading
and writing of notes, scales, key signatures, intervals,
chords, and rhythmic elements.
F, S
MUS151 Theory I (2-0-2)
Theory I covers the fundamentals of tonal music, scales,
modes, triads, seventh chords and cadences.
This course prepares the student for more detailed
analysis of rhythm, texture, and form, with an emphasis
on basic harmony and eighteenth century voice leading
practices.
PR: Acceptance into music degree program
CR: MUS 155
F
MUS152 Theory II (2-0-2)
Theory II builds on the concepts of Theory I and covers the
18th century voice leading practices, root movements
and progressions, and figured bass theory usage. Dominant
seventh chords and non-dominant seventh chords are
introduced. Also included are secondary dominants,
modulation, application of cadential formulas, and dance
forms including binary and simple ternary forms.
PR: MUS 151
CR: MUS 156
S
MUS155 Aural Skills I (1-1-1)
Aural Skills I is a skills development course designed to
enhance performance through the recognition, mental imaging
and vocal performance of a broad range of musical
structures. The course begins with the fundamentals of
tonal music, scales, rhythmic patterns, intervals, modes,
triads, seventh chords, cadences, and chord patterns.
Students are trained to aurally recognize, notate and
vocally reproduce these elements. The course also
emphasizes sight singing, harmonic and melodic dictation
and the use of solfege as a learning and study tool.
PR: Acceptance into music degree program
CR: MUS 151
F
MUS156 Aural Skills II (1-1-1)
Aural Skills II is a skills development course designed to
enhance performance through the recognition and mental
imaging of a broad range of musical structures. It
continues work in the fundamentals of tonal music: scales,
rhythmic patterns, modes, triads, seventh chords, and
chord patterns and introduces modulations, non-harmonic
tones, inversions of seventh chords, and four-voice chord
progressions and patterns. Students are trained to aurally
recognize, notate and vocally reproduce these elements. The
course also emphasizes sight singing and the use of solfege
as a learning and study tool.
PR: MUS 155
CR: MUS 152
S
MUS157 Conducting I (2-0-1)
This course introduces the basic techniques and competencies
of conducting: posture and hand position, baton usage,
foreign and technical terms, a survey
of large ensemble repertoire, metric patterns in two, three,
and four, instrumental transpositions, string bowings,
score reading, preparation and analysis,
preparatory gestures, gestures of syncopation, fermata and
caesura problems. Prepare and conduct simple scores
in class and analyze orchestral and other scores. Other
topics will include rehearsal technique and interpretation.
PR: MUS 152, MUS 257
F
MUS158 Conducting II (2-0-1)
This course continues study of the basic conducting
techniques with simple, compound, asymmetric and
subdivided metric patterns, as well as rehearsal techniques
and planning. Separate instrumental and choral conducting
techniques are introduced. Students learn a systematic
procedure for marking scores and conduct scores in
class. Other topics include cuing and left hand
independence, changing tempi, concert programming and
interpretation.
PR: MUS 157
S
MUS161 Performance Organization I (0-0-1)
MUS 161, 162, 261, 262 are the performing ensembles of the
SCCC Music Department. They include the Wind Ensemble,
Jazz Ensemble, Chorus, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar
Ensembles, Woodwind Chamber Ensemble and Vocal
Chamber Ensemble. Participation in ensembles is open to all
students by audition and/or permission of the Department.
PR: Audition or permission of the Department
F
MUS162 Performance Organization II (0-0-1)
PR: MUS 161 or permission of the Department
S
MUS163 Performance Concentration I (2-0-2)
Performance Concentration I-IV are designed to develop the
student's performance and teaching skills to the highest
possible level through the careful study of techniques
appropriate to the individual student's instrument or
voice with a private studio instructor. Practical
experience in performance and critical analysis will be
emphasized in the weekly performance classes with division
instructors. Practical experience in formal performance
will be provided in the division recital. A final
performance examination is administered by a faculty panel,
including the instructor, at the conclusion of MUS 164 and
MUS 264. Courses must be taken consecutively.
PR: Acceptance into a music degree program
CR: Appropriate major ensemble
MUS164 Performance Concentration II (2-0-2)
PR: MUS 163
CR: Appropriate major ensemble
MUS167 Percussion Techniques (1-0-1)
This course is designed to familiarize music students
with the fundamentals of percussion performance
pedagogy. Topics and activities will include snare and
other drum techniques, timpani, mallet percussion,
Latin and other non-Western styles,
accessories and percussion ensembles. Not applicable
for percussion concentration students.
PR: approved entrance audition for music degree
program
MUS169 Guitar Techniques (1-0-1)
This course is designed to develop basic competencies
in guitar accompaniment for classroom singing and in
teaching a beginning guitar class unit within a public
school general music sequence. Not applicable for
guitar concentration students.
PR: approved entrance audition for music degree
program
MUS171 Beginning Voice Class (2-0-2)
This course presents the fundamentals of basic vocal
production. Instruction in vocal technique is based
upon songs and vocalizes with emphasis upon
principles of breathing and placement. Beginning Voice
Class is recommended for development of a foundation
for the singing voice using classical vocal techniques
and repertoire.
F, S
MUS178 Audio Recording I (3-0-3)
This course introduces the basic elements of
sound as well as sound generation and recording.
The course focuses primarily on the routing of sound
in a virtual mixing console environment and the principals
of recording and tracking. Equipment used for tracking such
as preamps, various types of microphones, compressors and
limiters are introduced. This course also presents the
basic Pro Tools software principles required to complete a
recording project from intial set up to final mix. Industry-
specific terms used by recording engineers to describe and
measure sound levels and frequency content are covered.
PR: MUS 147 or admission to music degree program
CR: MUS 106 or MUS 151
MUS179 Audio Recording II (3-0-3)
This course builds on and is a continuation of MUS 178
Audio Recording I. Utilizing AVID ProTools software in
conjuction with a Pro Control 24 automated mixing console
and an Avid M-box, a variety of audio projects such as
music, radio commercials, and TV commercials are
undertaken. Course projects incorporate mixing and
mastering techniques using multi-band compression,
equalization and limiting.
PR: MUS 178, admission to Music Degree program
CR: MUS 152
MUS180 Introduction to Music Therapy (1-0-1)
This course is an orientation to the music therapy field.
career field. It presents the historical background and
philosophical bases of music therapy and functions of music
therapist as a health-field professional.
MUS181 Beginning Piano (2-0-2)
This course provides group instruction for beginning level
students. Students learn to read
music and develop technical facility at the piano
through preparation and performance of progressively
difficult music. Keyboard ensemble activities provide
additional opportunities for musical development.
F, S
MUS182 Intermediate Piano (2-0-2)
This course provides group instruction for intermediate
level students. Students further develop music skills and
technical facility at the piano through preparation and
performance of progressively difficult music. Keyboard
ensemble activities provide additional opportunities for
musical development.
PR: MUS 181 or consent of department
F, S
MUS230 Live Sound Reinforcement (3-0-3)
This course introduces concepts and techniques of sound
amplification and reinforcement of live music. The course
covers equipment selection and use, systems design, aural
training for various aspects of live sound, mixing, monitors
and microphone selection and placement.
MUS231 Music Business (3-0-3)
This course explores practical, legal and procedural
problems encountered in the music industry with
emphasis upon music merchandising, music publishing,
recording, arts management, copyright law and licensing.
S
MUS232 Jazz Improvisation I (2-0-2)
This course provides an introduction to the study of
jazz improvisation. Topics include chord
scales, modes, arpeggios and harmonic formulae.
Special emphasis will be placed on common
compositional structures including AABA and blues
forms. Material to be studied will
include jazz standards by Gershwin, Ellington,
Charlie Parker, and others.
PR: MUS 152
MUS235 Music Business II (3-0-3)
This course continues examination, begun in MUS 231, of
practical, legal, and procedural problems encountered in
the music industry with emphasis upon music publishing,
recording, arts management, emerging trends and
technologies, career options, artist management, and the
recording industry.
MUS251 Theory III (2-0-2)
Theory III builds on the concepts of Theory II (MUS 152) and
covers borrowed chords, extentions (9th, 11th, and 13th
chords), Neapolitan 6th chords, augmented 6th chords,
variation technique, and rondo forms. The course begins
with a reveiw of the basic concepts of Theory II.
PR: MUS 152
CR: MUS 255
F
MUS252 Theory IV (2-0-2)
Theory IV builds on the concepts of Theory III (MUS 251)
and covers two-voice eighteenth century counterpoint,
altered dominants, chromatic mediants, enharmonic
modulation, common tone diminished 7th chords. There is a
focus on the analysis of sonata form. Twentieth century
techniques include Impressionism, twelve-tone technique, and
pitch class sets. The course includes a review of classical
and romantic forms.
PR: MUS 251
CR: MUS 256
MUS255 Aural Skills III (1-1-1)
This course continues with the fundamentals of tonal
music, scales, rhythmic patterns, modes, triads, seventh
chords, and chord patterns and includes modulations,
non-harmonic tones, inversion of seventh chords and
four-voice chord progressions and patterns. It adds
chromatic and secondary harmonies, ninth chords and
non-traditional meters. Students are trained to aurally
recognize, notate and vocally reproduce these elements.
The course also
emphasizes sight singing and the use of solfeggio
as a learning and study tool.
PR: MUS 156
CR: MUS 251
F
MUS256 Aural Skills IV (1-1-1)
This course continues with the fundamentals of tonal music,
scales, rhythmic patterns, modes, triads, seventh chords and
chord patterns, and includes modulations, non-harmonic
tones, inversion of seventh chords, four-voice chord
progressions and patterns, chromatic and secondary
harmonies, ninth chords, borrowed chords, altered dominant
harmony, chromatic mediant harmonies, foreign modulation,
and non-functional harmony. It adds Impressionist devices,
12-tone technique and other 20th century elements.
The course
also emphasizes sight-singing and the use of solfeggio as a
learning a study tool.
Preparing for transfer auditions is emphasized.
PR: MUS 255
CR: MUS 252
S
MUS257 Literature and Style I (3-0-3)
Literature and Style I is a comprehensive survey of
Western art music dating from ancient Greece through
the end of the Classical period. The course also includes
a brief introductory unit surveying each of the major
style periods of Western music.
PR: Successful music degree program audition
CR: MUS 151, 155
F
MUS258 Literature and Style II (3-0-3)
Literature and Style II is a comprehensive survey
of Western art music dating from 18th century
pre-Classicism through 19th century Romaniticism.
Specific units include 19th century Romanticism, music
of the 20th century and the development of jazz as an
American art form.
PR: MUS 257
CR: MUS 152, 156
S
MUS261 Performance Organization III (0-0-1)
PR: MUS 162 or permission of the Department
F
MUS262 Performance Organization IV (0-0-1)
PR: MUS 261 or permission of the Department
S
MUS263 Performance Concentration III (2-0-2)
PR: MUS 164
CR: Appropriate major ensemble
MUS264 Performance Concentration IV (2-0-2)
PR: MUS 263
CR: Appropriate major ensemble
MUS270 Studio Literature (1-0-1)
This course is presented as a series of one-on-one
sessions with the student's performance concentration
instructor. The student will be guided through the
study of historically, theoretically and technically
significant literature for the student's concentration.
Recorded performances will be studied to reinforce the
student's understanding of style and performance
practices. This course is intended to prepare the student
for MUS 212 (Recital). The student will be guided through
the process of selecting an appropriate recital program for
performance in a subsequent semester. Aspects of the
program may include works that feature a variety of
composition and performance styles as wel as works from
appropriate historical periods.
PR: Approval of music department faculty and studio
instructor
CR: MUS 163, 164, 263 or 264
F
MUS272 Recital (1-0-1)
This course is presented in a series of one-on-one
sessions with the student's performance concentration
instructor. The student will be guided through the
process of planning, preparing and performing a
solo recital. Repertoire selections will be the end
result of MUS 270, Studio Literature. In addition to the
musical preparation, the student will be guided through
the coordination of each aspect of the recital, from the
facilities arrangements to the actual performance.
PR: MUS 270
CR: MUS 163, 164, 263 or 264
MUS278 Audio Recording III (3-0-3)
This course builds on and is a continuation of MUS 179 Audio
Recording II. In a live recording studio environment
individual audio recording projects are formulated, designed
and completed using AVID ProTools software. Course
projects incorporate advanced recording, mixing, mastering,
compression, and mirocphone techniques.
PR: MUS 179
MUS280 Music Business Internship (12-0-3)
This course provides students with a structured practical experience in a
professional music business environment. The experience may be in audio
recording, live sound, music management, or live music production,
according to students' interests. The course requires 100 hours of
supervised field experience and 12 hours of classroom instruction.
MUS283 Music in Contemporary Education (3-2-3)
This comprehensive overview of the professional world
of music in education deals with the process of learning;
goals and objectives; bases for selection of strategies,
materials, and functional techniques; and evaluative
considerations within a consistent philosophical
rationale related to contemporary educational environ-
ment. Selected teaching opportunities and observations
in school music classrooms provide resources for
developing teaching foundations. Emphasis is upon
school grades K-6. Thirty (30) clock hours of supervised
observation in local public schools are an integral
part of this course.
PR: MUS 152 and 156
F
MUS284 Music in Contemporary Education II (3-1-3)
This course provides an overview of current methods,
materials and practices in secondary school music
instruction. The course covers all aspects of teaching music
at the secondary school level, with emphasis on active
learning that engages students and involves them directly
in the learning process. Particular attention is given to
the developmental needs and interests of secondary school
students. Thirty clock-hours of supervised observation in
local public schools and in-class teaching opportunities are
an integral part of this course.
P: MUS 152, MUS 156
MUS285 Brass Techniques (2-0-2)
This course is designed to familiarize music students with
the fundamentals of brass instruments pedagogy. Topics and
activities include learning to play trumpet and trombone,
and class discussinos and demonstrations of other
instruments including horn, tuba, and euphonium. Special
attention will be given to common problems of beginning
level students, basic maintenance, and accessories.
PR: MUS 152, MUS 156
MUS286 Woodwind Techniques (2-0-2)
This course is designed to develop basic performance
and pedagogical skills for woodwind instruments.
In addition to performance development, course topics
include acoustics, embouchure development, breathing,
instrument selection, and basic maintenance and repair.
PR: MUS 152, 156
S
MUS287 Keyboard Techniques I (1-0-1)
The MUS 287-289 sequence, presented in the
twelve-station electronic piano lab, develops keyboard
musicianship and pedagogical skills for public
school teaching. MUS 287 establishes basic keyboard
rudiments in a group piano setting for music degree
program students with little or no keyboard background.
Competencies include playing and sight
reading easy piano solos and song accompaniments,
scales, chords and transpositions.
PR: approved entrance audition for music degree
programs
F
MUS288 Keyboard Techniques II (1-0-1)
This course builds on the foundations of MUS 287
with emphasis on public school teaching applications.
Competencies include scales, playing/reading solos,
and preparation of diatonic accompaniments to songs
and instrumental solos. Students are assigned to one of
the following groups: A) basic keyboard background or
B) intermediate keyboard background.
PR: MUS 287
S
MUS289 Keyboard Techniques III (1-0-1)
This course further develops keyboard musicianship
and pedagogical resources established in MUS 288.
Materials are expanded to include harmonies, greater
use of minor mode, leading a school music class and
accompanying performances. Students are assigned to
one of two skill level groups appropriate to their
performance concentration and background.
PR: MUS 288
F
NMT150 Introduction to Materials Science (3-0-3)
This course is a general introduction to the study of
materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, and electronic
materials. This course investigates the relationship
between bonding, structure (crystals and microstructure)
and properties of these materials. The course examines
elementary principles of thermodynamics as they apply to
materials, mechanical properties of materials, and the
electronic, optical and magnetic properties of materials.
NMT152 Introduction to Nanoscale Materials (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the field of nanoscale
materials. Nanoscale materials have chemical and physical
properties that are significantly different from those of
bulk materials. Students will
be able to recognize the underlying principles of the
resulting size-dependent properties and the processing and
fabrication of these materials at the molecular level.
This course will cover the
synthesis and assembly of nanoscale materials based on
top-down and bottom-up approaches.
The applications of nanodevices made from nanoscale
materials will also be discussed.
PR: NMT 150
NMT225 Introduction to Vacuum Science and Technology (3-3-4)
This hands-on laboratory course will provide an
introduction to vacuum equipment and instrumentation and
will consist of three major parts: 1) the basics of various
pumps, including rotary pumps, dry pumps, turbo pumps, and
cryo pumps; 2) the physical and chemical principles under-
lying the design and use of high vacuums; and 3) vacuum
measurements, leak detection, calibration and standards, and
safety issues related to vacuum equipment.
PR: NMT 152
NMT252 Integrated Nanotechnology Laboratory (0-3-2)
This laboratory course is designed as the second of a
two-semester sequence in the field of nanoscale materials.
It focuses on advanced laboratory training to demonstrate
the principles of nanoscale materials technology. This
laboratory will promote hands-on synthesis of nanoscale
materials as well as use of characterization techniques
including microscopy, and spectroscopy. Topics will include
self-assembly, lithography, quantum dots, fullerenes, and
functional nanomaterials.
PR: NMT 152 and CHM 121
NMT254 Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the integrated circuit
(IC) chip manufacturing process in semiconductor
fabrication.
It focuses on the newest IC fabrication technologies and
describes the older technologies to provide a better
understanding of the historical development. The processes
studied in this course are similar to those in real
fabrications, especially in process troubleshooting and
process and hardware relations.
PR: NMT 252
NMT280 Introduction to Thin Film Deposition and Quality Control (3-3-4)
This hand-on laboratory course will introduce thin film
deposition processes, measurements, and controls in a high-
tech manufacturing environment. Advanced applications such
as superconductor and semiconductor processes
will be used to illustrate
fundamentals of thin film deposition processes. Physical
vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition will be
compared and contrasted. Key measurements in thin film
deposition processes and properties, both during and after
deposition, will be illustrated. Process and quality
controls in manufacturing will be discussed.
PR: NMT 152
CR: NMT 225
CFA090 GED Extension (0-0-15)
CFA091 GED Adult Basic Extension (0-0-7)
CFA095 GED Preparation (0-0-50)
This class features an applied curriculum designed to significantly improve success rates on the GED exam. Emphasis will be placed on building basic reading, writing and mathematic skills. Practice GED exam scheduled for July 21 from 9 am-4 pm.
Students must be 17 years of age or older. Workbook fees additional.
CFA096 GED Prep (Adult Basic) (0-0-15)
This class features an applied curriculum designed to
significantly improve success rates on the GED exam.
Emphasis will be on assisting students with low reading
and math grade levels to build basic reading, writing, and
mathematical skills. Additional workbook fees may be
charged.
CFA097 GED Prep (Adult Basic) (0-0-15)
CFA098 GED Prep Review (0-0-5)
CFA103 Entrepreneurship Training (0-0-0)
CFA107 Employment Skills Training (0-0-20)
CFA112 SAT Preparation (0-0-5)
determine applicant desirability. Our highly experienced
instructors will help you reduce your test anxiety with
finely tuned study aids, build your vocabulary and math
skills, and provide you with strategies to answer questions
more effectively.
CFA118 Basic Computer Skills (0-0-15)
CFA119 Computer Survival I (0-0-10)
This stress-free workshop is intended for those who want to
learn commonly used computer skills in the Windows operating
system. Simple, non-technical explanations combined with
hands-on experience will help you feel comfortable using a
computer and learning computer basics. Topics covered
include the mouse, the desktop environment, menus, creating
folders and organizing your information, how to protect your
computer from computer viruses, and e-mail. Students will
also learn to use the Internet and the basics of Microsoft
Word as well as where passwords are needed and how to select them.
Personalize your machine with sound and Ease of Access tools for
vision/hearing challenges. *STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A
FLASH DRIVE TO CLASS.
CFA120 Get the Most from Internet (0-0-3)
You constantly hear "check it out on the web" but you don't
know how to get started. Your instructor has posted your
assignments on a website or you have registered for a
distance learning course but you don't know what to do.
This course introduces you to the Internet, aka the World
Wide Web. Learn how to get around, bookmark your
favorite sites, use search engines to conduct research,
and much more.
CFA124 Day Series: MS Office 2000 (0-0-15)
CFA126 MS Office Daytime: Access 2000 (0-0-5)
CFA127 CompSurv, Wind, Internet (0-0-5)
CFA128 MS Office Daytime: Excel (0-0-5)
CFA160 Introduction to Windows XP (0-0-5)
Students will learn how to use Microsoft's Windows 7
consumer operating systems in this introductory course. They
will learn how to maneuver, customize and control the
computer, and ensure a safe computing environment.
Discover Windows updates and why they should be
installed. Students will also learn how to multi-task,
manage folders and files, create shortcuts, install
and use software, and much more.
CFA170 Intro to Access XP (0-0-5)
Do you need to maintain extensive data and then generate
reports for analysis? Learn how to design this relational
database to meet your educationa/ and business needs. This
course covers the development of a database and begins to
explore how to query the data.
CFA171 Intro to Excel XP (0-0-5)
Colleges and universities require students to create,
analyze and share important data quickly. This introductory
course covers how to structure your spreadhseet for data
input, how to create formulas, then progress to dynamically
displaying the results in a custom chart. With Excel, you
will get the most out of your information.
CFA172 Intro to MS Word XP (0-0-5)
This introductory course covers the basics of word
processing and provides instruction on how to create
attractive, appealing documents. Colleges and universities
require students to prove their writing proficiency by
composing numerous papers. Competent word processing
skills are needed for optimum communication.
CFA173 English as a Second Language (0-0-10)
This course is designed to assist ESL (English as a Second
Language) students from the community to learn to speak
and write the English language. It focuses on correct
pronunciation, conversational skills, writing skills, and
necessary grammar lessons. Students may register for this
class at any time during the course.
CFA174 Amer Red Cross Babysitting (0-0-2)
This course is designed for young people ages 11 and older.
The topics include babysitting responsibilities, accident
prevention, how to respond in an emergency situation, first
aid for injuries, diapering, and feeding. Students who
attend will receive an American Red Cross certification.
Students should bring their own lunch.
CFA175 Foreign Accent (0-0-5)
CFA176 Prep to Enter College (0-0-2)
CFA177 Intro to Read/Writing Skills (0-0-10)
CFA178 Intro Math Fundamentals (0-0-6)
CFA179 Intro to Keyboard Skills (0-0-5)
CFA180 How to Write a Coll Essay (0-0-5)
CFA181 Develop Yr Test Tak Skills (0-0-5)
CFA182 Develop Yr Test Tak Skills (0-0-5)
CFA183 Red Cross Inf/Chld (0-0-0)
This course introduces the Incident Command System
(ICS) nad provides the foundation for the higher level ICS
training. This course describes the history, features and
principles, and organizational structure of the Incident
Command System. It also explains the relationship between
ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
CFB102 NIMS ISC-402 (0-0-0)
This course describes the major responsibilities of an
executive as related to an incident/event, including the
agency administrator briefing and delegation of authority.
It explains the administrative, logistical, financial and
reporting implications of large incident/event operations.
It is designed for elected officials, senior executives,
senior managers and agency administrators with policy
responsibilities but without specific ICS or Multi-Agency
Coordination System function/roles or responsibilities.
CFB103 Medical Transcription (0-0-0)
CFC185 Pupil Transportation Mgt (0-0-0)
CFD001 Anat & Phys for Dent Lab Tech (0-0-0)
CFE003 A+ Certification (0-0-0)
CFE008 Basic Job Search Skills (0-0-0)
CFE115 Medical Terminology (0-0-0)
Interact more effectively in the medical
community and increase your desirability
for careers in the medical field! Positions
such as medical transcriptionist/secretary,
hospital clerk, insurance claims processor
and EKG technician, all require a working
knowledge of basic medical terminology.
This course will increase your medical
vocabulary and comprehension through a
systematic approach to decoding medical
terminology. Simple, non-technical
explanations of medical terms with
references to anatomy, physiology,
pathology, surgical procedures, and a
variety of diseases will be presented. You
will learn how to read and interpret this
language by identifying prefixes, suffixes
and root words. Participants will also be
introduced to basic EKG interpretation,
with a focus on related terminology.
CFE133 Intro to Windows 98/ME (0-0-.48)
Learn the proper way to maneuver, customize and control
your computer. Discover how to multi-task,
create shortcuts, manage folders and files, and how to
perform system maintenance.
CFE134 Ode to a Good Cigar (0-0-0)
CFE135 Images of Addiction in Lit (0-0-0)
CFE136 Nutrition: Exploring Soy (0-0-0)
CFE137 Nutrition: ABC's of Child Nutr (0-0-0)
CFE138 Nutrition:Eat for Health Heart (0-0-0)
CFE139 Intro: Adobe PhotoShop (0-0-0)
Start working with your phots like a pro! This beginning level class will show you how to use the tools available in Adobe PhotoShop (version CS4) to teach
you how to enhace your photos and show you how to work with
layers. Weekly projects will better acquaint you with the
PhotoShop environment. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A FLASH DRIVE TO CLASS.
CFE140 The Victorian Lady (0-0-0)
CFE141 Intro: English Horsebk Riding (0-0-0)
Take this extraordinary opportunity to get in the saddle
again. Or, if you've never ridden before, you'll experience
a most invogirating workout while learning proper English
riding technique (the horse does not do all the work!).
Horse grooming, tacking, and barn management are also taught
with safety always a prime consideration. Ride in one of
the Capital District's largest indoor arenas, the New
Horizons Stables. For those who have always been drawn to
strong, yet gentlest of creatures, now is the time.
CFE142 How to Write Short Stories (0-0-0)
CFE143 Editing Photos and Using American Greetings (0-0-0)
Explore your creativity with a little help from the experts
at American Greeting. Learn how to edit your prized photos
and use this versatile software to create personalized
original greeting cards and many more creative projects.
CFE144 Intro to Gardening (0-0-0)
CFE145 Lawns and Lawn Care (0-0-0)
CFE146 Techniques of Acting (0-0-0)
CFE147 Islam in the West (0-0-0)
Learn the fundamentals of Muhammad, the Koran,
the Taliban, as well as appreciation of the varied art and
culture of the Islamic world. Using maps and slides,
participants will become familiar with the history of Islam
as well as current aspects, including the Islamic community
in the United States. The role of Islamic art will be
explained, pointing out where examples can be found.
There will be time for discussion.
CFE148 Annuals and Perrenials (0-0-0)
CFE149 Trees and Shrubs (0-0-0)
CFE156 Horticultural Lab Session (0-0-0)
CFE157 Pruning Trees and Shrubs (0-0-0)
CFE158 Nutrition:Bountiful Harvest (0-0-0)
Don't let that old banjo gather dust in the attic. Dig it
out and learn how to play three fingers Scruggs-style
bluegrass banjo. This is the most popular style used today
in bluegrass and country music alike. This course is
designed for teh absolute beginner. There is no need for
the student to be able to read music since the stand form
of music notation is not used for learning the banjo. This
course will consist of instructor demonstrations, individual
practice sessions and one-on-one help from the instructor.
No one will be asked to play anything by themselves in front
of the class. *Each student will need to bring a 5 string
banjo, a plastic thumb pick and 2 metal finger picks. All
other material will be provided by the instructor, including
a CD of the entire course.
CFE179 Nutrition:Eating Right (0-0-0)
CFE184 Nutrition:Understanding Herbs (0-0-0)
CFE195 Intro to Microcomputers (0-0-.5)
Have you ever wondered how a computer works? Do
you want to understand hardware components and
computer terminology? This course will introduce you to
what is inside the Central Processing Unit (CPU), what each
component does, and what to look for in a computer. You
will learn basic computer terminology and techniques that
will make you a more knowledgeable computer user.
CFE196 Lost Generation (0-0-0)
CFE197 Alfred Hitchcock's Movies (0-0-0)
CFE202 NYS Safe Boating for Children (0-0-0)
CFE204 NYS Safe Boating (0-0-0)
CFE205 Little League/Babe Ruth Umping (0-0-0)
CFE206 Dazzling New Annuals (0-0-0)
CFE207 Excit Perennials North Gardens (0-0-0)
CFE208 Seasonings for Yr Heart (0-0-0)
CFE209 Surv Skills: Foreign Students (0-0-0)
CFE225 Composting/Improve Soil (0-0-0)
CFE226 Go with the Grain (0-0-0)
CFE227 Healthy Lunches/Snacks (0-0-0)
CFE324 Creative Mixology (0-0-0)
This course will provide you with the basic skills you need
to work at and manage a bar that serves alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages. It will introduce you to basic
production processes and varieties of alcoholic beverages.
Laws and procedures related to responsible alcohol service
will be explored and reviewed. Students will become
certified through the Training and Intervention Program for
Servers of Alcohol (TIPS). MATERIALS FEE: $20 TIPS BOOKLET
TO BE PURCHASED IN THE BOOKSTORE PRIOR TO CLASS.
CFE325 Wine Exploration and Tasting (0-0-0)
The topic of wine tasting can be daunting. With this course, you will feel much more comforable with not only discussing but tasting with confidence. Discussion and tasting in each class will allow you to explore the topic from the fruit to the process, to the service, and pairing with foods. Over eight weeks, we will cover white wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Riesling), red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Chianti, Pinot Noir) and Sparkling/Champagne.
CFE341 Prof Baking for Children (0-0-0)
Join Chef Gail Sokol on a baking and cooking extravaganza that will focus on measurement, correct sanitation, and mixing methods. Young chefs
(ages 10-13 years) will learn to make a variety of different delicious dishes that students will get to bring home and share with family and friends! For information on the recipes that will be made, please contact Workforce Development at (518) 381-1315 or visit our website at:
http://www.sunysccc.edu/academic/acadser/webreg.htm#summer.
YOUNG CHEFS ARE ASKED TO BRING AN APRON, CLOSED TOE SHOES, A WATER BOTTLE AND A BAGGED LUNCH.
CFE351 Prof Cooking for Children (0-0-0)
Come join chef Gail Sokol for a Cooking extravaganza.
Young chefs will learn to prepare cheese puffs, macaroni
and cheese, pot stickers, chicken piccata, quiche Lorraine,
cornbread, herbed flatbread, and more. Proper measuring
skills, sanitation, and kitchen science will be emphasized.
Each young chef should bring an apron and wear closed-toed
shoes.
CFE352 Cooking for Adults (0-0-0)
Students will be making pastries using Danish dough, quick
breads, chocolate pound cake, various pies and cookies.
Topics include proper sanitation, weights and measurements.
Please bring an apron to class.
CFE353 Tennis for Beginners (0-0-0)
CFE354 Professional Cooking for Teens (0-0-0)
Join Chef Gail Sokol on a baking and cooking extravaganza that will focus on
measurement, correct sanitation, and mxiing methods. Young chefs
(ages 10-13 years) will learn to make a variety of different delicious dishes that
students will get to bring home and share with family and friends! For information on the recipes that will be made, please contact Workforce Development at
(518) 381-1315 or visit our website at:
http://www.sunysccc.edu/academic/acadser/webreg.htm#summer.
YOUNG CHEFS ARE ASKED TO BRING AN APRON, CLOSED TOE SHOES, A WATER BOTTLE AND A BAGGED LUNCH. ,
CFE355 Prof Cooking Par & Kids (0-0-0)
CFE357 Classic French Bistro Cooking (0-0-0)
CFE358 Intro Baking Yeast Breads (0-0-0)
This is a hands-on class that will take the mystery out of
baking with yeast. Each student will mix, shape, bake and
take home two loaves of crusty Italian bread. Students will
learn the necessary techniques to prepare yeast breads at
home. *All students must come dressed to bake with an
apron, a hair band or hat to restrain their hair and closed
toed shoes.
CFE359 Artisan Bread Techniques (0-0-0)
CFE360 Secrets of Sourdough (0-0-0)
CFE361 Amer Regional BBQ (0-0-0)
CFE362 Wine Tast:Ital Wines & Cheese (0-0-0)
Come learn about the various wine regions of Italy as well
as the different cheeses. Students will taste a variety of
wines and cheeses from Italy and gain confidence in
selecting wines and cheeses for your next party.
CFE363 French Cuisine:Provence (0-0-0)
Come discover the cuisine of Provence, France; a cuisine
highly influenced by vegetables, seafodd, lamb and its
neighbor Italy. Students will learn to make light and
healthy dishes from this region such as Soupe au Pistou,
Bouillabaisse, Ratatouille, Ragout of New Potatoes,
Artichokes with Garlic and herbs, Provencal Vegetable
Tart and Herbes de Provence Grilled Lamb Chops.
CFE364 Asian Cuisines:Japan (0-0-0)
CFE365 Wine Tasting:Spanish (0-0-0)
Come learn about the various wine regions of Spain, as well
as its cheeses. Students will taste a variety of wines and
cheeses from Spain.
CFE366 Vegetarian Cookery (0-0-0)
CFE367 Cook from Green Market (0-0-0)
Buying and eating locally has become one of the most popular
trends. Schenectady and the Capital District as a whole have
not been excluded from this trend. Come spend some time with
Chef Christopher and learn about the Schenectady Green
Market, pick out some produce as part of the class and
travel back to the SCCC kitchens to learn how to prepare
some delicious, seasonal healthy meals.
CFE368 Celebrate the Harvest (0-0-0)
CFE369 Healthy Chinese Takeout (0-0-0)
CFE372 Fun with Frittatas (0-0-0)
CFE373 Intro to Domestic Adoption (0-0-0)
CFE374 Conv Mandarin Chinese (0-0-0)
CFE375 Pizzeria Pizza for Home (0-0-0)
Learn to make professional quality pizzas in your home
kitchen. Students will learn about the variety of doughs,
sauces and toppings that can be used to make great pizza.
The class will prepare a variety of different pizza doughs.
Every student will have the opportunity to shape, top and
bake several pizzas. Although the class will utilize
professional ovens, we will discuss techniques for
duplicating the results in your own oven. *All students
must come dressed to bake with an apron, a hair band or
hat to restrain their hair and closed toed shoes.
CFE376 Artisan Breads for Home (0-0-0)
CFE381 Pastries and Desserts (0-0-0)
CFE382 Flatbreads Around the World (0-0-0)
We will spend the morning in a commercial kitchen preparing
and baking a variety of flatbreads, both yeast raised and
unleavened. Flatbreads allow you to add new textures and
flavors to your menu. As an added bonus, many of them can be
made quickly. Breads will include Middle-eastern pita,
Indian filled naan, French fougasse, Moroccan crisp
flatbreads and more.
CFE383 Classic Croissants/Filled Var (0-0-0)
Students will learn to prepare the classic French laminated
pastry dough for croissants. Unlike many commercial
examples, these croissants will be made with pure
unsalted butter, the many layers of which gives them
their flaky texture. From our dough, we will shape and
bake plain butter croissant, pain au chocolate as well as
a savory ham and cheese variation. All students must
come dressed to bake with an apron, a hair band or hat
to restrain their hair and closed toed shoes.
CFE384 Server/Waitstaff Boot Camp (0-0-0)
This class will help participants acquire top level customer
service skills & demonstrate their relationship to
profts & gratuity; tips to improve suggestive selling;
guidelines for establishing long term guest
relationships; and ways of increasing guest check
averages. An intensive discussion of all these factors and
role playing exercises will assist each participant in
practicing, becoming comfortable and perfecting all the
acquired service skills effectively. Class is open to
novice and experienced servers and wait staff.
CFE385 Cream Puffs and Eclairs (0-0-0)
This is a hand-on class that will introduce students to some
of the foundation techniques of French pastry making.
Students will prepare and bake the classic pate a choux to
create cream puffs and eclair shells. We will make a
variety of fillings and toppings using different techniques
to prepare a nice assortment of pastries for each student to
take home. *All students must come dressed to bake with an
apron, a hair band or hat to restrain their hair and closed
toed shoes.
CFE386 8Hr Sec Grd Pre-Assign Traing (0-0-0)
The 8 hour pre-assignment training certificate is the
minimum requirement to work in security in New York State.
This training class is developed in accordance with the NYS
Security Guard Act and presents an overview of a security
guard's duties and responsibilities under the law. the
certificate is earned by passing the exam at the end of
the class.
CFE387 16 Hour Sec OTJ Training (0-0-0)
NYS Department of Criminal Justice Services requires this
16 hour course. This course provides teh required training
and certification to security personnel within the first 90
days of employment.
CFE388 8Hr Sec Guard Ann Refresher (0-0-0)
Security guards are required to complete this 8 hour
in-service training course to meet the nYS Department of
Criminal Justice Services requirements every year.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the
end of the course.
CFE389 Ballet Dance Instruction (0-0-0)
Whether it's a refresher course for those with some training
or your first taste of ballet, come and enjoy learning
ballet. Students ages 12 and older are welcome to attend
this open level dance class. Students are asked to wear
clothing that is easy to move in, to pull their hair off the
face and wear ballet slippers.
CFE391 Web Opt for Small Bus on Budg (0-0-0)
Explore free or inexpensive online tools you can use
yourself to create a Web presence for your business,
including Google Sites, Intuit.com and GoDaddy.com,
e-commerce "stores in a box," and social networking
sites. Examine the pros and cons of each tool and
choose the ones that are right for your business and
customers.
CFE392 Building a Free Website (0-0-0)
If you want a website but aren't sure where to begin,
begin with Google Sites. Google Sites is a free,
easy-to-use tool for non-techies. It supplies the page
designs, you supply the content. In this hands-on course
learn how to use Google Sites to build your free Web pages.
*If you don't already have a Google Gmail account, please
create one at www.google.com at least 24 hours
24 hours prior to class.
www.google.com at least 24 hours prior to class.
CFE395 Intr Video Game Design (0-0-0)
Do you love video games? Have you ever wanted to
learn how to create fun and entertaining video games?
Join two professional game developers from Vicarious
Visions to learn all about the game development process.
Students ages 13-18 will look at existing games to learn how
to balance and design games, understand programming
concepts, work in a group or alone to create new games
and talk with professional game developers to understand
careers in games. Students may bring their own laptops.
CFE396 Intr to Africa-Amer History (0-0-0)
This course will examine the origin of African-American
people in continental Africa and trace the Black experience
in America to the present. Emphasis will be placed on
African roots, transition to slavery, the realities of
slavery, opposition to slavery, the civil war,
reconstruction and its aftermath, the period of Jim Crowism,
Black Nationalism, African-American participation in the
world wars, institutional development and the modern
civil rights movement.
CFE397 Puff Pastry Dough & Pastries (0-0-0)
CFE398 TIPS:Traing Intervent Procdrs (0-0-0)
TIPS training is a dynamic, skills-based training program
designed to prevent intoxication, drunk driving and underage
drinking by enhancing the fundamental "people skills" of
servers, sellers and consumers of alcohol. TIPS gives
individuals the knowledge and confidence they need to
recognize potential alcohol-related problems and intervene
to prevent alcohol-related tragedies. TIPS training
satisfies the requirement in NYS that regulates server
training. Also, many insurance companies provide discounts
to establishments whose employees are TIPS certified.
Materials fee: $20. TIPS booklet to be purchased in the
bookstore prior to class.
CFE399 Knife Skills/Basic Cook Tech (0-0-0)
The primary emphasis of this workshop will be on
teaching students to safely use a chef's knife.
The instructor will demonstrate proper technique for
slicing, dicing, chopping and julienne (matchstick
cut). Students will practice these skills on a variety of
fresh vegetables. The instructor will discuss knife
selection and show various methods of sharpening
knives. Utilizing the vegetables cut in class, the chef
will demonstrate a variety of basic cooking
techniques including steaming, blanching, sauteing,
braising and roasting. Students are encouraged to
email the instructor, Chef Paul Krebs,
@krebspv@sunysccc.edu prior to class for suggestions
on bringing a suitable knife for class. There will be
additional knives available for students to try. All
students must come dressed to bake with an apron,
a hair band or hat to restrain their hair and closed
toed shoes.
CFE539 Selling Your Home (0-0-0)
CFE561 Italian for Travelers (0-0-0)
CFE562 Little Scientist (0-0-0)
CFE564 Earth, Moon and Stars (0-0-0)
CFE565 Discovering Dinosaurs (0-0-0)
CFE566 Notion of Motion (0-0-0)
CFE567 Explainers and Explorers (0-0-0)
CFE569 Digging for Dinosaurs (0-0-0)
CFE571 Creepy Crawley Insects (0-0-0)
CFE572 It's a Small, Small Nano World (0-0-0)
CFE573 Jr. Planetarian (0-0-0)
CFE575 Electric Circuits (0-0-0)
CFE577 Kooky Chemistry (0-0-0)
CFE578 Movers and Shakers (0-0-0)
CFE580 Under Our Big Sky (0-0-0)
CFE582 Glow World Glow (0-0-0)
CFE583 Out of This World (0-0-0)
CFE600 Creative Writing (3-0-0)
Writing is a joyful experssion, whether you hope to be a professional or not. This course will take you from the basics (grammar, spelling and rules of writing), through concepts such as literacy license and the elusive "finding
your voice." Identifying your passion, and writing about it
is a key concept - once we do that, finding media that will pay
you to write about what you love is easy! Join us for this
six-week adventure and become part of the community of
people who've found personal and professional fullfillment
through this wonderful, heart-ful art.
CFE601 Business Writing (3-0-0)
Many organizations, corporations and other businesses
either can't afford or don't want to hire a professional
writer to supply the many documents that are necessary
during the course of a business day: press releases,
newsletters, reports, letters and niche-specific peripherals
This leaves the job of communication in the lap of
employees. This course will help the student plan and
create the necessary documents that are necessary
during a normal business day.
CFE602 Group Guitar I (0-0-0)
This course will include fundamental instruction in reading notes, strumming chords to songs, and technical development. Instruction will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons. Students of all skill levels are welcome.
CFE603 Guitar Lessons for Adults (0-0-0)
CFE809 Mand Report of Child Abuse (0-0-0)
CFE901 Power Pt Redesign (0-0-0)
Do you fill your slides with bullets and then read every
word of every slide? Do you use special effects and flying
bullets to keep your audience awake? These are danger signs
of "death by PowerPoint." This course will help students
learn how to tell their stories effectively and actively
engage their audiences by applying a few simple guidelines
for slide design and communication principles. Students
should bring a PowerPoint presentation on a flash drive to
class in order to work on redesigning the presentation and
get feedback/technical assistance on skills such as adding
images and charts.
CFN119 Computer Survival - Level One (0-0-2)
This stress-free workshop is intended for those who want to
learn commonly used home computing skills in the Windows
operating system. Simple, non-technical explanations
covering computer terms and use will be covered. Learn how
to e-mail friends and family, input a letter, create a sign,
design an invitation and surf the Internet.
e-mail friends and family, input a letter, create signs,
design an invitation, and surf the Internet.
CFN128 Kripalu Yoga (0-0-0)
This class offers a slower-paced practice in a relaxed,
non-competitive setting. The Kripalu class draws a person
inward through breath, movement, posture and intention.
Students will learn correct alignment of each posture as
well as breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques. As
a Bhakti Yogi, one who lives a life of love and devotion,
the instructor is dedicated to developing a safe and sacred
space. This gentle yoga class is accessible to people of
all sizes, ages and fitness levels. PLEASE BRING A YOGA MAT, WATER AND A SMALL TOWEL TO CLASS.
CFN132 SAT/PSAT Preparation (0-0-2)
The SAT score is one of the factors used by colleges to
determine applicant desirability. Our highly experienced
instructors will help you reduce your test anxiety with
finely tuned study aids, build your vocabulary and math
skills, and provide you with strategies to answer
questions more effectively.
CFN163 Clowning for Adults (0-0-0)
Do you need a stress-relieving
hobby? Do you have a hidden
funnybone? Express your hidden
talents, have fun, and learn a viable
trade all at once! You'll learn that
clowning is much more than putting
on makeup and a costume.
CFN176 How to Write Your Life Story or Family History (0-0-0)
Your family and personal stories are too good, too important
to lose. Learn the process that transforms memories into
memoirs by researching and writing. Required course book
available from the instructor ($15.00).
CFN177 Art of Reiki (0-0-0)
CFN180 How to Write and Sell Magazine Articles (0-0-0)
Learn the step-by step process
of researching, writing, and selling
nonfiction in today's red-hot magazine
market. Discover how you can explode
one idea into dozens of articles,
guarantee
editors call you when they need a
feature, and experience the thrill of seeing
your magazine article in print!
Course book available from the instructor ($12.00)
CFN181 How to Write and Sell Your Book (0-0-0)
Is a novel or nonfiction book
inside you? If so, discover the step-by-step
process of transforming your idea into a
published book. Learn the secrets of
creating a book proposal, finding agents and publishers,
negotiating a book contract, and guiding your book to
the top of the best-seller list. Course book available
from the instructor ($15.00)
CFN184 Writing and Marketing Your Book for Publication (0-0-0)
Learn the secrets of planning and developing your novel
or non-fiction book, preparing a query letter and book
proposal, finding agents and publishers, negotiating a book
contract, and guiding your book to publication success.
Required course book available from the instructor ($30.00)
CFN187 Creating a Personal Web Page (0-0-2)
Have you always wanted your own personal web site on the
World Wide Web? Learn how to develop, post and maintain
an appealing, easy-to-explore and fast-loading web site.
CFN194 Public Speaking (0-0-0)
This eight-week course will help you gain confidence in your
communication skills. Designed for people interested in
career advancement or change, it includes speech writing
and delivery, impromptu speaking, audio-visual aid use,
body language communication and effective listening.
CFN195 Promoting Your Business, Product or Service (0-0-0)
business owner or home-based entrepreneur. You can
harness the power of public relations and publicity to
raise the public's awareness of and create a favorable
impression about your business, product, or service. Learn
to market yourself to the media and establish a unique
community presence.
CFN196 You Can Be a Freelance Writer (0-0-0)
Introduce yourself to the step-by-step process involved in
breaking into the highly desirable field of freelance
writing. Identify markets for non-fiction articles,
determine exactly what editors are looking for now, and
learn simple tactics for preparing a professional
manuscript. From query letter through completed
manuscript, take the path to publication as a freelance
writer. Required coursebook ($12) and optional
workbook ($9) available from the instructor in class.
CFN197 Writing From Your Heart: The Art of Personal Essays (0-0-0)
Transform the ordinary events of your life into
extraordinary personal essays. Explore the step-by-step
process of using writing games to unlock your experiences;
choosing the most effective essay style; shaping your
experiences into a first draft; and allowing reader reaction
to refine your draft into a polished essay. Required course
book ($15) available from the instructor in class.
CFN198 How to Read and Write Poems (0-0-0)
Do you see the world through a poet's eye? Have you ever
wanted to learn more about the craft of poetry? In this
course, students will be looking at poems from the writer's
perspective and learn the fundamentals of reading and
writing poems. Using selected poems to highlight such
craft issues as sound, imagery, and rhythm, students will
use this knowledge to compose their own poems. Course
topics include: metaphor, lyric poems, and narrative poems.
This course is open to all levels of students from beginner
to serious practitioner.
CFN199 Funding Alternatives for Long-Term Care (0-0-0)
The United States has some of the best medical care
available - if you can afford it. Long-term care is the
largest out-of-pocket expense facing Americans today.
With the average cost of care being $50,000 per year for
home care and $70,000 for nursing home care, how can you
best preserve your life savings and still receive quality
care? This seminar will explore funding alternatives for
long-term care such as state partnerships, viatical
settlements, long-term health-care insurance, annuities,
irrevocable trusts, reverse mortgages, and accelerated
death benefits.
CFN204 How to Write Non-fiction for Kids (0-0-0)
Looking for your first byline?
Look no further than the juvenile
article marketplace. Magazines such
as Jack and Jill, Boys' Life, and others
seek those who can write factual
pieces about health, history, hobbies,
science, sports and other topics for and
about kids. Learn how to get ideas,
research your topic and write an article
that sells. Coursebook available from
the instructor for $12
CFN208 How to Sell Fiction and Non-Fiction for Kids (0-0-0)
You've written fiction and/or non-fiction
for the juvenile market, but how do you
sell your work to magazine editors and book
publishers? Learn how to find and approach
editors, agents, and publishers; the basics
of professional manuscript preparation; and
marketing strategies designed to gain your
first byline or book contract. Coursebook
available form the instructor for $12
CFN209 How to Write Fiction for Kids (0-0-0)
Find out the secrets
of writing short stories, picture books and
novels for kids. This course introduces you
to fiction techniques such as
characterization, viewpoint, and dialogue.
It also provides a step-by-step guide to
plotting and shows you what must be
accomplished in the beginning, middle and
end of a story to make it successful.
Course book available from the instructor ($12.00).
CFN212 Historical Archeology and Field Study (0-0-0)
This course is designed to introduce
participants to the field of historical
archeology and to explore methods employed for the
study of people of the past. Students will investigate
local and regional lifeways of peoples of European
origin who resided in the Northeast from the 17th
century to the mid-19th century. Lectures, readings
discussions, hands-on activities are among the teaching
methods employed. *Materials fee: two text books
totaling $50 are required. Field date
to be scheduled separately.
CFN213 Genealogy for Beginners/Introduction to (0-0-0)
Genealogical Research
Have you ever wanted to research your
family history, trace a particular
ancestor or just find out more about the
people that made up your town's past?
In this course, you will learn how to get
the research process going from an
experienced and practicing archivist.
You'll learn where local records are
housed and which types of records each
repository contains. Hands-on sessions
with paper reproductions and Internet
research tools will help you to
familiarize yourself with research methods
and plan the most efficient use of your
research time.
CFN215 Advanced Creative Writing (0-0-0)
If you have basic fiction writing
techniques, you can build on that
foundation and gain valuable feedback on
your stories in a critique workshop setting.
Elements to be explored include: ways to
get a story flowing; creating a sense of
place; finding a dynamic story problem;
developing characters who readers care about;
writing effective beginnings and endings;
and avoiding six deadly dialogue sins.
Class time will be devoted to manuscript
reading and critique of works in progress.
Coursebook available from the instructor
for $12
CFN216 Researching and Interpreting Documents in Archeology (0-0-0)
This course examines primary and secondary documents
used in archeology. Sources, methods, locations, and
interpretations of a variety of documents used for research,
proposals, and publications in archaeology are addressed.
Visits to repositories, discussions, lectures, and hands-on
activities are among the methods employed.
CFN217 Record & Archiv Archeo Data (0-0-0)
This course addresses why detailed records are maintained
during excavation and how the artifacts and records are
processed into permanent archives that form the basis for
future research. Hands-on activities include artifact
illustration and description, photographic recording,
computer database analysis, data retrieval and final data
archiving. The course is supplemented with visits to
museums an archival repositories. *Field date will be
scheduled separately.
CFN218 Archaeol Lab Prac and Site Stu (0-0-0)
This advanced course will provide participants an
opportunity to enhance their laboratory skills by
learning to further analyze artifacts and materials and
apply basic priciples and practices in material
identificatin, processing, and conservation. Artifacts from
selected archaeological sites, together with a concentration
on the manufacturing, processing, and conservation
methodologies for a variety of organic and inorganic objects
will be used to address issues relating to site
interpretation and presentation. Sessions include lectures,
visual media, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
PR: CFN 212 or CFN 413
CFN219 Archaeological Field Work Program (0-0-0)
This course gives participants an opportunity to learn
and/or enhance specific archaeological fieldwork skills.
It is designed to train the participants in applying the
basic principles of surveying to a site area by using a
transit and other techniques for surface mapping. The
participant will also receive formal training in excavating
and recording archaeological data. Field sessions will take
place primarily at the Mabee Farm, a historic property owned
and operated by the Schneectad County Historical Society.
PR: CFN 212 or CFN 413
CFN222 Creative Voice Development (0-0-0)
CFN223 Intro to Rock Climbing (0-0-0)
This beginner's courseis designed to take a participant
from having absolutely no experience with indoor/outdoor
rock climbing to feeling confident climbing in any rock
climbing gym or outdoor rock climbing area. The
participants will learn about basic rock climbing
techniques, body movement, stretching and strength workouts,
safety considerations, belaying, climbing ethics, climbing
vocabulary, description of equipment, knot work, and rope
management. Students must not have pre-existing physical
problems that would hinder them during physical exercise
and/or strenuous physical exertion (i.e. heart condition,
joint injury, severe asthma).
CFN224 Intermed Rock Climbing (0-0-0)
CFN227 Fin Planning for Retirement (0-0-0)
CFN228 Safetrain: Lrn Nt to be Victim (0-0-0)
CFN229 Rock Climbing Workshop (0-0-0)
CFN232 DMV 30 Hr Driver Instr Course (0-0-0)
CFN233 Drivers' Education (0-0-0)
The NYS Drivers' Education Program provides 24 hours of
classroom time, 6 hours of actual driving experience and
18 hours of in-car observation. Students must be at least
16 years of age and must have a valid NYS Learners' permit
or a NYS Driver's License. Students must attend all
scheduled classes in order to successfully complete the
course and be eligible to receive the MV285 certificate
(the Blue Card). Students who complete this course will
eligible for the "Class D" driver's license when they are
17. Students will attend every other day for three hours beginning on July 2.
DRIVING TIMES WILL BE SCHEDULED INDIVIDUALLY WITH THE STUDENTS.
CFN234 Basic Land Navigation (0-0-0)
This introductory land navigation course is directed toward
outdoor-minded people such as campers, hikers, hunters,
adventurists, or anyone who travels into mother nature
and would like to feel confident enough to tackle the
wilderness without fear of getting lost. Topics include
reading, understanding, and using maps for land
navigation; understanding, using, and becoming proficient
using a compass; learning how to use a map and a compass
together; and using the map and compass together for basic
orienteering and land navigation. Outdoor demonstrations
will be included.
CFN237 Creative Parenting Strategies (0-0-0)
This class takes the traditional yoga series & incorporates
a more eclectic, dynamic and powerful flow that detoxifies,
heals and rejuvenates the body. Students will use breath,
strength and flexibility to move through a series of more
advanced postures as well as hold poses for longer periods
of time. Centering, meditation and relaxation are also an
integral part of this experience. Please bring a yoga mat,
water and a small towel to class.
CFN239 Hands On Archeology (0-0-0)
Archaeology is more than digging. Students in this course
will explore all aspects of archaeology: planning,
excavation, analysis, interpretation and reporting of
results through class presentations and hands on
activities under the supervision of SCCC's Community
Archaeology Program instructor(s). Activities include
document study, field survey, digging techniques, artifact
identification and other lab analyses. Course options will
include fieldtrips and research at local sites within the
Stockade and teh Capital District. Opportunities for
continued involvement in any or all aspects of archaeology
will be presented.
.
CFN242 Writ/Illustr Children's Books (0-0-0)
CFN243 Five Hr Pre-Licensing (0-0-0)
CFN244 Make Money:Online Surveys (0-0-0)
Learn how to make extra cash from home on your computer by
giving your opinion on various topics. The instructor will
acquaint you with 4 on-line survey companies and help you
register for on-line survey assignments. Students must be
computer/Internet literate and have a valid e-mail address.
CFN245 Young Golfers' Camp (0-0-0)
Young golfers (ages 9-12 years) will learn age appropriate
instruction on the golf swing, short game, rules and golf
procedures. Fun contests and prizes are included. Young
golfers should bring sneakers and water or sports drink.
Golf clubs will be provided for students who do not have
their own. This course is taught at the Colonie Town Golf
Course located at 418 Consaul Road.
CFN246 Meat Fabrication (0-0-0)
In a day where most of our meats come from a pre-wrapped
package or commerically in a large cardboard box, many of us
have forgotten where our meat comes from. Join Chef Tanner
and learn to break down a full side of pork. Students will
also cook a variety of dishes from those primal cuts. This
class is intended for both progressional chefs and the
advanced amateur cook.
CFN247 Wine Tast:French Wines/Cheese (0-0-0)
Come spend an evening learning about the various wine
regions and cheeses of France. Students will taste a variety
of wines and cheeses from France.
CFN248 Jr Golf Camp (0-0-0)
Junior golfers (ages 13-16 years) will be given a basic
introduction to the sport of Golf. Sessions will cover the
basic fundamentals of the golf swing, short game, rules,
practice drills, and "on the course" etiquette training.
Junior golfers should bring sneakers and water or sports
drink. Golf clubs will be provided for students who do not
have their own. This course is taught at the Colonie Town
Golf Course located at 418 Consaul Road.
CFN249 Golf Camp for Adults (0-0-0)
CFN250 Introductory Notary Public Workshop (0-0-0)
This course prepares individuals for the
NYS test and provides a comprehensive view
of the notary public office. Confusing laws,
concepts, and procedures are clarified in plain
English. Ongoing question and answer support provided by
the instructor following completion of the course.
A Guide to NY Law (5th ed.), $24.95 plus tax, is available
from the instructor during class. Must be 18 years or older
and live or have a place of business in New York State.
CFN251 Office Technology (0-0-0)
CFN252 Env Sci Camp for Kids (0-0-0)
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the unique
habitat around them. Kids (ages 8-12) will learn about
nature, conservation, biology, animals and more. This course
is taught at the Capital Region Maritime Center in Alplaus.
CFN254 Creative Writing for Teens (0-0-0)
You're a teenager, and you have a way with words. You spend
a big chunk of every day txting, writing on FB - and you
tweet. But when you put down your smartphone, the world
of writing is different. No txting abbreviations in the
house - but by the end of the week of Writing Camp for
Teens, you'll have a better handle on what your teachers -
and colleges - expect from you as a writer and thinker.
You don't have to give up creativity in order to write
well - in fact, you'll discover that the world of correct
written expression is more fun than you thought!
CFN271 Ballroom/Social Dancing (0-0-0)
Tired of watching other people look wonderful on the
dance floor? Take action and learn to dance! This course
will include dances such as the Cha-cha, the Fox Trot,
Swing, the Waltz, Salsa, Bachata, and more. Students are
asked not to wear sneakers or rubber sole shoes.
CFN272 Latin and Swing Dancing (0-0-0)
Learn dances such as the salsa, merengue, and more.
Suudents are asjed not to wear sneakers or rubber-soled
shoes.
CFN273 Ballroom Cardio (0-0-0)
CFN302 i-Net + Certification (0-0-0)
CFN304 Network + Certification (0-0-0)
CFN306 MOUS - Word-Core (0-0-2)
Prepare for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Core
Certification. This course covers the skill sets needed to
pass the certification exam and learn how to unleash the
power of Microsoft Word. Open enrollment - not just for
certification seekers.
CFN307 MOUS - Excel-Core (0-0-2)
Prepare for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Core
Excel exam in this course. This course covers how to
structure your spreadsheet for data input, then progress
to dynamically displaying the results in a custom chart.
Open enrollment - not just for certification seekers.
CFN308 MOUS - Powerpoint-Expert (0-0-2)
Many colleges and universities require students to prove
their oral proficiency through frequen presentations. Many
companies require their employees to present information in
group settings. This course is designed to introduce
students to Microsoft Power Point, the presentation graphics
program. Power Point gives you everything you need to
produce a professional-looking presentation. You can print
slides, print handouts, print notes pages, prepare for
35 mm slides, or deliver an on-screen presentation.
CFN309 MOUS - Access-Expert (0-0-0)
Do you need to maintain extensive data, then generate
reports for analysis? Learn how to design this relational
database to meet your business needs. This course covers
the development of a database and begins to explore how to
query the data and create reports in addition to preparing
you for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
certification exam. Open enrollment - not just for
certification seekers.
CFN312 Introduction to Microsoft Office Survey (0-0-2)
Want to test the waters? This course gives you a basic
understanding of the components in Microsoft Office and
how the applications work together. With this knowledge you
can decide which programs are most useful to you and which
you would like to explore further.
CFN313 Intermediate Word 2000 (0-0-2)
Enhance your Word documents! This course explores
the more advanced features available in Microsoft Word.
Everything from working with tables to developing macros and
working with Master Documents will be covered.
file management features, and drawing to
enhance your most professional
looking documents.
CFN314 Intermediate Access 2000 (0-0-2)
This course goes deeper into your Access database options.
Learn how to create sub-froms, customize queries and reports
and develop a module.
CFN315 Intermediate Excel 2000 (0-0-0)
If your familiar with Excel and are ready to build
upon that knowldge, then this is the course for
you! This course will focus on pivot tables, using
formulas for (but not limited to) financial, lookup &
reference, and math & trig. Students will also
learn about conitional formatting; how to protect
your spreadsheet from changes and how to create
macros for reparative work. Advance charting and forms
for easy data entry will also be covered.
CFN317 Intermediate PowerPoint 2000 (0-0-0)
Use PowerPoint's advanced features to
obtain a more sophisticated presentation.
Enter text in outline view, draw and scale
objects, add tables, add transitions and
sound, add organizational charts, import data,
modify slide masters and create a custom
background for the ultimate effect in
presentation graphics.
CFN331 Intermediate Windows 98 (0-0-2)
This course begins where the introductory course leaves
off. Learn to troubleshoot problems and fine-tune your
Windows 98 operating system.
CFN332 Introduction to Using a Scanner (0-0-1)
Find out the difference between SCSI, USB port and parallel
port scanners and learn to determine which is best for the
job you want to do. Learn to connect the scanner to your
computer, install scanner software, scan photos and text,
and prepare text for editing using Optical Character
Recognition and save your work We will use our scanned
images for greeting cards, calendars, and documents.
CFN333 Introduction to Digital Photography (0-0-2)
This course will explain camera settings and terminology.
Students will take digital pictures with different settings
on the camera and learn how to download them onto the
computer. Students will also become familiar with editing
the pictures by brightening, sharpening, color correcting,
resizing and removing dust and scratches. Digital cameras
are required. Students are required to bring a flash drive
to class.
-
-
-
CFN334 Introduction to Scrapbooking (0-0-0)
Are your photos stuffed in shoeboxes? Are they hidden in
a closet, basement, or attic? This course will teach you
the basics of scrapbooking. Learn how to preserve your
treasured photos and memories using photo-safe products to
last for generations. Learn organizational tips and
time-saving techniques in this hands-on course. Discover
which of the three styles of scrapbooking suits you.
Bring 8-10 photos. Materials fee: $35
CFN354 Art for Children (0-0-0)
CFN369 Intr to Theater for Kids (0-0-0)
Students (ages 5-8) will be introduced to the theater.
Concentration will be on basic techniques
of acting, stage presence, and understanding the theater.
The session will end with a performance of a play
presented by the class.
CFN376 Metal Sculp for Children (0-0-0)
CFN377 Conv Sign Lang for Children (0-0-0)
This course is designed for children ages 5 and older who
are interested in learning another language. No experience
is required in this fun and exciting class. Students will
learn the manual alphabet as well as signs in various
categories including: family, numbers, colors, animals, days
of the week, and more. By the end of the class, students
will be able to carry on basic conversation in Sign
Language. A certificate of completion will be given to
each student. Please bring a binder, pen, pencil, and the
book, Signing For Kids.
CFN378 Swing Dance for Kids (0-0-0)
CFN379 Conv Sign Lang for Teens (0-0-0)
CFN380 Yoga for Children (0-0-0)
CFN382 Sculpture for Children (0-0-0)
CFN400 Introduction to the Internet (0-0-.5)
You constantly hear "check it out on the Web" but you don't
know how to get started. This course introduces you to the
World Wide Web, or Internet. Learn how to get around,
bookmark your favorite sites and look up web sites using
search engines.
CFN403 Intro to Oil Painting (0-0-0)
Use and enjoy the flexible and popular medium of oils.
Learn to mix colors, Apply paint to canvas, and develop
effective brush and palette knife techniques.
CFN406 Portraiture Workshop (0-0-0)
Learn the basics you need to begin creating portraits in
pencil, charcoal, and pastel. You'll start by creating
a self-portrait with a mirror image and then learn the
techniques for creating a portrait using a photograph of
your choice.
CFN407 Drawing and Painting for Juniors (0-0-0)
Your child will have the unique opportunity to learn and
explore using diffrent techniques while drawing in pencil
and charcoal, and painting in pastels, tempera, and
watercolor. Subjects to be drawn and painted include
human figures, still life, landscape, and animals.
CFN412 Self-Portrait Workshop (0-0-0)
You'll learn to draw a self-portrait using your reflection
in a mirror. Emphasis will be on form, values, perspective,
and likeness. (Half hour lunch break at noon - please bring
your lunch)
CFN413 Native Amer Archaelgy/Field St (0-0-0)
Come experience Archaeology! Students (ages 10-13) will
have the opportunity to conduct an archaeological
excavation at the historic Mabee Farm, finding both
Native American and colonial-period Dutch artifacts. This
will include on-site research, analysis of artifacts, and
exhibiting their results. They will learn about
archaeological methods and tools as well as work
with the artifacts found. Students will also develop skills
of observation and deduction to fulfill research goals
pertaining to the site.
CFN419 Hands on Archeol for Kids (0-0-0)
How do archaeologists know what life was like for Native Americans in NY State when caribou and mastodons roamed the land? Did you know there was a Dutch settlement in Schenectady's Stockade area during the 1600's? Students (ages 9-13 years) will discover how archaeologists explore these and other questions about people and their lives through fun, above ground activities that will include using survey equipment; deciphering (or decoding) historic maps and colonial handwriting on documents; identifying mystery objects; learning about how sites are found, excavated and dated; and playing colonial games. STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING A LUNCH AND A WATER BOTTLE.
CFN421 Art Exploration for Juniors(ages 6-8) (0-0-0)
This smorgasbord of art activities gives
your child the opportunity to sample a
wide variety of materials, techniques and
art forms. Each week focuses on a
specific art form. New projects each semester.
CFN422 Wearable Art (ages 6-8) (0-0-0)
Encourage your child to explore the
designer within! This course teams a
wide variety of media with your child's
active imagination. Participants will learn
to apply the elements and principles
of design such as line, texture, color, and
repetition to design their own jewelry,
mask, tee-shirt and hat.
CFN424 Impressionist Art for Juniors (ages 6-8) (0-0-0)
Each day, your child will be exposed to the
works of great artists from the Impressionist
period. Using these works for creative
inspiration, your child will sample a variety
of media such as pastel chalk, pencil,
watercolor and paint, as the techniques for
creating Impressionist style pieces are
explored and developed.
CFN425 Art Exploration (ages 9-11) (0-0-0)
Do you love art and like to try a lot of
different projects? This smorgasbord of art
activities gives you the opportunity to sample
a wide variety of materials, techniques and
art forms. Each week you will get to try
something new!
CFN426 Creative Mask-Making (ages 9-11) (0-0-0)
Create exotic masks inspired by many
cultures! Masks have been used for centuries
in celebrations, ceremonies and theater as a
form of expression. Masks allow you to bring
your imagination to life! In this course you
will explore a variety of mask-making
techniques using materials such as paper
mache, plaster, paper and paint.
CFN430 Art Exploration for Teens (ages 12-15) (0-0-0)
Do you love art and like to try a lot of
different projects? This smorgasbord of art
activities gives you the opportunity to sample
a wide variety of materials, techniques and art
forms. Each week you will get to try
something new!
CFN431 Portraiture (ages 12-15) (0-0-0)
In this course you will explore artistic portraiture.
Each class you will investigate different
phases of portraiture using examples from art
history. Using these paintings as well as models
and pictures, you will develop and refine your
portraiture skills with pencil, charcoal and pastels.
Please bring three good quality portrait style
pictures to class. One of yourself, and two of other
people, such as family members or friends. These
will be returned to you at the end of the course.
CFN432 Watercolors Workshop (ages 12-15) (0-0-0)
Working in watercolors is a lot of fun and you can
get the basics down quickly. Each 2 1/2 hour
segment will begin with a live demonstration,
followed by work session with individualized
assistance from the instructor. You'll enjoy learning
to mix colors and use new techniques to create the
effects you want. No prior experience necessary.
Please bring a bag lunch. (1/2 hour lunch)
CFN436 Entrepren for Kids (0-0-0)
CFN437 One Stroke Violets (0-0-0)
CFN438 One Stroke Sunflowers (0-0-0)
CFN439 1 Stroke Hrt Wreaths w/ Roses (0-0-0)
CFN440 1 Stroke Daisies for Beginners (0-0-0)
CFN441 1 Stroke Lilacs for Beginners (0-0-0)
CFN442 1 Stroke Daffodils (Beginners) (0-0-0)
CFN443 1 Stroke Birdhse for Beginners (0-0-0)
CFN444 Beginning Bead Stringing (0-0-0)
This course will teach you how to string beads the
professional way. Take all the broken strands you have
and re-do them into new and exciting designs. Students
will also learn how to make knots, continuous strands,
multi strands, and more. Materials fee of $28 will include
a strand of pearls, semiprecious beads and other necessary
tools.
CFN445 Advanced Bead Stringing (0-0-0)
Bead Stringing. Students will learn how to make earrings
to match your beaded strands and how to create jewelry
designs. Materials fee: $15.
CFN446 Found Obj...Junk to Jewels (0-0-0)
CFN447 Jewelry Making without Torches (0-0-0)
CFN453 Drawing Survey (10 hours) (0-0-0)
In each session you will learn how to draw what you
see, while you explore a variety of different
techniques in pencil and charcoal. Think like an
artist, as you learn to understand, recognize and
creatively portray different forms, perspective,
composition, and values. Beginning,
intermediate and advance students are
welcome to attend.
CFN454 Silk Painting Workshop (0-0-0)
In this course, you will learn the basics for
painting on silk with dye and resist in the Serti
technique. Each participant will paint one
scarf using a combination of resist, to create
lines and separate areas of color, and watercolor
painting techniques with water-based dyes. You
will be able to complete the scarf in this 3 hour
workshop and then take it home to be ironed
and rinsed, which makes your painting permanent.
Come with ideas or a sketch to paint on your
scarf, or use one of the patterns provided.
Hand-painted scarves make great holiday gifts!
CFN455 Watercolors (0-0-0)
Everyone will enjoy this hands-on opportunity
to explore and experiment with watercolors, as
they learn easy, professional painting techniques.
You'll be taught how to mix colors and how to
apply your paint to watercolor paper. Each class
will begin with a live demonstration, followed
by a work session and technique exercises, with
individual assistance from the instructor. You
can expect to finish several paintings during this
course. No previous experience in art or
drawing is necessary.
CFN456 Watercolors for Teens (0-0-0)
Everyone will enjoy this hands-on opportunity
to explore and experiment with watercolors, as
they learn easy, professional painting techniques.
You'll be taught how to mix colors and how to
apply your paint to watercolor paper. Each class
will begin with a live demonstration, followed
by a work session and technique exercises, with
individual assistance from the instructor. You
can expect to finish several paintings during
this course. No previous experience in art or
drawing is necessary!
CFN457 Watercolors for Adults (0-0-0)
This unique course offers a magical and fun
watercolor experience for first-timers,
beginners, intermediate and advanced painters.
Learn and apply techniques used by
professional artists, as you complete one or
more paintings in each class. Designed by a
professional artist who has exhibited on four
continents and taught for more than fifteen
years, this course provides something for
everyone: Proof to first-timers and beginners
that they can paint, new directions for some
and a much needed revitalization for others.
Classes begin with a live demonstration of
the techniques being taught, followed by an
individually paced work session. This
promises to be an adventure for all who
attend!
CFN461 Watercolors II (0-0-0)
A continuum in wash of still life and photo landscape, and
advanced study in color.
CFN462 Drawing Survey II (0-0-0)
Advanced Study in linear perspective, refining still life
indifferent media, refining concepts of light, working
with the right side of the brain, introduction to the
figure, and advanced study in portraiture.
CFN465 Restoration Wooden Boats (0-0-0)
In figure drawing, an understanding of the human body is
developed in all aspects - what the human body is, what it
is made of, how it moves, and how it exists in space. The
model's poses are simple, becoming more complex as skill and
understanding develop. The emphasis then shifts to the
entire space of the page, the model within that space, and
the relationship of one's figure to another.
NOTE: Students under 18 years of age will be required to
have parental permission.
CFN467 Beginning Drawing (0-0-0)
CFN468 Outdoor Landscape Painting (0-0-0)
CFN469 Intro to Massage (0-0-0)
CFN470 Intr to Script Writing (0-0-0)
CFN471 Parent Education (0-0-0)
CFN472 Let's Talk About the Craft Business (0-0-0)
This class is for artists and craftspeople who would like
to get the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to
market and open their own business. This course will
provide information on establishing credibility, developing
portfolios, taking slides, printed material, artist's
statements, and displays for stores as well as shows.
Students will also learn about direct selling, setting up a
bookkeeping system, and advertising in the Capital Region.
CFN473 BEad Stringing for the Holidays (0-0-0)
Learn how to make jewelry as gifts for the holidays or with
a holiday twist. This course will teach you how to string
beads the professional way. Take all the broken strands
you have and re-do them into new and exciting designs.
Students will also learn how to make knots, continuous
strands, multi strands, and more. Materials fee of $28 will
cover a strand of pearls, semi-precious beads and other
necessary tools.
CFN474 Intr to Chinese Medicine (0-0-0)
This course is an introduction to the use of essential oils
and their aromatherapy benefits for mood and healing.
Students will create blends to use in making bath salts,
bath teas, bath bombs, bath truffles, or bath oils.
CFN476 Lotions and Potions (0-0-0)
Students will learn to make their own all natural skin care
products using skin-loving fruits, vegetables, and oils.
CFN477 The Soap Pot (0-0-0)
Students will learn about the skin-nourishing ingredients
used in handcrafted cold-process soap, how to work with lye
(a necessary ingredient in soap), and the art of soap
making. The class will make 100% natural, all-vegetable
soap that you can take home, cure, cut and use. You'll
never want to use detergent soap again.
CFN478 Serv Safe Certification (0-0-0)
CFN479 Caring for Your Collection (0-0-0)
CFN480 Nature Photography (0-0-0)
This course is for the student ready to take their
photography to a new level. Work with local photographer,
Claudia Gregoire, and learn to see the world from a new
perspective. Two outings will provide an opportunity to
take photographs you will then edit and manipulate in the
classroom. *DIGITAL CAMERAS ARE REQUIRED.
CFN481 Fast Stone (0-0-0)
CFN502 Beginning Fly Tying (0-0-0)
If you're having trouble learning how to fly fish, this
course, given in collaboration with the Clearwater Chapter
of Trout Unlimited, will give you the tools you need to get
started. Students will meet at the Capital Region Maritime
Center in Alplaus to learn the basics of fly tying. Topics
will include fly tying tools, materials used, wet flies, dry
flies, thread handling and hooks, as well as other useful
fly fishing topics. Students need to bring their own tools
which consist of a vise, hackle pliers, scissors, bobbin,
and head cement. Materials will be provided.
CFN503 Advanced Fly Tying (0-0-0)
CFN545 Feldenkraus Method (0-0-0)
The Feldenkraus Method and its unique approach to mind and
body help to improve posture and breathing, reduce stress,
and help you develop efficient, flexible movement. "To make
the impossible possible; the possible easy; and the easy
elegant." M. Feldenkraus
CFN547 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities (0-0-0)
This course will examine developmental disabilities
including mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy,
epilepsy, and neurological disorders. It will explore the
issues faced by developmentally disabled persons as well
as the various services and treatment approaches available
to foster community integration.
CFN560 Self Defense (0-0-0)
an appropriate course of action in an attack while
no-nonsense techniques that are easy to remember.
CFN597 Beginning Piano for Children (0-0-0)
This course, designed especially for the beginner, ages 6-17, will
include fundamental instruction in note reading, rhythm
recognition, proper hand position, and chords. Instruction
will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons.
CFN598 Intro to Acrylic Painting (0-0-0)
CFN599 Theater Workshop for Children (0-0-0)
Concentration will be on basic techniques of acting, stage
presence, proper singing techniques and vocal independence,
and understanding of the theater. The session will end with
a performance of a musical play presented by the class.
Students must be between 9 and 14 years of age.
CFN600 Group Piano For Adults I (0-0-0)
Always wanted to learn to play the piano?
This course, designed especially for the adult beginner,
will include fundamental instruction in note reading,
rhythm recognition, proper hand position, chords, and
learning to play in both beginning and classical styles,
as well as pop.
CFN601 Music Theory Fundamentals (0-0-0)
This class is designed to meet the
prerequisite requirements needed by high
school students preparing to major in music
as well as the adult who has interest in
learning about the basic building blocks of
musical notation and structure. Beginning
with the basic musical elements of
sight, singing, ear training, and pitch
matching, the course will progress to
develop competency in note reading,
writing, scales, key signatures, major and
minor modes, interval, chords, and
rhythmic elements.
CFN605 Private Lessons - 30 minutes (0-0-0)
This course is designed especially for the beginner, ages
6-17, and will include fundamental instruction in note
reading, rhythm recognition, proper hand position, and
chords. Instruction wkill consist of 10 half-hour
individual lessons.
CFN608 Project Adventure (0-0-0)
Come share the fun of an adventure challenge course.
Cooperative teaming creates a safe environment for a
whole new world of excitement. Non-competitive games,
ccoperative problem solving, and the high ropes course are
principle activities used to put you on the top of your
game.
CFN609 Beginning Knitting (0-0-0)
This class is for students who have never picked up
needles and yarn before as well as those who need a
refresher and want to learn how to become a better knitter.
Students will learn knitting basics such as cast-on, the
knit and purl stitches, binding off, reading patterns, and
more. A $25 materials fee will cover yarn, needles, and a
pattern to knit a fashion scarf. The instructor will also
work with you on a project of your choice.
CFN610 Archaeological Field Conservation (0-0-0)
When artifacts are excavated, these objects are
immediately exposed to various levels of deterioration.
This course will focus on methods for proper extraction of
cultural materials in the field and how to prepare the
materials for transport to a laboratory. A variety of
methods for stabilization and consolodation in the field
will be demonstrated.
CFN611 Exhibit Design for Archaeologists (0-0-0)
This course will allow students of archaeology to learn how
to create engaging exhibits based on archaeological topics.
Students will plan, write, and fabricate their own exhibit.
Students will explore the entire process from the initial
idea to the creation of their exhibits and will gain the
practical tools to turn archaeological evidence into
interesting, thought-provoking exhibits for the general
public.
CFN612 Intermd Piano for Children (0-0-0)
CFN613 CSI Schenectady (0-0-0)
Students between the ages of 13 and 16 will learn about
the full range of law enforcement activities from the time a
crime is committed through the time the case is closed.
Class topics include crime scene investigation, forensics,
arrest and arraignment, the trial, due process, corrections,
and parole. Student will meet and work along side the
real officers and officials who work in the criminal justice
system during expert presentations and demonstrations. A
field trip to the Schenectady County jail is planned.
Students are asked to bring a bagged lunch.
CFN614 Basic Skills Coll Prep (0-0-0)
CFN619 Voice for Children (0-0-0)
Students will learn proper singing technique and vocal indepence through solo work. Students should be 6-17 years of age. Instruction will consist of 10, half-hour individual lessons.
CFN624 Music Theory II (0-0-0)
This course continues Music Theory
I by further developing
competency in intervals, chords, and music
analysis. Emphasis on tonal harmony as
well as musical forms by exploring
representative works from major style periods.
The development of listening skills will
be emphasized as well.
CFN625 Group Piano for Adults II (0-0-0)
This course continues Group Piano I, serving
those who are already proficient in beginning
piano and have a basic knowledge of music
reading and keyboard technique.
CFN626 Voice for Adults (age 13+) (0-0-0)
A class for adults who love to sing but have little or no
formal training. Learn the fundamentals of singing through
solo and choral literature and learn to read musical
notation. Focus on improving your vocal sound.
CFN627 Music Theory III (0-0-0)
competency in intervals, chords, major and minor scales,
modes and music analysis, including 4-part voice
composition. Emphasis is on harmony and musical form.
Also, some exploration in jazz.
CFN628 Training and Learning Sites on the internet (0-0-0)
workshop will help you explore the possibilities.
CFN629 Parents/Teens and Computers (0-0-0)
understand how to work with the family computer. Learn
how to store files, add and remove programs and how to
maintain the computer at peak performance.
CFN630 New Features in Microsoft Office 2000 (0-0-0)
this session will provide you with a quick overview of what
is new and different in the latest Microsoft Office Suite.
CFN631 Computer Survival II (0-0-0)
who want to learn commonly used home computer skills.
Level Two builds upon the skills learned in Computer
Survival - Level One. Students are required to bring a
flash drive to class.
CFN632 Using MS Word XP Mail Merge (0-0-0)
Learn how to use mail merge to create form letters, mailing
labels, envelopes, or catalogs. This quick class provides
hands-on experience guiding you through organizing the
address data, merging it into a generic document, and
printing the resulting personalized documents.
CFN633 Controlling Your Computer Files (0-0-0)
Do you have trouble finding the file you want to open?
Learn how to organize your hard drive by creating folders
and sub-folders for document storage, and then how to move
your files into the appropriate folder.
CFN634 How to Maintain Peak Computer Performance (0-0-0)
Learn how to perform the procedures that will free up hard
disk space and how to optimize your hard drive for faster
performance. These techniques apply to all versions of
Windows.
CFN635 Using Microsoft Outlook (0-0-0)
information and tasks using this powerful application.
Discover why Outlook is a popular organizational tool.
CFN636 Introduction to MSWorks (0-0-0)
of products. MSWorks has a word processor, a spreadsheet,
and a handy database program. Discover how you can use it
to manage your household and/or small business needs.
CFN637 Getting Started in Linux (0-0-0)
web sites and networks. This hands-on course will
familiarize you with the power and versatility of this free,
open source code operating system.
CFN638 Macromedia Web Design 101 (0-0-0)
introductory course provides a hands-on overview of the
following Macromedia products: Director, Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, Flash and Freehand.
CFN640 MS Office 2000 Daytime Series (0-0-0)
computers and proceed through using Windows and exploring
the Internet. Extensive class time focuses on the primary
components of Microsoft Office 2000 - Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Access. Register for all or individual
sections of this dynamic series of classes.
CFN641 Daytime Series - Computer Survival, Windows 98, Me and the (0-0-0)
A thorough introduction to using a personal computer.
A must for the new computer user.
CFN642 Daytime Series - Intro to Microsoft Word (0-0-0)
covers the basics of word processing then explores time-
saving features and provides instruction on how to create
attractive, appealing documents. Master the basic skills of
working in Microsoft Word, then apply these techniques to
other Microsoft Office products.
CFN643 Daytime Series - Intro to Microsoft Access (0-0-0)
for data input, then progress to dynamically display the
results in a custom chart.
CFN644 Daytime Series - Intro to Microsoft Access (0-0-0)
and apply them to your home or business needs. Learn the
importance of the database and components and customization
options.
CFN645 Daytime Series - Intro to PowerPoint (0-0-0)
into Content Wizard, Design Template, and Blank
Presentation. Work with a blank presentation and create a
slide show with sound effects, timing and transition.
CFN646 DaytimeSeries - Intro to Outlook (0-0-0)
personal information and e-mail.
CFN647 Intro to Adobe PhotoShop (0-0-0)
CFN648 Personal Web Pages (0-0-0)
CFN649 Macromedia: Flash (0-0-0)
CFN650 Intro Burning CDs (0-0-0)
CFN651 Networking Bootcamp (0-0-0)
CFN652 Welcome to E-Bay (0-0-0)
eBay is the world's largest trading community where people
buy and sell a variety of different itmes every day. This
course will teach you how to manipulate and use eBay.
CFN653 Intermediate Digital Photography (0-0-0)
This class will teach you how to edit your pictures with
Microsoft Picture It, making them your own personal works
of art. Go one step further and share them with friends and
family in personalized greeting cards that you create from
scratch.
CFN654 Inter Word XP (0-0-0)
CFN656 Oracle Fundamentals (0-0-0)
CFN657 Intercon Cisco Netwk Devices (0-0-0)
CFN660 Well-Being of the EMT, Med/Leg (0-0-0)
CFN661 Airway Management (0-0-0)
CFN662 Patient Assess/Foc Med &Trauma (0-0-0)
CFN663 Documentation and Commun (0-0-0)
CFN664 Genl Pharm/Resp/Card Emerg (0-0-0)
CFN665 Diabetes, Altered Ment/Allerg (0-0-0)
CFN667 Poisoning,Overdose,Envir,Behav (0-0-0)
CFN668 Obstetrics and Gyn (0-0-0)
CFN669 Bleeding,Hypoperf,Soft Tissue (0-0-0)
CFN670 Musculoskeletal Injuries (0-0-0)
CFN671 Injuries to the Head (0-0-0)
CFN673 Infants and Children (0-0-0)
CFN674 Ambulance Operations (0-0-0)
CFN675 Serv-Safe Sanitation (0-0-0)
CFN676 Computer Survival 3 (0-0-0)
Survival classes. We'll explore the control panel, talk
about upgrades for your machine, learn how to "shop" safely
on the Internet, create a simple Excel spreadsheet, and
you'll be able to burn a CD and add your data to it. This
class will be open to all questions for discussion. Student
are required to bring a flash drive to class. Pre-requisite:
CFN 631
CFN677 Advanced Digital Photography (0-0-0)
Find out how the experts compose their photos, use shutter
speeds, aperture settings and lighting. We'll also critique
our work and kearn new ways to digitally enhance pictures
in Adobe PhotoShop. Classroom work will include still life
and portrait photography.
CFN678 More Writ/Illustr Child's Book (0-0-0)
CFN679 Wilton Cake Decorating 1 (0-0-0)
This course is an introduction to basic cake frosting and
decorating. Topics covered will include techniques for
cake and cupcake frosting/decorating, character cake
creation, tiered cakes as well as the use of fondant and
gumpaste to decorate cakes and create flowers. In addition,
the course will discuss general tips on cake design and
creativity from baking through a finished product that is
sure to impress. ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS WILL COST
ABOUT $100.
CFN680 Wilton Cake Decorating 2 (0-0-0)
Learn a variety of techniques such as royal icing flowers,
colorflow, rope border, and basket weave. Materials fee:
$30. Students will also be required to purchase additional
materials for approximately $40 throughout the course.
PR: Wilton Cake Decorating 1
CFN681 Exec Lead/Mgt Development (0-0-0)
CFN682 Using a Palm Pilot (0-0-0)
You got a Palm Pilot, and now you want to learn how to use
its features. This stress-free class gives you the
opportunity to explore its numerous offerings. Bring your
Palm Pilot with you to class and discover all that you can
do with it.
CFN683 Protecting your PC (0-0-0)
you the best defense against viruses, hackers, and
spammers. What do you do if you have spyware or a virus
on your machine, or if you are receiving unwanted e-mail?
This class outlines the best way to protect and clean up
your machine.
CFN684 Wilton Cake Decor 3 (0-0-0)
Learn how to use rolled fondant to make tiered wedding
cakes, roses, and how to present the cake. Students will
also learn how to make stringwork, garland, lily nail
flowers, and lace. The final cake will be a fondant-covered
two-tier cake. Materials fee: $30. Students will be
required to purchase additional materials for approximately
$60 throughout the course.
PR: Wilton Cake Decorating 2
CFN685 Grp Voice for Kids (0-0-0)
CFN686 Women's Martial Arts Defense (0-0-0)
CFN687 Underwater Shipwreck Arch (0-0-0)
CFN688 Tactical EMS - REMO (0-0-0)
CFN689 TEMS REMO 04-17S (0-0-0)
CFN690 TEMS REMO 05-134A (0-0-0)
CFN691 You Want to Go to College (0-0-0)
CFN692 College Success Skills (0-0-0)
CFN693 Intro to College (0-0-0)
CFN694 EMT Con Ed Core (0-0-0)
CFN695 Intr to MS Works (0-0-0)
CFN696 Working with Queries/Access (0-0-0)
CFN697 Custom Access Reports (0-0-0)
CFN698 Forms in MS Access (0-0-0)
CFN699 Enhance Slideshows Music (0-0-0)
CFN700 Edit Photos in PhotoShop (0-0-0)
CFN701 Present Arch Findings (0-0-0)
CFN704 Balms and Salves (0-0-0)
CFN705 Officiating Sports Intro (0-0-0)
CFN706 Healthy Cook: Com Res Programs (0-0-0)
CFN707 05-203A & 05-204A (0-0-0)
CFN708 05-205A & 05-206A (0-0-0)
CFN709 05-207A & 05-208A (0-0-0)
CFN710 05-193 & 05-228A (0-0-0)
CFN711 05-209A&ACS05-210A (0-0-0)
CFN712 05-211A & 05-212A (0-0-0)
CFN713 Acting for Adults (0-0-0)
This theatre course will explore acting vocally, physically
and mentally as students work to improve their creativity
and flexibility as actors and artists. This course will
address stage fright, vocal and physical control onstage,
and various ways to approach and act out dramatic
roles. In this course, we will be using theatre games,
monologues, scene work and original work as our tools
for self expression through drama.
CFN714 REMO2006 Protocol Update ALSP (0-0-0)
CFN715 Cert of Employability (0-0-0)
CFN717 Fracture Mgt/Ped Assessment (0-0-0)
CFN719 Pediatric Trauma (0-0-0)
CFN720 Abdominal Trauma (0-0-0)
CFN721 Crush Injuries/Syndrome (0-0-0)
CFN722 Street Drugs--Overdoses (0-0-0)
CFN723 Winter Prehosp EMS Symposium (0-0-0)
CFN724 AMLS Provider Instructor (0-0-0)
CFN725 MCI/SMART Triage (0-0-0)
CFN726 CHF & Pulm Adema (0-0-0)
CFN727 ID/Ecol NE Plants/Animals (0-0-0)
CFN729 AutoTasks:MSWord/Excel (0-0-0)
CFN730 Web-Shots Photo Albums (0-0-0)
CFN731 Precious Metal Clay (0-0-0)
CFN735 French Refresher (0-0-0)
CFN736 Beginning Sewing (0-0-0)
CFN737 Archeol Research (0-0-0)
This course is mandatory for students of the Community
Archaeology Program who wish to volunteer at different
archaeological sites in Schenectady County. Students will
conduct research activities in the field and in laboratory
settings. Students will pariticipate in
structured/supervised research, lab and field
experiences.
CFN738 Archeol of Erie Canal (0-0-0)
CFN739 Indep Archaeol Prod (0-0-0)
CFN740 Arch of Architecture (0-0-0)
Students will be introduced to the field techniques, tools
and technologies used to record, interpret and identify
architectural resources encountered as either standing
structures or in archaeological contexts. Approximately
50% of the class will be spent in field trips, arranged for
Saturday mornings.
This course is taught by Walter Wheeler, an Architectural
Historian with Hartgen Archaeological Associates, Inc.
CFN741 Let's Make Earrings (0-0-0)
CFN742 Let's Make Clasps (0-0-0)
CFN743 Bead Crocheting (0-0-0)
CFN744 Beg 1 Stroke:Painting (0-0-0)
CFN745 Inter 1 Stroke:Painting (0-0-0)
CFN746 Adv 1 Stroke:Painting (0-0-0)
CFN748 06-190A & 06-191A (0-0-0)
CFN749 06-239A & 06-235A (0-0-0)
CFN750 Taste of Jewelry Making (0-0-0)
CFN751 Bead Crochet for Teens (0-0-0)
CFN752 Women's Sound Circl (0-0-0)
CFN753 Scenic Art Stage Lighting (0-0-0)
CFN755 Library Asst/Tech Training (0-0-0)
CFN756 SCCC Summer Concert Band (0-0-0)
CFN757 Trade,Colonial,19th C Pottery (0-0-0)
CFN758 Callig & Illumin Manuscripts (0-0-0)
CFN759 Col Pencil & Drawing (0-0-0)
CFN760 How to Make Settings (0-0-0)
CFN761 Fondant and Gumpaste Tech (0-0-0)
(9 hours)
CFN 761
Discover a great new way to add excitement to your cakes using these easy to shape icings. In this course you will experience a variety of fondant techniques and the beauty of gum paste. You will create flowers and accents with beautiful detail. Basic figure sculpting and painting with various luster dusts and powders will add a new dimension to your cakes. You will see how to use the tools that professionals use to create those edible masterpieces. Each new technique will prepare you to decorate a cake that will look stunning for your Easter or Spring celebrations.
CFN762 Make Jewelry:Spir Rope Stitch (0-0-0)
CFN763 Make Jewelry:Peyote Stitch (0-0-0)
CFN764 What's New Word 2007 (0-0-0)
CFN765 What's New Excel 2007 (0-0-0)
CFN766 Learn Social Netwking Sites (0-0-0)
CFN767 Create Yr Web Presence (0-0-0)
CFN768 Arch/Hist: Local Iron Industry (0-0-0)
CFN769 Make Gingerbread House (0-0-0)
CFN770 Paper Art for Kids (0-0-0)
CFN771 Scrapbk Essentials Paper Art (0-0-0)
CFN772 Youth Sports Institute (0-0-0)
CFN773 Camp Millionaire (0-0-0)
CFN774 Period Homes: Inter/Furnishing (0-0-0)
CFN775 Welcome to I-Tunes (0-0-0)
CFN777 Intermed Voice for Children (0-0-0)
CFN778 Cupcake Decorating (0-0-0)
CFN779 Aikido for Children (0-0-0)
CFN780 Aikido for Adults (4 weeks) (0-0-0)
CFN781 Mod Charcuter Adv Amateur&Chef (0-0-0)
CFN782 Fundam Taste and Flavor (0-0-0)
CFN783 ACF Certification (0-0-0)
CFN784 Aikado for Kids (0-0-0)
Students (ages 10-13 years of age) will practice the Hombu
style of Aikido, which strenthens the body, mind and spirit.
Aikido uses blending and redirecting techniques, Jujutsu
joint locks and box elements that keep this martial art
applicable for all individuals. Aikido promotes
self defense, flexibility, strength building and
coordination.
CFN785 Aikido for Adults (0-0-0)
Students (ages 14 years of age and older) will parctice the
Hombu style of Aikido, which strenthens the body, mind, and
spirit. Aikido uses blending and redirecting techniques,
Jujutsu joint locks and boxing elements that keep this
martial art applicable for all individuals. Aikido promotes
self-defense, flexibility, strength building and
coordination.
CFN786 Belly Dancing (0-0-0)
CFN787 Intr West Horseback Riding (0-0-0)
CFN788 Intr West Trail Horsebk Riding (0-0-0)
CFN789 New in Office 2007 (0-0-0)
CFN790 Control Your PC Files (0-0-0)
CFN792 Computer Survival IV (0-0-0)
Continue to build on the skills you've learned in the
Computer Survival classes. Students will explore options
to get answer to those questiosn that always pop up and
classes will include a question/answer period. Topics will
include free software and how to obtain viewers for those
documents you can't view. Students will learn how to back
up files and address books, visit YouTube and create a slide
show to share with others. Students are required to bring a
flash drive to class. Pre-requisite: CFN 676
CFN793 Free Software A-Z (0-0-0)
This class pays for itself! Join the millions of people who
already know that you don't have to have to pay big
bucks to get feature-rich word processors, spreadsheets,
presentation tools, photo editors, audio recorders, computer
security applicatons and other softward you need for your
small business or home use. Discover popular, highly rated
free alternatives to big name products as well as free cool
tools for home design, sharable family/business/club
schedulers, and PDF makers. You will also learn how
learn how to find other free, well-tested software on
your own.
CFN794 Intro Office Suite (0-0-0)
CFN795 Geneology In Hist Archeology (0-0-0)
CFN796 First Dance:Wedding Wkshp (0-0-0)
CFN797 Enneagram-Understand Ourselves (0-0-0)
CFN798 Redefining Success Wksh (0-0-0)
CFN799 Create:Coffee Tab Book (0-0-0)
Create a book full of memories documenting family, friends
or special vacations. Bring your favorite photos to class
on a CD or flash drive, organize and edit them for your
photo book. Students will work in Winkflash, set up your
account and get your book ready to print.
CFN800 Creative Projects (0-0-0)
Let loose and feel the music! Zumba is a feel-it-to-the-
core workout that fuses Latin and world rhythms with
easy-to-follow moves to create a one of a kind fitness
program that leaves you exhilarated and hooked for
life. No experience is required. Zumba is open to all
fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and
bring a water bottle!
CFN803 Schen Cul Boot Camp (0-0-0)
CFN804 Basic Culinary Voc Training (0-0-0)
CFN805 Basic Med Vocational Training (0-0-0)
CFN806 Basics of Motorcycle Mainten (0-0-0)
CFN807 Intr Basic Cake Decorating (0-0-0)
CFN808 Children's Char Cake Decorat (0-0-0)
CFN809 Intro to Auto CAD (0-0-0)
CFN810 Notary Public Review (0-0-0)
This course will prepare the student for the New York
State Notary Public test and provide a comprehensive
view of the Notary Public office. Confusing laws,
concepts and procedures will be clearly explained
and examples will be provided to discuss situations that
a Notary Public officer is likely to encounter. Topics
include avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining
professional ethics, charging proper fees, handling special
situations, when to defer to an attorney and minimizing
legal liability. All materials will be provided.
CFN811 Industrial Archeology (0-0-0)
combined with historical research, landscape archaeology
techniques can be a fascinating way to discover old mills,
quarries, mining sites, canal ruins, railroad structures and
abandoned factories. The Capital District is loaded with
wonderful industrial archaeology sites. An introduction to
using Global Positioning System (GPS) will be included.
Field trips to teh Schenectady Yacht Club and the Peebles
Island State Park are included.
CFN812 Basket Weaving (0-0-0)
CFN813 Intr:Graphic Design Techniques (0-0-0)
of visual communication through the use of type, image, form
and color. Students learn fundamentals of typography,
design, layout and digital skills. The course includes
basic design and type exercises reinforced in the digital
portion of the class using Adobe PhotoShop software. An
introduction to design skills needed to produce graphics for
print, advertising, corporate identity and other media will
be covered. Basic PC knowledge required. Students are
required to bring a flash drive to class (at least 2 GB).
CFN814 Intro to Voice Overs (0-0-0)
This fun, informative and empowering class will teach you
the basics of the voice over industry. Students will
discuss the many different types of voice overs and what it
takes to get started as a voice over actor. Students will
be recorded as they read from real scripts and receive
a professional voice evaluation.
CFN815 Basic Electricity Course (0-0-0)
This is an introduction to basic electricty, a course that
will give you the knowledge you need to take the next step
to advanced training for almost any profession that deals
with electricity. Our Basic Electricity course provides a
introduction to industrial electricity principles as applied
to modern industrial, commerical and institutional electric
power systems. This course will provide you with a solid
foundation on which you can build. Whether you intend on
continuing your education or apprenticing in any afore-
mentioned trades you will start with a firm footing beneath
you. The fundamentals include Electrical Flow, Ohm's Law,
Electrical Drawings, Symbols and Schematics, Basic Relay,
Breaker and Fuse operation, as well as AC transformers and
Electric Motors. Participants will assemble practical
circuits in which they will apply the concepts learned.
*Students are required to bring the book, Residential Wiring
15th edition by Ray C. Mullin to class. This course is
taught at the Capital Region BOCES.
CFN816 Adv Electricity (0-0-0)
This course is designed for the home or business owners
interested in installing a Renewable Energy system to
either save on their utility bills, lower their carbon foot
or hedge themselves against rising energy costs. The course
will detail all of the different types of renewable energy (RE)
resources available in upstate New York. Several of the RE
types to be discussed will be solar photovoltaic, solar thermal,
wind, geothermal and biomass. By the end of the course, the
student will understand how each system works, their pros
and cons, be able to access the viability for RE at his/her
property and understand how all the state incentives and
tax credits help pay for these systems.
CFN817 Solar PV for Contractors (0-0-0)
This course will instruct roofers, homebuilders,
electricians and landscape designers how to integrate solar
into jobs and elevate your services above the competitors.
Students will be able to win more projects and earn
additional income. The course will also discuss the
different types of solar and their installation procedures,
how to assess yoru customers viability for solar and solar
selling techniques. By the end of the course, the student
willbe able to confidently introduce solar to potential
customers and develop an additional service to their
business.
CFN818 Basket Weaving for Kids (0-0-0)
CFN819 Writing & Illustrat Advtr Stor (0-0-0)
CFN820 Writing & Illustrat Myst Story (0-0-0)
CFN821 Solar,Wind,Renewables (0-0-0)
This course is designed for the home or business owner
interested in installing a Renewable Energy system to either
save on their utility bills, lower their carbon footprint or
hedge themselves against rising energy costs. The course
willdetail all of the different types of renewable energy
(RE) resources available in upstate New York. Several
of the RE types to be discussed will be solar photovoltaic,
solar thermal, wind, geothermal and biomass. By the end of
the course the student will understand how each system
works, their pros and cons, be able to access the viability
for RE at your property and understnad how all the state
incentives and tax credits help pay for these systems.
CFN822 Budg and Fin Plan Sml Bus (0-0-0)
Have you ever wondered where your money goes? How can
you control your cash? Small businesses often fail due to
lack of financial planning and cash. Small business owners
need to harness their resources through financial planning.
Budgets are the foundation of every financial plan, whether
you need a loan or just to see how you are doing now and 12
months down the line. The course will highlight different
ways to formulate budgets, focus on cash flow and cash
projections as well as overall forecasting and strategic
plans.
CFN823 Geneology 2:Doc Archeology (0-0-0)
This advanced genealogy course will guild on the basic
genealogy skills learned in "Genealogy and Historic
Archaeology." Students will continue to discuss record-
keeping practice and archival rules, a variety of
repositories in the area and the sources they offer. A
field trip to the New York State Library and Archives is
planned. Research will be oriented toward family histories.
*Students will need to bring the software "Family Tree
Maker," approximately $50, to class or subscribe to
ancestry.com.
CFN824 Medieval Archeology (0-0-0)
CFN825 Geneology II:Doc Arch (0-0-0)
CFN826 Culture of Death: Cemeteries (0-0-0)
The course will examine cemetaries and gravestones from a
variety of perspectives. Standing above the surface,
cemetaries contain a large component of material culture
left by past people for future generations. They reflect
changing outlooks on death and can tell us not only about
who is buried, but also about those people who buried them.
By looking at cemetary layouts and locations as well as
stone types, monument size, epitaphs and carved art, this
class will analyze and interpret cemetaries and gravestones
to learn more about the past. A field trip will be
scheduled.
CFN827 Sign Lang for Par and Educator (0-0-0)
CFN900 Nanotechnology Research (0-0-0)
CFN901 Zumbatomic for Kids (0-0-0)
This course is designed exclusively for kids ages 4-6 years
of age. It is a high energy fitness party packed with
specifically choreographed, kid-friendly routines and all
the music kids love. This course will help increse their
focus and self-confidence, boosting metabolism and enhancing
coordination. This course will be taught at the YWCA of
Schenectady. Parents of students enrolled in this course
will be able to utilize the YWCA's Fitness Center while the
child is in class. Students are asked to wear sneakers and
fitness attire as well as bring a water bottle to class.
CFN902 Reel to Reel: Arch in Hollywd (0-0-0)
Hollywood and in documentaries. Topics include
mummies, pirates, Native Americans, the Titanic, sunken
warships and certain box office films.
CFN903 Basic Photovolt Systems (0-0-0)
This class is a combination of kickboxing moves, as well as
dance moves, all perfectly choreographed to high energy
and motivating music. It's a unique blend of interval
strength and endurance training. Come prepared to move and
break a sweat! Students are asked to come dressed in
fitness attire and bring a water bottle.
CFN906 Pilates Mat Class (0-0-0)
Pilates is a mind-body core exercise class that will work to
improve alignment and breathing, and is balanced with grace-
ful movement. This course's focus will be on conditioning
the body from the inside out. Students are asked to bring a
sticky mat, come dressed in fitness attire and bring a water
bottle.
CFN907 Can You Dig It? (0-0-0)
Archaeology and Paleontology seem like big words to kids but
Sciensational Workshops for Kids makes them come alive.
Each child will partake in a simulated fossill excavation,
uncovering the different bones of a dinosaur. Each child (ages 6-11)
will partake in a simulated fossil excavation, uncovering the different bones of a dinosaur. Each child then assemble the bones to form a completed 3D dinosaur
to be taken home. Students will learn to use geological
time and fossil charts; make a plaster fossil replica of an
ammonite, Tyrannasaurus Rex tooth or choose from other
available molds; and get a chance to identify a 20 million
year old shark's tooth. Students will also see other fossil
replicas, work with a rock and mineral collection and see
and hold a giant pumice rock specimen from Mt. Helen's.
CFN908 Hyper Peppy Robotics (0-0-0)
Students (ages 7-12) will build and take home their very own
Hyper Peppy Robot. It is sound activated and the clap of
your hands will get it moving. The robot has a very
sensitive touch/sound sensor and it's fast! Students will
be happy to adjust its sensitivity and see first hand the
robot's many gears, circuit boeard, microphone and easy to
asemble mechanical drive system. Students will also get to
build other robots as part of a small group. Be a part of
robotic technology and have fun investigating the future
effects it will have on our lives.
CFN909 Make It, Take It Home (0-0-0)
In this hands-on, fun and exciting program, students
(ages 6-11) will discover the amazing world of science.
Students will make and take home a wide assortment of
of toys designed to teach science concepts in a hands-on
way. Students will grow and and take home a crystal tree,
make an energy bread bracelet and watch the beads turn from
white to a rainbow of colors, build a working electric motor
and much more. Students will also make their own sharpie
pen t-shirt and learn some cool chemistry. Studens will
make their own bubling blobs; make silly putty and green
flubber. STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING A 100% COTTON T-SHIRT.
CFN910 Harry Potter:Magic Myst Sci (0-0-0)
All aboard for lots of hands-on-fun! Join in the escapades
of Harry and his friends. Students (ages 6-11) will play
quidditch, make an edible want and brew some fantastic
potions to drink. Students will also create and watch
some amazing chemical reactions as well watch a mirage
appear and make some cool crystals. Wonder where the
sorting hat will place you? Come find out!
CFN911 Artifact Preservation (0-0-0)
OK, so you're a writer, but a writer without readers is
silenced. During this course you will identify the print
and electronic media through which your words will find
their audience. Wheather you aspire to write for
magazines, books, blogs or other Web-based columns -
your desires can be fulfilled, with a little work and a lot
of encouragement from the instructor. By the end of the
course you will know which media are most attractive to
you and how to get yourself placed.
CFN912 Horse Racing in Saratoga (0-0-0)
Saratoga Race Course is the oldest sporting venue of any
kind in the United States - and the home of the world's best
horse racing. We're lucky to live in this region, so
close to this historic, beautiful track and the
gorgeous horoughbreds who grace it every summer. Get ready for racing at the world's most exciting horse
track - starting with Opening Day on July 15th! We'll get
you ready to know where to sit, find great dining options
and to bet with the best of 'em. Rider's UP!
CFN913 Horse Racing Industry (0-0-0)
Like any other sport, horse racing is complicated. Millions
of people make their living in the industry, working in every facet you
can imagine. Have you ever gone to the track and wondered
who these people are, and how they got their jobs? This
short course will give you all the information you need on horse racing, and a
broad overview from an insider's perspective. Join us for
this class, and learn about horses, racing and careers in the
world's oldest and most awe-inspiring sport.
CFN914 Art of Performance (0-0-0)
High School students will explore elements of singing,
acting, skit-writing, stage presence, projection and
repertoire selection through instruction. As a group,
these students will then perform a show case of works they
have developed throughout the course. Students will learn
how to warm-up vocally and stretch their range, sing
melodies and harmonies, perform songs as solos and as a
group, and develop scenes that are portrayed with quality
speaking and timing choices.
CFN915 Managing Wkpl Conflicts (0-0-0)
This workshop delivers the tools of professional mediators
into the hands of managers to build better workplace
relationships, enhance performance, improve productivity,
and cut the unnecessary financial costs associated with
workplace conflict. In today's high-performance, dead-
line oriented and bottom line-focused work environment,
managers of employees must be equpped with the skills to
negotiate relationships more effectively. As a result,
every employeewho is responsible for the cooperative work of
others requires the means to negotiate more productive
work relationships and find solutions to business problems
caused by conflict - even when none were thought possible.
Workshop participants will benefit by learning the well-
tested, highly successful techniques of professional work-
place mediators and will further the efforts of their
organizations through enhanced knowledge of vital core
competencies for managers. Continuing Education units
are available for this course.
CFN916 Aging and Creativity (0-0-0)
Creativity. What is it? Do I have it? How can I get it
and what do I do with it once I have found it? Research has
found that creativity and curiousity can have intensely
positive effects on health as we age, keeping us happy,
reducing our need for medicine and even protecting our risk
of injury. Explore through interactive dicussion the many
ways you can easily incorporate creativity and curiosity
into your life.
CFN917 Tales of Art Historian (0-0-0)
Have you ever wondered why everyone around you
seems to LOVE that crazy piece of art in your local
contemporary art gallery while you just aren't sure what
you're even looking at let alone whether you like it or not?
Join us in discussing contemporary art and the stories
behind some of America's most popular and famous
(or infamous) pieces of art and the artists who made
them.
CFN918 You're a YouTube Sensation (0-0-0)
Anyone can become a YouTube sensation. It's all
about the idea, the execution of the idea and what your
audience wants. This course prepares the novice to post a
character, a story or a concept on YouTube to gain
exposure. A YouTube sensation gets paid and becomes
a repeat character with a following. Learn the success
stories of real life sensations, create your own brand,
identify your audience and learn to entertain them. This
course will identify your goals, your competition and teach
you to become a YouTube Sensation.
CFN919 Archeol in Schenectady (0-0-0)
This illustrated talk will highlight archaeological
documentary and excavation projects undertaken by
the SCCC Community Archaeology Program (CAP) in the
Schenectady Stockade Historic District over the past decade.
The presentation will also include information about SCCC's
CAP non-credit certificate program and its individual
courses that might be of interest and a display of recent
excavations at 32 Front Street.
CFN920 Black History in Schenectady (0-0-0)
This course will examine the history of African-
American people in the Capital District. Emphasis
will be on African roots, transition to slavery, the
Civil war and it's aftermath and more.
CFN921 Art of the Pitch (0-0-0)
This course will show the student how to best explain,
describe or create enthusiasm and interest over their idea
and/or product. Whatever it is that you want to pitch;
whether it's an original novel or screenplay, a new
business, a financial proposal or an innovative product; a
brilliant idea must be packaged in such a way that each
person listening to the pitch can not live without it. Come
learn how to become the best pitch artist you can be!
CFN922 Art ExplorforChildren (0-0-0)
In this class, stduents (ages 6-11) will have the opportunity to explore different art mediums. They will produce perspective drawings, experiment with print making
and zentables, explore string art, create texture prints, work with screen painting,
learn about tissue art and much more. STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO BRING A SMOCK OR WEAR CLOTHING SUITABLE TO ARTWORK, WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES AND BRING A SNACK AND WATER BOTTLE TO CLASS.
CFN923 The Art of Surrealism (0-0-0)
Students (ages 11-14) will explore the magic of surrealism
through drawing, painting and collage. They will create a
variety of drawings and paintings exploring perspective,
optica illusions and various surrealist techniques. Students
are asked to bring a smock or wear clothing suitable to
artwork, wear closed toed shoes and bring a snack and
water bottle to class.
CFN924 Story Telling Thru Art (0-0-0)
Students (ages 9-12) learn how to tell a story through art.
They will learn new illustration techniques, create, their
own picture book. Students are asked to bring a smock or
wear clothing suitable to artwork, wear closed toed shoes
and bring a snack and water bottle to class.
CFN925 Intro Museum Exhibits (0-0-0)
In this class, students will learn the basics of exhibit
planning, organization and text writing. Students
will also gain hands-on experience by researching, planning
and installing a student generated exhibit at the
Schenectady County Historical Society
highlighting the Community Archaeology Program's
(CAP) archaeological work at 32 Front Street in
Schenectady's Historic Stockade District.
CFN926 Write that Grant (0-0-0)
This course will assist students in producing a solid five
page draft of a grant proposal that can be modified as
needed when applying to specific funders. Students are
asked to e-mail the instructor at info@techknowprof.com
prior to class for their first assignment. Class time will
focus on review and revision of proposals. Pre-requisite:
CFE 334 Get that Grant.
CFN927 PowerPoint Social Events (0-0-0)
MS Power Point has a lot of bells and whistles but you need
only a few to make self-running photo shows with sound
quickly for birthday and anniversary parties, class reunions
and memorial tributes. Students should have some basic
computer skills.
CFN928 Comp/Internet Safe/Security (0-0-0)
Every time you turn on a computer, open an e-mail, surf the
Web, go on Facebook or use a wireless network (not just at
Starbuck's or at the airport) you are a potential target for
scam artists, identity thieves, computer hijackers and
worse. Learn the do's and don'ts of safe computing,
including basic computer and Internet settings, parental
controls, security software and common e-mail threats.
Learn how to recognize them and what to do.
CFN929 Start Home Based Business (0-0-0)
So, you're thinking of starting a home based business?
What steps should you take first to save yourself need-
less expense? How can you get customers without
expensive advertising? What, if any, technology and soft-
ware do you need? This course will address these
questions and more to help get you started on the road
to that small business endeavor you've always dreamed of.
CFN930 Mail Labels w/ Excel and Word (0-0-0)
Need labels for large mailings suchas as business
promotions, holiday cards and invitations? In
this hands-on course, students will learn how to
set up an address book in MS Excel and then
create and print pages of labels using the mail
merge function of MS Word. Students will also
learn to use mail merge to form letters too!
CFN931 MS Office Business Templates (0-0-0)
Students will learn how to make business cards, memos,
newsletters and more using ready-made MS Word
templates. Students will also work with MS Excel templates
for tracking business travel, inventories, business income,
expenses and more!
CFN932 Public Speaking (0-0-0)
Students will learn to assess their own home site and design
a landscape that fits their individual needs and desires.
Topics such as soil amending, plant selection, proper plant-
int, dividing perennials, pruning, lawn care and common
pests and their management will be covered. This class will
conclude with a garden field trip.
CFN933 CE: Visual Interpretation (0-0-0)
This course will cover the history and types of textiles
used in America from settlement through the late 19th
century. Topics covered will include the fabrics made by
the majority of people in the first colonies and the luxury
materials imported by the wealthy, the different varieties
of needle work Americans employed and the history of
fashion in America. This course will also discuss American
folk art, wood carvings, scrimshaw and metal work used for
both the interior and exterior of homes as well as wall
treatments for the home.
CFN934 Money Matters Small Business (0-0-0)
You've probably heard of social media. You may even under-
stand the value social media can bring to your business. Now
wondering how to start? This workshop will cover strategies
and best practices to get the most out of your social media
activities. Topics include what social media really is and
why use it, an introduction to social media channels and how
to create good content, etc.
CFN935 Power of Email Marketing (0-0-0)
E-mail is the most cost effective, targeted, trackable and
efficient way to build and maintain relationships in all
types of busines and organizations. This workshop will cover
how to master e-mail marketing communications with a
comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies
that lead to increased profits, revenue and participation.
Topics include permission-based marketing, e-mail list
building, increasing deliverability and open rates, and writing
good subject lines, etc.
CFN936 Intro to Event Planning (0-0-0)
This workshop will introduce Constant Contact's tools and features. Students will learn the basics and some great tips and tricks to improve (or get started) with Constant Contact. Topics include creating an email campaign, selecting and editing e-mail templates, branding your emails, editing text, adding links, importing e-mails contacts, tracking and interpreting your results and much more.
CFN937 PowerPoint Redesign (0-0-0)
CFN938 Wedding and Event Planning (0-0-0)
Wedding and Event Planning Consultant Training is offered
in partnership with the Association of Bridal Consultants
(ABC.) This blended course offers 8 hours of in-class
room instruction with on-line instruction from the
convenience of your own home. Students will meet
campus only on the following dates: Jan 22, Feb 26,
April 23 and May 14, 2013. Areas of study include:
wedding etiquette, sales and marketing, the wedding day,
related services and planning and consulting. The course
also includes scheduled in-class discussions led by
by wedding professionals. This course provides a fabulous
opportunity for the entrepreneur looking to start a business
as well as professionals already in the business that would
like to expand their knowledge on the entire wedding process
A certificate of completion will be awarded by the ABC upon
satisfactorily completing all five areas of study. Tuition
includes a one-year membership to the Association of Bridal
Consultants, the standard for wedding excellence.
CFN939 Volunteer Management (0-0-0)
This course will assist students in development a person-
alized course of action for volunteering and a clear under-
standing of how to identify and select the right volunteer
opportunity. Topics will include an individual's role as a
volunteer, the volunteer's obligations and liabilities, and
provide web based resources to support interests and plans.
CFN940 Princ of Entrepreneurship (0-0-0)
CFN941 Exporting & Internat'l Trade (0-0-0)
Students (ages 8-12) will become super science sleuths. They will have fun learning about forensics, crime scene investigations, and crime lab chemistry as they perform as many as 15 different experiments designed to show just how those tricky cases are solved. They will search for the evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a mystery. Students will: dust for fingerprints, analyze handwriting, test for blood type using simulated blood, examine hair and clothing fibers, practice chemistry to identify mystery substances and much more. Students will then use their skills to solve crimes of the century.
CFN943 Hovercraft- DYO Vehicle (0-0-0)
Students (ages 6-11) will learn about the laws of motion, energy, air pressure, friction, lift, speed and acceleration in this hands-on course as they design, build and take home three different vehicles. First, students will design and build their own air powered Hovercraft. They will also design and build a supercar powered by more than an ounce of energy. Students will get a chance to be creative and use a variety of materials as they create this dynamic vehicle. Lastly, students will also get to build an egg drop car, a gravity vehicle that can cushion a raw egg as the car holding the egg is dropped from a high height.
CFN945 Chamber Music for Kids (0-0-0)
CFN946 Warrior Bootcamp Yoga (0-0-0)
CFN947 Kickboxing for Kids (0-0-0)
Introduce your child to the sport of kickboxing! Students (ages 6-12) will learn the
punching, kicking, elbow and knee techniques used in kickboxing. Students will also learn to use various types of equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags, double-end and makiwara bags. Classes are fun, fast paced and interactive. STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, SNEAKERS AND BRING A WATER BOTTLE. No equipment needed. This course will be taught at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing lcoated at 271 State St., Schenectady, NY, (third floor).
CFN948 Boxing for Kids (0-0-0)
Introduce your child to the sport of boxing! Students (ages 6-12) will learn the basic punches and footwork used in boxing. Students will learn to use various types of boxing equipment including heavy bags, uppercut bags and double-end bags. Classes are fun, fast-paced and interactive. Students should wear comfortable clothing, sneakers and bring a water bottle. No equipment needed. This course will be taught at Electric City located at 271 State St., Schenectady, NY, (third floor).
CFN949 Intro Kickboxing for Adults (0-0-0)
Learn kickboxing for fitness and self-defense! Students will learn the punching, kicking, elbox and knee tehniques used in kickboxing. They will also learn to use
various types of equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags, double-end bags and makiwara bags. Classes are fun and fast-paced. Theyare
great for cardio and calorie-burning. This class will be taught at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing located at 271 State St., Schenectady, NY, (third floor). All ages and fitness levels are welcome. STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, SNEAKERS AND BRING A WATER BOTTLE. No equipment needed.
CFN950 Intro to Boxing for Adults (0-0-0)
Learn boxing for fitness and self-defense! Students will learn the basic punches used in boxing and practice directional footwork. They will also learn to use various types of boxing equipment including heavy bags, speed bags, uppercut bags and double-end bags. Classes are fun and fast-paced. They are great for cardio and calorie-burning. This class will be taught at Electric City Boxing and Kickboxing located at 271 State Street (third floor), Schenectady, NY. STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, SNEAKERS AND BRING A WATER BOTTLE.
CFN951 Write Your Own Musical (0-0-0)
Learn to write a short musical with playwright/composer/lyricist,
Kit Goldstein-Grant and Music educator/pianist, Rebecca Benjamin. Students, ages 7-12 years, will learn the basics of lyric witing, song form, and what goes into making a memorable melody. Together, the group will come up with a fun story and work together to write the songs to go with it! On the final day, students will perform a staged reading of their work for parents and friends. Students should bring a notebook, pencil and a bagged lunch.
CFN952 Playwriting for Teens (0-0-0)
This course will cover the fundamentals of playwriting for students ages 13-18 years. It will use exercises and work shopping to help students begin transforming
their original ideas into plays. Students will work outside of class to complete outlines and scenes that will be read and discussed in class.
CFN953 Playwriting for Adults (0-0-0)
This course will cover the fundamentals of playwriting. It will use exercises and work shopping to help students begin transforming their original ideas into plays.
Students will work outside of class to complete outlines and scenes that will be read
and discussed in class. Both beginning playwrights and those more experience are welcome. REQUIRED COURSE MATEIALS: PLEASE PURCHASE HE BOOK, Playwriting, Brief & Billiant by Julie Jensen.
CFN954 Transition Schenectady (0-0-0)
The goal of Transition Schenectady is to build community and help one another learn new skills, simplify our lives and prepare for a less consumer-focused, less energy intensive future. This course will focus on subjects such as organic gardening practices, sustainable land management, food storage, bee keeping, mushroom inoculation, natural building, renewable energy, permaculture, work share parties, bartering skills sharing and much more.
CFR088 College Prep Eng 1 (0-0-0)
CFR089 ESL Video Lab Link (0-0-0)
CFR095 GED Preparation (0-0-10)
This class features an applied curriculum
designed to significantly improve success rates
on the GED exam.
Emphasis will be
placed on building your basic reading, writing
and math skills.
Workbook fees additional. Mimimum age is 19.
CFR102 Job Readiness (0-0-12)
CFR105 Achieve Basic Skills (0-0-20)
CFR106 Intensive GED (0-0-4.8)
CFR108 Intro to Work Skills (0-0-20)
CFR111 ESL for Business (0-0-0)
CFR112 BRG:Medical/Legal Office Pract (0-0-0)
CFR113 BRG:Intro to Computers (0-0-10)
CFR132 Internet for Business (0-0-2)
CFR151 Routing Efficiency (0-0-0)
CFR152 Transportation Management (0-0-0)
CFR347 Employment Skills Training (0-0-15)
CFR500 Primer to Educational Success (0-0-3)
CFR501 Intro to EMS Careers (0-0-0)
CFT102 Supervisory Skills (0-0-0)
CFT200 Bus/Indus Training (0-0-0)
NTR161 Intr to Human Nutrition (3-0-3)
This course is designed to explain the role of nutrition in
health maintenance. The food sources, functions and
interrelationships of the six major nutrient categories are
discussed as well as energy requirements and balance. The
principles of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle are
applied to nutritional assessment, menu planning and food
preparation.
This course is not acceptable as a science or liberal arts
course.
PR: two years of high school science
PAL111 Survey of American Law (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to the law and legal
system of the United States and the individual states.
It first examines the roles of the participants from
lawmakers and judges to attorneys, legal assistants and
litigants. Ethical considerations for these parties are
also discussed. Sources of law and the part played by
each branch of government in producing law is
analyzed. Broad areas of substantive law relating to
contracts, torts, crimes, property and personal rights
are examined, with the focus on constitutional,
statutory and common law developments in these
areas.
F,S
PAL112 Legal Research (3-0-3)
This course is designed to equip students with the
skills necessary to accurately and efficiently research
virtually any topic in the law. In addition to providing a
background for understanding the tools used, students
are taught the fundamental techniques of how to find
applicable legal principles and authority among
primary and secondary sources of law. Methods for
updating the law, through the use of Shepard's
Citations and other tools, are presented so that the
legal research product will be accurate and timely.
PR: PAL 111
F,S
PAL114 Courts and Litigation (3-0-3)
This course surveys New York and federal courts and
jurisdiction, and focuses on procedure, concentrating
on New York civil practice. Studies in legal research are
continued with emphasis placed on the preparation of
forms, briefs, affidavits and pleadings.
PR: PAL 111
F,S
PAL217 Estates and Trusts (3-0-3)
This course is a study of the substantive and procedural
laws of estates, trusts, guardianships, fiduciaries, and
estate taxation.
PR: PAL 111, PAL 112
F
PAL219 Real Property (3-0-3)
This course introduces the law of real property and
terminology of real estate interests and conveyances.
Real property instruments are defined and examined,
including the different types and nature of contracts,
deeds, mortgages and leases. Acquisition and loss of
real property interests by means other than deeds (such
as adverse possession, prescription and inheritance) are
also examined. Students prepare an abstract of title by
examining recorded instruments.
PR: PAL 111
F,S
PAL231 Family Law (3-0-3)
This course is a study of the law of domestic relations
and family law. This includes the substantive laws of
marriage, adoption, divorce, annulment, separation,
family obligations, children's rights and procedural
laws concerning Family Court proceedings. Also
included will be experience in the drafting of
documents and instruments related to the aforesaid
subjects.
PR: PAL 111
F,S
PAL233 Administrative Law (3-0-3)
This course is a study of the nature and sources of
administrative law, special problems relating thereto
and the place of administrative action in our
governmental and legal systems.
PR: PAL 111 and 112
F,S
PAL250 Paralegal Internship (3-0-3)
This course provides the paralegal student with the
opportunity to participate in a planned, professional
experience of observation, study, and field work within
selected professional entities. Textbook theory and
classroom experience is enhanced as the student works
in an appropriately supervised setting. The field study
will specifically incorporate paralegal related assignments.
All field work will be supplemented by regularly
scheduled seminars with the instructor. There is a final
report and oral presentation due at the end of the
semester.
PR: Matriculation in the Paralegal program,
completion of 30 credit hours, completion of PAL
111, PAL 112, PAL 114, minimum overall G.P.A. of
2.5, and permission of the department
S
PHI141 Survey of Major Western Philosophers (3-0-3)
This course provides an introductory survey of the major
trends and developments in Western philosophical thought-
particularly in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, theology,
aesthetics, and political philosophy-from the ancient Greeks
to the present. By adopting a historical perspective, the
course traces that development through the contributions of
major representative thinkers and movements. Students will
be encouraged to examine and revise their own philospohical
positions or beliefs.
PHI143 Introduction to Philosophical Problems (3-0-3)
Focusing on issues in epistemology, ontology, philosophy of
religion and freedom, ethics, political and social
philosophy, and philosophy of art, this course introduces
students to the most important questions that have
preoccupied Western philosophers and to representative
attempts by those philosophers to answer those questions.
The course will also consider significant contributions to
the discussion of those questions by experts from other
fields, such as physics and biology. Students will be
encouraged to examine and revise their own philosophical
positions or beliefs.
PHI195 Philosophy Experimental (3-0-3)
This course covers the fundamental concepts of
meteorology including meteorological instruments and
observation, synoptic chart interpretation, air masses,
fronts, fog formation and dissipation, and severe weather.
Also covered are weather reporting and forecasting and the
dissemination of meteorological information. Students will
be required to access and untilize the World Wide Web to
review and formulate web-based weather strategies.
PR: One year of high school science
PHY120 Physical Science I (3-0-3)
This is one of a two-course sequence for the non-science
major designed to provide an overview of the basic concepts
of physics, chemistry, earth science and space science.
It covers the fundamentals of physics and space science;
topics include the concepts of force, motion, energy,
electricity, light, formation of the solar system, lifecycle
of stars and classification of galaxies. In addition, the
course will focus on the development and application of the
scientific method, the relationships among the various
physical sciences and the role of physical science in
interpreting the world around us. Knowledge of basic
algrbra and mathematical skills is required. Conceptual
understanding of physical principles will be stressed rather
than their mathematical interpretations.
PR: Two years of high school math
PHY121 Physical Science II (3-0-3)
This is one of a two-course sequence for the non-science
major designed to provide an overview of the basic concepts
of physics, chemistry, earth science and space science. It
covers the fundamentals of chemistry and earth science;
topics include the atomic nature of matter, states of
matter, changes of state, chemical reactions, the rock
cycle, how chemical elements are cycled, the atmosphere and
hydrosphere. In addition, the course will focus on the
development and application of the scientific method, the
relationships among the various physical sciences and the
role of physical sciences in interpreting the world around
us. Knowledge of basic algebra is required. Conceptual
understanding of physical principles will be stressed rather
than their mathematical interpretations.
PR: Two years of high school math
PHY153 Physics I (3-3-4)
This course uses algebra, trigonometry and geometry
to describe forces, kinematics, dynamics, and
conservation laws. The following topics are covered:
translation motion, torque, friction, projectile motion,
momentum, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion,
sound and thermodynamics. Vector algebra will be used
extensively. This course cannot be used toward the
Math/Science or Computer Science degree.
PR: MAT 129
F
PHY154 Physics II (3-3-4)
This course is the second part of a one-year sequence.
It uses algebra, trigonometry and geometry to describe
fluids, electricity, magnetism, and optics. The following
topics are covered: fluids at rest, electric force and
field, potential, capacitance, current, resistance, DC
circuits, magnetic force and fields, AC currents
reflection, refraction, mirror lenses and gratings. This
course cannot be used toward the Math/Science or Computer
Science degree.
PR: MAT 129 or higher
S
PHY221 College Physics I (3-3-4)
The course uses a calculus-based problem solving
approach to describe kinematics, dynamics, conservation
laws and sound. The following topics are covered: force,
friction, translational and rotational motion, torque,
momenta, periodic motion and sound.
PR: MAT 180
F
PHY222 College Physics II (3-3-4)
The course is the second part of a one-year sequence.
It uses a calculus-based problem solving approach
to describe electricity, magnetism, induction, and optics.
The following topics are covered: electric force and field,
Gauss's Law, electric potential, capacitance and
dielectrics, current, resistance and EMF, DC circuits,
magnetic force and field, electromagnetic induction, AC
circuits, geometric optics and wave optics.
PR: MAT 181 and PHY 221
S
PHY223 College Physics III (3-3-4)
This course introduces the concepts of quantum
mechanics. Students study mechanical vibrations and
non-dispersive and dispersive waves in classical physics.
This course includes the study of the special theory of
relativity, the wave nature of particles, and Schroedinger's
wave equation. This course incorporates the application of
principles of quantum mechanical ideas to the structure of
atoms, molecules and solid state matter.
PR: PHY 222
CR: MAT 240
PHY224 Thermodynamics & Stat Mech (3-0-3)
This course introduces thermodynamics and statistical
mechanics. This course covers the lawsw of thermo-
dynamics and their applications particularly to nanoscale
systems, entropy, chemical potential, phase equilibria,
surfaces and interfaces, microscopic atomic and molecular
properties, ensembles, and the three distribution functions
in statistical mechanics (Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac,
and the Bose-Einstein).
PR: PHY 223
POL123 United States Government and Politics (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the institutions, structures, and
processes of the United States federal government. It examines
political theories; the Constitution; federalism; the three branches
of government and the federal bureaucracy; political parties and
elections; civil liberties and civil rights; the role of the media, interest
groups, and social movements; and the interrelationship of economic
and political power.
PSY121 Introduction to Psychology (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the major theories and
concepts in contemporary psychology. Topics covered include
the approaches and research methods of psychology, the
biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception,
learning and memory, consciousness, motivation and emotion,
intelligence, personality, social psychology, and mental
illness.
F,S
PSY221 Educational Psychology (3-0-3)
This course provides students with an introduction to research-based
concepts and principles about human learning, development and motivation
and how that information is applied to classroom teaching. Emphasis is placed on learning theory and design of instruction through identification of
learning outcomes, effective teaching strategies and assessment procedures.
The role and methods of service learning are explored and applied through
classroom instruction and the development of a service learning plan.
PR: PSY 121
PSY222 Developmental Psychology (3-0-3)
This course offers an overview of the process of development
from prenatal development through aging. It provides an
understanding of the developmental process by examining the
areas of biological changes, personality and social
development, cognitive and moral development, and
psychosocial influences across the life span. The impact of
cultural factors upon development are also explored.
PR: PSY 121
F, S
PSY223 Adolescent Psychology (3-0-3)
Students will study human development from puberty to
young adulthood. They will examine the adolescent in terms
of biological, cognitive, social, and emotional domains.
Normal development will be emphasized, but special issues
will be investigated. The impact of cultural factors
will be explored.
PR: PSY 121
S
PSY224 Abnormal Psychology (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to a wide range of mental
disorders as recognized in the current Diagnotic Statistical
Manual (DSM). It examines the biological, psychological and
sociocultural approaches to the study of abnormal
psychology, as well as the assessment, diagnosis, and
treatment process.
PR: PSY 121
F, S
PSY225 Introduction to Special Education (3-2-4)
This course is an introduction to the education of
exceptional children. Characteristics of the various
exceptionalities as well as laws, policies, and procedures
affecting students with special needs are explored.
Emphasis is placed on identifying quality learning
environments that ensure the inclusion of every child, and
current practices for teaching children with diverse
learning and developmental needs. The methods and
strategies for teaching and including children with special
needs are discussed and applied. Students observe 30
hours in an environment serving children with special
needs.
PSY226 Social Psychology (3-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce students to the
major theoretical concepts in the study of social
psychology. It will examine the nature and causes of
individual behavior and thought in social situations with
emphasis on how social behavior is shaped by culture,
evolution, personal construal, and situational variables.
Topics covered include research methods, the nature of the
social self, social judgments and attitudes, emotion, social
relationships, stereotyping and prejudice, altruism, and
social behavjior in groups.
PR: PSY 121 or SOC 121
PSY230 Child Development (4-0-4)
This course is a study into the principles of child growth
and development from conception to adolescence. The course
content will focus on the physical, cognitive, social and
emotional domains of development. The student will be
required to observe the development of a child outside the
classroom in order to complete a comprehensive child
study project. In order to complete this major project,
10-20 hours of outside observation are required.
PSY235 The Psychology of Sport (3-0-3)
This course will examine the major psychological theories
related to sport and exercise behavior. The course is
designed to introduce students to the field of sports and
exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the
major topics in the area, including the history of sports
and exercise psychology, foundations of personality,
motivation, coaching and leadership, gender and cultural
issues, team dynamics, performance enhancement strategies,
and sports as recreation.
PR: PSY 121 or SOC 121
PSY240 Human Sexuality (3-0-3)
This course is an introductory overview of the field of
human sexuality. Human sexuality will be examined from
psychological, biological, sociocultural and historical
perspectives. Students will be encouraged to become aware
of their own sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors and to
evaluate the consistency of their behaviors within their own
moral frameworks. By the end of the course, students will
be able to communicate about sexuality with a greater degree
of effectiveness and personal comfort.
PR: PSY 121 or SOC 121
PSY299 Independent Study (3-0-3)
REL121 World Religions (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to major religions of the
world including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam. The course explores each religion's history,
beliefs, and practices, and its contemporary context. The
course pays particular attention to the differences between
the religions, the similarities among them, and the ways in
which they interact with each other.
REL999 Religion Elective (3-0-3)
RES999 Restricted Elective (0-0-4)
This course introduces students to the basic patterns of
social behavior and the structure and functions of
social organizations. Emphasis is placed on research,
culture and cultural change, socialization and deviance,
population and social stratification, and social
institutions.
F, S
SOC122 Social Problems (3-0-3)
This course provides an orientation to the study of
social problems and an analysis of several
contemporary issues. The number of topics
discussed, the emphasis, and order will vary with the
instructor. The topics selected may include, but are not
limited to, the following: addiction, crime, ecological
and energy issues, education, physical and mental
health issues, poverty, prejudice and discrimination, social
sexual issues, urban issues, research methodology, and
violence.
F, S
SOC125 Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3-0-3)
This course focuses on the theoretical, philosophical,
historical and ethical dimensions of the social work
profession in the United States. It introduces students to
core social work theories and skills and to the best
practices associated with them. This course presents
current theories and issues in social work affecting local,
state and national social programs, agencies, and
individuals.
F,S
SOC127 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to interpersonal and group
dynamics and the theories of leadership and of conflict
resolution. There is a particular emphasis on applying
individual and group communication dynamics within a
professional setting. The course requires students to
design and implement a service-learning project.
F,S
SOC222 Marriage and The Family (3-0-3)
This course concentrates on marriage and family
patterns stressing current trends in the United States
and also including historical and cross-cultural
perspectives. Emphasis is placed on the marital
relationship and parenting including such topics as
mate selection, interpersonal communication, marital
adjustment, domestic violence and dissolution.
PR: SOC 121
SOC224 Sociology of Aging (3-0-3)
This course cexamines aging on both the individual and
societal levels including the psychological and
physiological aspects of aging. Demographic composition,
societal aspects in relation to that composition, and social
policy are discussed in light of how they may affect quality
of life for the elderly and in society in general.
PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122
SOC228 Minority-Major Relat in US (3-0-3)
This course covers past, current, and anticipated trends in
relations between minority and majority groups in the United
States. It emphasizes interactions between dominant and
subordinate groups such as those based on gender, sexual
orientation, or disability. Prejudice and discrimination are
discussed, as well as alternate strategies to reduce both.
PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122
SPA115 Conversational Spanish I (3-0-3)
This is a beginning course in Spanish which emphasizes
oral communication in a variety of topics at a basic
level. It covers only that grammar and structure
absolutely necessary for speaking. The course is
intended for students with no previous knowledge
of the Spanish language. A minimum of five hours of
additional work in the language laboratory is required
per term.
F,S
SPA116 Conv Spanish II (3-0-3)
The purpose of this course is to further the students'
conversational skills in Spanish. In addition to new
vocabulary, the past tense and other useful grammatical
points will be covered. As in the first course, there
will be great emphasis on developing the students'
speaking ability. The students will create their own
dialogues on specified topics, and will be responsible
for several readings and several short compositions.
A minimum of five hours of additional work in the
language laboratory is required per term.
PR: SPA 115 or permission of instructor
SPA121 Elementary Spanish I (3-0-3)
This course provides an introduction to the Spanish language
through the develoment of listening, speaking, reading,
and writing skills. It also examines the curltures of
Spanish-speaking people throughout the world. Classroom
instruction is supplemented with activities in the language
lab. Students are required to complete five documented hours
of lab work outside of class. The course is designed for
beginners, or students with less than three years of high
school Spanish. Students who have achieved a score of 85 or
above on the New York States Regents Exam will have mastered
the material covered in SPA 121 and should enroll in SPA 122
Elementary Spanish II.
F
SPA122 Elementary Spanish II (3-0-3)
The second half of the one-year sequence in Elementary
Spanish continues the development of listening,
speaking, reading, and writing skills. The course continues
to provide an understanding of the civilization, culture
and customs of Spanish-speaking people in multiple
countries. Classroom instruction is supplemented with
activities in the language lab. Students are required to
complete five documented hours of lab work outside of
class.
PR: SPA 121 or its equivalent
S
SPA222 Intermediate Spanish I (3-0-3)
This course furthers the knowledge of students'
language skills through review of the fundamentals of
Spanish structure, and by emphasizing oral reading
comprehension and self-expression in speaking and
writing. The course also expands students'
understanding of the civilization, culture, and customs
of Spanish-speaking people. A minimum of five hours of
additional work in the language laboratory is required
per term.
PR: SPA 122 or permission of the instructor
SPA224 Intermediate Spanish II (3-0-3)
This course, a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I,
emphasizes the fundamentals of Spanish structure in
written and oral communication. Readings give
students a panoramic view of the literature and culture
of Spanish-speaking people. A minimum of five hours of
additional work in the language laboratory is required
per term.
PR: SPA 222 or permission of the instructor
SPE121 Introduction to Speech (3-0-3)
In this introductory course students have an opportunity
to gain skill, confidence, and fluency in public speaking.
Students develop an understanding of both basic
communication principles and public speaking strategies
through their application of these principles to a variety
of speaking assignments.
F, S
SDS001 SGA Election (0-0-0)
SCM121 Global Supply Chain Management (3-0-3)
This course introduces the dynamic nature of supply chain
management for products and services and addresses the
impact of the global economy on the management process.
Topics covered include formulating strategies for superior
customer service, quality, logistics, inventory management,
performance measurement, information management, and
integrated supplychain management in a highly competitive
global market.
SCM145 Inventory Contr & Warehse Mgt (3-0-3)
This course introduces the importance of effective inventory
control and warehousing operations as a potential major
source of competitive advantage to an organization. Topics
include the basics of production planning and control,
forecasting, the fundamentals of inventory management, the
physical inventory and warehouse management functions,
effective distribution systems, and how operating planning
and control systems relate to just-in-time and lean
production.
SCM221 Transportation Management (3-0-3)
This transportation management course explores the role of
transportation as a critical link in global supply chain
management. Topics covered include an examination of the
external forces impacting supply chain management, the
various modes of transportation and their current operations
and the various critical transportation management issues
and challenges facing today's supply chain managers.
SCM225 Princ of Operations Management (3-0-3)
This operations management course introduces the
student to an area of management concerned with
overseeing, designing and controlling the process of
production and designing business operations in the
production of goods and services. It introduces a set of
activities that creates value in the form of goods and
services by transforming inputs into outputs. Topics
covered include a global view of operations, project
management, forecasting, designing operations, and
managing operations.
PR: MAT 126
SCM230 Purchasing & Logistics Mgt (3-0-3)
This course introduces the role of purchasing and
procurement in supply chain management. Topics include
building supplier relationships, sourcing, price theory,
procurement, production, quality assurance, inventory,
warehousing, logistics and customer relations. In addition,
the course introduces standard policies and operating
procedures, negotiation techniques, planning, organization
and the legal aspects of purchasing. The ethical conduct
associated with purchasing and procurement functions is also
studied.
SCM240 Fund of Internat'l Logistics (3-0-3)
This course introduces the student to the concepts that are
important to global managers who are actively exporting or
importing goods or are otherwise involved in international
trade operations. Topics covered include documentation,
terms of payment, terms of trade, exchange rates, exposure,
international insurance, customs clearance, agency and
distributorship sales contracts, packaging, transportation,
and security issues.
PR: MGT 135
SCM250 Logistics Application of ERP (3-0-3)
This logistics applications course examines how an
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can be an
important means to upgrade the quality of information
systems. The course provides an understanding of the
issues affecting ERP systems and the implementation of
ERP in a competitive global environment.
PR: SCM 121
TET221 Foundations of Education (3-0-3)
The course introduces the historical, sociological, and
philosophical aspects of the American education system. It
emphasizes the school's role and its responsibility to
create productive members of society by meeting the needs of
all learners. This course provides an understanding of the
structure and mission of present-day school and of laws and
education mandates. It provides students with an awareness
of culturally responsive teaching practices that support
learning styles, gender, sexual orientation, culture, and
socio-economic status. Students will spend a minimum of ten
field experience hours in an educational setting.
F, S
TET252 Pre-professional Seminar (1-0-1)
This capstone Seminar is intended for TET majors who are
about to graduate and transfer to senior institutions.
Observations and course work are used to review and
analyze knowledge and skills that have been acquired
throughout coursework. Opportunities are
provided for students to acquire additional supervised
observation hours. Apre-professional protfolio serves as a
summative experience.
PR: Permission of the division
TET999 Education Elective (0-0-4)
TEL121 Introduction to Information Systems (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the
use and management of information systems and technology
that support the business activities of an organization.
Topics covered include the foundations of information
systems in business, using information technology for
strategic advantage, ethics and privacy issues, information
security, and data resource management. The course also
addresses e-commerce, wireless and mobile computing,
organizational information systems, customer relationship
management, supply chain management, managerial support
systems, and acquiring information systems.
TEL221 Data Communications (3-0-3)
This course is an introduction to the concepts and
systems of modern communications and provides a
solid foundation in the technology of the field. Topics
to be covered include system equipment components
and their performance capabilities, carriers and their
services, data networks, data link controls, and
legislation/regulations pertinent to data communications.
PR: TEL 121
S
TAT121 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3-0-3)
This course introduces students to the basic principles
of the hospitality and tourism industry. Topics include
the economic, social, and cultural impact of the industry
on the global marketplace. The course covers the
components of the hospitality and tourism industry and
their interdependence.
F, S
TAT133 Airline Reservation and Ticketing (3-0-3)
This course studies domestic and international airline
history and ticketing. The impacts of world events
(terrorism, consolidation and economics) on the airline
industry are studied. Creating passenger name records,
inquiry into seat availability, airline schedules, airfares
and reservations are executed through computer simulation.
Students learn industry specific terms and jargon used by
the airlines, travel agents, and tour operators. Current
events in the airline industry are discussed.
F
TAT140 Event Management (3-0-3)
This course explores the logistics involved in event
planning. Scope and size of events will be examined in
detail. Topics include concept, design, feasibility,
marketing, financial management, risk management,
staging, staffing, leadership, ethics, safety and security,
and careers in this area of the hospitality industry.
TAT231 Directed Study in Travel, Tourism, (3-0-3)
This course provides students with the
opportunity for concentrated study, observation and
work in the area of individual interest in the field of
Tourism and Hospitality Management. An instructor-
approved internship is required. This practical experience
will better prepare students to enter a career in Tourism
and Hospitality Management.
PR: TAT 121 and HOT 276
S






