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GWS 380 - Women in Science
This course investigates the history of women in science, specific contributions of women to science, and current obstacles facing women in scientific fields.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission
Equivalent Course: CAS 380, WST 380
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GWS 395 - Topics in Women’s Studies
Note: Variable credit 1- 3; may be repeated for a total of 18 credits.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Equivalent Course: WST 395
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 3
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GWS 396 - Gender and the Workplace
This course examines gender inequality in the global workplace with particular attention to challenges and opportunities for women in professional careers. Students will investigate scholarly explanations of the problem and proposals for solutions, examine their own beliefs, hear lectures from professionals, and may work virtually with students in other countries.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Equivalent Course: WST 396
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GWS 399 - Independent Study
An advanced study of a selected topic in women’s studies through an independent reading or research program, or other appropriate project. The details of the study will be worked out by the student and the instructor who will meet periodically on a one to one tutorial basis.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission and coordinator of minor.
Equivalent Course: WST 399
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GWS 498 - Internship
A one-semester field placement designed to give advanced students supervised training and experience in work related to the field of Gender and Women’s Studies. Students will work full-time or part-time in a position which will provide opportunities to apply classroom learning to analyze and synthesize that knowledge in an approved internship setting.
Note: Variable credit one to six, may be repeated six times for a totatl of six credits. Transfer students are eligible for internship only after completing 30 credit hours at Oswego.
Prerequisite: A minimum of 12 credits in approved Gender and Women’s Studies courses, a minimum GPA of 2.5, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Gender and Women’s Studies, and upper division standing.
Equivalent Course: WST 498
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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GWS 499 - Independent Study
A highly advanced study of a selected topic in Women’s Studies through an independent reading or research program, or other appropriate project. The details of the study will be worked out by the student and instructor who will meet periodically on a one to one tutorial basis.
Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 3.5 in Women’s Studies work, and instructor permission and coordinator of minor.
Equivalent Course: WST 499
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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General Studies |
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GST 100 - College Orientation and Success
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
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GST 101 - Professional Skills Preparatory
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
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GST 102 - Contemporary Social Issues
This course provides students with opportunities to serve with one non-profit organization over the course of the semester. Students learn about their community host site; its resources, challenges, and ways to become actively engaged in social issues. Pedagogy focuses on defining service, exploring the meaning of community, and civic responsibility.
Note: One credit course repeatable for a total of three credits.
Prerequisite: First year or sophomore standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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GST 103 - Exploring Your Strengths
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
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GST 104 - Experiential Learning in College
This course is designed to help new first-year students 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, wellness management, issues of racism, sexism, ageism, and student responsibilities within the college social/academic environment.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Credit: 1
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GST 109 - Who do you think you are?
This course will examine topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to college students and their identity development. Through self-assessment and examination of social issues and theories, students will form an understanding of themselves and how they interact with their peers and the world around them.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GST 110 - Major Exploration and Career Development
Major Exploration and Career Development is a course designed to assist students with the lifelong process of career development. During the term the student will explore the correlation between personal strengths, majors and careers, and will develop critical thinking skills as they relate to the career planning process. This is a three-credit course that applies as an elective credit toward all degrees.
Prerequisite: Undeclared, Instructor Permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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GST 120 - Leadership in Action
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
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GST 270 - U.S. Culture for International Students
This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of U.S. culture for international students attending a U.S. college to ease their transition into a completely new academic and social environment.
Note: One credit course repeatable for total of two credits.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 1
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GST 302 - Community Engagement
This course provides students with the opportunity to serve with one non-profit organization over the course of the semester. Through a combination of service and coursework students will learn about human rights; identity, bias and privilege; and ways they can become active citizens within their communities.
Note: Repeatable for a total of three credits.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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GST 303 - Leadership in Your Field
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: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GST 304 - First Year Peer Advisement Program
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.
Note: Variable credit one to three repeatable for a total of three credits.
Prerequisite: Minimum sophomore standing and instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
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GST 305 - Transfer Student Mentoring
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.
Note: Students must be returning transfer students and selected to be a part of the MOST (Mentors Offering Support to Transfers) Program.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GST 306 - Oswego Children’s Project: Introduction and Training
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: Fall
Credit: 3
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GST 307 - Oswego Children’s Project:Advanced Training and Site Placement
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.
Note: May be repeated for total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: GST 306; instructor permission
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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GST 308 - Peer Tutor Training
To provide training for students who have been hired by the Office of Learning Services to become a nationally certified peer tutor. The course goals include: understanding theory and best practices, learning strategies and skills technique application, working with diverse populations, and knowledge of issues addressing intellectual integrity, confidentiality, and ethics.
Note: Requirements include: Applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. 2.75+ GPA; 2. Two (2) faculty recommendations with at least one recommendation from the faculty of the course students wish to tutor; 3. A grade of “B+” or higher in the course(s) they wish to tutor. In addition, applicants must submit an essay addressing their living-learning philosophy, academic experiences, campus involvement, and goals for becoming a tutor. The OLS staff conducts final interviews.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 2
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GST 311 - Mentoring Skills & Practices
This course will provide students with the opportunity to provide direct service to students in the community as a mentor. The classroom component of the course will focus upon training in student development, age-appropriate practices, and cultural competency.
Note: Repeatable for a total of up to 8 hours.
Prerequisite: Completion of pre-screening interview with program staff. Instructor approval required.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Credit: 1
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GST 312 - Leadership in Mentoring
This course offers students the opportunity to provide direct service to “at-risk” students in the community through participation in the mentoring 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.
Note: Repeatable up to a total of 12 hours
Prerequisite: GST 311 and instructor permission
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Credit: 2
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GST 314 - Creating Digital Presentations for Digital OZ
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.
Note: One credit course, may be repeated for total of two credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1
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GST 315 - Transfer Success Seminar
This course is designed to provide transfer students with a concise ½ semester of relevant information and support geared toward giving them an overview of Oswego. Course content will provide opportunities for discussion and solutions regarding transfer issues, meeting faculty & staff, locating important offices, learning of Oswego’s academic standards, and more.
Note: Course is for transfer students only.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Offered: Fall and Spring
Credit: 1
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GST 318 - CSC Peer Education Course
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.
Note: 3 credit course repeatable for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Credit: 3
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GST 333 - Career Practica
This class provides a platform for observation, practice, feedback, discussion and reflection that will introduce you to the professional work community and world. This practicum course gives students an opportunity to connect practical experience with interesting occupations, and prepare for the work world. Students will be required to attend lectures and/or webinars, meet with the instructor in class and/or individually, and work in a professional setting.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 3 hours.
Prerequisite: GPA minimum of 2.0, and minimum of 30 credits earned, and if transfer student one full semester (minimum 12 credits) completed at SUNY Oswego. Instructor permission is required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
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GST 350 - Peer Health Education
Peer Health Educators are SUNY Oswego students who work to promote a comprehensive and proactive prevention program utilizing a peer education model. The Peer Health Educators develop and present programs on a variety of health topics to the general student population as well as in residence halls, classrooms, and student groups.
Note: Course is repeatable for a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GST 498 - Internship
A course designed for upper division students who wish to take part in a semester long internship related to their academic major, minor, or career interest area. Students will work in a position for the purpose of testing academic learning in a work situation.
Note: Variable credit zero to 12, may be repeated for a total of 15 credits.
Prerequisite: Acceptance of Experiential Application through EXCEL: Experiential Courses and Engaged Learning, a GPA of 2.5, upper division standing, an approved position description filled out by Site Supervisor and permission of the student’s major academic advisor and sponsoring faculty member. An Experiential Learning Agreement with clear learning objectives and academic assignments appropriate for the position and credits being earned.
Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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GST 498C - Cooperative Education
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: Minimum GPA of 2.5, upper division standing, and GST 101 or MGT 494 or an approved Co-op preparatory course offered by an academic department as a pre-requisite. Transfer students must have completed one semester at SUNY Oswego prior to Co-op, International students on an F-1 visa must have written authorization from their international student advisor from the International Education Office prior to participation in a Co-op.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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Geochemistry |
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GCH 436 - Solid Earth Geochemistry
An intensive study of the chemical composition of the Earth its internal evolution. Topics include cosmochemistry and early solar system processes, the age of the Earth, models for the composition of the bulk Earth, approaches to the study of mantle dynamics, and the formation and evolution of the continental crust.
Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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GCH 437 - Earth Surface Geochemistry
An intensive study of the processes that shape the chemical compositions of materials at the Earth’s surface, past and present. Areas of concentration will include aqueous geochemistry, chemical weathering, and marine geochemistry. Associated topics, such as the geochemical records of climate change and environmental pollution will be dealt with.
Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451, or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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GCH 438 - Isotope Geochemistry
A quantitative examination of radiogenic and stable isotopes that balances theoretical and applied aspects of the science. Topics that are covered include radioactive decay, geochronology of primarily long-lived isotope systems, isochron systematics, model ages, radiogenic isotope tracers, equilibrium and kinetic stable isotope fractionation, and the evolution of analytical techniques.
Prerequisite: GEO 310 or CHE 451 or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GCH 494 - Capstone Research in Geochemistry
Students perform independent research under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student’s experiences and results will be shared via oral progress reports, a final presentation at Quest or other professional conference and a final written research report. Students must arrange with a faculty member to sponsor and supervise a research project. This course can be repeated for up to six credit hours. Available for 1 to 6 credits.
Prerequisite: GCH 436.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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Geography |
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GEG 100 - Introduction to Geography
An introduction to the basic concepts of physical and human geography. Geographic patterns of human-environment relations are emphasized.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit: 3
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Geology |
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GEO 100 - Physical Geology
An introduction to the natural physical processes that operate at or near the earth’s surface. Topics include: earth materials, volcanism, weathering, fluvial processes, glaciation, metamorphism, earthquakes, mountain building, and plate tectonics.
Note: Field trip fee required for some sections.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GEO 101 - Physical Geology Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany GEO 100.
Note: Required of Geology majors and Earth Science concentrators, optional for all other students. Required field trip and fee.
Prerequisite: GEO 100 concurrently OR previously, OR GEO 115 OR OCE 100, or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 1
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GEO 105 - Dinosaurs!
A comprehensive overview of dinosaurs including their biology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and extinction, and a history of their exploration. With dinosaurs as focal point, this course serves as an introduction to science and the scientific method, specifically how hypotheses are formulated and tested.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GEO 115 - Environmental Sustainability
This course explores topics in environmental science and natural resources, and how they relate to historical and modern human activity in the context of sustaining a healthy natural environment.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GEO 200 - Historical Geology
Study of the evolution of the Earth, with special attention to the geological development of North America. Emphasis on the evolution of life on the planet. Exercises in the methods and techniques of geological interpretation.
Note: Field trip; fee required.
Prerequisite: GEO 101 and one of the following GEO 100 OR GEO 115 OR OCE 100.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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GEO 201 - Historical Geology Lab
A course to accompany GEO 200. Execution of laboratory exercises designed to enable the student to make the types of geological interpretations upon which the physical and biological histories of the earth are based. Field trip; fee required.
Prerequisite: GEO 100 or GEO 115 or OCE 100 and GEO 101; or instructor permission
Offered: Spring
Credit: 1
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GEO 303 - Pollution Disasters
From the local to global perspective, this course explores the science and earth systems impact of pollution and pollution disasters.
Prerequisite: Completion of General Education Natural Science course.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GEO 304 - Fire and Ice
Fire and Ice will explore the volcanology, structural geology, seismology, geothermal energy, glacial geology of tectonically active regions on Earth, and the impact on local culture. An extended field excursion to an international location is required.
Prerequisites: GEO 100 or GEO 115 or OCE 100 or MET 100
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GEO 305 - Earth Resources
Earth Resources explores topics in the petrogenesis of natural resources, exploration, production and processing practices, and the environmental impact.
Prerequisite: One of the following;
CHE 101, GEO 100 or 115, MET 100 or 210, OCE 100.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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GEO 308 - Geology of New York State
The geology of New York State will be investigated from the Mesoproterozoic rocks of the Hudson Highlands and Adirondacks, to the Pleistocene glacial sediments of Central New York and Long Island. A field trip spanning the geologic time represented by New York State geology will be run near the end of the semester.
Prerequisite: GEO 200 and GEO 201; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GEO 310 - Mineralogy
A study of minerals as naturally occurring crystalline compounds whose understanding provides a basis for appreciating geological processes and the Earth’s development.
Note: Class and laboratory study. Required field trip; fee required.
Prerequisite: CHE 111 and one of the following GEO 100 OR GEO 115 OR OCE 100.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 4
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GEO 315 - Earth’s Fury
The study of natural and human-induced geological disasters including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, and tsunamis, and the social and economic impact of these disasters including how they influence public, environmental and land-use management policy.
Note: A field trip to evaluate a local geological hazard site is required. Required Fee.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor permission.
Advisement Reccommendation: Successful completion of the General Education Basic Skills and Knowledge Foundations courses.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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GEO 325 - Geology of the Bahamas
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
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GEO 326 - Geographic Information Systems
GIS deals with analysis and management of geographic information. This course is an introduction to methods of managing and processing geographic information. Emphasis will be placed on the nature of geographic information, data models and structures, data input, data manipulation and storage, spatial analysis and modeling techniques, and error analysis.
Prerequisite: GEO 100 or GEO 200; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GEO 330 - Structural Geology
Analysis of the structure of the lithosphere; study of forces causing deformation; solution of structural problems.
Note: Laboratory work. Required field trip; fee required.
Prerequisite: GEO 200, 201, and MAT 210.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 4
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GEO 340 - Geophysics
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
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GEO 350 - Introduction to Remote Sensing
This course introduces students to the basics of remote sensing, characteristics of remote sensors, and remote sensing applications in academic disciplines and professional industries. Emphasis is placed on image acquisition and data collection in the electromagnetic spectrum and data set manipulations using the ENVI software suite.
Prerequisite: GEO 100 or GEO 200; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 4
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GEO 390 - Special Topics in Geology
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
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GEO 396 - Geology Teaching Assistant
This course provides students with experience in the classroom and/or laboratory setting under the guidance of a Geology faculty member. Students develop skills and behaviors that are broadly applicable in all types of employment as well as in education. Teaching Assistants attend formal course activities and preparation meetings.
Note: Variable credit 1 to 3 with maximum credit 3.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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GEO 399 - Independent Study
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
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GEO 416 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
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.
Note: There are two required field trips.
Prerequisite: GEO 310.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 4
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GEO 420 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
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.
Note: Mandatory field trip; field trip fee.
Prerequisite: GEO 200 and 200L.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 4
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GEO 430 - Hydrogeology
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: Spring
Credit: 4
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GEO 435 - Volcanology
Students will gain a basic understanding of how volcanoes work and how they contribute to earth and atmospheric systems and processes. Specifically, the types, formation mechanisms, activity, eruptive products, associated hazards and monitoring techniques of volcanoes and eruptions will be discussed.
Prerequisite: GEO 416; or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GEO 440 - Invertebrate Paleontology
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.
Note: Required field trip; fee required.
Prerequisite: GEO 420 or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 4
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GEO 442 - Taphonomy
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
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GEO 450 - Geomorphology
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: Fall
Credit: 4
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GEO 460 - Engineering Geology
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
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GEO 470 - Exploration Geology
This course deals with techniques employed in subsurface geological analysis used in resource exploration, environmental monitoring, and environmental remediation. The course will culminate with the acquisition, processing and assessment of data for a real field site.
Prerequisite: GEO 330 and GEO 420.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GEO 475 - Geochemistry
A study of the chemical composition of the earth and how it changes in space and time. Topics include the use of isotopes for dating natural substances, applications of thermodynamics to natural water chemistry, and the chemical processes involved in the formation of minerals and rocks.
Note: GEO 475 - Geochemistry Laboratory is offered to accompany GEO 475. The lecture must be taken with the laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHE 341 or GEO 310.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 4
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GEO 480 - Tectonics
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
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GEO 481 - Field Geology
Field course in geologic mapping and interpretation of regional geology.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 6
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GEO 486 - Field Techniques
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
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GEO 495 - Geoscience Research
Geoscience Research is a course designed for geology majors to pursue topical research for the capstone requirement.
Note: This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of GEO courses and upper division standing.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GEO 499 - Independent Study
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.
Note: Offered for 1 to 6 credits. Repeatable for a total of 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours in Geology and instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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GER 101 - Elementary German
Preparation of students without previous knowledge of German in the fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GER 102 - Continuing Elementary German
Continuation of German 101. Fundamentals of conversation, reading, and composition.
Prerequisite: GER 101 or three years of transcripted high school German; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall, Spring
Credit: 3
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GER 140 - German Castles, Customs, and Culture
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
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GER 141 - Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
An introduction to German Fairy tales as collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Students will read, analyze, and discuss selected fairy tales and their adaptation in various languages, periods, and media (e.g. film). Note: This course is taught entirely in English. No knowledge of German is necessary
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GER 200 - German Conversation Through Film
An intermediate German language course focusing on further developing speaking and writing skills through film.
Note: Course is repeatable once for total of six credits.
Prerequisite: GER 102 or instructor permission
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GER 201 - Intermediate German
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; or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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GER 202 - Continuing Intermediate German
Continuation of German 201. Review of basic grammar and introduction of more advanced structures; intermediate level conversation, reading, and composition.
Prerequisite: GER 102 or or GER 201 four years of transcripted high school German; or instructor permission.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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GER 204 - German Fairy Tales
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
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GER 300 - Landeskunde
(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
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GER 301 - Advanced German A
Advanced-level conversation, reading, and composition, with special emphasis on more complex grammatical structures.
Prerequisite: GER 202 or instructor permission.
Offered: Fall
Credit: 3
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GER 302 - Advanced German B
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
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GER 304 - Deutsche Märchen (translation=German Fairy Tales)
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
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GER 310 - Business German
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
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GER 350 - Survey of German Literature and Culture A
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
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GER 351 - Survey of German Literature and Culture B
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
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GER 392 - Berlin in the 20th Century
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
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GER 395 - Topics Seminar
Not intended to be a fixed course, but rather an opportunity to focus on various limited subjects and to treat them in some depth. May also be used as “proving ground” for experimental course.
Note: May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GER 396 - German Assistantship
n: In this course students will teach small units, participate in limited evaluation under instructor supervision, learn various pedagogical strategies, conduct review sessions, and evaluate textbooks.
Note: Course is repeatable for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis.
Credit: 3
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GER 399 - Independent Study
Individual study in the field of german under the direct supervision of a department faculty member.
Note: For qualified juniors and seniors under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 1 to 6
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GER 441 - German Translation: Methods and Practice
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
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GER 470 - Austrian Literature
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
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GER 495 - Seminar
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
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GER 498 - German Internship
This is a semester long internship abroad designed to provide a (pre)professional experiential learning opportunity for academic majors or minors, or an area of career interests. Students will work full-time or part-time in a position which will provide opportunities to analyze and synthesize classroom knowledge in an approved internship setting.
Note: Variable credit one to six, may be repeated six times for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite: 1. Completion of forty (40) semester hours per credit to a maximum of 3 sh or 120 work hours; 2. a minimum overall and major grade point average of 2.70; 3. approval of the internship position by the faculty sponsor (IP); 4. the completion of all elements of the Learning Agreement
Offered: Not on a regular basis
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GER 499 - Independent Study
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
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GRT 385 - Research in Applied Gerontology
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: HDV101 or PSY100 or SOC100.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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GLS 100 - Global Cities
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.
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.
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3 to 9
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GLS 200 - Introduction to Global Issues
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: 3
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GLS 300 - Issues in the Global Economy
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
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GLS 301 - Globalization and Global Cultures
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: ANT 112 or GLS 200; or instructor permission.
Equivalent Course: ANT 395
Offered: Spring
Credit: 3
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