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Communication Studies CO-CURRICULAR WORKSHOP IN DRAMATICS may be offered for academic credit in accordance with the policy that students may earn 1/2 academic credit per semester for a total of two credits toward the degree for participation in co-curricular activities approved for credit by the faculty. Consult the Moderator and Director of Chapel Players. |
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SPC 234 - Creative Drama Workshop
Course will explore theories and techniques of creative drama and develop strategies for implementation using pantomime, improvisation, role-playing, puppetry, and storytelling. The student will spend one class hour a week working with children in a non-school, educational setting on campus. Includes methods of encouraging the creative process, materials to be used in children’s programs and techniques for adapting children’s literature for dramatization.
Prerequisite: SPC 102
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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SPC 235 - Play Production
A study of the principles involved in the mechanical aspects of play production; practice in stage design and the business of house management.
Prerequisite: SPC 102
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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SPC 270 - Small Group Discussion
Students will evaluate various group communication theories and practices that encourage rational and democratic decision-making through cooperative thinking. For students engaged in education, management, public relations and other problem-solving and decision-making situations.
Prerequisite: SPC 102 , not open to freshmen
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring 2012
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SPC 300 - Theories of Persuasion
Students will develop and enhance their abilities to become more critical and responsible consumers of persuasive messages. Persuasive theories, strategies, and arguments that influence receivers are examined. The focus is on understanding, analyzing, and evaluating persuasion. What persuasive strategies/appeals are most and least effective in a particular situation and why? Also examines the application of theories in the contexts of political campaigns, advertising, marketing, and interpersonal communication.
Prerequisite: SPC 102 and 12 credits in speech
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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SPC 302 - American Musical Theatre
An exploration of this uniquely American genre of theatre including its roots in minstrelsy, vaudeville, comic burlesque, revue, and operetta, as well as the array of artists that have contributed to it.
Prerequisite: SPC 102
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall 2012
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SPC 304 - Directing
Advanced work in the process of directing a play. Effective playscript selection, play analysis and research, production conception, casting, rehearsal, and giving and receiving of criticism are studied and practiced. Students assemble and direct a play of their choice that is performed before a live audience.
Prerequisite: SPC 235 or permission of instructor
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring 2012
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SPC 319 - Speech-Language Pathology I
A study of the causes and symptoms of speech and language disorders. Functional disorders are given special emphasis. Diagnostic and remedial techniques are explored.
Prerequisite: SPC 218
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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SPC 320 - Speech-Language Pathology II
An intensive study of major speech and hearing disorders. Organic speech pathologies emphasized. Diagnostic and remedial techniques.
Prerequisite: SPC 319 or departmental approval
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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SPC 340 - Audiology
A study of the nature of hearing loss – its causes and prevention. Consideration of medical and surgical treatment, prosthetic devices, and educational provisions. Study of diagnostic and rehabilitative techniques. Laboratory requirements.
Prerequisite: SPC 220 or departmental approval
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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SPC 342 - Aural Rehabilitation
Study of the basic principles of speech reading and auditory training within a comprehensive program. Methods, materials, and technology, and their application in the training of the persons with auditory and/or perceptual disabilities.
Prerequisite: SPC 340 or departmental approval
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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SPC 350 - Advanced Speech Communication
This course builds on the foundation provided in SPC 102 . Emphasis on enhanced delivery skills and more sophisticated analysis of audience and selected persuasive strategies; targeting of presentations to higher level concepts, as well as specialization and professional areas.
Prerequisites: SPC 102
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring 2013
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SPC 400 - Internships
An internship program will provide students with work experience in a professional setting. The work will complement academic studies while providing practical experience. The intern will work jointly with a supervisor from the work setting and a faculty member from the College. The student will spend eight hours per week in an appropriate work place which will provide typical professional experience. A journal, final paper and 100 hours in the professional setting are required.
Prerequisites - Juniors or Seniors with a 2.75 cumulative index and the permission of the department. The student’s talents and aptitude will be taken into consideration.
The course is an elective and may be taken only once.
1 seminar hour a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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SPC 405 - History of Rhetoric
Students conduct a historical survey of rhetorical theory from classical times to the present. Rhetorical artifacts examined will include political speeches, television programs, print advertisements, editorials, music, film and Internet sites.
Prerequisite: 15 credits in speech communication
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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SPC 410 - Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
Study of the anatomy, physiology, and neurology of the vocal, speech and hearing apparatus, as well as an introduction to voice and speech science.
Prerequisite: SPC 320
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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SPC 415 - Rhetoric and Popular Culture
Exploration of rhetorical strategies, argumentative approaches and definitional techniques embedded in the texts of popular culture. Contrasting current theories of rhetorical analysis and cultural studies with those of classical periods, this course will familiarize students with the rhetorical world in which we live and will sharpen their critical skills as consumers of persuasive messages.
Prerequisite: SPC 300 and SPC 405
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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SPC 424 - Clinical Procedure and Practice
Case discussions and demonstrations in diagnosis and remedial treatment. Twenty-five hours of clinical observation.
Prerequisites: SPC 319 , SPC 320 , SPC 340
2 class hours and 2 laboratory hours per week 3 credits.
Spring
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COM 252 - Advanced C++
This course will briefly review the basic C++ constructs (program template, I/O, math/assignment and control of flow statements) and then focus on advanced C++ contructs, most of which are not included in Java. Type definitions, reference parameters, pointers, templates, overloading operators, multiple inheritance, and the standard template library will be among the topics discussed in detail. In addition, the procedural paradigm will be reviewed. Students will apply the learned concepts by completing several programming projects.
Prerequisite: COM 152 or equivalent
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Not offered in Brooklyn. Offered in Long Island when there is sufficient student demand.
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COM 320 - Programming Languages
This course presents an overview of the syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of several higher level languages and the distinction between static and dynamic typing. Examples will be drawn from various classes of languages including procedural, declarative, functional, concurrent, visual, and object-oriented. The major applications (eg. artificial intelligence, data processing, scientific/engineering, etc.) will be explored for each type of language. Formal languages and automata, including theories of parsing and language translation will be considered.
Prerequisite: COM 210 or departmental approval
3 hours a week plus lab 1 semester 3 credits.
Not offered in Brooklyn. Offered in Long Island when there is sufficient student demand.
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COM 330 - Computer Graphics
This course presents an introduction to computer graphics hardware and software. Topics include: vector and raster graphics, viewports and windows, 2-dimensional and three dimensional modeling, viewpoints, rotations and translation transformations, animation and algorithms for line drawings, clipping and hidden line/surface removal. Students will implement these concepts to develop graphics package using a high level programming language.
Prerequisite: COM 210 or departmental approval
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Not offered in Brooklyn.
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COM 340 - Human Computer Communication
This course explores the design and implementation of the user interface in the light of current ergonomics research.
Prerequisite: department approval
1 hour a week 1 semester 1 credit.
Not offered in Brooklyn. Offered in Long Island when there is sufficient student demand.
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COM 470 - Directed Studies
Supervised study of the computer science literature, with the findings documented in a paper of significant depth or implemented in a challenging documented project. The approval of the professor offering the course is required to enroll in this course.
1 semester 1 or 2 credits.
Not offered in Brooklyn. Offered in Long Island when there is sufficient demand.
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COM 490 - Current Topics in Computing
Seminar and directed readings on current topics (such as Neural Networks, Fractals and Image transmission, Distributed Databases, Computer Vision and Robotics, etc.).
Prerequisite: departmental approval
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Not offered in Brooklyn. Offered in Long Island when there is sufficient student demand.
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COM 499 - Internship in Computer Science
The internship in Mathematics/Computer Science is designed to provide the student with a carefully supervised “hands-on’’ experience in a particular area (eg. graphics, database management, systems analysis and design, software development, etc.). A minimum of 100 hours will be spent under the supervision of a member of the business-industrial community, acting in conjunction with a designated faculty member.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Mathematics/Computer Science major with departmental permission
2-3 credits
Not offered in Brooklyn.
repeatable.
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COM 115 - Exploring the Internet
Discover how the Internet and the World Wide Web can be used to locate, access and retrieve information from international library resources and databases. This course includes historical background, network etiquette and ethics, as well as the skills for effectively and responsibly interacting with the Internet. Topics such as Web 2.0 tools, email, search engines, URLs, and the hypertext markup language (HTML) will be explored in a laboratory environment. The concepts will be applied to the design of a web page.
Prerequisite: none
1 hour a week 1 semester 1 credit.
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COM 140 - Microcomputer Applications I
(BUS 140 )
This course is designed as an introductory course to provide the background necessary for the effective use of microcomputers. The emphasis is on the major applications of microcomputers: word processing, relational databases, spreadsheets, and the use of the Internet. The course includes “hands-on’’ experience with common applications software as well as an introduction to computer hardware. No previous computer related experience necessary.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 141 - Microcomputer Applications II
(BUS 141 )
This course is intended for students from all disciplines. It will develop intermediate and advanced word-processing, spreadsheet and database techniques, including macros, report generation, database queries, importing and exporting files, address-books, labels, graphic, and table manipulation. It will also include expanded Internet and Worldwide Web topics.
Prerequisite: COM 140 or equivalent, or departmental approval.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 150 - Introduction to Computer Programming
This course offers a basic introduction to computer hardware and software. Elementary programming techniques will be taught using VB.net. Emphasis will be on problem solving using the computer.
3 hours a week, plus lab 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 152 - Computer Programming
An introduction to the concepts underlying computer science and programming such as: abstraction, analysis, and modularity. Emphasis is on algorithm development, and the use of structured program design techniques in solving problems. Students will develop programs using the syntax and semantics of a higher-level language (e.g. Java). Searching, sorting, recursive algorithms and the concept of objects will be introduced. (Corresponds to ACM CS1)
Prerequisite: COM 150 or departmental approval.
3 hours a week, plus lab 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 200 - Computer Science: An Overview
For students from all disciplines. Topics include: computer organization, information representation in digital computers, algorithm development and analysis, programming languages, hardware and software systems, computer networks, information security and database concepts; E-commerce, computer graphics and entertainment; social and ethical computer issues.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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COM 205 - Multimedia Applications
In this course students will be introduced to multimedia principles and technologies. Topics will include effectively representing, processing and retrieving multimedia data such as text, graphics, sound, music, images and video. Students will use the Internet, design and edit an Internet home page, and create a multimedia presentation. Various multimedia tools and techniques will be explored.
Prerequisite: COM 141 or equivalent.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 210 - Algorithms and Data Structures
This course explores specific classes of problems and their solutions. Fundamental questions concerning computational complexity, data storage and access, data encapsulation using objects, space/time bounds, optimal algorithms and data structures including lists, queues, and trees, are addressed. Algorithms for important classes of problems such as searching, sorting, and pattern-matching will be designed, implemented and tested in a laboratory environment. (Corresponds to ACM CS2.)
Prerequisites: COM 152 and MAT 203 , each with minimum of C-, or departmental approval.
3 hours a week, plus lab 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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COM 230 - Software Engineering and Methodology
This course teaches the techniques for managing and producing large maintainable software systems. Topics include cost estimating, requirement specification, design methodologies, implementation and integration, verification and documentation techniques. Students will utilize current automated software engineering tools to apply the learned concepts and will develop a cost estimate, project management plan, functional specification and detailed design specification of a selected software system.
Prerequisite: COM 210 or departmental approval.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 249 - Computer Organization and Assembly Language
This course explores the evolution and physical structure of modern computers, from microcomputers to mainframes: their integrated circuits, components and organization. The concept of a multilayer virtual machine will be explored and programmed using machine language, microcode, operating system interrupts and assembly language. Advanced concepts such as RISC machines, pipelining and parallel computing will be studied. Students will utilize these principles to analyze the design of a current microprocessor.
Prerequisite: COM 152 .
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring 2013, 2015
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COM 260 - Computer and Information Security
This course combines the theoretical and practical aspects of securing a computer system. The goal is the design and analysis of secure systems, which incorporate confidentiality, integrity and availability. Topics include threats, risk management, access controls, cryptography and encryption, secure code (especially operating systems, databases, programs, email), network and Internet security including firewalls and VPNs. The legal, ethical and privacy issues of information security are emphasized.
Prerequisite: COM 200 or departmental approval.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 288 - Business Systems and Design
(BUS 288 )
The design and development of information systems for a business environment. Topics will include analysis of information flow, design of business systems, specifications, equipment selection, and file organization. Detailed steps for each phase of the design will be related to business applications on a full scale computer system.
Prerequisite: Any introductory computer course.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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COM 300 - Advanced Algorithms
This course will present advanced algorithms and problem solving techniques. Topics included will be advanced application of recursion, greedy algorithms, backtracking, dynamic programming, graph connectivity algorithms, computational geometry in three-space, and parsing. The algorithms will be applied to the solution of classic problems in computer science such as the Knight’s Tour, Queens Eight, Soduko puzzles, Shortest Path, Transitive Closure, and the reduction of high computational complexity algorithms.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.
1 hour a week 1 semester 1 credit.
Fall, Spring. Offered when there is a sufficient student demand.
Course is repeatable, not repeatable in the same academic year.
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COM 310 - Operating Systems
The emphasis of this course is on the efficient allocation and use of computer resources especially process and memory management, job scheduling, access to hardware and software resources, security and reliability. Examples will be drawn from standard operating systems (e.g. Windows NT, MS-DOS, UNIX). Questions relating to communications (timesharing, networking, concurrency, distributed systems, synchronization, and deadlocks) will be discussed.
Prerequisite: COM 210 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C-.
3 hours a week plus lab 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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COM 360 - Computer Communications and Networking
The Open System Interconnection (OSI) model provides the theoretical basis for the study of computer communications. Topics include the physical transmission of data, communication protocols and architecture, network addressing, services and applications such as file transfer (ftp), telnet, and e-mail. Topologies, design and implementation issues involved in LANs, WANs and internetworking will be explored.
Prerequisite: COM 210 , with a minimum grade of C-.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 361 - Introduction to Cisco Networking
This course uses a top-down approach to introduce network applications and application services. The layers of communication in data networks will be explained using network protocol models. Students will design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a network. Routers and switches will be used to design and configure a basic Ethernet network, and students will analyze the transport and network layer protocols. Routing protocols, such as RIPv1, RIPv2 and distance vector routing, will be examined and configured. Advanced technologies (voice, video, wireless and security) will also be introduced.
Prerequisite: COM 360 or departmental approval.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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COM 362 - Advanced Cisco Networking
This course focuses on LAN switching and WAN and wireless networks. Using a layered model approach, students will be taught to troubleshoot problems particularly at layers 1, 2, 3, and 7. They will perform and verify initial switch configuration tasks, and will configure, verify and troubleshoot VLANS, VTP, RSTP, DHCP and DNS operation on a router. They will configure and verify a basic WAN serial connection, a PPP connection between routers and Frame Relay. The impact of applications such as Voice over IP (VoIP) and Video over IP on a network will also be explored.
Prerequisite: COM 360 , COM 361 or departmental approval.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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COM 370 - Advanced Computer Programming
This course will present advanced programming concepts such as inheritance, interfaces, multitasking, interactive network programming, event handling, GUI generation and stream I/O and the use of these concepts in building programs of significant size. Applications, applets and servlets will be investigated. Students will apply the learned concepts by completeing several programming projects of significant size.
Prerequisite: COM 152 and COM 210 or their equivalent.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 380 - Database Systems
An introduction to the principal functions of a Database Management System (DBMS), physical data organization, relational query languages, and issues of data security and consistency.
Prerequisite: COM 152 or departmental approval.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 390 - Advanced Application Programming and Database Systems
This course covers information systems design and implementation with a focus on database management systems. Students will apply design strategies, system analysis and project management principles along with advanced programming skills to create a full-scale database application. Students will utilize Project Management Software and embedded SQL in a high-level programming language such as Java, VB.net.
Prerequisite: COM 288 and COM 380
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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COM 498 - Internship in Computer Information Systems
The internship provides a carefully supervised experience in the use or management of a Computer Information System. A minimum of 100 hours will be spent in the academic, business or industrial community.
Prerequisites: departmental approval.
Repeatable
2 or 3 credits.
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CJ 158 - Criminal Justice Administration
An overview of the history, structure and function of the police, prosecutor, judicial and correctional organizations, and their interrelatedness. Through readings and an examination of Supreme Court cases, policy issues such as sufficient evidence, use of discretion and legal concerns will be discussed.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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CJ 244 - Corrections
(FORMERLY SOC 244)
An investigation into the various punitive and rehabilitative philosophies and practices employed by the correctional field in dealing with crime and criminality. Topics include: history of corrections, theories of punishment, death penalty, sentencing, effectiveness of rehabilitation, community supervision, and restorative alternatives.
Prerequisite: Non majors—no prerequisite. CJ majors—prerequisite CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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CJ 245 - Community Correctional Alternatives
This course will explore the historical development of probation and parole in the United States as well as current treatment philosophies, and strategies for supervision. It will focus on the relationship between prisons and the community and community- based correctional alternatives. Topics such as boot camps, electronic monitoring, drug courts, halfway houses, and intensive supervision will be explored with an emphasis on evaluating the empirical effectiveness of these alternatives. Speakers, field visit.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 246 - Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice presents a new paradigm of community justice focusing on the three parties involved in crime: the offender, victim, and community. Crime is seen as an injury to people and the community, and thus the focus of justice shifts to repairing those injuries, with all parties participating in the outcome: vindication of the victim, opportunities of accountability and rehabilitation of the offender, and peace and public order for the community. Contrasts between the Restorative Justice Approach and the traditional retributive response to crime will be undertaken. Topics will include: mediation, victim-offender reconciliation, family group conferencing, community service, and offender reintegration. Films, speaker.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 247 - Correctional Rehabilitation and Reentry
This course will examine innovative rehabilitation methods and programs from prevention, to correctional practice, to post-release. Students will be provided with knowledge about evidence-based practices and policies and their underlying theoretical frameworks. Topics will include: Risk and Need assessment, Gender specific Treatment Programs, Substance Abuse programs, etc.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 248 - Women and Crime
The focus of this course is on women in the criminal justice system as victims, offenders, and professionals. Relevant theories (such as a discussion of the feminist criminological perspective), policies, and empirical studies, as well as the historical, socio-political, and cultural forces that gave rise to them will be examined. Topics may include: domestic violence and women who kill, women’s trajectory into crime, runaways, drug use, girl gangs, female police officers, and mothers behind bars. Films, speakers.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 257 - Juvenile Justice
A study of the history and current philosophy and practice of the juvenile justice system, and the social, economic and political forces which have brought it to its present state. Students will examine the current levels and trends of juvenile delinquency and violence along with juvenile justice responses to them. Current issues such as transfer of juveniles to adult court, New York State PINS law, and Restorative Justice will be included.
Prerequisite: SOC 100 or SOC 136
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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CJ 266 - Law Enforcement and Policing
An examination of the evolution of public policing as an institution of social control, law enforcement policy and procedure, the organizational and administrative aspects of law enforcement, the role that police play in addressing crime as a social problem, the formation of police values and subculture, police discretion, and an understanding of the critical issues and challenges facing crime control today.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 277 - Criminal Procedure
An examination of significant Supreme Court decisions, which define the parameters of acceptable police conduct and individual rights in their interaction with the police and criminal courts. An exploration of the unique issues relating to New York State—specific criminal procedure laws, understanding of crime, law and procedure, coverage of the Bill of Rights and the Constitutional limits of law, which is essential in dealing with the criminal justice population.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 278 - Criminal Law
This course offers students an exposure to the basic principles, theories, and doctrine of criminal law in the United States. Some New York law will also be studied. It will include both historical and contemporary judicial thinking and legal reasoning. The course will consider how criminal law is actually administered in the real world and the impact of politics, race, class, and gender on these procedures. Controversial issues will be explored.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 324 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice
A fundamental understanding of research design and data analysis in criminology and Criminal Justice. The course will examine quantitative and qualitative research methods (experimental design, quasi-experimental design, surveys, field research, secondary data analysis), types of data and measurement, probability, and sampling techniques.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
This course is applicable to the liberal arts requirements of the curriculum.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 342 - Internship in Criminal Justice
The internship is designed to give Criminal Justice majors, in their senior year, an experience working with a professional in a criminal justice agency. Students are placed in agencies congruent with their interests. Students are expected to work a minimum of 120 hours during the 114 Criminal Justice semester. Additional requirements include a journal of activities and completion of a major paper. Weekly seminar meetings will be held.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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CJ 359 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice
An opportunity for the student to do advanced work in a specialized area. Open to juniors and seniors in Criminal Justice Department, with departmental approval.
3 credits.
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CJ 370 - Special Topics In Criminal Justice
This course will examine specialized issues in the criminal justice field, which are not covered in depth in the existing course offerings. It will allow professors in one of the multi disciplines within Criminal Justice to teach their area of expertise to students and facilitate interaction between faculty and students. Such topics may include (but not be limited to) DNA and Exonerations, the Supreme Court throughout the Eras, Psychology of the Criminal Mind, etc.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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CJ 400 - Capstone Seminar in Criminal Justice
The senior capstone course is based on readings and discussion of major works in the field of crime and the adminstration of justice. Original works are discussed in the context of the history of ideas, political ideologies, and contemporary developments. Seminar paper required.
Prerequisite: CJ 158
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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DAN 101 - Technique and Sources of Modern Dance
A comprehensive course designed to provide students with an understanding of both the physical and creative aspects of dance. Emphasis on movement training in modern dance techniques. An introduction to dance as an art form: history and criticism, elements of choreography, the relationship of dance to other arts.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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DAN 103 - Dance Through The Ages
An overview of the historical and social aspects of dance from early ballet to the present day. Various forms of dance will be performed. In addition, the development of dance as an art form will be studied through dancing, literature, film, and video. No previous dance experience required.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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DAN 104 - Introduction To Hip Hop Dance
(PE 104 )
This course will introduce students to the movement fundamentals of the hip hop dance vocabulary. In addition, it will develop general movement skills, coordination and improve overall conditioning. Open to all levels.
2 hours a week 1 semester 1 credits.
Fall
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DAN 107 - Introduction To Latin Dance
(PE 107 )
This course will introduce students to the movement fundamentals of the varied forms of Latin dance. In addition, it will develop general movement skills, coordination and improve overall conditioning. Open to all levels.
2 hours a week 1 semester 1 credits.
Fall
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DAN 110 - Dance Movement I
(PE 122 )
This class will focus on the fundamental techniques of dance movement, emphasizing expression and form. Exploring movement in space and the fundamentals of rhythm, the class will develop movement skills and coordination. Open to all levels.
2 hours a week 1 semester 1 credit.
Fall
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DAN 112 - Introduction To Tap Dance
(PE 129 )
This course will introduce the student to the technique and fundamentals of tap dancing. Students will have the ability to develop their skills as well as strengthening their tap sounds and quality. The class will consist of a warm up, across the floor work, and end with a combination. Open to all levels.
2 hours a week 1 semester 1 credit.
Spring
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DAN 113 - Introduction To Theater Dance
(PE 130 )
This class will introduce the student to theater jazz with a focus on technique, style, and performance. The class will consist of a warm up, across the floor work, and end with a combination. A range of Broadway musicals and choreographers from classic to modern will be covered. Open to all levels.
2 hours a week 1 semester 1 credit.
Spring
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DAN 118 - Introduction To Afro-Caribbean Dance
(PE 118 )
This course will explore the fundamentals of movement in Afro- Caribbean Dance. Students will have the ability to develop skills in isolations and polyrhythmic movement as well as developing general movement skills and coordination. Open to all levels.
2 hours a week 1 semester 1 credit.
Fall
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DAN 201 - Technique and Sources of Modern Dance II
A continuation of DAN 101 with an emphasis on choreography.
Prerequisite: DAN 101
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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DAN 270 - Special Topics in Dance
This course will include various issues in dance not covered in depth in the regular course offerings of the department. It will enable students to take advantage of faculty expertise in areas of interest to both faculty and students.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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ESC 110 - Introduction to Astronomy (Long Island Campus)
A study of the universe from the super-immense to the subatomic, emphasizing the moon, planets, comets, meteors, asteroids, stars, and galaxies. The origins of the contemporary universe and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe will also be considered. A constellation study and a planetarium experience will be an integral part of the course.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Lab fee-$30
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ESC 111 - Introduction to the Solar System (Long Island Campus)
A detailed introduction to the solar system. Topics include the historical development of astronomy, the formation of the solar system, characteristics of its planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. Current findings of planetary probes and the identification of celestial objects will be an ongoing study, by way of evening observations and planetarium presentations.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Lab fee-$30
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ESC 112 - Introduction to Stellar Astronomy (Long Island Campus)
An introduction to the study of the universe beyond the solar system. The focus includes the role of electromagnetic radiation in discovering the tremendous distances to the stars, the classification and study of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, white dwarfs, black holes, neutron stars, and pulsars. Theories such as the evolution of the universe, possibility of space travel, and potential for life elsewhere will be discussed. Evening observations, planetarium trips will enhance these theories.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Lab fee-$30
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ESC 113 - Science in Science Fiction (Long Island Campus)
A practical introduction to many basic scientific principles can be effected by way of a film course in science fiction. The film-based course offers thought-provoking scenes related to topics in physics, astronomy, the greenhouse effect and nuclear phenomena. The course will be tailored each semester to investigate current events and technology.
Prerequisite: MAT 105 or equivalent
Viewing assignments each week equivalent to three hours of class time 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ESC 120 - Introduction to Geology (Long Island Campus)
A study of the earth with a view to understanding the mysteries of its forests, fields, glacial valleys, rocks, minerals, waterways, and fossils. Laboratory experiences provide opportunities to investigate these secrets of our planet.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Lab fee-$30
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ESC 130 - Introduction to Meteorology (Long Island Campus)
A study of the natural and man-made factors which affect weather patterns on our planet and in our geographic area. This course offers the opportunity for students to investigate the long range climatic effects of such phenomena as the greenhouse effect, volcanic emissions, and depletion of the rain forests of the Amazon. The use of satellites and other modern equipment for weather analysis will be investigated.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
Lab fee-$30
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ECO 120 - Macroeconomics
(BUS 120 )
National economic policy; inflation and unemployment in the business cycle; output and income determination; government expenditures and receipts; fiscal policy and monetary policy; Federal Reserve System and the banking system; variations in stabilization policy; the impact of capital-labor relations.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ECO 127 - Comparative Economic Systems
Study of the philosophic and ideological basis of economic systems, how they solve various economic problems, and the current state of these systems. Attention will be focused on the variations in modern economic systems: capitalist, state capitalist, market socialist, socialist, and traditional. Individual countries will be used as case studies for analysis of these various economic systems.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring 2013
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ECO 161 - International Economic Problems
Survey of current problems covering international trade, international finance, the relations between technologically advanced and less-developed nations, and various international institutions. Focus on current issues of international economic policy.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ECO 221 - Labor Economics
(BUS 221 )
A study of the political economy of labor market demand and supply, the labor process and the philosophic foundations of various theories of labor. The course surveys the historical and current problems of labor organization and unions as well as the impact of race, gender and class on labor and income distribution.
Prerequisite: ECO 120
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall 2011, 2013
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ECO 222 - Statistics
(BUS 222 )
Collection and tabulation of statistical data. Simple correlation and regression analysis. Probability. Random variables. Normal distribution. Sampling and sampling distributions. Statistical inference. Use of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program, integrated into the course.
Prerequisite: MAT 113 or MAT 200
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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ECO 223 - Money and Banking
(BUS 223 )
The roles of money and credit, financial markets and institutions, and central banking in the U.S. economy. The banking system and its relationship with the Federal Reserve System, as well as international banking issues and problems, will also be analyzed and explored.
Prerequisite: ECO 120
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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ECO 226 - Microeconomics
(BUS 226 )
Marginal analysis of demand and supply, the individual firm, and market microstructure. Consumer behavior and producer behavior. Alternative models of price determination and profit maximation. The relation between input and output markets.
Prerequisite: ECO 120
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits
Fall and Spring
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ECO 278 - Economic Geography
Geographic distribution of the economic activities of production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services. Particular attention is given to the location of economic activity as a function of unequal factor endowment.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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ECO 328 - History of Economic Thought
A survey of the development of economic theory; issues and problems of the classical economists; Marx’s critique of classical political economy; the roots of contemporary schools of thought. Selected primary readings are integrated into the course. Emphasis will be placed upon analysis of the relationship between value and price.
Prerequisite: ECO 120
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits
Fall 2012
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ECO 359 - Independent Study in Economics
An opportunity for students to do advanced work in a specialized area in Economics. Students will work with an Economics faculty member in studying and analyzing economic issues and topics of interest. Open to juniors and seniors with departmental approval.
Prerequisites: ECO 120 and ECO 226
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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ECO 370 - Special Topics in Economics
This course will include economic issues, developments or problems not covered in depth in the regular course offerings. It will enable students to take advantage of faculty expertise in diverse areas which are of interest to both faculty and students. With departmental approval
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
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ECO 400 - Seminar in Economics
Seminar student selects jointly with instructor an economic topic to be researched; findings are reported in a formal paper; weekly meetings with instructor.
Prerequisites: at least 12 credits in the social sciences, and approval of the department.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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Education Senior Methods Block
The general and special methods courses, taken just prior to student teaching, are considered an integrated block, with a team of college instructors working together with high school teachers to help students develop competence. The total experience includes regular field work, supervised by the college, in one or more schools where students observe, tutor, assist with small groups, and begin to teach. General and special methods courses must be taken during the same semester. These method courses and student teaching cannot be transferred from another institution.
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EDU 115 - Educational Psychology
An introduction to the psychological foundations of education, aimed at developing basic competence in the understanding of growth and development, the psychology of personality and adjustment, the assessment and handling of individual differences, and the psychology of learning. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork required. Usually taken in sophomore year.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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EDU 121 - Teaching Adolescents with Exceptionalities
An introduction and overview of the human development of persons with the full range of disabilities and special health care needs. Emphasis will be placed on the teaching of adolescents with exceptionalities, including the gifted, and the effect of those disabilities on learning and behavior at that age level. The importance of networking, collaboration, and assistive technologies will be highlighted. Concerns regarding cultural diversity and inclusion will be addressed. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork in a special education setting or an inclusion classroom is required. Usually taken in sophomore year.
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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EDU 183 - Self Exploration and Career Search
This ten week course consists of four components: Self Awareness, Career Awareness, Career Resources, and Career Search. Students will be guided through Internet sites which will enable them to know themselves and their interests, identify their personality type, access detailed descriptions of specific jobs and company information, and learn how to target a specific job. Questions like, “Do I have the right Major?” and “What can I do with my Major?” will be addressed as well. Finally, each student will complete a personal portfolio of research which will include a cover letter and a resume.
75 minutes a week for 10 weeks 1 credit.
Offered when there is sufficient demand
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EDU 234 - Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education
An inquiry into the process of education as seen by the historian, sociologist and the philosopher. Examination of selected contemporary problems within an historical context, with emphasis on the needs of the urban school and a multicultural society. The effects of socioeconomic factors, violence/abuse, and health and safety issues on student learning. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork required. Usually taken in junior year.
2 hours a week 1 semester 2 credits.
Fall, Spring
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EDU 240 - Adolescent Literacy
This course will provide an introduction to teaching literacy in its broadest sense, the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. Emphasis will be placed on the teaching of reading and writing at the secondary level content areas, with the integration of instructional technology. Students will learn to develop strategies for working with students with diverse needs and learning styles.
Prerequisite: EDU 115
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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EDU 250 - Introduction to Middle School
Participation in this course will extend the knowledge and expertise of prospective secondary level educators in middle-level school philosophy. The middle school child requires an educational program developmentally responsive to the needs and characteristics of young adolescents that is appropriate and tailored for their academic, physical, and psychosocial development. The historic evolution of middle level education, the NYS Essential Elements of Middle School, as well as the academic structure and organization of middle schools shall form the core of this course.
Prerequisite: EDU 115
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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EDU 251 - Literacy Acquisition: Middle School Years
This course introduces students to different theories of literacy acquisition/development at the middle school level. The following topics are also introduced: the evolution of American reading instruction, language acquisition, linguistic universals, emergent literacy, creating classroom environments that facilitate literacy acquisition/development, formal vs. informal literacy assessment practices, specific reading/writing approaches in the content area, and assessment and instructional strategies that address different aspects of the reading process. Each of these topics will be viewed through the lens of the middle school adolescent perspective.
Prerequisite: EDU 115
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall and Spring
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EDU 256 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
A study of the theory, methods, and materials used in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Topics include the cultural, psychological and linguistic considerations in teaching/learning a second language and the place of ESL. Departmental approval required.
2 hours a week 1 semester 2 credits
Offered when there is sufficient demand.
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EDU 360 - Methods of Secondary Education
A combined college-field course, seeking to develop competence in areas of common concern to secondary school teachers: curriculum, methods, materials of instruction, planning, assessment, content reading strategies, classroom management, study skills, and technology. Microteaching and classroom observation and practice. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisites: Departmental approval, EDU 115 , PSY 220
3 hours a week 1 semester 3 credits.
Fall, Spring
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EDU 361 - Methods of Teaching English in Secondary School
A study of aims, curriculum, methods, and materials for the teaching of the language arts: composition, literacy, language, technology, literature, and reading. Observation and practice in teaching. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval; Corequisite: EDU 360
2 hours a week 1 semester 2 credits.
Fall, Spring
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EDU 363 - Methods of Teaching History and Social Studies in Secondary School
A study of objectives, values, and problems of teaching history and social studies; curriculum and materials; classroom strategies and techniques including written, oral, and performance-based assessment; content reading and technology. Observation and practice in teaching. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval; Corequisite: EDU 360
2 hours a week 1 semester 2 credits.
Fall, Spring
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EDU 364 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in Secondary School
A study of objectives and methods of teaching mathematics; recent curricular developments in pedagogy, content reading, and technology and their impact on methodology; assessment techniques. Observation and practice in teaching. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval; Corequisite: EDU 360
2 hours a week 1 semester 2 credits.
Fall, Spring
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EDU 365 - Methods of Teaching Modern Language in Secondary School
A study of varied approaches to language learning; integration of culture and language; curriculum, materials, and planning for teaching. Observation and practice in teaching. A minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork required.
Prerequisite: Departmental approval; Corequisite: EDU 360
2 hours a week 1 semester 2 credits.
Fall
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