May 03, 2024  
College Catalog 2021-2022 
    
College Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Business

  
  • BUS 244 Business Law II

    Credits: (3)
    A study of the fundamental legal principles relating to agency relationships, sustainable business forms and practices, and other business forms to include partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations.
  
  • BUS 247 Disney Human Resources

    Credits: (3)
    The Disney Human Resource Management Course explores the human resource management function in a corporate setting and focuses on the development of knowledge and skills that all managers and leaders need. This course will focus on such subjects as the selection process, employment law, labor relations, compensation, performance development, corporate training and maintaining effective environments. The classes are designed to familiarize participants with current human resource practices and laws that apply to their careers regardless of their field. Class content is delivered through lectures, group discussion, learning activities, and case studies. Co-requisite(s): BUS 293  Co-Op Internship.
  
  • BUS 248 Disney Organizational Leader

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines the universal principles of leadership, including specific application to the Disney culture. It is designed to build repeatable and transferable leadership knowledge and skills. These skills are applied both within the context of the class and in earning and living environments of the internship experience. These skills are completely transferable to commercial organizational contexts. The content is delivered by a subject-matter expert in the field of leadership through lectures, group discussions, learning activities, self-assessment, project development and presentation, and situational studies. Co-requisite(s): BUS 293  Disney Co-Op Internship.
  
  • BUS 277 Disney Marketing You: Personal and Career Development Strategies

    Credits: (3)
    The Disney College Program Marketing You Course uses directed discussion and cooperative learning experiences to both define a personal brand for career marketing and to focus students who do not have clear career objectives. This course is designed to maximize the Disney College Program Internship experience, as well as all prior/subsequent work experience, utilizing the transferable skills noted in the Secretary of Labor’s SCANS (Secretary’s Commission of Achieving Necessary Skills 1991) report. While the Disney College Program is a non-technical skill internship, it produces the type of skills required in the workplace. The student will learn how to market the SCANS report skills of communication, customer service, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision-making, self-management, and creative thinking. Key elements of the course include the development of a career focus and a personal marketing plan. The marketing plan allows a student to develop a personal brand, 30-second commercial, resume, and networking strategy. The students will also learn interviewing and negotiation techniques. Prerequisite(s): Full or part-time status; minimum 2.0 G.P.A. Co-requisite(s): BUS 293  Disney Co-Op Internship. Cannot be substituted for GEN 154  or (CNL 175 - no longer offered).
  
  • BUS 290 Cooperative Work Study

    Credits: (3)
    A course designed to prepare students to work after graduation. A learning contract containing specific educational objectives that relate to both the work experience and the field of study is developed between the student and a faculty co-op coordinator. Course requirements include a minimum of 180 hours of work, the maintenance of a work journal to record hours worked and duties performed, other work as required by the instructor and a final term paper. The student’s performance will be evaluated by the co-op faculty coordinator on the basis of meeting the objectives in the learning contract and satisfactory evaluation by the employer. A letter grade will be awarded. No experiential credit is given for previous work in the field. The work experience cannot be used to satisfy the requirements of any other course.
  
  • BUS 293 Disney Co-Operative Internship

    Credits: (9)
    The Disney Co-Operative Internship uses a directed working and learning experience to expand knowledge of successful organizational practices. This course is designed to meet a participant’s need for an integrated work-study internship program that provides transferable knowledge and skills to all participants. Students must register for one of the following courses at Onondaga and Disney: Corporate Analysis, Corporate Communication, Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management, Creativity and Innovation, Marketing You: Personal and Career Development Strategies, Human Resource Management, or Organizational Leadership. Students must have full- or part-time status with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0. Students are responsible for all transportation costs to and from Florida. Students receive an hourly wage. They are housed on Disney property; housing costs are deducted from their weekly paycheck. Students must register for this course the same semester they participate in the Disney experience. This course cannot be taken concurrently with BUS 290 . Prerequisite(s): Full- or part-time status and minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 Co-requisite(s): BUS 178 , BUS 210 , BUS 218 , BUS 240 , BUS 247 , BUS 248 , or BUS 277 .

Computer Forensics

  
  • CFS 130 Foundations of the Internet

    Credits: (3)
    In this first course in the Web Technology sequence of courses, students will be introduced to Web development concepts and principles. Foundation topics include protocols, Linux commands, file management, remote access, and file transfer. Additionally, students will learn current industry-standard html/xhtml, cascading style sheets, image editing for web optimization, and the use of various editors. Students will be provided with a Web server account for their use. Additionally, Web accessibility will be discussed and incorporated.
  
  • CFS 140 Computer Forensics and Security

    Credits: (3)
    This course is an introduction to the principles of information assurance and security. Topics include security investigation, analysis, implementation, maintenance, and design. It integrates the core knowledge required for cyber security including securing networks, recognizing vulnerabilities, and mitigating basic threats.
  
  • CFS 210 Terrorism and the Criminal Justice System

    Credits: (3)
    This course introduces the student to the study of terrorism. It will focus on both domestic and foreign varieties of this unique form of organizational crime and its implications for the American criminal justice system.
  
  • CFS 232 Cybercrime

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses on computer based crime and cybercrime issues facing the American criminal justice system. The course explores computer based crime investigations, the importance of preserving and correctly interpreting digital evidence, the application of cybercrime laws and regulations along with the identification of emerging issues facing the legal system (Courts). Students will also examine the future trends of cybercrime and government responses. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 .

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 121 Introductory Chemistry

    Credits: (3)
    CHE 121 is designed as an introductory chemistry course for non-science majors and would also meet the needs of students who have little or no background in chemistry. CHE 121 is a course that would provide the basic chemistry background necessry to continue on to General Chemistry I (CHE 171 ). This course is not recommended for health science students and will not count toward the Math Science degree (MTS.AS ). Students are strongly encouraged to co-register for MAT 114  if they intend to continue on to CHE 171 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 088  or higher, except for MAT 104, 112, 113, and 118. An optional laboratory is offered for this course, CHE 121L , which may be taken concurrent with, or after completion of, CHE 121.
  
  • CHE 121L Introductory Chemistry Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Laboratory for CHE 121 . Illustrative experiments emphasizing the concepts, principles, and techniques presented in CHE 121 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 088  or higher, except MAT 104, 112, 113, and 118. Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): CHE 121 .
  
  • CHE 121R Introductory Chemistry Recitation

    Credits: (1EQ)
    Optional recitation section for CHE 121 . Provides the opportunity for students to apply the theories, concepts and problem-solving techniques presented in CHE 121 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 088  or higher, except MAT 104, 112, 113, and 118. Co-requisite(s): CHE 121 .
  
  • CHE 151 Basic Chemistry for Health Science I

    Credits: (3)
    This course provides a study of chemistry at an introductory level, intended for students in the paramedical sciences (nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory therapy, etc). Topics include the nature of atoms, ionic and covalent bonding, nomenclature, chemical change and equilibrium, gas laws, properties of water and aqueous solutions, acids, bases and pH, and an introduction to organic and biochemical compounds. Not open to Math-Science students. Prerequisite(s): placement into MAT 084  or higher.
  
  • CHE 151L Basic Chemistry for Health Science Laboratory I

    Credits: (1)
    Optional laboratory for CHE 151 ; illustrative experiments emphasizing the concepts, principles, and techniques presented in CHE 151 . Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): CHE 151  and placement into MAT 084  or higher. Three laboratory hours per week.
  
  • CHE 151R Basic Chemistry for the Health Sciences Recitation I

    Credits: (1EQ)
    Optional recitation section intended for students concurrently registered in CHE 151 . The recitation provides the opportunity for students to apply the theory, concepts, and problem-solving techniques presented in CHE 151 .   Prerequisite(s): placement into MAT 084  or higher. Co-requisite(s): CHE 151 .
  
  • CHE 171 General Chemistry I

    Credits: (3)
    A study of atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, kinetic molecular theory and the states of matter, solutions, ionic reactions, oxidation and reduction, acid and base theories, thermochemistry, molecular geometry, and gas laws. Prerequisite(s): MAT 114  or higher (except MAT 118). Students are expected to have mastered high school (Regent’s) chemistry or successfully completed CHE 121 . Students are strongly encouraged to co-register for MAT 143  if they intend to continue on to CHE 172 . An optional laboratory is offered for this course, CHE 171L , which may be taken concurrently with, or after completion of, CHE 171. 
  
  • CHE 171L General Chemistry I Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Optional laboratory for CHE 171 . Illustrative experiments emphasizing the concepts, principles, and techniques presented in CHE 171 . Students are expected to have mastered high school (Regent’s) chemistry or successfully completed CHE 121 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 114  or higher (except MAT 118). Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): CHE 171 .
  
  • CHE 171R General Chemistry I Recitation

    Credits: (1EQ)
    Optional recitation section for CHE 171 . Provides the opportunity for students to apply theories, concepts and problem-solving techniques presented in CHE 171 . Prerequisite(s): MAT 114  or higher (except MAT 118). Co-requisite(s): CHE 171 .
  
  • CHE 172 General Chemistry II

    Credits: (3)
    A study of solutions, colligative properties, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and basic organic chemistry and biochemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHE 171  and MAT 143  or higher. An optional laboratory is offered for this course, CHE 172L , which may be taken concurrently with, or after completion of, CHE 172.
  
  • CHE 172L General Chemistry II Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Optional laboratory for CHE 172 . Illustrative experiments emphasizing the concepts, principles, and techniques presented in CHE 172 . Prerequisite(s): CHE 171 , CHE 171L , and MAT 143  or higher. Co-requisite(s): CHE 172 .
  
  • CHE 172R General Chemistry Recitation II

    Credits: (1EQ)
    Optional recitation section for CHE 172 . Provides the opportunity for students to apply theories, concepts and problem-solving techniques presented in CHE 172 . Prerequisite(s): CHE 171  and MAT 143  or higher. Co-requisite(s): CHE 172 .
  
  • CHE 203 Quantitative Analysis

    Credits: (4)
    Topics covered include error and statistical treatment of data, chemical equilibrium, gravimetric analysis, various types of volumetric analysis, electrochemistry, spectrophotometry, and introduction to analytical separations. The laboratory portion of the course includes traditional and modern methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, and elementary instrumental methods. Prerequisite(s): CHE 171  and MAT 114  or higher. Three class hours and four laboratory hours.
  
  • CHE 205 Organic Chemistry I

    Credits: (4)
    An introduction to the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and alkyl halides. Emphasis is placed on mechanisms of reactions and the relationship of structure to reactivity. Prerequisite(s): CHE 172  and CHE 172L . Four class hours each week.
  
  • CHE 205L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Laboratory for CHE 205 . An introduction to the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and alkyl halides. Laboratory work is concerned with experience in the necessary experimental techniques for synthesis and isolation and analysis of the above classes of compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHE 172  and CHE 172L . CHE 205  must be taken previously or concurrently with CHE 205L.
  
  • CHE 206 Organic Chemistry II

    Credits: (4)
    A continuation of CHE 205  with more emphasis on mechanisms, nomenclature and properties of conjugated dienes, arenes, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid derivatives and amines, and the study of qualitative organic analyses. Prerequisite(s): CHE 205 . Four class hours each week.
  
  • CHE 206L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

    Credits: (1)
    Laboratory for CHE 206 . An introduction to the chemistry of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, aryl amines, carboxylic acids, and esters. Laboratory work is concerned with experience in the necessary synthesis, isolation, purification, and analysis of the above classes of compounds. Prerequisite(s): CHE 205  and CHE 205L 

Chinese

  
  • CHI 101 Elementary Chinese I

    Credits: (3)
    This course is designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Chinese. Students acquire basic grammar and lexical skills that will enable them to communicate in routine social or professional situations within an authentic cultural context. Topics may include, but are not limited to, biographical information, relationships, education, daily routines and activities, making plans, and dining out. Upon successful completion of CHI 101, students may enroll in CHI 102 . This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC.
  
  • CHI 102 Elementary Chinese II

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a sequel to Elementary Chinese I. It builds upon the basic grammatical, linguistic, communicative and cultural concepts learned in CHI 101 . Students learn to communicate in the context of an increasing number of daily life topics. Topics may include, but are not limited to, food and dining, weather, transportation, urban and commercial contexts, clothing and other belongings, health, leisure activities and travel plans. This course also fulfills the Global Awareness and Diversity (GLAD) requirement at OCC. Prerequisite(s): CHI 101  or permission of instructor.

Cinema

  
  • CIN 203 Film and Literature

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines the mutually informing relationship between literature and film. Students will engage in reading, discussion, and written analysis of literature as well as viewing, discussion, and written analysis of film. Particular attention will be paid to transmutation across media to develop a comparative analysis of the art forms that recognizes their distinct formal dimensions as well as the interconnections between their aesthetic, economic, historical, socio-political, cultural, and technological contexts. Prerequisite(s): ENG 104 .
  
  • CIN 204 Global Cinema

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines global cinema as an artistic, political, and cultural phenomenon. Students will engage in viewing, discussion, and written analysis of global films from a variety of historical, national, and socio-political contexts, both historically and comparatively, paying particular attention to the development of film language, aesthetics, and technology over time, as well as the formation of national or cultural film styles, genres, and idioms. Prerequisite(s): ENG 104 .
  
  • CIN 205 American Cinema

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines the American cinema as an artistic, political, and cultural entity that has uniquely influenced film production and reception through its studio system, its development and employment of genres, and its creation of aesthetic and stylistic conventions. Students will engage in viewing, discussion, and written analysis of American film texts, focusing on how these texts relate to the cultural movements and intellectual history of American civilization. Possible contextual focuses for the course could include: American cinema and identity construction, external forces on American life, American landscapes and regions, American genres, or other emerging topics in the field. Prerequisite(s): ENG 104 .
  
  • CIN 210 The Short Narrative Film

    Credits: (3)
    From early “one-reelers” to current offerings on dedicated websites, international festivals, and film schools, this course studies the history, form, and purpose of classical and contemporary short films. Students will view, discuss, and write about the unique aspects of the short, narrative film, with its dazzling array of themes and styles. As these award-winning independent films often feature actors, writers, and directors prominent in commercial films and TV shows, the course provides an opportunity to examine the relationship between 5-25 minute short films and full-length films by the same writers or directors.
  
  • CIN 212 Horror and Fantasy Films

    Credits: (3)
    A study of the classic myths of horror, with an emphasis on the literary origins of horror tales, and a close study of such significant books as Dracula and Frankenstein, with interpretations of why such terrifying concepts have continuously proven popular the world over, and a study of the way in which Hollywood motion pictures have both extended and distorted the varied tales.

Computer Information Systems

  
  • CIS 100 Information and Computer Literacy

    Credits: (3)
    This course offers students an overview of the role of technology in society and provides an introduction to digital and information technologies, concepts, and terminologies. Discussions of the Community, Legal, and Ethical issues related to digital devices and the Internet are integral to the nature of this course. This course provides students with opportunities to develop research and critical thinking skills, and will introduce students to continuously evolving and emerging digital technologies and their effects on society. Students will demonstrate the skills needed to be an informed digital citizen, achieve academic and workplace success, and participate in an increasingly globalized environment. Students will use web applications, word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and other software, as applicable, to learn, search and organize their research, and then present and communicate their findings.
  
  • CIS 106 An Introduction to Digital Media

    Credits: (3)
    This introductory-level course provides a basic hands-on approach for the production and assessment of a team-based digital media project. Utilization of the components found in various software programs will allow students to select a digitally-based group project utilizing various aspects of audio, video and digital media. A culminating project will be distributed via DVD, the Internet/World Wide Web, or some other appropriate channel/medium. A basic knowledge of computers and some background in music and/or musical theory would be helpful but is not required.
  
  • CIS 125 Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems

    Credits: (3)
    This is the first course for CIS majors or any student interested in exploring the professional field of Computer Information Systems. The course covers the concepts of computing principles and advanced data use. Topics include software and hardware management tools and techniques, file management, presentation software, database applications and concepts, and current issues in computing and information systems having an impact on today’s society. The lessons will be presented using traditional classroom lectures and hands-on computer projects.
  
  • CIS 130 Foundations of the Internet

    Credits: (3)
    In this first course in the Web Technology sequence of courses, students will be introduced to Web development concepts and principles. Foundation topics include protocols, Linux commands, file management, remote access, and file transfer. Additionally, students will learn current industry-standard html/xhtml, cascading style sheets, image editing for web optimization, and the use of various editors. Students will be provided with a Web server account for their use. Additionally, Web accessibility will be discussed and incorporated.
  
  • CIS 151 Technology and Organizations

    Credits: (3)
    This is a course on the impact of technologies related to work and organizations. It addresses both the unintended and intended outcomes of technology. Students examine the changing nature of time demands, the relationship between the organization and its members, the “labor saving” device, quality of work life, computer misuse, repetitive strain injuries, and other topics.
  
  • CIS 170 Network Fundamentals

    Credits: (3)
    This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the protocols and services used in networking. Students will be introduced to structured IP addressing and Ethernet.
  
  • CIS 230 Web Site Design and Development

    Credits: (4)
    This course will expand upon CIS 130  and will focus on principles of design in the authorship of Web pages. As the focus shifts from basic Web page creation to designing full Web sites, so too will the tools shift from HTML editors to WYSIWYG editors. A topic of discussion will be the issue of accessibility. Further development topics include intermediate to advanced HTML code, intermediate graphics manipulation, JavaScript, Flash and other multimedia, and an introduction to dynamic content. Prerequisite(s): CIS 130 .
  
  • CIS 231 Advanced Web Servers

    Credits: (4)
    Students will learn advanced Web management techniques, with an emphasis on server-side issues. Students will add interactivity to their Web sites through the use of forms and server side scripting. A further exploration of dynamic content will be included. Additionally, students will work with server side databases, including stored procedures. Finally, students will configure and manage a Web server, including virtual hosting, troubleshooting and security. Prerequisite(s): CIS 125  or Permission of Instructor.
  
  • CIS 270 Routing & Switching Essentials

    Credits: (3)
    This course covers the operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality, to efficiently share information, and to control data flow on a network. This course includes materials from Cisco Routing & Switching Series course 2: Routing and Switching Essentials (RSE). Prerequisite(s): CIS 170 .
  
  • CIS 271 Internetworking I

    Credits: (4)
    This course expands upon Network Fundamentals advances into Routing and Switching. Students will explore the architecture, components, and operation of Cisco routers, and learn the principles of routing and the routing protocols RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF. They will learn the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement a converged switched network, including virtual LANs, VTP, inter-VLAN routing, and Spanning Tree Protocol. Prerequisite(s): CIS 170 .
  
  • CIS 272 Internetworking II

    Credits: (3)
    This is an advanced course in networking that explores WAN technologies and integrating network services. Students learn how to implement and configure data link protocols and how to apply WAN security concepts, principles of traffic, access control, and addressing services. A focus on detecting, troubleshooting, and correcting common network implementation issues will be covered to prepare students for the CCNA examination. Prerequisite(s): CIS 271 .
  
  • CIS 281 Computer Information Systems Internship

    Credits: (1)
    This course is designed to provide work experience directly related to the student’s area of study in Computer Information Systems. Internships are available throughout the local community. A learning contract containing specific educational objectives that relate both to the work experience and the field of study will be developed between the student and the Faculty Internship Coordinator. Course requirements include a minimum of 60 work-hours for 1 credit. Each student must maintain a Work/Research Journal to record hours worked and duties performed. A summary reflection presentation/paper/project will be prepared and delivered by the student at the completion of the Internship. The student’s performance will be evaluated by the Faculty Internship Coordinator based on accomplishment of the objectives in the learning contract and satisfactory evaluations by the employer/site supervisor. No experiential credit will be given for previous work or research experience. Prerequisite(s): minimum GPA of 3.0, sophomore standing, and approval of the Faculty Internship Coordinator.
  
  • CIS 282 Computer Information Systems Internship

    Credits: (2)
    This course is designed to provide work experience directly related to the student’s area of study in Computer Information Systems. Internships are available throughout the local community. A learning contract containing specific educational objectives that relate both to the work experience and the field of study will be developed between the student and the Faculty Internship Coordinator. Course requirements include a minimum of 120 work-hours for 2 credits. Each student must maintain a Work/Research Journal to record hours worked and duties performed. A summary reflection presentation/paper/project will be prepared and delivered by the student at the completion of the Internship. The student’s performance will be evaluated by the Faculty Internship Coordinator based on accomplishment of the objectives in the learning contract and satisfactory evaluations by the employer/site supervisor. No experiential credit will be given for previous work or research experience. Prerequisite(s): minimum GPA of 3.0, sophomore standing, and approval of the Faculty Internship Coordinator.
  
  • CIS 283 Computer Information Systems Internship

    Credits: (3)
    This course is designed to provide work experience directly related to the student’s area of study in Computer Information Systems. Internships are available throughout the local community. A learning contract containing specific educational objectives that relate both to the work experience and the field of study will be developed between the student and the Faculty Internship Coordinator. Course requirements include a minimum of 180 work-hours for 3 credits. Each student must maintain a Work/Research Journal to record hours worked and duties performed. A summary reflection presentation/paper/project will be prepared and delivered by the student at the completion of the Internship. The student’s performance will be evaluated by the Faculty Internship Coordinator based on accomplishment of the objectives in the learning contract and satisfactory evaluations by the employer/site supervisor. No experiential credit will be given for previous work or research experience. Prerequisite(s): minimum GPA of 3.0, sophomore standing, and approval of the Faculty Internship Coordinator.
  
  • CIS 286 Systems Analysis and Design

    Credits: (3)
    This course is the capstone course for Computer Information Systems majors, requiring students to integrate techniques and concepts learned from their other coursework. The course will focus on the phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and the roles and responsibilities that a systems analyst performs throughout the SDLC process. Students will be expected to work in collaborative, self-directed teams to produce comprehensive projects, culminating in a thorough, concise study of a simulated environment that will be used to research and create a system design. Students will also be expected to present their projects in a professional manner, demonstrating the ability to deliver technical information to a non-technical audience.
  
  • CIS 291 Information Technology Support I

    Credits: (4)
    This course will prepare students to work with users of computer software and hardware. Topics include basic hardware components, configurations, installations, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, safety concerns, and customer service issues. Software issues such as installation and upgrading, BIOS configurations and settings, diagnostic tools and maintenance will also be covered. This detailed hands-on approach will prepare students to take the A+ certification examination administered by the Computer Technology Association (CompTIA). There will be no experiential credit granted for this course. Students will receive 3 hours of instruction and 1 lab hour per week. Prerequisite(s): CIS 125  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CIS 292 Information Technology Support II

    Credits: (4)
    A continuation of CIS 291 , this capstone course will prepare the student for working with, and training users in the use of modern software and hardware. Students will learn hardware and software maintenance techniques, including advanced troubleshooting, network and desktop security, and software maintenance. In addition, students spend 30 hours during the semester as an unpaid intern at a local business or nonprofit organization troubleshooting hardware and software problems, doing technical research, and learning about the organization they’re working at. There will be both individual and team assignments. There will be no experiential credit granted for this course. Students will receive 2 hours of instruction, and perform 4 hours of internship practicum per week. Prerequisite(s): CIS 291  and (CIS 170  or CIS 271 ).

Computer Engineering Technology

  
  • CMT 101 Introduction to Computers and Applications

    Credits: (4)
    This course is an introduction to basic concepts underlying the computer and its applications in technology and science fields. The focus of the course is on studying the computer for acquiring and presenting information, using spreadsheets to solve problems, collecting and storing data, and word processing. Topics include: hardware and software computer concepts, an introduction to internet in acquiring and sharing information (WWW, User list, and Personal Message Centers), introduction to spread sheet applications in solving problems and charting, use of text editors to write documents (Word Processing), an introduction to technical presentations, and use of application programs for organizing data, and drawing charts and schematics. Students who have completed CIS 100  or (CMT 110 - no longer offered) may not take this course for credit. Prerequisite(s): MAT 079  Prerequisite(s)/Co-requisite(s): MAT 087 /MAT 088  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CMT 171 Digital Electronics

    Credits: (4)
    An introduction to digital (computer) integrated circuits, emphasizing the concepts that are basic to any digital system: number systems, small-scale and mid-scale gates, programmable logic devices, sequential logic, combinational networks, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Karnaugh maps, state machine design, timing diagrams, and digital arithmetic. Three class hours and a three-hour lab.
  
  • CMT 190 Introduction to Microprocessors

    Credits: (4)
    This course is an introduction to basic principles of microprocessor architecture and assembly language instructions. The content of the course is divided into three sections: microprocessor architecture, mnemonics, and interfacing I/Os. The course is designed around the Z80 microprocessor and its mnemonics. Topics included in the course are: overview of computers and microcomputers, Z80 microprocessor architecture, bus architecture, memory (R/W Memory, ROM, and EPROM), memory maps, I/Os, interfacing devices and introduction to the Z80 instruction set. The third section, interfacing I/Os, introduces various I/O techniques such as parallel I/O, serial I/O, and interrupts. Two class lectures and one hour for assembly language instructions. Prerequisite(s): CSC 111 , CMT 171 , or equivalent.

Communication

  
  • COM 100 Introduction to Communication

    Credits: (3)
    This survey course introduces students to the general field of communication and rhetorical studies. The concepts, principles, and practices of Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and Small Group Communication will be the focus.
  
  • COM 121 News Literacy

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a survey of the ongoing changes in mass media with a focus on news literacy. Students will be introduced to the skills required to make critical evaluations of news and information sources across the spectrum of traditional and new media, assessing the content for such factors as diversity, accuracy, and bias. Students may not receive credit for both ENG 121 (deactivated) and COM 121.
  
  • COM 123 Student Media Reporting

    Credits: (1)
    This course provides academic credit to students who contribute to student-run college media. Submissions can range from small pieces, such as calendar items and captions, to longer pieces, such as news stories, features, and reviews, for those with more interest and experience in news writing. Students may not receive credit for both ENG 123 (deactivated) and COM 123.
  
  • COM 157 Electronic Media Writing

    Credits: (3)
    This course helps students to master the diverse writing styles and formats used in writing for broadcast on radio, television and cable. These include public service announcements (PSAs), station IDs, promotional announcements, script formats, commercials, news copy, and program materials. Emphasis is on developing broadcast copy style, distinguishing words directed toward the ear and the eye. Students may not receive credit for both ENG 157 (deactivated) and COM 157. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 .
  
  • COM 204 Advocacy/Opposition

    Credits: (3)
    Advertising, advocacy and public policy debates all require an understanding of the rhetorical nature of argumentation and persuasion. This course helps students develop that understanding through speeches, debates, group presentation, and community interaction. Prerequisite(s): COM 210 , PHI 107 , POS 100 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 210 Public Speaking

    Credits: (3)
    Public Speaking is a course designed to acquaint the student with the basic theories and skills of public discourse. Course content includes the importance of audience analysis and adaptation, how to choose an appropriate topic, organization, speech purpose and delivery, and critical analysis of discourse. Word study, effective language use, effective non-verbal skills and critical listening skills are also stressed.
  
  • COM 220 Interpersonal Communication

    Credits: (3)
    This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the communication skills needed to succeed both academically and socially. Course content includes communication theory, perception, verbal and non-verbal communication, effective listening, assertiveness, awareness of the self as communicator, interpersonal problem-solving, and relational communication. Emphasis is placed on class discussion as a tool for learning and practicing the skills presented in class.
  
  • COM 225 Teamwork and Small Group Communication

    Credits: (3)
    This course is an in-depth study of the nature and process of teamwork and small group communication. Students will study the theory of small group process, the nature of small groups and group dynamics. The course will analyze small group/teamwork issues such as decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, computer mediated group communication, diversity and conflict management. Students will make small group/team presentations, as well as engage in small group/teamwork evaluation. Prerequisite(s): COM 100 , COM 210 , or COM 220 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 227 Writing for Emerging Technologies

    Credits: (3)
    Fast-paced and widespread developments in technology have changed the way people distribute, access, and understand information. With the Internet serving both as a medium for text and images, and a delivery system for other kinds of digital content, competitive employees in the marketplace must be able to provide clear and effective pieces of web-based communication and other kinds of documents. This course will discuss the issues surrounding the new technology. Topics covered in the course include First Amendment law and the Internet, “repurposing” stories across platforms, and clear writing techniques. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 .
  
  • COM 233 Introduction to Public Relations

    Credits: (3)
    This course is a survey of the foundational elements of public relations. The class discussions will draw on communication theory to introduce students to the core principles of public relations. Topics covered will include the history and future of public relations, audience analysis and the development of communication strategies for a range of different publics, campaign planning, various types of public relations agencies and their communication styles, social media, social responsibility, and ethics.
  
  • COM 240 Persuasion in Everyday Life

    Credits: (3)
    This course is an investigation of the various communication theories of persuasion as applied to the devising of persuasive messages, the presentation of persuasive messages, and the critical analysis of persuasive messages in a variety of contexts. Class activities, discussions, readings, and assignments are designed to develop communication skills necessary for effectiveness as producers and consumers of persuasive communication.
  
  • COM 245 Communication @ Work

    Credits: (3)
    This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of communication in the workplace. The focus of the course is on analyzing and improving interpersonal communication in a professional context. Topics covered include: meeting management, interview techniques, participation in team and group communication, preparation of professional presentations, managerial communication, diversity in the workplace, and listening skills. This course emphasizes the development of practical and critical skills.
  
  • COM 251 News Writing

    Credits: (3)
    An introductory course in the basics of news reporting and writing, focusing on gathering information, story and sentence structure, accuracy, Associated Press style, and meeting deadlines. Students will write a variety of publication-ready news stories, including college-related events and student public interest stories. Students may not receive credit for both ENG 251 (deactivated) and COM 251. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 .
  
  • COM 253 Student Publication Editing

    Credits: (2)
    This course provides academic credit to students who serve in editorial roles for student-run college media. Tasks can include assignment and placement of stories, feedback to student reporters, and copyediting, proofreading, and editing of final stories. Students may not receive credit for both ENG 253 (deactivated) and COM 253. Prerequisite(s): COM 123  or permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 272 Communication and Conflict Management

    Credits: (3)
    This course explores the nature of conflict interaction from a communication perspective. The course will examine attitudes, conditions, and perceptions that influence communication interaction and conflict. Students will be introduced to communication tools and techniques for effectively managing conflict in interpersonal relationships, groups, the workplace and organizations. Prerequisite(s): COM 100 , COM 210 , COM 220 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • COM 282 Intercultural Communication

    Credits: (3)
    This course seeks to improve Intercultural Communication Competence through learning about communication patterns between those with different cultural backgrounds. Topics covered include: verbal and nonverbal differences in cultural expression, intercultural relationships, barriers to effective intercultural communication, methods for overcoming these barriers, stereotyping, intercultural relationships and conflict resolution. Students will learn the distinctive cultural features of one non-Western civilization and will learn to integrate theory with practice and real-life examples.
  
  • COM 284 Communication and Gender

    Credits: (3)
    This course seeks to acquaint students with the unique ways men and women tend to communicate. The focus of this discussion-oriented class is on how gender influences verbal and nonverbal communication, identity formation, listening, speaking, and interpersonal relationships. Additional topics covered will include communication and gender in the workplace and the classroom, as well as the influence of the media on gendered communication.
  
  • COM 285 Communication Ethics: Truth and Deception

    Credits: (3)
    This course analyzes the principles and practices of ethical communication, truth and deception as speech acts, and theories and techniques of verbal and nonverbal deception detection as applied to a variety of interpersonal, public, and professional contexts. We all face ethical dilemmas related to communication situations in our educational, personal, and professional lives on a daily basis. This course seeks to explore the complexity of those situations and to help develop critical thinking and analytical skills through a communication perspective. Prerequisite: C or better in any Communication course.
  
  • COM 290 Communication Seminar

    Credits: (3)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the power of communication in a variety of applications and contexts. The course introduces students to a range of communication theories, and provides opportunities to apply those theories to communication phenomena. Possible contextual focuses for the course could include: the rhetoric of social movements, strategic communication through song, the rhetoric of religion, family communication, or other emerging topics within the field. Class activities, discussions, readings, and assignments are designed to develop a better understanding of communication theories and skills through critical analysis of communication phenomena. Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level Communication course AND any 200-level Communication course, OR permission of instructor.

Corrections Officers

  
  • COR 103 Principles of Law for Correction Officer

    Credits: (3)
    This course is an introduction to law as required of peace (correction) officer candidates. Topics include jurisdiction and responsibilities of a Peace Officer, legal issues, criminal and civil liability, court structure, penal law, correction law, criminal procedure law, crime scene preservation, and investigation by a Peace Officer. Prerequisite(s): Open only to sworn peace (correction) officers
  
  • COR 105 Correction Officer Procedures and Responsibilities

    Credits: (4)
    This course introduces candidates to the various topics, knowledge, actions and procedures required of a Correction Officer. Topics include observation and supervision procedures for running a direct supervision housing unit, reacting to and dealing with special needs inmates, incident management prevention, suicide risk assessment and prevention, and enforcing facility rules and regulations. Prerequisite(s): Open only to sworn peace (correction) officers Co-requisite(s): COR 103 , COR 109 , COR 111 , and COR 112 .
  
  • COR 109 Inmate Management and Response to Facility Emergencies

    Credits: (4)
    Students are instructed in essential services and programs for inmates which are based on the requirements set forth by the constitution, state law, and court decisions, and must be provided to all inmates. Topics include communication skills, and inmate and stress management. Students will also be instructed in proper procedures for dealing with emergency situations within a correctional facility setting. Prerequisite(s): Open only to sworn peace (correction) officers
  
  • COR 111 Professional Relations for Correction Peace Officers

    Credits: (2)
    This course covers professional relations issues and skills for the Correction Officer. Topics include correctional ethics, personal awareness, cultural diversity, and sexual harassment/sexual misconduct issues. Candidates will also learn skills and techniques for handling inquiries from the media and for disseminating information about cases to the media. Prerequisite(s): Open only to sworn peace (correction) officers Co-requisite(s): COR 103 , COR 105 , COR 109 , and COR 112 .
  
  • COR 112 Correction Officer Procedures- Subject Management Proficiency

    Credits: (4)
    Students are instructed in the basic physical/psychomotor skills required of a peace officer candidate. Students become certified as competent in the areas of basic officer survival skills, defensive tactics, the use of aerosol subject restraint, and the extendable baton. Prerequisite(s): Open only to sworn peace (correction) officers Co-requisite(s): COR 103 , COR 105 , COR 109 , and COR 111 .

Creative Writing

  
  • CRW 103 Introduction to Creative Writing

    Credits: (3)
    This is an introductory course focused on preparing students for the practice of writing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and/or scriptwriting. Students learn to read as writers, develop an individual voice, recognize the craft of writing, and produce and critique their own and others’ pieces. Required of all CRW majors.
  
  • CRW 205 Creative Writing Workshop - Creative Nonfiction

    Credits: (3)
    This is a writing-intensive workshop designed for students interested in advancing their skills in composing creative nonfiction works. Emphasis is on exploring different approaches to the genre and on drafting, workshopping, and revising original pieces. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , CRW 103 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRW 206 Creative Writing Workshop - Poetry

    Credits: (3)
    This is a writing-intensive workshop designed for students interested in advancing their skills in creating poetic works. Emphasis is on exploring different approaches to the genre and on drafting, workshopping, and revising original pieces. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , CRW 103 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRW 207 Creative Writing Workshop - Fiction

    Credits: (3)
    This is a writing-intensive workshop designed for students interested in advancing their skills in creating fictional works. Emphasis is on exploring different approaches to the genre and on drafting, workshopping, and revising original pieces. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , CRW 103 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRW 208 Creative Writing Workshop - Screenwriting

    Credits: (3)
    This is a writing-intensive workshop designed for students interested in advancing their skills in creating scripts for film, television, and digital meda. Emphasis is on exploring different approaches to the genre and on drafting, workshopping, and revising original pieces. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , CRW 103 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRW 209 Creative Writing Workshop - Playwriting

    Credits: (3)
    This is a writing-intensive workshop designed for students interested in advancing their skills in creating scripts for the stage. Emphasis is on exploring different approaches to the genre and on drafting, workshopping, and revising original pieces. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , CRW 103 , or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRW 210 Creative Writing Portfolio

    Credits: (3)
    This course offers students the opportunity to revise previous creative writing coursework into polished literary pieces in poetry, fiction, play/screenwriting, or creative nonfiction ready for inclusion in an academic/professional portfolio or for publication. Furthermore, it teaches student writers basic practices for submitting their written pieces to a variety of publishers, contests, and agents. Additionally, students will learn about marketing and promoting their work and skills, and they will explore writing-based careers and professional opportunities. An internship may be completed as part of the class. Prerequisite(s): ENG 103  and CRW 103 , or permission of instructor.

Criminal Justice

  
  • CRJ 101 Justice System

    Credits: (3)
    This introductory course is designed to acquaint students with the collection and analysis of crime data, the activities of the components of the criminal justice system, and key criminological theories. Special attention is paid to the interrelationship among law enforcement, courts, and corrections as they work toward balancing public order and individual rights in an increasingly diverse society. Required of all Criminal Justice majors.
  
  • CRJ 107 Women and the Criminal Justice System

    Credits: (3)
    This course explores the intersection between women and the criminal justice system. The nature and extent of women as offenders, as victims, and as professionals in the criminal justice system will be explored, as well as theories related to offending and victimization. Also integral to the course is the relationship between victimization and offending and the intricacies of women’s intersectionality with the criminal justice system as offenders, law enforcement officers, correction workers, lawyers and judges.
  
  • CRJ 108 Police and the Community

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines police and community collaboration to maintain public safety with a focus on their ever evolving relationship. The history, current strategies and impact of this inter-dependence on crime rates and community safety will be explored. The influence of culture, race, and ethnicity is interwoven into the study of strategies required to build a strong police and community partnership.
  
  • CRJ 142 Criminal Investigation

    Credits: (3)
    CRJ 142 is a course that focuses on methodology in the field of crime, modus operandi, sources of information, crime scene search and recording, collection and preservation of physical evidence, interviews and interrogation, scientific aids, observation and description, case preparation, and testimony in court. There is a strong emphasis on investigative policies, procedures, and practices that are necessary and essential to secure the truth within today’s legal climate.
  
  • CRJ 201 Criminology

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines the nature, function, and causes of crime. Tracing the evolution of crime theory from the 18th Century to the present, focus is placed on the application of theory within the context of contemporary crime control policy, victimization and offender treatment within the criminal justice system. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRJ 202 Ethics and Criminal Justice

    Credits: (3)
    This course will explore the ethical issues that confront modern practitioners in the various criminal justice settings. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing and analyzing moral dilemmas confronting criminal justice professionals, both on an organizational and individual level, as well as determining responses to those complex and controversial dilemmas through an understanding of ethical theories, the development of ethical reasoning skills, and the application of appropriate standards and codes of conduct. Approaches to solving ethical dilemmas are applied to the reality of careers in a variety of criminal justice fields such as law enforcement and punishment and corrections, to the role of the prosecutor, defense counsel and judiciary in the administration of justice. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101 .
  
  • CRJ 203 Juvenile Delinquency

    Credits: (3)
    This course examines the justice system’s practice of treating juveniles and adults differently. It addresses the physical, emotional, and social issues faced by juveniles in an increasingly diverse society. Students will study the major theories proposed as explanations of deviant and delinquent behavior, and will explore the use of theory as a foundation for policy and research.
  
  • CRJ 206 Juvenile Justice System

    Credits: (3)
    This course will cover the history and philosophy of juvenile justice in America, the mission and how it diverges from adult philosophy and process, and the impact of present societal reforms on the juvenile system. A wide array of theoretical positions will be discussed, as will the influence of the family, media, peers, socioeconomic status, drugs, gang affiliation, and schools. Students will be introduced to landmark juvenile court cases and the current trends. The role of the police, the juvenile court, and juvenile institutions will be explored.
  
  • CRJ 207 Sexual Violence and the Criminal Justice System

    Credits: (3)
    This course will explore the criminal justice system response to crimes of sexual violence against both adults and juveniles, including the crimes of child sexual exploitation and the global sex trade industry. The various types of offenders and rehabilitative efforts will be discussed as will the role of law enforcement in all aspects of the investigation and the specific problems that arise in the process of adjudication.
  
  • CRJ 210 Terrorism and the Criminal Justice System

    Credits: (3)
    This course introduces the student to the study of terrorism. It will focus on both domestic and foreign varieties of this unique form of organizational crime and its implications for the American criminal justice system.
  
  • CRJ 212 Organized Crime and Society

    Credits: (3)
    A systematic exploration of theoretical and practical issues pertinent to organized criminal behavior. The organizational structures of traditional and nontraditional groups are studied as well as the historical background beginning in the nineteenth century. The impact of law enforcement is thoroughly reviewed with special emphasis on illegal drug trafficking. The relationships between drug use and crime are examined from the legal and societal viewpoint. Additionally, the relationship between the political environment and organized crime, including the infiltration of legitimate business, is studied.
  
  • CRJ 215 Criminal Law

    Credits: (3)
    A study of the scope, purpose, definition, and classification of crimes. Consideration is given to the more common offenses under the Penal Law. A concern for criminal intent, acts of omission and commission, arrest, and search and seizure, along with an introduction to the Criminal Procedure Law, is emphasized. The rules of evidence and their application to proper law enforcement will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRJ 219 Victims, Witnesses, and the Criminal Justice System

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses on the impact of crime on its victims and witnesses. Specific types of victims, witnesses, and crime will be studied, including homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, child maltreatment, and elder abuse. This course requires the student to analyze restitution issues, the treatment of victims and witnesses by the criminal justice system, victims’ rights legislation, and contemporary trends in the treatment of crime victims and witnesses.
  
  • CRJ 220 Corrections Process

    Credits: (3)
    This course focuses on the development, organization, and effectiveness of corrections. The legal rights of the probationer, the inmate, and the parolee are examined in detail, providing both the student and practitioner the basis for understanding future developments in corrections. Observations are made as to the effectiveness of modern rehabilitation techniques, obstacles to correctional progress, and strategic errors made in correctional reform. Students are taught to perceive and articulate ethical issues in corrections. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101  or permission of instructor.
  
  • CRJ 226 Law Enforcement Process

    Credits: (3)
    This course covers the history and development of law enforcement in modern society and the various systems of police control and philosophical aspects of police service with an overview of crime and police problems. The process of justice and constitutional limitations on law enforcement, along with the organization and jurisdiction of local, state, and federal agencies are covered. A survey of professional career opportunities is interwoven into the course, as well as the critical importance of an ethical decision making process in every aspect of police activity. Prerequisite(s): CRJ 101  or permission of instructor.
 

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