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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • GEO 320 - Sedimentology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the description and interpretation of sedimentary rocks in the field, physical processes of sedimentation and depositional environments.

    Prerequisite: GEO 200 and GEO 200L or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 325 - Geology of the Bahamas


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A hands on course that allows students to observe modern carbonate deposition and coral reef communities through travel to a tropical island (San Salvador, Bahamas) and evaluate how physical and biological processes, including grain size, beach profile and abundance of invertebrate species, are translated into the rock record.

    Prerequisite: GEO 200 or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 330 - Structural Geology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Analysis of the structure of the lithosphere; study of forces causing deformation; solution of structural problems.

    Prerequisite: GEO 200, 201, and MAT 210.
    Offered: Fall
    NOTE: Laboratory work. Required field trip; fee required.
    credit: 4
  
  • GEO 340 - Geophysics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The exploration for petroleum and mineral deposits by seismic, gravity, magnetic, and electrical methods will be investigated. This will include a study of the various structural and stratigraphic characteristics of the earth.

    Prerequisite: GEO 330 and PHY 212.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 390 - Special Topics in Geology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Selected topics in Geology. Problems in specified areas vary from semester to semester.

    Prerequisite: GEO 100 OR GEO 115 OR OCE 100, and instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 1 to 3
  
  • GEO 398 - Geowriting


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Geowriting is designed to educate the student in the area of scientific writing. The course will address the organization of ideas for a paper; methods of illustration; rules for names, scientific notation and citation; abstract preparation; bibliographic sources and how to use them; editing and proofing a paper.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • GEO 399 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.0) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and nine hours in subject area. Can be taken for 1 to 6 credits and repeated for a total of 12 credits.

    Prerequisite: Nine hours in Geology and instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
  
  • GEO 416 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course deals with the study of igneous and metamorphic rocks including the origin, occurrences, tectonic setting and petrogenesis of rocks in these major groups. The course is divided into two parts: 1) igneous processes, classification of igneous rocks and petrogenesis; and 2) metamorphic processes, classification of metamorphic rocks and petrogenesis. Petrography lab covers techniques for the macroscopic and microscopic study of rocks.

    Prerequisite: GEO 310.
    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: There are two required field trips.
    credit: 4
  
  • GEO 420 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to the description and interpretation of sedimentary rocks in the lab and field, physical processes of sedimentation and depositional environments, and stratigraphic principles and techniques.

    Prerequisite: GEO 200 and 200L.
    Offered: Fall
    NOTE: Mandatory field trip; field trip fee.
    credit: 4
  
  • GEO 430 - Hydrogeology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A study of the occurrence, movement, and chemistry of groundwater, groundwater-surface water interactions, and groundwater contamination. Course covers aquifer characteristics, groundwater flow, pumping tests, groundwater-rock interactions, and contaminant transport. Problem-solving and field experiences supplement lecture material.

    Prerequisite: GEO 330 and 420.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 440 - Invertebrate Paleontology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A systematic approach to the morphology, ecology, and evolution of the major taxa preserved in the rock record. Emphasis will be on invertebrate phyla. The taxonomic groups are used to exemplify the prevailing themes of paleontological investigations, adaptation and functional morphology; paleoecology; evolution; biostratigraphy; paleobiogeography.

    Prerequisite: GEO 420 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: Required field trip; fee required.
    credit: 4
  
  • GEO 442 - Taphonomy


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A detailed discussion of the physical, chemical and biological, processes that operate from the death of an organism until the discovery of a preserved fossil. Topics include exceptionally preserved fossils, types of information lost and gained through taphonomy, and student conceived actualistic experiments. 

    Prerequisite: GEO 420 or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 450 - Geomorphology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A study of processes that shape earth’s surface, including weathering, soil formation, fluvial, glacial, aeolian, coastal and karst processes and resulting landforms. Emphasis is placed on quantitative analysis of processes, and applications of geomorphology to hydrology, civil engineering, tectonics, soil science, and related disciplines. Course includes problem solving and field experiences.

    Prerequisite: GEO 420 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 460 - Engineering Geology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course applies geological science to engineering and stewardship of the Earth. It provides a practical introduction to site investigation methods and the mechanical behavior of rock, soil, and groundwater. Students will consider applications including tunnels, slopes, and dams, as well as geological hazards such as landslides, earthquakes, and sinkholes.
     

    Prerequisite: GEO 330 or instructor permission.
    credit: 4
  
  • GEO 475L - Geochemistry Laboratory


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Laboratory to accompany GEO 475.

    COREQ: GEO 475.
    EQUIVALENT COURSE: CHE 475L
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • GEO 480 - Tectonics


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course deals with the study of modern theories of plate tectonics including the anatomy of plates, mechanisms of plate motion, and the evolution of tectonic plates through geologic time.

    Prerequisite: GEO 416 and 420 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 481 - Field Geology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Field course in geologic mapping and interpretation of regional geology.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 6
  
  • GEO 486 - Field Techniques


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to basic techniques and instruments applied to field mapping in geology. Projects directed toward the solution of geological problems.

    Prerequisite: GEO 330 and 420, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GEO 499 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.2) who presents a written plan for a study not available as a regular course and fifteen hours in subject area.

    Prerequisite: Twelve hours in Geology and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Offered for 1 to 6 credits.  Repeatable for a total of 12 credits.
  
  • GER 101 - Elementary German


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Preparation of students without previous knowledge of German in the fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 102 - Continuing Elementary German


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Continuation of German 101. Fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequisite: GER 101 or three years of transcripted high school German.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 140 - German Castles, Customs, and Culture


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An introduction to German culture, customs, and civilization. Using castles, palaces, forts and Stifte as departure points, students are acquainted with a variety of forces (political, social, religious, artistic, philosophical, and scientific) that have shaped the course of German history past and present.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 200 - German Conversation Through Film


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An intermediate German language course focusing on further developing speaking and writing skills through film.

    Prerequisite: GER 102 or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Course is repeatable once for total of six credits.
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 201 - Intermediate German


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequisite: GER 102 or four years of transcripted high school German.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 202 - Continuing Intermediate German


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Continuation of German 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.

    Prerequisite: GER 102 or four years of transcripted high school German.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 204 - German Fairy Tales


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The course introduces students to the genre of fairy tales, written in the German language.  It also provides students with opportunities to impove their speaking, writing, reading and listening skills a the intermediate level.

    Prerequisite: GER 102
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 300 - Landeskunde


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    (Civilization and Culture of the German-speaking World) An intermediate German course that emphasizes both cultural proficiency and the enhancement of language skills. With its wide variety of topics taken from German-language publications, the course offers students an opportunity to acquire an in-depth understanding of the social, economic, and political realities of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

    Prerequisite: GER 102 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 301 - Advanced German A


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.

    Prerequisite: GER 202 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 302 - Advanced German B


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Continuation of Ger 301. Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.

    Prerequisite: GER 202 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 304 - Deutsche Märchen (translation=German Fairy Tales)


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The course introduces students to the genre of fairy tales written in the German language. It also provides students with opportunities to improve their speaking, writing, reading and listening skills at the intermediate-high thru advanced-low levels.

    Prerequisite: GER 201 or GER 202
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 310 - Business German


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Students will be introduced to the spoken and written language of business in the German speaking world in a variety of contexts through audio and visual as well as print media. The basic terminology of business and economics will be stressed, and students will be given “hands-on” experience in simulated business situations.

    Prerequisite: GER 202 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 350 - Survey of German Literature and Culture A


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to German literature and culture of the medieval period through Goethe. Readings reflect the social, philosophical, and aesthetic currents of the period.

    Prerequisite: GER 302 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 351 - Survey of German Literature and Culture B


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introduction to German literature and culture of the romantic period through the present. Readings reflect the social philosophical, and aesthetic currents of the period.

    Prerequisite: GER 302 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 392 - Berlin in the 20th Century


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This interdisciplinary course studies intellectual and cultural developments that took place in Berlin from the turn of the 20th century until the year 2000. Literary as well as non-literary text will be studied. Particular attention will be paid to the visual arts (a movie series will accompany the course).

    Prerequisite: GER 301 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 399 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Individual study in the field of german under the direct supervision of a department faculty member.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: For qualified juniors and seniors under the direction of a faculty member.
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • GER 441 - German Translation: Methods and Practice


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A comprehensive practical course in translation for advanced undergraduates. It focuses on improving translation quality by showing the roles of clarity, method and awareness of purpose in translation. Other translation issues addressed include cultural differences, genre and the challenge for the translator of producing idiomatic English from German structures.

    Prerequisite: Any 300-level German course
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 470 - Austrian Literature


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Representative works are discussed against a general background of Austrian history and culture. Special attention is given to Grillparzer, Raimund, Stifter, Nestroy, Schnitzler, Hofmannsthal, and Musil.

    Prerequisite: GER 350 OR 351, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GER 495 - Seminar


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Not intended to be a fixed course, but rather an opportunity to focus on various limited subjects and to treat them in some depth.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • GER 498 - Internship


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A semester-long internship designed to acquaint students with the theory and practice of teaching German at the college level. Students will observe a first- or second-year class, meet regularly with the instructor, and engage in supervised micro-teaching activities. Prerequisites: permission of the cooperating instructor, minimum 3.0 GPA in German, and upper class standing.  Available for 0 to 6 credits.
     

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • GER 499 - Independent Study


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Course for advanced seniors who wish to do independent study on a particular literary period, work, or author. Students will read and do research under the direction of a faculty member.

    Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 1 to 6
  
  • GLS 100 - Global Cities


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course introduces students to the study of global cities through the intensive study of one city. It combines classroom work with on-site travel and study in the city.

    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: It can be given for three to nine credits depending on the intensity of the field work. The course is open to all Oswego students, but preference will be given to freshman and sophomores.
    credit: 3 to 9
  
  • GLS 200 - Introduction to Global Issues


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course has been designed to introduce students to various points of view on Contemporary International Issues. The issues considered will vary from semester to semester to reflect the world scene.

    Offered: Fall
    credit: 1 to 3
  
  • GLS 300 - Issues in the Global Economy


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course engages students in the pressing debates about the global economy. It is an interdisciplinary course involving economics, political science, sociology and history. Students will study the theoretical and historical background necessary to understand the complexity of the current global economy and to make informed judgments about current controversies. The course will include research and discuss issues of trade, finance, the global division of labor, the transformation of firms from international to global corporations, the meaning of development, and the controversies over state regulation. ECO 101 or 200 is recommended prerequisite.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • GLS 301 - Globalization and Global Cultures


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course explores the processes and consequences of globalization. By investigating the rapid flow of capital, people, goods, images, and ideologies across cultures, societies, and nations, it pays careful attention to ideas about culture, modernity, tradition, colonialism/post-colonialism, capitalism, identity change, nationalism/transnationalism, Diaspora, and the creation of a “global culture.”

    Prerequisite: Six social and behavioral science hours including either or both ANT 112 and GLS 200, or permission of instructor
    EQUIVALENT COURSE: ANT 395
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • GLS 316 - Impact and Infulence of Fermentation Science in a Global Society


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    An investigation of the impact and influence of fermentation science on a global society. The course will address the production of alcohol, bread, cheese, and other fermented products and the role in global societies for fuel, subsistence, pleasure, and commerce. This course will meet as a quarter course and involves a mandatory international trip to learn how other cultures and societies make use of this science.

    Prerequisite: CHE 101 OR CHE 111 and either BIO 101 OR BIO 120.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GLS 317 - Environmental Issues in a Global Society


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The students will explore the status of the environment of a country visited. The students will understand how environmental ideas are intertwined with the history and achievements of this country.

    Prerequisite: Prerequisite or concurrent: CHE 300 or GEO 115
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: This is a course with international travel that fulfills a “Cultures & Civilizations” requirement.
    credit: 3
  
  • GLS 318 - Exploring Culture in the Cuban Context


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The purpose of this course taught in Spanish is to promote the in-depth examination of Cuban culture through in-country study, living, and travel experiences. It is intended to promote the development of conceptual understandings in regard to culture, approaches for examining culture complexly, active engagement in cultural and cross-cultural comparisons, and preparation to teach in a diverse world. Students will systematically explore authentic Cuban cultural practices and products and analyze underlying cultural perspectives.
     

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the SUNY Oswego Cuba Summer Study Abroad Program, which requires demonstrated Intermediate High or above Spanish language proficiency and junior, senior, or graduate standing.
     
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GLS 400 - Seminar in Global Studies


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    In this seminar students will critically examine, analyze, and interpret concepts and theories of the academic field of global and international studies.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • GLS 402 - Practicum in International Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Students will engage in research projects overseas addressing issues such as human rights, health, women’s rights, poverty, economic development, and the environment. Students enrolled in this course study the cultural context of the project’s country while contributing to a community defined project.

    Prerequisite: GLS 200 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: –3 to 6–
  
  • GRT 385 - Research in Applied Gerontology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The course covers various research methodologies and issues appropriate in the field of gerontology including: surveys, interviews, observation, evaluation, experimental, and quasi-experimental designs. Provides students with exposure to research ethics, sampling techniques, developmental research designs, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of results, and preparation of reports in gerontology.

    Prerequisite: PSY 100 or SOC 100.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 100 - College Orientation and Success


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to help new students (freshman) become productive and successful members of the Oswego college community. Students will be introduced to information about Oswego’s history, college policies and procedures, strategies for being a successful student, campus resources, academic/career planning, personal development, issues of racism, sexism, ageism, and student responsibilities within the college social/academic environment.

    Prerequisite: Restricted to new first year students.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
  
  • GST 101 - Professional Skills Preparatory


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Through this course students will examine, define and equip themselves with the critical skills and workplace competencies employers’ desire in successful candidates for employment. These professional skills assist students in obtaining valuable volunteer/community service/service learning, internships, co-ops and jobs, and give job candidates a competitive advantage in the workplace. This course will prepare, involve and connect students in the fundamental aspects of career planning through self-assessment, market analysis, professional etiquette and networking, personal budgeting, and career application through to the interview process. It will produce informed and engaged citizens who think clearly and deeply, express themselves effectively, and pride themselves on being lifelong learners who are able to adapt and flourish in any setting. Students are required to have good academic standing.

    Prerequisite: 15 hours completed, or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 103 - Exploring Your Strengths


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to help students discover and develop their strengths in academics, career selection, and beyond.  Students who understand and regularly apply their strengths throughout their lives are more satisfied and more likely to achieve academic, personal and professional success.

    Prerequisite: Restricted to undeclared students.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 1
  
  • GST 110 - Life Planning and Major Exploration


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Life Planning and Major Exploration helps students to explore their interests, strengths and values and to apply those to the process of choosing and/or confirming a major. During the course, students will build self-confidence and competency and develop an educational plan that includes the identification of possible career directions.

    Prerequisite: Restricted to undeclared first semester, first-year students.
    Offered: Fall
    credit: 2
  
  • GST 120 - Leadership in Action


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides both a cognitive and experiential base to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the styles, theories and competencies underlying leadership, followership, and trusteeship. Students will focus on group behavior and leadership through required active participation in the course, and involvement in campus or community leadership activities. Students will enhance their awareness of civility, ethics, group dynamics, and team building.

    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 302 - Service-Learning


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course will provide the student with the opportunity to provide direct service to those in need as volunteers working with local agencies. The classroom component of the course will focus upon a history of volunteerism, the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, social structures, altruism, and methods of eliminating discrimination.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 1 to 3
  
  • GST 303 - Leadership in Your Field


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Leadership in your field is designed as a means of earning academic credit based on leadership, social ethics, and professional development. Through reading,
    assignments, class discussion, reflection, interaction in the community and advisement students will develop time management plans, self awareness, and self marketing materials to guide the development of progression in the workplace. Students will be required to have a community field experience and assignments.

    Prerequisite: 30 credits or instructor permission
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 304 - First Year Peer Advisement Program


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to provide first year peer advisors with 1) a forum to explore the research literature related to successful first year college programs and to the strategies that lead to student success, student retention and positive outcomes 2) opportunities for peer advisors to work collaboratively with faculty and administration while gaining skills to assist first year students effectively.

    Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing and instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 2 or 3
  
  • GST 305 - Transfer Student Mentoring


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to provide transfer student peer mentors an opportunity to explore literature and research related to transfer student success. Students enrolled in this course will serve as mentors and be provided a forum to discuss their mentoring experiences, information pertaining to leadership skills and collaboration in a group setting. Course content will include effective mentoring, communication, time management and organizational skills.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    NOTE: Students must be returning transfer students and selected to be a part of the MOST (Mentors Offering Support to Transfers) Program.
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 306 - Oswego Children’s Project: Introduction and Training


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course (first semester of a two semester program) provides students with an in-depth training in play techniques to be implemented in one-on-one sessions with pre at-risk students.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission required.
     
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 307 - Oswego Children’s Project:Advanced Training and Site Placement


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This is the second semester of a two semester program. This course will provide students with a hands-on experience utilizing the play techniques they received training in the “Introduction and Training” semester of the Oswego Children’s Project. This course will strengthen students’ understanding of play techniques, interpersonal communication and professionalism.

    Prerequisite: GST 306; instructor permission
    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: May be repeated for total of 6 credits.
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 311 - Mentor Scholar Program: Mentors


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course will provide students with the opportunity to provide direct service to “at-risk” youth in the community through participation in the Mentor-Scholar Program as a mentor. The classroom component of the course will focus upon training in youth development, age appropriate practices, and cultural competency.

    Prerequisite: Completion of pre-screening interview with program staff. Instructor approval required.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Repeatable for a total of up to 8 hours.
    credit: 1
  
  • GST 312 - Mentor-Scholar Program: Team Leaders


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course offers students the opportunity to provide direct service to “at-risk” youth in the community through participation in the Mentor-Scholar Program as a “Team Leader”. The classroom component of the course will focus upon leadership within mentoring programs and its impact on youth development through the lens of the duties/responsibilities of being a Team Leader.

    Prerequisite: GST 311 and instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Repeatable up to a total of 12 hours
    credit: 2
  
  • GST 314 - Creating Digital Presentations for Digital OZ


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course assists students to prepare materials for display on Digital OZ, the SUNY Oswego showcase of student scholarly and creative work. Students work on digital essays, digital stories, digital poems, and other multimedia digital presentations with faculty. Scripts and multimedia materials will be given group critiques. Although inclusion in Digital OZ is not guaranteed, students will leave the course with a completed digital narrative/multimedia presentation. Students will have training in the creation of digital portfolios for marketing themselves and their digital work.

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
    NOTE: One credit course, may be repeated for total of two credits.
    credit: 1
  
  • GST 318 - CSC Peer Education Course


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    tudents will assist with the acquisition and use of knowledge, skills, tools, and attitude for working as a paraprofessional in mental health. Students engage, empower, and promote educational campus environments connected to psychological health and wellness. They provide knowledge, awareness, and support on mental health issues. Through outreach and advocacy, they help with making our campus community a healthier environment for all students.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
    NOTE: 3 credit course repeatable for a total of 6 credits.
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 350 - Lifestyles Center Peer Education


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Students promote campus social and educational environments consisting of lower-risk choices, and reflect the attitudes, behaviors and values of healthy lifestyles. Students are trained to facilitate programs dealing with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, sexual health, general wellness or violence.

    Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    NOTE: Course is repeatable for total of six credits.
    credit: 3
  
  • GST 498 - Internship


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A course designed for upper division students who wish to take part in a semester long internship related to the academic major or minor. Students will work in a position for the purpose of testing academic learning in a work situation.  Available for 1 to 12 credits.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Experiential Learning Program, a GPA of 2.5, an approved placement and permission of the sponsoring faculty member.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    NOTE: Variable credit 1 to 12 depending on student’s program requirements.
  
  • GST 498C - Cooperative Education


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides work experience with a college approved employer in an area related to the student’s program of study.  Emphasis is on integreating classroom learning with related work experience.  Upon completion, student should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.

    Prerequisite: GST 101 or MGT 494
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  
  • HDV 101 - Introduction to Human Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides an introduction to types of human development (e.g., biological, cognitive, moral) across the lifespan, from prenatal development to old age, from a variety of theoretical perspectives (e.g., cognitive, sociocultural, epigenetic). Students will also develop their critical thinking skills while learning to “think like a social scientist.”

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 120 - Fundamentals of Gerontology


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to introduce the student to the biological, physical, psychological, sociological, political, demographic, and economic aspects of aging. It explores aging from a variety of cultural and subcultural perspectives, and looks at both theoretical and applied research in the area of gerontology.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 301 - Research in Human Development I


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Students will learn how to conduct, interpret, and summarize quantitative and qualitative research in the discipline and how to evaluate information to which they are exposed every day. The course is intended to foster students’ own curiosity about human development and ways to study it ethically.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 and 9 credits of social sciences, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    NOTE: Course contains a laboratory session.
    credit: 4
  
  • HDV 302 - Methods in Human Development II


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides students with an overview of higher-level statistical and methodological concepts used in the study of human development from conception to death. Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional developmental research will be highlighted. Diverse theoretical frameworks will be utilized, along with global and multi-cultural perspectives on human development and research.
    Prerequisites: HDV 301 or instructor permission.
     

    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: Course contains a laboratory session.
    credit: 4
  
  • HDV 303 - Applied Field Experience and Analysis in HDV


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    HDV 303 combines student field experiences required by the Human Development Major with opportunities to share experiences in a clinical context, to interact with social service leaders in the community, to reflect on placements and career issues with their peers, who also face similar issues and concerns in the real world of human services.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 and HDV core course (HDV 120 or 322 or 323 or 324)
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    NOTE: Student is required to be an HDV major, minimum second year standing, HDV GPA of 2.0 and good overall academic standing.
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 313 - Human Sexual Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course explores all aspects of human sexuality from biological, social and cultural perspectives within a developmental framework. Topics include sexual differentiation, anatomy, hormones and sexual behavior, lifespan sexual development, reproductive cycles, pregnancy, contraception, childbirth and parenting, gender differences, cultural sexual practices, sexually transmitted diseases, aging, and sexual dysfunction.

    Prerequisite: PSY 100 or HDV 101 and upper division status.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 322 - Child Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral aspects of development from the prenatal period through preadolescence. Problems and issues in child development are examined as a function of their socio-cultural contexts.

    Prerequisites: Three credits in social and behaviorial science.
     

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3

  
  • HDV 323 - Adolescent Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The study of adolescent development in the context of psychological, sociological, biological, and cultural forces.

     

    Prerequisite: 3 credits of social and behavioral sciences, or instructor permission.
     
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3

  
  • HDV 324 - Adult Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This multidisciplinary course examines human development across adulthood, focusing on theory and evidence from diverse fields (e.g., psychology, biology, history, sociology, anthropology). It explores life tasks, gains and losses, and continuity and change in biological, cognitive, and social domains of the adult life course and in various life contexts.

    Prerequisite: Three credit hours of social and behavioral sciences.
     
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 325 - Family Dynamics Across the Lifespan


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The course will trace individual development across the lifespan within the context of the family. Issues addressed within the course will include: attachment to caregivers (especially parents), adoption, sibling relationships, dating and mate selection, parenthood, divorce and step-families, single-parenthood, adult intergenerational relationships, grandparenthood, family care giving and bereavement.

    Prerequisite: PSY 100 or HDV 101, and one of the following PSY 320, HDV 120, HDV 322 or HDV 323
    Offered: Spring
    NOTE: Advisement Prerequisite Recommendation: One developmental HDV/PSY course.
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 326 - Developmental Perspectives on Death and Dying


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A comprehensive survey of theories, research, and practice related to issues of death and dying. The roles of developmental stages, culture, ethnicity, race, gender, and faith in understanding the impact of death will be explored. The experience of loss for survivors will be examined.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or 120 or PSY 100 or SOC 100; and PSY 320 or 325 or HDV 322, 323, 324, 325 or 425.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 341 - Self and Social Identity


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Family, peer, and cultural influences on developing a sense of self and social identity are explored in this course. Developmental processes explain “self” and social identity emergence during childhood, changes in self-concept and social identity over the lifespan, and how social identity influences behavior.

    Prerequisites: HDV101 or PSY100 and upper division standing, or instructor permission.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3

  
  • HDV 357 - Development of Criminal Behavior


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course explores the development of criminal behavior from a multidisciplinary perspective. Individual, situational, family, and sociocultural influences on criminal behavior are examined and applied to a variety of forms of criminal behavior, including both personal (e.g., assault) and property (e.g., vandalism) crimes. Prevention methods are discussed and evaluated.
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing and at least 3 credits of social or behavioral science, or instructor permission.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 364 - Motivation Across the Lifespan


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The purpose of this course involves examination of the principles underlying why people initiate, choose, and persist in behaviors.  The course provides a critical assessment of the theories and paradigms associated with human learning and motivation will support a deeper understanding and facilitate application of developmental processes necessary for personal success.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or PSY 100
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 370 - Evolution and Human Behavior


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Review of the genetic, developmental, ecological, and adaptive correlates of behavior. Topics include the theory of natural selection,  comparative brain evolution, learning and language, aggression and violence, conflict within families and other groups, sexual selection, attraction, mating and reproduction, altruism, cooperation and the foundations of culture with emphasis on animal behavior and evolution as a model for understanding human development and behavior

    Prerequisite: PSY 100 or HDV 101.
    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 376 - Sustainability and Human Behavior


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    The developmental bases of environmental problems are explored, emphasizing the relationship between people and natural systems. The course draws from allied fields of environmental social science exploring the foundations of environmental education and developmental patterns as they relate to the non-human environment, including environmental ethics.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or PSY 100 and upper division standing
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 380 - Topics in Global Human Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course examines human universals in contemporary cultural context from a developmental perspective; diverse environments and cultural forces shape developmental outcomes. Each semester highlights selected global themes in HDV, analyzing human variation and its dynamics (wealth disparity, industrialization, globalization, culture, history). Sample topics include Gender, Activism, Conflict, Sports & Play, Poverty.

    Prerequisite: A minimum of 6 credits in social and behavioral sciences and upper division standing , or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3 Course is repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits.
  
  • HDV 400 - Research Designs and Applications in Human Development


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to interpret research in applied areas of human development. The content will reflect quasi-experimentation, issues in developmental assessment, developmental research designs, multivariate analyses, qualitative research, and contexts for research in human development. The laboratory component will focus on the methods and skills most appropriate in human development settings. In the two hour laboratory component, students will design, implement, and analyze data from research studies and program evaluations applicable to human development.

    Prerequisite: PSY 290 or HDV 302 and senior standing, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    NOTE: Advisement Recommendation: Co requisite GST 498.

    Laboratory course
    credit: 4

  
  • HDV 403 - Advanced Applied Field Experience and Analysis in HDV


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course combines student field experiences required by the Human Development Major with opportunities to share experiences in a clinical context, to interact with social service leaders in the community, and to reflect on placements with peers facing similar issues and concerns in the real world of human services.

    Prerequisite: HDV 302 and upper division standing, or instructor permission
    COREQ: HDV 400
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 432 - Canine-Human Relationships


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Review of basic principles of learning with an emphasis on the application of those principles to real world situations.  Specfic techniques will be covered for the purpose of working with canines.  The students will spend several hours of direct contact each week work with various dogs housed in an animal shelter.

    Prerequisite: HDV 101 or PSY 100, and instructor permission
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 4
  
  • HDV 455 - Victimization Across the Lifespan


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Various types of victimization across the lifespan are explored in this course, focusing on how an individual’s cognitive, social, and emotional development and well-being may be affected by victimization.  The short- and long-term impact of victimization on the individuals victimized are examined, as are the costs and consequences to society.

    Prerequisite: HDV 357 and upper division standing, or instructor permission
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HDV 497 - Practicum in Teaching for HDV


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course provides opportunities to learn how college level courses are run, and to acquire practical skills related to classroom teaching.  Students will assist faculty by preparing class materials, running review sessions before exams, assisting with examination proctoring, taking attendance, and providing tutoring assistance to their assigned class. 
     

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing and instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    NOTE: Repeatable for maximum 12 credits.
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 100 - The West and the World to 1500


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course will explore the origins and development of Western Civilization to 1500, analyze the relationship of the emerging cultures in the West to the cultures of Asia and Africa, and introduce students to history as a discipline. Students will analyze several approaches to historical research and various types of historical writing, and will use primary and secondary sources in studying history.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 101 - The West and the World, 1500-1900


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course will deal with the historical development of modern Western civilization and the interrelationship between the West and the world during the period 1500—1900.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 102 - World History in the Twentieth Century


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course introduces students to the major events, movements, and personalities of the twentieth century. The objective of the course will be to critically examine the events, ideas, conflicts, movements, and inventions which have shaped human civilization in the 20th century.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 202 - History of the United States to 1865


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course explores the making of American society and culture the product of cooperation and conflict among peoples from three continents (Europe, Africa, and North America)’from the 1500’s to the end of the Civil War. The focus is on economics, religion, values, community, politics, gender, and race.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 203 - History of the United States Since 1865


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Introductory survey of the history of the United States since the Civil War.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 205 - History of Police in America


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course will examine the evolution of the police role in America from simple watch organizations in early Boston and New York, to the evolution of complex law enforcement agencies. Concentration will be on the late nineteenth and twentieth century law enforcement. Emphasis will be placed on the unique police models exclusive to the United States.

    EQUIVALENT COURSE: PBJ 205
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 206 - Africa to 1800


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    This course surveys the history of selected regions of Africa from about the eighth to the early nineteenth century. Students are introduced to some of the most important sub- Saharan states and their cultures through the three basic sources for sub-Saharan African history before European influence: Oral tradition, archaeology, and Arabic chronicles. We explore the environmental and economic circumstances that account for the rise of these states, we proceed to acquaintance with their people, accomplishments and contributions, and we encounter the main factors involved in means of understanding major historical events.

    Offered: Fall
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 207 - Africa since 1800


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A survey of the history of selected regions of Africa in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, this course deals with the events and processes leading to the European colonization of Africa and subsequent changes in African societies under colonial rule. This is a course about Africans and how they responded to the challenges and opportunities presented by foreign influences such as those accompanying colonialism. It is basically concerned with African initiatives in a rapidly changing political, economic and social context.

    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 208 - Modern Asia


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    Emphasis on Communist China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    credit: 3
  
  • HIS 209 - Traditional Asia and Its Legacy


    2015-2016 Catalog Year

    A comparison of traditional civilizations in China and India. Topics include religious systems, formation of empires, expansion of commerce, development of social institutions and foundations of Modern Asia.

    Offered: Spring
    credit: 3
 

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