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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 

Chemistry
  

  • CHE 110 - Freshman Chemistry Seminar

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This orientation course introduces students to our chemistry programs, chemistry faculty, and university services. Topics will include research opportunities, advising, getting to know our faculty, career planning, and searching scientific literature. Students will be graded on writing assignments, presentations, and participation.<br>Note: Registration is restricted to new first year students.

    Co-requisite: CHE 111
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 111 - General Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The first course in a two-semester course in chemistry that presents fundamentals of atomic theory and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical and physical behavior of matter.

    Note: For science majors. Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: High school chemistry.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 4
  

  • CHE 113 - Laboratory (for CHE 111)

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory for Chemistry 111.

    Note: Course meets once a week for 3 hours.
    Co-requisite: CHE 111
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 0
  

  • CHE 120 - Applied Math for General Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    A one semester course on the mathematics required to solve problems in general chemistry.  Topics relevant to CHE 101, 111, and 212 are addressed, including scientific notation, unit conversions, rounding in scientific calculations, solving algebraic equations, quadratic equations, common logarithms, infinite series, natural logarithms, exponentials, trigonometry, standard deviation, and linear regression.  The math is presented in the context of the chemistry problems it is used to solve.

    Note: Student should register for either MAT 104 or MAT 120 concurrently or have instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 2
  

  • CHE 209 - Chemistry and Public Concern

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    A study of chemistry and its interactions with society. Course will provide non-science majors with a course relating chemistry with current and future social and humanistic problems facing mankind. Content will include such topics as: over-the-counter, prescription and illegal drugs; energy; food; pesticides; detergents; chemical contraceptives and environmental concerns.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 212 - General Chemistry II

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The second course in a two-semester course in chemistry that presents fundamentals of atomic theory and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical and physical behavior of matter.

    Note: For science majors. Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: CHE 111 and MAT 104 or appropriate score on the math placement test.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 4
  

  • CHE 214 - General Chemistry II Lab

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This is the laboratory for CHE 212 lecture.

    Note: One 3 hour lab per week.
    Co-requisite: CHE 212
    Offered: Fall, Spring.
    Credit: 0
  

  • CHE 216 - Fermentation Science in a Global Society

    2018-2019 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.

    Note: May be repeated for a total of six credits.
    Prerequisite: CHE 101 with lab or CHE 111 and either BIO 101 or BIO 120; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 230 - Introductory Organic Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Broad introduction to the general field of organic chemistry.

    Note: Not open to students specializing in chemistry.
    Prerequisite: CHE 101 OR 111.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 230 Lab - Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory to accompany CHE 230. Students may enroll in CHE 230 without taking CHE 230 LAB.

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 300 - Environmental Science

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course focuses on case studies in environmental issues affecting cultures around the world. Emphasis will be on the scientific knowledge necessary to understand the surrounding environment and on the application of this knowledge to current world problems.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Offered: Fall, Spring.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 301 - Chemical Safety

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    CHE 301 covers safety measures for prudent professional practice in a chemistry laboratory. This course seeks to provide a basis for professionals working in the sciences to develop safe working habits when working with chemicals. Topics include the use of personal protective equipment, material safety data sheets, labeling, safe storage and handling of chemicals, fire safety, compressed gases, and emergency response.

    Prerequisite: CHE 212.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • CHE 305 - Criminalistic Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course is an introduction to various scientific techniques used in obtaining and analyzing criminal evidence. Topics will include: chemical analysis, arson, toxicology, fibers, explosives and fingerprints.

    Note: This course may not be used to satisfy Chemistry major elective requirements.
    Prerequisite: CHE 101 OR 111 and six credit hours of social sciences.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 318 - Advanced Fermentation Science

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course focuses on aspects of fermentation science, including applications to production of alcoholic liquids, cheese, and yogurt. The content includes theoretical information and practical applications.

    Prerequisite: CHE 216 or CHE 230 or GLS 316 or CHE 331; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 322 - Analytical Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Quantitative analysis by gravimetric, volumetric and selected instrumental methods. Credit: lecture 3, laboratory 1

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: CHE 212
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 4
  

  • CHE 331 - Organic Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The first course in a two-semester study of organic chemistry involving a thorough integration of fact and theory and emphasizing the relationships between structures, properties, and reactions of organic compounds. Credit: lecture 3, laboratory 1

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: CHE 212.
    Offered: Fall
  

  • CHE 332 - Organic Chemistry II

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The second of a two-semester study of organic chemistry involving a thorough integration of fact and theory and emphasizing the relationships between structures, properties, and reactions of organic compounds.  Credit: lecture 3, laboratory 1

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: CHE 331.
    Offered: Spring
  

  • CHE 341 - Physical Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    One semester course for chemistry majors. Topics include gas laws, kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical systems.

    Prerequisite: CHE 212, MAT 220, and PHY 111 or PHY 112, OR instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 341 Lab - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory to accompany CHE 341.

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Co-requisite: 341 Lecture
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 342 - Physical Chemistry II

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Study of chemical reaction rates, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and molecular structure.

    Prerequisite: CHE 212, MAT 220, and either PHY 212 OR 213.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 342 Lab - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory to accompany CHE 342.

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: CHE 341
    Co-requisite: CHE 342 Lecture
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 343 - Comprehensive Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This is a one semester course which includes laboratory experiments from all three areas of physical chemistry.

    Note: One 4 hour lab per week.
    Prerequisite: CHE 322 and either CHE 341 or CHE 342.
    Offered: Fall, Spring.
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 360 - Introductory Biochemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Broad introduction to the general field of biochemistry.

    Prerequisite: CHE 230 or CHE 331.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 360 Lab - Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory to accompany CHE 360.

    Note: Breakage deposit. Students may enroll in CHE 360 without taking CHE 360 LAB.
    Prerequisite: CHE 230
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 397 - Research in Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Development of a better understanding of the significance of research in chemistry through the study of a research problem. Three hours of laboratory, conference, and library research per week for each hour of credit. The student wishing to engage in research for credit should arrange with a member of the faculty to sponsor and supervise such work.

    Note: Variable credit 1 to 6, may be repeated for credit for a total of six credit hours. Open to seniors.
    Prerequisite: CHE 111.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • CHE 399 - Independent Study

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    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.

    Note: Variable credit 1 to 6, repeatable for a total of 6 credits.
    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  

  • CHE 401 - Special Topics in Advanced Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    A study of selected areas of chemistry which is of interest to science majors.

    Note: Repetitive credit is allowed provided the topics covered are different. Variable credit 1 to 4, repeatable for a total of 21 credits.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing; additional prerequisites determined by subject matter.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  

  • CHE 403 - NMR Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course covers the fundamental principles of NMR spectroscopy. Lectures about the theory of NMR and spectrometer operation are complimented by computer simulations. There are numerous hands-on laboratory sessions where experiments are performed and interpreted. Topics include 1H, 13C, 31P, 19F, and 29Si NMR and APT, DEPT, COSY, HETCOR, and NOESY experiments.

    Prerequisite: CHE 332 and either CHE 341 OR 344.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 405 - Forensic Science

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course is an in-depth study of the methods and techniques used in the analysis and interpretation of physical evidence in the crime lab. The analysis of blood stains, drugs, fibers, glass and paint by classical wet chemical and instrumental methods will be examined.

    Note: The course will consist of 3 cr combinations of lecture, laboratory and seminar. Breakage deposit required. This course may not be used to satisfy chemistry major elective requirements.
    Prerequisite: CHE 305 and one credit of chemistry lab either CHE 111 or 101.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 425 - Instrumental Analysis

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Theory and application of instrumental methods of analysis. Includes various electrometric, magnetic, spectrophotometric and chromatographic instruments along with simple electronic circuits. (Two lectures, two three-hour laboratories per week.)

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: CHE 322 and 341 or 344.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 4
  

  • CHE 433 - Organic Synthesis

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Advanced discussion in modern developments in organic synthesis.
    Prerequisite: CHE 332

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 434 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Open-ended project based course designed to develop the student’s creativity and independence and to teach wide varity of modern organic chemistry concepts, advanced experimental techniques, and instrumentation.

    Prerequisite: CHE 332
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 436 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

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

    Prerequisite: CHE 332.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 440 - Organic Spectroscopy

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The determination of the structures of organic compounds utilizing infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and mass spectrometry.

    Prerequisite: CHE 332.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 445 - Computational Methods in Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    An introduction to the numerical and statistical methods used to solve complex chemical problems in kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy.

    Prerequisite: CHE 342
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 448 - Chemical Application of Group Theory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    An introduction to the use of the concept of aynnetry and the basic principles of group theory to help solve problems in a quantum chemistry, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, and optical activity of complexions and molecules.

    Prerequisite: CHE 332.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 451 - Inorganic Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    An introduction to the theories, applications and descriptive chemistry of inorganic compounds.

    Prerequisite: CHE 341 OR 342.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 451 Lab - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory to accompany CHE 451.

    Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.
    Co-requisite: CHE 451 Lecture
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 455 - Medicinal Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

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

    Prerequisite: CHE 332 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 458 - Crystallography

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

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

    Prerequisite: CHE 212.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 461 - Biochemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The first of 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. (Three lectures per week, per semester.)

    Prerequisite: CHE 332 or 360, or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 461 Lab - Biochemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory to accompany CHE 461.

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Co-requisite: CHE 461 Lecture
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 462 - Biochemistry II

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The second of 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.

    Prerequisite: CHE 461.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 462 Lab - Biochemistry II Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The laboratory will cover selected techniques of modern biochemistry. In this laboratory, students will concentrate on protein biochemistry by exploring buffers, quantitative protein determination, affinity and size exclusion chromatography, SDS-PAGE, Western, enzymatic kinetics, and MALDI-TOF MS. (Three lectures per week, per semester.)

    Note: Breakage deposit.
    Prerequisite: CHE 461
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 471 - Proteomics with Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    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.

    Prerequisite: CHE 360 or CHE 461 or CHE 322 and either BIO 309 or 315.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 473 - Environmental Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    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.

    Note: Topics include: ozone layer depletion, global warming, acid rain, aquatic chemistry, and soil chemistry.
    Prerequisite: CHE 322, 332, and either 341 OR 344.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHE 473 Lab - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Laboratory to accompany CHE 473.

    Note: Breakage deposit required.
    Co-requisite: CHE 473 Lecture
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1
  

  • CHE 494 - Capstone Research

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Students study an independent research problem under the direction of a faculty advisor and share experiences through oral progress reports. Three hours of laboratory, conference, and library research per week for each hour of credit. Students must arrange with a faculty member to sponsor and supervise a research project.

    Note: May be repeated for credit for a total of six credit hours. Restricted to senior chemistry majors.
    Prerequisite: CHE 212 and appropriate safety training.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
  

  • CHE 495 - Teaching of Chemistry

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Provides practice and develops 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.

    Note: This course may not be used to satisfy requirements of BS program in chemistry.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing in chemistry and instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 1 to 3
  

  • CHE 498 - Internship

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Designed for students who wish to take part in a semester-long Experiential Learning placement related to chemistry. Students will work in a full-time position in industry, business, government or an agency setting for the purpose of testing academic learning in a work situation.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance in the EXCEL Program, upper division standing, minimum 2.5 GPA. Permission of the department chair and chemistry faculty sponsor are required.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
  

  • CHE 499 - Independent Study

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    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.

    Prerequisite: Permission of department chair.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 6

Childhood Education
  

  • CED 330 - Teaching Mathematics: Authentic Literacy and Learning

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    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.

    Prerequisite: MAT 106
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CED 340 - Teaching Science and Technology: Authentic Literacy and Learning

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Study of the nature of science & technology, how children learn science (including science misconceptions), and the curriculum and pedagogy appropriate for teaching science & technology to preschool and elementary children, with special emphasis on integrating language arts skills into science & technology instruction. Inquiry, reflection, interpretation of research, modeling, and practice are used to build understanding, skill, professionalism, and continuing growth in science & technology teaching.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Childhood Education major.
    Co-requisite: EDU 301, EDU 303, and CED 350.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CED 350 - Teaching Social Studies: Authentic Literacy and Learning

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course is the study of curriculum and methods of instruction for social studies Grades 1-6 with a focus on state and national learning standards; instructional decision making; learning theories; curricular content and development; environments conducive to fostering growth of diverse students; use of technology to support learning; collaboration with other professionals to assist students with social studies learning; and planning in the social studies area for students with special needs.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Childhood Education major.
    Co-requisite: EDU 301, EDU 303 and CED 340.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CED 393 - Field Experience III: Planning and Teaching Practicum

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course 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.

    Prerequisite: SPE 303 and LIT 311.
    Co-requisite: CED 394
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 2
  

  • CED 394 - Integrated Childhood Methods

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course 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 developed. Inquiry, interpretation of research, modeling, and practice are used to build professional understanding, skills, and dispositions, and encourage continuing growth.

    Prerequisite: LIT 311 and SPE 304.
    Co-requisite: CED 393 and LIT 314.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 4
  

  • CED 420 - Childhood Student Teaching

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This is one of two culminating courses of the undergraduate childhood teacher education major. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content and to promote learning for all students in a setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate.
    Prerequisite: EDU 380 or 381

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 6
  

  • CED 421 - Cross-Cultural Student Teaching

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This is one of two culminating courses of the undergraduate childhood teacher education major. It provides the candidate with the opportunity to integrate content to promote learning for all students in a diverse setting appropriate for the NYS initial teaching certificate.

    Prerequisite: CED 420.
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 6

Chinese
  

  • CHI 101 - Elementary Chinese

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Preparation of students without previous knowledge of Chinese in the fundamentals of sound system, oral expression, reading, and writing.

    Note: Introduction to Chinese culture.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHI 102 - Continuing Elementary Chinese

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Continuation of Chinese 101: fundamentals of conversation, reading, writing, composition, and Chinese culture.

    Prerequisite: CHI 101 or three years of transcripted high school Chinese.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHI 201 - Intermediate Chinese

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course consolidates students’ cultural and linguistic knowledge of the fundamental grammatical structures of Chinese. It aims to increase students’ abilities to use Chinese in conversation, reading, writing, and understanding spoken Chinese.

    Prerequisite: CHI 102 or four years of transcripted high school Chinese; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHI 202 - Continuing Intermediate Chinese

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course is a continuation of Chi 201. It consolidates students’ knowledge of the cultural and fundamental grammatical structures of Chinese. It aims to increase students’ abilities to use Chinese at a more sophisticated level in conversation, reading, writing and understanding spoken Chinese.

    Prerequisite: CHI 201 or four years of transcripted high school Chinese; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CHI 302 - Advanced Chinese: Culture, Communication, Commerce (China)

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This is an advanced level conversation, reading, and composition course with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures, cultural and literary appreciation, and exposure to the language and culture of commerce, particularly as they exist in China.
     

    Prerequisite: CHI 202 or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3

Cinema Screen Studies
  

  • CSS 111 - First-Year Film Practicum

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    A project-based introduction to critical filmmaking.  Students are asked to solve a series of practical problems, critically reflect upon their ways of working and forms of thought, consider the wider implications of those ways and forms, and revisit the problems with alternative solutions in mind.

    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 235 - Introduction to Cinema Production

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course presents the basic concepts, techniques, and processes of cinema production. Throughout the course the student will learn how to write, storyboard, shoot, and edit an electronic motion picture. Digital post production processes will be introduced. Narrative, documentary, and experimental theories will be discussed, and the students will participate in directing and producing a final short film for a public screening.
     

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 335 - Intermediate Cinema Production

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The primary goal of this course is to create a solid foundation in the art and discipline of cinematography from pre-production to post production. Through painting with light and using cinematographic tools we will discover how to solve problems by helping each other in a team effort.
    Throughout the course the student will learn how to compose, light, and create 16mm b/w and color motion pictures. HD cinematography and post-production will also be discussed as it applies to professional practice. Narrative and documentary theories will be stressed, and the students will participate in directing and producing a final short film ready for a public screening.
    Prerequisites: BRC 235 or CSS 235

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 336 - Cinematography

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Students will research and engage in the art of cinematography through hands on workshops and collaborative seminars designed to enhance their creative use of light, shadow, movement, color, shot duration, and composition.  Through short lighting and camera assignments, the student will develop artistic strategies and crew managerial skills that shape motion picture aesthetics and utilize the full fidelity of motion picture imaging formats.

    Note: Course is repeatable for a total of six credits.
    Prerequisite: CSS 235.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 337 - Motion Picture Editing

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course provides a comprehensive experience in film and video editing both in theory and in practice. The student navigates and organizes within photo-chemical, digital, and hybrid post-production workflows. Motion picture images are assembled using a traditional film splicer as well as organized virtually in video editing software. Learning objectives include deploying concepts of continuity, montage, and parallel editing into completed short films and videos. The semester concludes with a 10-20 minute final that the student edits on film or video from another student production.

    Prerequisite: CSS 235; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 360 - Studies in National Cinemas

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    An extended investigation into theories of national ceinema (in what ways can a ‘cinema’ be understood as ‘national’?) in conjunction with the study of a body of films arising from a single, ‘national’ context, for example: Brazilian, Cuban, Iranian, Japanese, Soviet, Tunisian, etc.

    Prerequisite: ENG 102
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3; May be repeated for total of 6 credits.
  

  • CSS 385 - Children’s Literature and Film

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Explore, analyze, and adapt classic works or Children’s Literature to motion picture film.  Emphasis is placed on thinking, imagining, and creatiing works from the perspective of a child spectator in order to make films that are personal, original, and appropriate for a young audience.  Throughout the course, the students will learn how to write, design, shoot, hand-develop, audio mix, and edit Super 8mm children’s color motion pictures.

    Prerequisite: CSS 235 or BRC 235
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 391 - Film Practicum

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Film Practicum is an intensive, cerebral and physical exercise in the various approaches to filmmaking and videography. This course takes both conventional and experimental paths to help students expand their creative horizons. Students should expect to be “in production” constantly during the semester.

    Note: Repeatable for total of 6 credits.
    Prerequisite: CSS 235 or BRC 235; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Spring.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 395 - Special Topics

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Special topics in Cinema and Screen Studies include, but are not limited to, cinematography, web-based cinema production, experimental cinema, and genre-focused courses.

    Note: This course can be repeated up to 3 times for a total of 9 credit hours, as long as the topic areas of each course are distinct.
    Prerequisite: ENG 102
    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 396 - CSS Teaching Assistant

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    In this course students will perform a variety of activities, such as teach, prepare class activities for students, engage with the wider film community on campus, and write assignments on effective classroom teaching.

    Note: Repeatable for a total of six credits.
    Prerequisite: CSS 286 or CSS 235 or CSS 335; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 435 - Motion Picture Directing

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Students will study methods, techniques and lessons attributed to the craft of directing and acting for motion pictures. Students will study and gain a conceptual understanding of story and dramatic structure as well as exploration of emotional and psychological relationships between characters and self in visual conditions. Lastly, they will collaborate on multiple productions.

    Prerequisite: ENG 286, CSS 235, and CSS 335.
    Offered: Fall.
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 485 - Experimental Filmmaking

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The purpose for this course is to examine experimental cinema and the avant garde as an alternative method of filmmaking. The student will experiment with non-narrative, impressionistic, and poetic filmmaking methods in order to engage the audience in thought-provoking manners.

    Prerequisite: ENG 286
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 487 - Advanced Studies in Film Theory

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Seminar devoted to intensive study of a particular film theorist, a particular theoretical problem, or a particular theory.
    Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing or instructor permission.
    3 Credits

    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 491 - Location-based Filmmaking

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Location Filmmaking is an intensive, long-form venture into the fundamentals of independent filmmaking, without the comforts of a campus/studio/sound stage. Students will be required to submit one screenplay of 15-25 pages in length on the first day of class. These scripts mus be written, or acquired legally by the student prior to the first class meeting. A faculty committee will select TWO (2) scripts from those submitted, based upon a live pitch by the writer/director/producer. The chose scripts will go into immediate preproduction, and will be allowed to utilize the entire semester, in and outside class, for full completion.

    Note: Repeatable up to 6 credit hours
    Prerequisite: CSS 235 or BRC 235, and ENG 286
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • CSS 496 - Senior Thesis

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The Senior Thesis seminar provides advanced CSS students with an opportunity to collectively reexamine the practical, theoretical, and historical bases of their screen education while at work on their particular, culminating projects.  Participants explore recent scholarship on the state of the discipline and directions for research and creative work.

    Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing or instructor permission
     
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3

Cognitive Science
  

  • COG 166 - Introduction to Cognitive Science

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course will introduce the fundamental questions, findings and methods of cognitive science. The computational approach to cognition and the notion of abstract mental representation are introduced within the interdisciplinary framework of the field. Basic knowledge of cognition, computation, and evolution is surveyed. Symbol systems are described and their role in standard representations is discussed. Artificial neural networks are proposed as a model of both the brain and the mind. Linguistic models are introduced and philosophical challenges are discussed.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 212 - Programming and Problem Solving

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course is an introduction to computer programming that emphasizes patterns of thought associated with problem decompositional, patterning, incremental problem formulation, and other problem solving heuristics. Topics include list processing, string processing, recursion, interaction, and data modeling. Applications will be selected from disciplines that contribute to the field of Cognitive Science.

    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 241 - Programming and Knowledge Representation

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    A second level computer programming course that focuses on data structures (restricted lists, trees, graphs, sets, hash maps) and abstract data types in the service of programming semantic networks, rule-based systems, state space problem solvers, and games. Interaction will be featured. Generative processes will be programmed. GUI development will be explored.
     

    Prerequisite: COG 212 or CSC 212
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 266 - Brains, Minds and Consciousness

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course is an introduction to neuroanatomy, neurology, evolution, genetics, brain imaging techniques, brain disorders, psychoactive substances, and the phenomenon of consciousness. All topics are contextualized within the study of the mind, assuring both a measure of course coherence and the cognitive science perspective. This course is expressly tailored to the needs of cognitive science students, but it will surely be of interest to students of linguistics, psychology, philosophy, biology and education as well.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 316 - Cognitive Musicology

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course centers on computer models of music and the musical mind which are based on theories drawn from the field of Cognitive Science. The course features musically oriented “generative symbol systems” housed in a language called Clay that is accessible on the Web. These systems serve to express assorted musicological theories in computer executable form. Thus, they serve as laboratories in which to conduct a wide variety of investigations within the realm of music cognition. The course also features the modeling of musical objects and processes in CLOS (Common Lisp with Objects). CLOS is a very popular medium for expressing cognitive musicological theories. A wealth of ideas will be explored within the context of CLOS, including the application of genetic algorithm and genetic programming techniques to evolutionary composition and theories of improvisation. Two CLOS packages, CMN (Common Music Notation) and CLM (Common Lisp Music) enable scoring and playing compositions, including experiment driven compositional fragments.

    Prerequisite: COG 166 OR CSC 212 OR COG 212
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 356 - Generative Processes and Abstract Machines

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course will survey Post Production Systems, Context Free Grammars, L-Systems (fractals), Finite State Machines, Turing Machines, Cellular Automata, Hidden Markov Models, Genetic Algorithms, Horn Clause Problem Solving (Resolution Inference) and Lambda Calculus. In short, it will expose the student to formalisms that are commonly used in the computational modeling of cognitive processes.

     

    Prerequisite: COG 241 or CSC 241
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 366 - Computational Models of Cognitive Processes

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Introduction to the computational study of human and machine intelligence. Discussion of computational models, algorithms, and research in neural processing, vision, memory, learning, reasoning, and information processing.

    Prerequisite: CSC 241 or COG 241.
    Equivalent Course: CSC 366
    Offered: Fall semester in odd numbered year.
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 376 - Computer Models of Language Representation and Processing

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course opens with a short review of work done within the field of Natural Language Processing. It proceeds to establish a foundational frame-work, grounded in theories of knowledge representation and models of computation, through which the computer modeling of language and linguistic processes can be carefully and methodically examined. Emphasis is placed on symbolic systems, rather than connectionist systems. Network formalism for the representation and processing of language at various levels are discussed. Modern grammars and parsing techniques are presented. Models of discourse developed. Experiments on generative models of the creative use of language are designed and conducted.

    Prerequisite: COG 166
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 399 - Independent Study

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Individual study and research under the direction of cognitive science faculty.

    Prerequisite: COG 166 and at least junior standing.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 6
  

  • COG 411 - Introduction into Neural Networks

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Explores the application and use of neural networks in a variety of areas in the social and natural sciences. Students will familiarize themselves with a number of different neural network architectures, and will learn to use simulation software to apply neural networks to problems of optimization and forecasting, as well as to explore intellectual issues related to neural networks as an explanatory alternative to the understanding of human behavior.

    Note: Course grades will be based on participation, successful completion on class exercises, and of applied projects chosen by the student.
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
    Equivalent Course: PSY 411.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 435 - Cognitive Systems

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course provides an introduction to and survey of developing areas of research and theorization in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Science, with an emphasis on extending and applying those areas to other domains in Psychology. Potential topics include complex and dynamical systems, self-organization, situated cognition, joint action, and simulation.

    Prerequisite: PSY 290 and 305; or instructor permission.
    Equivalent Course: COG 435
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 444 - Semiotics and the Study of Meaning

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    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.

    Prerequisite: Upper division standing; or instructor permission.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 468 - Cognitive Science Capstone Seminar

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The course will feature interdisciplinary individual research projects of a relatively modest scale. Students will have wide latitude in negotiating a realm of study, as well as the approach to study of the selected topic, so long as the project stands in a justifiable relationship to the computational/representational assumption which unifies the field.

    Prerequisite: Senior status and either (1) a Cognitive Science major with all lower division core requirements of the Cognitive Science degree, and the Writing Across The curriculum and Oral Communication Across the Curriculum requirements met, or (2) a Computer Science major seeking the BS degree with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence together with CSC 366.
    Offered: Fall
    Credit: 3
  

  • COG 490 - Selected Topics in Cognitive Science

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Study of selected topics in the area of cognitive science providing opportunities for the study of material not covered in current course offerings. Special emphasis will be on emerging areas.

    Note: This may be repeated for credit with different content. Topics vary from semester to semester.
    Prerequisite: COG 166 and at least junior standing. The specific prerequisite(s) will be specified when the course is announced.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis
    Credit: 1 to 6
  

  • COG 499 - Independent Study

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Individual study and research under the direction of cognitive science faculty.

    Prerequisite: COG 166 and at least senior standing.
    Offered: Spring
    Credit: 1 to 6

Communication
  

  • COM 100 - Foundations of Communication

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Introduction to the general field of communication. Introduces communication as a field of study, as a systematic science, a liberal art and a human activity. Included are such areas as interpersonal communication, communication and culture, mass media, small group communication, public communication, general semantics and communication disorders.

    Offered: Fall, Summer
    Credit: 3
  

  • COM 210 - Critical Thinking and Public Speaking

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Speech as a form of communication; communication theories and models; principles of effective speaking and listening; gathering, organizing and developing materials; audience adaptation; presentation of various types of speeches.

    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credit: 3
  

  • COM 211 - Strategic Communication in Business

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    This course equips students with oral and written communication skills necessary for success in a professional setting. An emphasis is placed on gathering, organizing and developing strategic materials that will meet the needs of target audiences. Students are also exposed to communication theory that is applicable to the workplace.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COM 212 - Interpersonal Communication

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    The study of human interaction as it relates to the development of positive self-identity and to building human relationships through effective communication.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COM 215 - Survey of Public Relations

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    A theoretical introduction to the general field of public relations. While emphasis is placed on institutional public relations, the operation of corporate public relations offices and private public relations agencies will be introduced.

    Note: Material will include the origin of public relations, its function, the process and the practice of public relations.
    Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Credit: 3
  

  • COM 240 - Group Interaction and Discussion

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Study of group interaction revolving around discussion, group dynamics, decision-making, problem-solving and leadership.

    Offered: Fall, Spring
    Credit: 3
  

  • COM 295 - Selected Topics in Communication

    2018-2019 Catalog Year:

    Studies in the literature, practice, theory and application of communication to be determined as needs and interests of students and staff indicate.

    Note: May be offered in more than one section, no two sections alike. Repeatable for a total of 15 credits.
    Offered: Not on a regular basis.
 

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