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Courses

 
  

  • ADO 510 - Discipline Specific Methods: English/Language Arts Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study of curriculum and methods of instruction in the English language arts in grades 7-12; focus on state and national learning standards as well as INTASC standards; instructional decision-making; learning theories; curricular content; fostering growth of diverse students and students with special educational needs; using technology to support learning; and investigations arising from field-based practicum.

    COREQ: ADO 513.
    credit: 4
  

  • ADO 513 - Field Experience III: English/Language Arts Practicum Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Teacher candidates observe, participate in, and teach mini-lessons in English classrooms for approximately four hours per week. This practicum course is designed to help prospective middle and high school teachers better understand the relationships among diverse learners, teachers, schools, and curricula. In addition, prospective teachers will focus on state and national standards and reform efforts, infusion of technology in instruction, and specific methods for developing English skills and dispositions for all learners.

    COREQ: ADO 510
    credit: 2
  

  • ADO 520 - Discipline Specific Methods: Second Language Acquisition/Modern Language Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course emphasizes teacher candidates’ transformation into professionals through reflective and practical application of theory and research to build professional understanding, skill, and dispositions, and encourages continuing growth in second/foreign language teaching.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 523.
    credit: 4
  

  • ADO 523 - Field Experience III: Discipline Specific Second Language Acquisition/Modern Language Practicum Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Teacher candidates observe, participate in, and teach mini-lessons in Modern Language classrooms for approximately 4 hours per week. This practicum course is designed to help prospective middle and high school teachers better understand the relationships among diverse learners, teachers, schools, and curricula. In addition, prospective teachers will focus on state and national standards and reform efforts, infusion of technology in instruction, and specific methods for developing language skills and dispositions for all learners.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 520.
    credit: 2
  

  • ADO 525 - Student Teaching Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MSED Adolescence Grades 7-12 program. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Completion of all courses in the MSED Adolescence program, and all NYS teacher certification workshops.
    credit: 6
  

  • ADO 526 - Cross-Cultural Student Teaching Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MSED Adolescence 7-12 program. It provides the teacher candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a diverse setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Completion of all coursework in the MSED Adolescence Grades 7-12 program, and of all NYS teacher certification workshops.
    credit: 6
  

  • ADO 530 - Discipline Specific Methods: Mathematics Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study of curriculum and methods of instruction in Mathematics in grades 7-12; focus on state and national learning standards as well as INTASC standards; instructional decision-making; learning theories; curricular content; fostering growth of diverse students and students with special educational needs; using technology to support learning; and investigations arising from field-based practicum.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 533.
    credit: 4
  

  • ADO 533 - Field Experience III: Mathematics Practicum Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Teacher candidates observe, participate in, and teach mini-lessons in mathematics classrooms for approximately four hours per week. This practicum course is designed to help prospective middle and high school teachers better understand the relationships among diverse learners, teachers, schools, and curricula. In addition, prospective teachers will focus on state and national standards and reform efforts, infusion of technology in instruction, and specific methods for developing mathematics skills and dispositions for all learners.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 530.
    credit: 2
  

  • ADO 540 - Discipline Specific Methods: Science Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study of curriculum and methods of instruction in Science in grades 7-12; focus on state and national learning standards as well as INTASC standards; instructional decision-making; learning theories; curricular content; fostering growth of diverse students and students with special educational needs; using technology to support learning; and investigations arising from fieldbased practicum.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 543.
    credit: 4
  

  • ADO 543 - Field Experience III: Science Practicum Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Teacher candidates observe, participate in, and teach mini-lessons in science classrooms for approximately four hours per week. This practicum course is designed to help prospective middle and high school teachers better understand the relationships among diverse learners, teachers, schools, and curricula. In addition, prospective teachers will focus on state and national standards and reform efforts, infusion of technology in instruction, and specific methods for developing science skills and dispositions for all learners.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 540.
    credit: 2
  

  • ADO 550 - Discipline Specific Methods: Social Studies Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study of curriculum and methods of instruction in Social Studies in grades 7-12; focus on state and national learning standards as well as INTASC standards; instructional decision-making; learning theories; curricular content; fostering growth of diverse students and students with special educational needs; using technology to support learning; and investigations arising from field-based practicum.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 553.
    credit: 4
  

  • ADO 553 - Field Experience III: Social Studies Practicum Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Teacher candidates observe, participate in, and teach mini-lessons in social studies classrooms for approximately four hours per week. This practicum course is designed to help prospective middle and high school teachers better understand the relationships among diverse learners, teachers, schools, and curricula. In addition, prospective teachers will focus on state and national standards and reform efforts, infusion of technology in instruction, and specific methods for developing social studies skills and dispositions for all learners.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ado 550.
    credit: 2
  

  • ADO 555 - Science & Mathematics Methods

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study of curriculum and methods of instruction in the sciences and mathematics in secondary schools. Focus will include NY State Mathematics Common Core Standards and state and national standards across the science disciplines, instructional decision-making, learning theories, curricular content, teaching and learning in diverse environments, and investigations arising from field experiences.

     

    PREREQ: EDU 507 and SPE 504
    credit: 3
  

  • ADO 556 - TESOL Methods

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Students will become familiar with theories, methods, and practices concerning the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Specific issues explored include: functions of language across cultural and social classes; acquisition of languages; nature of proficiency; goals for learning academic English; and specific classroom pedagogies and practices.

    PREREQ: EDU 507 and SPE 504
    credit: 3
  

  • ADO 593 - Field Experience B: Planning and Teaching Practicum

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is the second field placement course in the MST Adolescence Grades 7-12 program; it is designed to help students become collaborative, reflective educators who plan, implement, and assess lessons and units of study that use a variety of integrated teaching strategies to promote the learning of all students. Research-based, culturally relevant, anti-bias, technology-supported teaching, fair and equitable assessment, and responsible management strategies will be implemented in a field placement. Candidates will be placed in middle or high school classrooms to work cooperatively with professionals in the field.

    PREREQ: EDU 501
    COREQ: ADO 594
    credit: 2
  

  • ADO 594 - Interdisciplinary Methods Grades 7-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is intended to provide adolescence education candidates with the ability to utilize the interrelationship of disciplined knowledge to further student understanding about how the world functions. Math, science, social studies, English, and foreign language education candidates will examine the common foundations, conceptual overlaps, and areas not addressed by conventional school subjects, but inherent within the broad spectrum of academia. Through a concept-driven approach, groups of interdisciplinary candidates will develop student learning activities and unit plans, which may be implemented in classroom settings. The intent is to develop reflective educators who can collaborate to use a variety of integrated teaching strategies that are inquiry-based and will address the needs and development levels of all learners.

    PREREQ: Edu 501 and concurrent registration in Ado 593.
    credit: 3
  

  • ADO 595 - Student Teaching Grades 7-12 A

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MST Adolescence 7-12 Initial Certification program. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Departmental approval.
    credit: 6
  

  • ADO 596 - Student Teaching Grades 7-12 B

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MST Adolescence 7-12 Initial Certification program. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a diverse setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Permission of department.
    credit: 6
  

  • AED 530 - Methods in Art Education K-12

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Candidates will be introduced to the theory and practices of Art Education in the United States. Foundations for the teaching of studio art, art history, art appreciation, art criticism,reading and literacy in the art class, as well as the appreciation of diverse cultures through the study of art heritage will be studied. The application of art content to the childhood and adolescent levels will be the focus. The application of art processes to the psychological developmental level of all learners will be studied and the role of Art Education in the public schools will be analyzed. All of this will be studied in conjunction with a concurrent childhood practicum and student teaching experience, where candidates can observe, analyze, and text hypotheses while learning to adjust their expectations.

    PREREQ: Acceptance in the MAT Art Education Program and concurrent registration in Aed 540.
    credit: 3
  

  • AED 540 - Childhood Art Practicum and Student Teaching

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course involves a Practicum and Student Teaching in a childhood art classroom two days per week, under supervision, to be taken concurrently with Aed 530, Art Education Methods K-12. This course provides an opportunity for the candidate to integrate knowledge of the developmental stages of childhood art, art education theory, and pedagogy in a childhood setting.

    PREREQ: Admission to the MAT-Art Education Program; concurrent registration in Aed 530.
    credit: 3
  

  • AED 550 - Adolescence Art Practicum and Student Teaching

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course involves a practicum and student teaching in an adolescence art classroom; it is a semester-long opportunity for candidates to apply knowledge of art education theory and pedagogy in an adolescence setting.

    PREREQ: completion of Aed 530, 540 and concurrent registration in Aed 560.
    credit: 3
  

  • AED 560 - Art Education Action Research

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Candidates will engage in action research in an adolescence art classroom. Previously, in Aed 530 (Art Education Methods), candidates identified potential questions to be researched. Upon receiving their student teaching placement, candidates must present to their cooperating teacher viable action research ideas that can be conducted in an adolescent classroom. The final topic will be researched and implemented during the same semester that adolescent art student teaching occurs. The research will generate data to be included in a final thesis.

    PREREQ: Aed 530, Aed 540, and concurrent registration in Aed 550.
    credit: 3
  

  • ANT 599 - Independent Study

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A course of individualized study or research, not available as a regular course offering, arranged by a student and approved by the instructor, advisor, and department chairperson.

    PREREQ: Completion of twenty-four anthropology hours including all “Basic Requirements” listed for an anthropology major and graduate standing.
    NOTE: May be repeated for credit, however, the maximum total credit allowed is six hours.
    credit: 1 to 6
  

  • ART 500 - Graduate Studio

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is a graduate level course in two and three dimensional studio work.  A learning agreement between instructor and student will be established specifying the goals and outcomes expected from the student at the end of the course. 

    PREREQ: Graduate standing and instructor permission.
    NOTE: This course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.
    credit: 3
  

  • ART 507 - Graduate Graphic Design

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Studio course dealing with the study and practice of conceptual and technical approaches to graphic design at the graduate level as a visual communication modality. Course involves studio experience in the areas of planning and designing the integration of text and illustration to produce graphic communication products. Presentation of original work is required.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 12
  

  • ART 508 - Graduate Graphic Design—Print Media

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Studio course dealing with the study and practice of conceptual and technical approaches to graphic design work at the graduate level for print reproduction. Emphasis is placed on the creative use of type, spot color, line art and continuous tone images in the preparation of digital design layouts, and comprehensive prepress mechanicals. Presentation of original work is required.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 12
  

  • ART 509 - Graduate Multimedia

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study and studio experience at the graduate level in planning and producing computer assisted visually driven multimedia messages. Emphasis is placed on the creative use of electronic presentation systems.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 12
  

  • ART 510 - Graduate Drawing

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Students will explore technical, conceptual, aesthetic and historical aspects of drawing media.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 9
  

  • ART 512 - Graduate Illustration

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    With guidelines and input from the instructor, students will develop a proposal for a body of work that reflects their own personal interests and professional goals. Chosen subject matter, format and appropriate techniques will be developed in depth throughout the semester. The goal of this self-directed and focused approach is to create portfolio-quality final illustrations.

    credit: 3 to 6
  

  • ART 513 - Graduate Digital Illustration

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Studio course dealing with the study and practice at the graduate level of digital illustration. Emphasis is placed on the creative use of digital technologies and microcomputer applications in the creation of illustrative imagery. Presentation of original work is required.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 12
  

  • ART 514 - Graduate Graphic Design—Individual Problems

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides an opportunity for independent research and development in digital imagery techniques and production concepts on the graduate level. Students work to improve their abilities in the following areas: interactive web design, interactive multimedia, 3-d modeling/animation, videography or print publication design. This course will further develop the student’s understanding of commercial applied design processes revolving around microcomputer operations. Students are encouraged to identify production areas of interest for in-depth investigation. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to produce imagery from idea generation through final mechanical.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 12
  

  • ART 515 - Graduate Painting

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A studio in which students will explore technical, aesthetic and historical aspects of the painter’s craft. Students will work with various painting media and image creation strategies in order to create well thought out, personal imagery.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 9
  

  • ART 517 - Graduate Web Design

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study and studio experience at the graduate level in planning and producing visually driven internet and/or world wide web sites. Emphasis is placed on the creative use of Internet, Intranet and World Wide Web systems.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 12
  

  • ART 525 - Graduate Printmaking

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Studio involving various print media in the development and creation of graphic imagery. There will be exploration of the concepts underlying printmaking both in the past and as they are expressed by contemporary print-makers.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 9
  

  • ART 530 - Graduate Ceramics

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will consist of self-directed work as a means to personal expression in clay. Students will explore technical, aesthetic and historical aspects of ceramic media including experimental work with clay bodies, clay forming and image creation strategies.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 9
  

  • ART 540 - Graduate Photography

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Exploration of photography as a means to personal expression and communication. Students will explore technical, aesthetic and historical aspects of photographic media including black and white, color, mixed, and electronic media.

    NOTE: All courses may be repeated for credit (up to 12 hours). Most studio classes involve self-directed work and individual research with individual faculty members assigned to the area of study.
    credit: 3 to 9
  

  • ART 545 - Graduate Sculpture

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This graduate level course involves self directed work and research in consultation with the sculpture faculty. A learning agreement between instructor and student will be established specifying goals and outcomes expected by the student at the end of the course.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    NOTE: This course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.
    credit: 3
  

  • ART 548 - Graduate Creative Code for the Visual Artist

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study and studio experience at the graduate level in planning and producing visually driven interactive events. Emphasis is placed on the creative use of code to create engaging visual experiences.

    PREREQ: Completion of undergraduate degree in computer art/graphic design or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • ART 571 - Research Problems in Art History

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Independent research in writing on selected problems in art history and the history of studio media.

    NOTE: May be repeated for credit.
    credit: 3 to 9
  

  • ART 572 - Theory and Practice

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course involves an intellectual exploration of the creative process and the way in which media and work strategies influence creativity. It will allow graduate students in art to take a close look at questions related to the creation of art works in their chosen field. Furthermore it will encourage them to write and speak clearly about the creative process.

    NOTE: This course may be repeated for credit.
    credit: 3 to 9
  

  • ART 580 - Research in Museum Studies

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Fundamentals of practical museum operation.
    Prerequisite: Undergraduate degree or completion of 15 hours in one of the following major areas: Anthropology, Geology, History, Art, or Art History
     

    credit: 3
  

  • ART 599 - Independent Study

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to help graduate art students to make their own decisions and independently explore ideas and concepts. The students will be encouraged to gain insights about their own creative identity and make a critical analysis of their work in order to develop a personal style of expression.

    PREREQ: nine hours of graduate art in the student’s chosen studio area and permission of the graduate advisor.
    credit: 1 to 9
  

  • AST 501 - Advanced Astronomy

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Please contact department for information on this course.
  

  • AST 599 - Independent Study

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Topics related to a student’s interests but not otherwise available at Oswego.

    PREREQ: admission to graduate standing and a minimum of nine credit hours of undergraduate study in astronomy or the equivalent.
    NOTE: This course may be taken for credit more than once for a maximum of six hours.
    credit: 1 to 6
  

  • BIO 525 - Evolution

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A graduate Seminar Course in the principles, mechanisms and processes of evolution via natural selection.

    PREREQ: Undergraduate genetics and ecology or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • BIO 592 - Problems in Biology

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Selected topics in the Biological Sciences with emphasis on recent investigations and experimental techniques aimed at acquainting the student with methods of research, the formulation of problems, experimental design, and the analysis of data.

    PREREQ: permission of instructor and graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • BIO 599 - Independent Study

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Investigations by students into specific areas of the Biological Sciences.

    PREREQ: instructor permission and graduate standing.
    credit: 1 to 3
  

  • BRC 520 - Technology and Culture

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    An introduction to theoretical frameworks for understanding how technology shapes and is mutually shaped by ways of thinking about the self and the world. The course also looks at how artists, feminists and non-Western thinkers have provided alternative models for thinking about technology and culture.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • BRC 521 - Social Networks and the Web

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course takes a critical look at the phenomenon of online networks, how they come into being, and what impact they have on social behavior. The course includes a review of social network theories and an exploration of issues of control, participation, and production as they relate to networks.

    PREREQ: BRC 520 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • BRC 522 - Videogame Theory and Analysis

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    An interdisciplinary look at videogames, exploring the social, cultural, technological and economic dimensions of the medium. The course will provide students (through play and analysis) with a framework for studying videogames as cultural texts that can serve as entertainment, art, and learning tools.

    PREREQ: BRC 520 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • CAS 544 - Semiotics and the Study of Meaning

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Semiotics is the study of signs and sign systems in the world of meaning we share through communication. This course is an introduction to the methods and theories of semiotics and its concern with the “life of signs” —signs as individual entities, as they operate within larger groups of signs called codes, and as codes, in turn, operate within cultures. The importance of this topic for human life makes the subject appropriate for students from all disciplines, undergraduate and graduate.

    credit: 3
  

  • CED 525 - Student Teaching Grades 1-6

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MSED Childhood Initial Certification program. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Completion of all courses in Childhood Master’s program and completion of all NYS teacher certification work-shops.
    credit: 6
  

  • CED 526 - Cross-Cultural Student Teaching Grades 1-6

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MSED Childhood Initial Certification program. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a diverse setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Completion of all courses in Childhood Master’s program and completion of all NYS teacher certification work-shops.
    credit: 6
  

  • CED 530 - Teaching Mathematics Grades 1-6: Authentic Literacy & Learning

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    In-depth examination of the elementary school mathematics curriculum and current best professional practice in teaching mathematics; focus on research into children’s learning and the impact of various teaching strategies on the mathematics learning of all children; includes relevant field-based assignments.

    PREREQ: Concurrent registration in Ced 533. Must complete Mat 106 or equivalent before registering.
    credit: 3
  

  • CED 540 - Teaching Science and Technology: Authentic Literacy and Learning

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Study of the nature of science and technology, how children learn science (including science misconceptions), and the curriculum and pedagogy appropriate for teaching science and technology to elementary children with special emphasis on integrating language arts skills into science and technology instruction.

    PREREQ: Admission to MSED Initial Certification Childhood Grades 1-6 Program.
    credit: 3
  

  • CED 542 - Integrated Methods: Language Arts & Social Studies

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to help candidates become collaborative and reflective educators who plan, implement and assess lessons and units for language arts and social studies curricula. Research-based, culturally relevant, anti-bias, technology-supported teaching; fair and equitable assessment; and effective management strategies will be developed.

    PREREQ: EDU 501
    COREQ: CED 543
    credit: 4
  

  • CED 543 - Field Experience A: Small Group Participation in Inclusive Classrooms

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will encourage candidates to become collaborative, reflective educators who plan, implement, and assess lessons and units of study that use a variety of integrated teaching strategies to promote the learning of all students. Research-based, culturally relevant, anti-bias, technology-supported teaching, and responsible management strategies will be implemented in a field placement.

    COREQ: CED 542
    credit: 2
  

  • CED 550 - Teaching Social Studies: Authentic Literacy and Learning

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to help prospective childhood teachers better understand curricular issues; local, state, and national standards and reform efforts; and specific methods for developing the social studies knowledge and skills of all learners. Study of curriculum and methods of instruction for social studies 1-6; focus on state and national learning standards; instructional decision-making; learning theories; curricular content; environments conducive to fostering growth of diverse students; using technology to support learning; collaboration with other professionals to help students with special educational needs.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • CED 552 - Integrated Science and Technology Methods

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to help candidates become collaborative and reflective educators who plan, implement and assess lessons and units of study that use a variety of integrated science and technology teaching strategies to promote learning of all students. Research based, culturally relevant, anti-bias, technology-supported teaching; fair and equitable assessment; and effective management strategies will be developed.

    PREREQ: EDU 501
    COREQ: CED 553
    credit: 4
  

  • CED 553 - Field Experience B: Planning and Teaching

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will encourage candidates to become collaborative, reflective educators who plan, implement, and assess lessons and units of study that use a variety of integrated teaching strategies to promote the learning of all students. Research-based, culturally relevant, anti-bias, technology-supported teaching, and responsible management strategies will be implemented in a field placement.

    COREQ: CED 552
    credit: 2
  

  • CED 595 - Student Teaching Grades 1-6 A

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MST Childhood Initial Certification program. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Department approval
    credit: 6
  

  • CED 596 - Student Teaching Grades 1-6 B

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This is one of two culminating courses of the MST Childhood Initial Certification program. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content knowledge and practice to promote learning for all students in a diverse setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate. This course is completed with collaborative supervision from the college and the field-based institution.

    PREREQ: Permission of department.
    credit: 6
  

  • CHE 501 - Special Topics in Advanced Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Selected areas of advanced chemistry will be discussed.

    NOTE: This course may be taken for credit more than once with permission of the instructor and the Chemistry chairperson.
    credit: 1 to 4
  

  • CHE 503 - NMR Laboratory

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    The course covers teh fundamental principles of NMR spectroscopy. Lectures about the theory of NMR and spectrometer operation are complimented by computer sumilations. Ther are numerous hands-on laboratory sessions where experiments are performed and interpreted.

    PREREQ: Admission to chemistry graduate program.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 510 - The Teaching of Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Examines theories and provides practice to develop teaching skills in the teaching of chemistry laboratories, recitations or lectures using methods ranging from the conceptual structural approach to open-ended project oriented courses or laboratories.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    NOTE: Strongly recommended for all graduate students in chemistry. (The number of hours of the above activities per week will be arranged by the instructor.)
    credit: 1 to 3
  

  • CHE 511 - Microcomputers In The Chemistry Laboratory

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed for all science majors who wish to create computer-instrument interfaces and who wish to use such interfaces for data acquisition in the laboratory. Both the hardware and software aspects of interfacing are addressed. Programming assignments are in FORTRAN, PASCAL and assembly languages.

    PREREQ: Csc 212, 214 or equivalent high level language experience, Che 212 and Phy 212.
    credit: 2
  

  • CHE 529 - Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014
  

  • CHE 535 - Qualitative Organic Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014
  

  • CHE 536 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Intensive study of organic chemistry with emphasis on the scope and limitations of reactions, mechanisms and recent developments.

    PREREQ: Che 332.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 537 - Advanced Organic Chemistry II

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course continues the intensive study of organic chemistry involving recent developments of synthetic and theoretical importance.
    Prerequisite: CHE 332

    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 538 - Theoretical Organic Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014
  

  • CHE 540 - Advanced Organic Spectroscopy

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    The determination of the structures of organic compounds utilizing infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance (including extensive covering of C-13 NMR), ultraviolet and mass spectrometry.

    PREREQ: CHE 332
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 543 - Quantum Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to present the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics and their application to a variety of atomic and molecular chemical systems beyond the level normally presented in the first physical chemistry course.

    PREREQ: Che 342.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 545 - Computational Methods in Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014
  

  • CHE 546 - Chemical Kinetics

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A study of the theory and application of chemical kinetics with emphasis on the recent theoretical and experimental results.
    Prerequisite: Graduate standing, CHE 342.

    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 548 - Chemical Applications of Group Theory

    Catalog Year 2013-2014
  

  • CHE 552 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014
  

  • CHE 555 - Medicinal Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Designed for students who are interested in learning about drug discovery, drug design, and the molecular mechanisms by which drugs act. Topics include drug targets, pharmacokinetics, drug discovery, design, and development, and the chemistry of selected clinically important drugs.

    PREREQ: Che 332 or instructor’s approval.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 558 - Crystallography

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A course in the methods of crystal structure determination, including hands-on experiences. The course will include theory and practical experiences.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 561 - Biochemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A two semester course in biochemistry involving a detailed study of the chemical composition of biological substances and the chemical changes that occur within these substances.
     

    CHE 561 Laboratory
    Laboratory to accompany Che 561.

    COREQ: Che 561.
    NOTE: Laboratory fee required.
    credit: 1 to 2

    PREREQ:  Graduate standing and CHE 332.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 562 - Biochemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A two semester course in biochemistry involving a detailed study of the chemical composition of biological substances and the chemical changes that occur within these substances.

    PREREQ: Che 561.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 571 - Proteomics with Lab

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Proteomics is the large-scale analysis of the entire set of proteins in a cell, tissue, or organism, allowing a description of the system in terms of its functional components. This course covers theory and applications dealing with techniques and instrumentation utilized in proteomics. The laboratory component includes proteome analysis using two dimensional electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, and use of databases.

    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 573 - Environmental Chemistry

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course provides a foundation in the three core areas (water, air and soil) of environmental chemistry. Upon completion of the course, students will have a fundamental knowledge of environmental chemistry and its effects on the human population. Topics include: ozone layer depletion, global warming, acid rain, aquatic chemistry and soil chemistry.

    Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
    Optional laboratory to accompany Che 573.

    PREREQ: Che 322.
    COREQ: Che 573.
    NOTE: Breakage deposit required.
    credit: 1

    PREREQ: Graduate standing, and CHE 322, 332, and 341.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 596 - Chemistry Seminar

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Selected chemistry topics will be presented. Graduate students must select a topic based on a recent article in the literature (not a survey article) and are expected to defend or refute the author’s conclusions.

    NOTE: The article chosen must be approved by a member of the chemistry faculty.
    credit: 1 to 3
  

  • CHE 597 - Research Problem

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Students will prepare an original research proposal in one of the several fields of chemistry. They should select a faculty member in the area of the research proposal who will sponsor and supervise such work. The proposed research problem should be submitted as a written report and support for the success of the project will involve primarily library research.

    PREREQ: graduate standing and permission of department chair.
    credit: 3
  

  • CHE 598 - Thesis

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Original experimental and theoretical research problems.

    PREREQ: permission of the department chairperson.
    NOTE: A minimum of six accumulated credit hours of thesis are required for the Master’s thesis.
    credit: 1 to 6
  

  • CHE 599 - Independent Study

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Selection and pursuit of a problem, under advisement of the chemistry staff, that will challenge the student’s ability and potential to perform an independent investigation.

    PREREQ: permission of the department chairperson.
    credit: 1 to 6
  

  • CMA 600 - Integrated Media and Design

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    Survey of the many ways media is used to convey information, provide entertainment or instruction. The course will survey the technological state of the media, design factors, along with the social, economic and political implications of a rich media landscape. Prerequisite:
    Students must possess a BA, BS or BFA in art, design, communications, media, marketing, education, computer science, music, theatre, psychology or instructional design. If a student does not posses a degree in one of the above-mentioned areas, a student may petition the instructor for permission to enroll in the course. The instructor will determine whether the student’s interests are appropriate to the course.

    credit: 3
  

  • CMA 601 - Special Projects in Integrated Media and Design

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is design to allow students from various media-related disciplines to explore cooperatively new interactive paradigms for communication and artistic expression made possible by new and emerging technologies. The ultimate goal of the class is to produce a set
    of finished projects that will be presented to faculty in the Integrated Media Certificate program.

    PREREQ: CMA 600 or instructor permission.
    credit: 3
  

  • COM 500 - Introduction to Strategic Communication

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    An overview of the theories and skills required for communicating oral and written strategic messages competently in a collaborative, high-tech, and global business environment. The course will cover the methods necessary for effective communication in the business world, providing students opportunities to develop and improve their skills. Students will learn how to use the appropriate media and strategies to communicate to different audiences in different settings. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and applying current communication studies research.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing
    credit: 3
  

  • COM 503 - Applied Research Methods

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course prepares students to design, conduct and interpret research in their subsequent careers as communication and media professionals. The course will provide the knowledge necessary to develop an understanding of the principles and methods of social scientific research as it applies to the field of strategic communication. In order to be able to conduct research in their future careers students will be introduced to methods of primary research in strategic communication such as interview, focus groups, survey, and experimental research. Students will also be introduced to statistical techniques using statistical software. 

    PREREQ: Graduate standing
    credit: 4
  

  • COM 508 - Global Media Literacy

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course prepares students to describe, analyze, and interpret media messages, media systems and media effects in a global context. This course will provide the knowledge necessary to develop an understanding of how humans process information, especially from mediated messages. In order to develop, send and analyze strategic communication messages, professionals need to understand how mediated messages influence and are interpreted and to what effect. The goal of this course is to understand, analyze and critique media messages in a variety of forms as presented in situations around the world.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing
    credit: 3
  

  • COM 512 - Interpersonal Communication in Health Care

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will examine how effective and appropriate communication will build constructive patient and provider relationships and how this will contribute to one’s optimum health. This course will explore how communication may be used to empower participants in health care interactions, influence family members, support caregivers, and create meaningful relationships in order to make more informed health decisions and achieve better health outcomes.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing
    credit: 3
  

  • COM 514 - Crisis Communication

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course will provide students with a seminar environment for examining the crisis management process, and applying critical thinking capabilities to prevent, prepare, and respond to expected crises. Students will also learn crisis communication theories to facilitate open, honest, and consistent communication with media and other key stakeholders.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing
    credit: 3
  

  • COM 516 - Survey of Health Communication

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course focuses on theoretical and applied features of health communication. The class will consider a variety of health factors, theories, conceptual frameworks, methodological techniques, and implementation strategies that can be used to inform and influence individuals, families and communities. Three health-problem areas will be highly emphasized: (1) substance (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, drug) abuse prevention and treatment (2) obesity prevention and weight-related issues, and (3) community health issues (e.g., suicide, AIDS, violence). Interpersonal perspective, social (cultural & organizational) contexts, influences of technologies and media, and health promotion & campaigns compose the integral perspectives used when visiting each emphasized health-problem area.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing & COM317 (or an equivalent undergraduate research method course)
     

    credit: 3
  

  • COM 520 - Health Campaigns

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to help health organizations effectively produce and implement a health campaign program. This course focuses on the stages of the health campaign process. To make a health campaign program successful, the following stages will be emphasized: (1) general description of the program, including intended audience, goals, and objectives, (2) market research plan, (3) message and materials development and pretesting plan, (4) materials production, distribution, and promotion plans, (5) outcome evaluation plan. Interpersonal perspective, social (cultural & organizational) contexts, and influences of technologies and media compose the integral perspectives used to develop and implement effective health campaigns.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing
    credit: 3
  

  • CPS 502 - Race, Gender, and Class Issues in Counseling

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course is designed to help students to increase their knowledge about human diversity and the impact that diversity has on behavior. Issues of race, class and gender form the template through which the impact on the counseling process, practitioners, and clientele is examined. Individuals who are preparing to enter the helping professions need to understand the cultural milieu within which helping behaviors occur and the ways in which these behaviors may be affected by personal biases and needs of the professionals and those whom they serve. Dynamics of social institutions such as family, school, and religion also will be examined.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • CPS 503 - Psychological Foundations: Personality

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    An intensive study and comparison of selected personality theories and systems. Characteristic research is reviewed, and ramifications of theories of personality assessment and counseling explored.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • CPS 504 - Psychological Foundations: Development

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    A survey of major theories of human development, analysis of developmental processes and examination of contemporary research issues in development. Focus is on synthesis of theories and their application within schools and other institutions.

    PREREQ: graduate standing.
    credit: 3
  

  • CPS 505 - Psychological Foundations: Psychopathology

    Catalog Year 2013-2014

    This course explores models which may be used to define and describe both normal and abnormal styles of adapting to life situations. The broad areas of identification, etiology, treatment and management of the emotionally maladjusted are considered (KNOWLEDGE). Class format will consist primarily of lecture, discussion, process activities and audio-visual presentations.

    PREREQ: Graduate standing and instructor permission.
    credit: 3
 

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