EG 208 - EMT Paramedic Ambulance Field Internship

• demonstrate the ability to function as a competent entry level paramedic through the integration of cognitive knowledge and psychomotor ability while exhibiting the attributes of maturity, leadership, adaptability, responsibility and respect of oneself and others.

ES 138 - Engineering Concepts

• state the differences between technical team members: technician, technologist, and engineer;
• explain some of the history of engineering;
• choose a specific field of engineering that they will pursue;
• specify which university they plan on transferring to upon graduation from SUNY Erie; and
• perform approximate math computations without the use of a calculator.

ES 139 - Computer Skills for Engineers

• use the computer to communicate with other people and other computers;
• solve math-related problems, data analysis and graphing on the computer; and
• write project reports using the computer.

ES 177 - Introduction to 3D Modeling Using Creo Parametric

• create, modify, and document part assemblies using Creo Parametric software; and
• create documentation using engineering drawings.

ES 178 - Civil Engineering CAD

• describe the AutoCAD Civil 3D working environment;
• create and edit points, surfaces, label, sites and parcels.  
• create and edit tables, surface profiles, profile views and layout profiles;
• create assemblies, corridor models and corridor surfaces;
• create grading surfaces and calculate volumes.
• create piping networks; and
• create production plans.

ES 181 - Engineering Materials

• apply the concepts related to atomic structures;
  • understand atomic binding, binding energy and inter-atomic spacing;
  • use the concept of unit cells to determine lattice parameters of crystal structures;
  • determine and draw points, direction and planes in a unit cell;
  • understand interstitial sites, crystal structures of ionic materials and covalent structures;
  • understand diffraction technique for crystal structure analysis; and
  • understand point defects, dislocations and its influence on material properties.
• apply the concepts related to atom and ion movements in materials;
  • understand atomic diffusion, activation energy, rate of diffusion (Fick’s First Law), and factors affecting diffusion.
• apply the basics of the various materials testing methods and mechanical properties;
  • know the principle of tensile testing, bend test, fatigue testing, creep testing, hardness testing;
  • understand the basic concept of fracture mechanics; and
  • compute engineering and true stress and strain.
• apply the concepts of strain hardening and annealing;
  • understand strain hardening mechanisms, cold working;
  • understand the stages of annealing, and control of annealing; and
  • understand hot working.
• apply the Principles of Solidification; and
  • understand nucleation, growth mechanisms, solidification time and dendrite formations; and
  • understand cooling curves, solidification defects, directional solidification and casting.
• apply the concepts of Solid Solutions and Phase Equilibrium.
  • interpret phase diagrams; and
  • understand solubility and solid solutions, Solid-solution strengthening, dispersion strengthening.

ES 200 - Electrical Networks

• analyze basic concepts and circuit laws;
  • determine electric charge, power and energy in basic circuit elements;
  • apply Kirchoff’s Voltage and Current Laws;
  • determine equivalent resistance, capacitance, inductance of series and parallel configurations, Wye-Delta transformation;
  • use nodal and mesh analysis;
  • use source transformation;
  • apply Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorem; and
  • utilize computer to analyze circuits.
• analyze Op Amp circuits;
  • analyze Op Amp circuit in different configurations - inverting, non-inverting, summing, difference, integrating, differentiating, and cascading.
• analyze first-order RC and RL circuits;
  • analyze source-free and step response of RC and RL circuits;
  • understand and utilize singularity functions; and
  • utilize computer to analyze circuits.
• analyze second-order RLC; and
  • analyze source-free and step response of RLC circuits;
  • understand general second order circuits; and
  • utilize computer to analysis circuits.
• analyze basic AC circuits using phasors and sinusoids.
  • apply phasor concept to circuit analysis;
  • understand and apply the concepts of impedance and admittance; and
  • apply Kirchoff’s Law in the frequency domain.
• analyze passive filter circuits using phasors, sinusoids and Bode plots.
  • apply phasor concepts to passive filter circuits;
  • understand and apply the concept of transfer functions; and
  • generate Bode plots of frequency response.

ES 204 - Thermodynamics

• determine properties of real substances, such as steam and refrigerant 134-a, and ideal gases from either tabular data or equations of state;
  • use absolute, gage, and vacuum pressures correctly;
  • calculate gage and vacuum pressures using the manometer equation;
  • use absolute and Celsius temperatures correctly;
  • determine property data using the steam and R-134a tables;
  • sketch P-v, T-v, and P-T plots for steam, R-134a, and ideal gases;
  • locate data states on P-v, T-v, and P-T plots for steam, R-134a, and ideal gases;
  • determine the condition of a data state as a compressed, saturated, or superheated state and determine the thermodynamic properties at that state by using property tables;
  • demonstrate the use of quality in finding properties of two-phase substances;
  • apply the concept of the generalized compressibility factor to demonstrate when the ideal gas equation may be used to determine the state of a gas;
  • apply the ideal gas equation to solve problems involving pressure, temperature, and volume of ideal gases;
  • determine changes in internal energy and enthalpy for ideal gases; and
  • determine mass flow rate from its definition and relation to volume flow rate.
• analyze processes involving ideal gases and real substances as working fluids in both closed systems and open systems or control volumes to determine process diagrams, apply the first law of thermodynamics to perform energy balances, and determine heat and work transfers;
  • determine the pressure-volume relation for processes and plot the processes on P-v and diagrams;
  • calculate the boundary work for a variety of processes for closed systems;
  • apply the first law to closed systems containing ideal gases, steam, or R-134a to determine heat transfer, work, or property changes during processes; and
  • apply the first law to steady-flow open systems containing ideal gases, steam, and refrigerant-134a to determine heat transfer, work, and property changes during processes.
• analyze systems and control volumes through the application of the second law; and
  • determine the efficiency of heat engines and compare with the Carnot heat engine efficiency;
  • determine the coefficient of performance of refrigerators and heat pumps and compare with refrigerators and heat pumps operating on the reversed Carnot cycle;
  • determine entropy changes for both ideal gases and real substances;
  • determine the properties of a working fluid at the end of an isentropic process;
  • plot processes on both P-v and T-s diagrams; and
  • apply both the first and second laws to determine heat transfer, work, and property changes during processes occurring in both closed and open systems.
• analyze systems through the application of the concepts of energy.

ES 205 - Signals and Systems

• determine the system response for linear systems;
• utilize Laplace transform to analyze continuous-time systems;               
• utilize Fourier series and transform to analyze periodic and aperiodic signals;
• utilize the sampling theorem between continuous-time and discrete-time signals;
• utilize z transform to analyze discrete-time systems; and
• utilize Matlab to analyze basic signals and systems.

ES 207 - Statics

• apply the equations of equilibrium;
  • use vectors and solve equations of equilibrium for forces and moments in two and three dimensions; and
  • draw free-body-diagrams.
• represent Systems by Equivalent System of Forces and Moments;
• analyze objects in equilibrium;
  • identify statically indeterminate objects; and
  • identify two force and three force members.
• analyze trusses;
  • use Method of Joints and Method of Sections to analyze trusses;
  • analyze space trusses; and
  • analyze frames and machines.
• determine centroids and centers of mass;
  • determine the centroid of lines, area, and volume;
  • determine center of mass of objects and composite objects; and
  • determine force and moment due to distributed loading.
• determine Moments of Inertia;
  • utilize Parallel-Axis Theorem;
  • calculate moment of inertia about rotated axes;
  • determine principal axes; and
  • draw and interpret Mohr’s circle.
• know the effects of friction;
  • calculate the effects of friction on Wedges, Threads, Journal Bearings, Thrust Bearings and Clutches;
  • apply momentum principles to a system of particles;
  • understand and apply the concepts of angular momentum;
  • apply the equations of motion to determine the unknown forces and couples acting on the object; and
  • determine the moment of inertia about any line using the parallel axis theorem.
• compute Internal Forces and Moment in Beams; and
  • understand the different types of supports;
  • determine shear and moment along the beam with concentrated and distributed loading;
  • calculate the shape, length and tension in a cable under distributed loading; and
  • calculate the center of pressure and pressure in a stationary liquid
• apply the principles of virtual work to structures.

ES 208 - Dynamics

• apply and solve the equations of motion of a point for straight line motion, curvilinear motion and relative motion;
• apply Newton’s Second Law to determine the acceleration of an object in Cartesian and polar coordinates;
  • draw free-body diagrams; and
  • understand inertial reference frames.
• apply Energy Methods
  • use the Principle of Work and Energy;
  • determine kinetic energy, potential energy, work and power;
  • determine work done by particular forces;
  • understand conservative and non-conservative forces; and
  • understand the concepts of energy and energy conservation.
• apply Momentum Methods;
  • understand linear momentum;
  • understand the principle of impulse and momentum;
  • determine the change in object’s velocity when external forces are known as functions of time;
  • analyze impacts between objects; and
  • evaluate forces exerted by continuous flows of mass.
• apply Planar Kinematics of Rigid Bodies;
  • understand the concept of rigid body;
  • understand translation and rotation motion of objects about fixed axis;
  • understand the general motions - relative velocity, angular velocity and acceleration of rigid bodies;
  • determine instantaneous centers;
  • determine motion of sliding contacts; and
  • determine motion of objects under moving reference frames.
• planar Dynamics of Rigid Bodies;
  • apply planar equations of angular motion considering forces and couples;
  • apply momentum principles to a system of particles;
  • understand and apply the concepts of angular momentum;
  • apply the equations of motion to determine the unknown forces and couples acting on the object; and
  • determine the moment of inertia about any line using the parallel axis theorem.
• explain the three-dimensional motion of a rigid body; and
  • understand the equations of motion and how they are used to analyze simple motions.
• apply knowledge to basic design projects and its analysis using computers.

ES 209 - Mechanics of Materials

• determine tensile and compressive stress and strain in axially loaded members and structures;
  • draw free body diagrams;
  • understand stress-strain diagrams and related terminology;
  • understand and use formulas to compute forces, normal stress and strain, and shear stress and strain. Calculate stress, strain;
  • analyze thermal effects on stress and strain; and
  • analyze indeterminate structures using compatibility conditions.
• analyze members subjected to torsion;
  • determine torsional deformation in a circular bar;
  • calculate power transmission; and
  • calculate strain energy in torsion and pure shear.
• analyze shear force and bending moments in beams;
  • determine reactions at supports and shear force and moment along beam;
  • graph shear force and moment diagrams;
  • determine the curvature of a beam, neutral axis and moment of inertia; and
  • calculate normal stress and shear stress in beams subjected to bending moment.
• analyze stress and strain;
  • compute principal stresses, maximum shear stresses; and
  • draw and interpret Mohr’s circle for plane stress and strain.
• calculate stresses in spherical and cylindrical pressure vessels;
• determine the deflection of a beam under concentrated loads and distributed loads; and
  • obtain beam deflection by integration of the bending-moment equation;
  • obtain beam deflection by integration of the shear-force and load equations; and
  • obtain beam deflection by method of superposition, moment-area method and the application of Castigliano’s Theorem.
• determine the critical bucking loads for columns under various types of supports.

ES 230 - Engineering Problem Solving Using MATLAB

• apply the basics concepts of MATLAB programming;
• write and test algorithms to solve engineering problems;
• interpret and debug algorithms;
• construct 2D and 3D plots using MATLAB;
• write algorithms to numerically differentiate and integrate functions, and solve basic first order differential equations; and
• develop mathematical models to describe engineering systems and write algorithms to solve accordingly.

EN 011 - College Reading and Study Skills II

• demonstrate reading efficiency utilizing strategies to maintain adequate comprehension on tenth grade level expository prose;
• identify topic, main idea, details, organizational patterns and transition devices in paragraphs and articles written at tenth grade level;
• recognize common affixes and roots as an aid to increase vocabulary;
• use context clues to find or infer word meanings in sentences and paragraphs;
• use dictionary to discover or confirm the pronunciation, spelling and meaning of words;
• combine listening strategies and notetaking skills to take complete and useable lecture notes;
• apply SQRRR or another study system to a textbook chapter written at least at tenth grade level;
• demonstrate ability to adjust reading rate to purpose and nature of material in order to maintain appropriate comprehension;
• describe test management strategies that are appropriate before, during, and after test sessions; and
• in order to exit developmental reading, the student will be able to meet stated objectives on material at a minimum tenth grade reading level.

EN 022 - Improving College Reading & Writing

• demonstrate reading efficiency utilizing strategies to maintain adequate comprehension on and above tenth grade level expository prose;
• identify topic, main thought, details, organizational patterns and transition devices in paragraphs and articles;
• recognize common affixes and roots as an aid to increase vocabulary;
• combine listening strategies and note taking skills to take complete and useable notes;
• apply SQ3R or another study system to a textbook chapter;
• demonstrate ability to adjust reading rate to purpose and nature of material in order to maintain appropriate comprehension;
• demonstrate mastery of EN 023 proficiencies in his/her writing;
• write an expository essay in which the thesis statement is expressed in the initial paragraph, developed in the middle paragraphs, and concluded in the final paragraph;
• select, evaluate, and organize data for presentation in coherent and pointed essays;
• organize explicit details according to explicit logical or rhetorical principles;
• write paragraphs/essays in which the style, tone, complexity of expression, necessary background knowledge, assumptions, and diction are determined with conscious reference to the intended audience;
• write syntactically complete and correct sentences;
• use sentence-internal punctuation correctly to promote the movement of thought in the essay;
• maintain consistent viewpoint through the essay; and
• edit and proofread precisely.

EN 023 - Preparation for College Writing

• write an essay of at least five paragraphs which demonstrates an understanding of process;
• organize an essay with an introduction, well-developed body paragraphs with supporting points, and a conclusion;
• produce acceptable grammar and mechanics in a paper;
• demonstrate mastery on each unit of computer assisted learning activities for writing correctness. Computer material is tailored to each students needs; and
• rewrite an essay which shows revision of content or organization.

EN 030 - Reading/Writing I

• comprehend culturally relevant 6th grade narrative or expository English prose;
• write a paragraph in English of at least 100 words in length in 75 minutes. The paragraph should be written in a recognizable rhetorical form and contain the following:
  • an appropriate topic sentence;
  • appropriate transitional devices;
  • comprehensible, complete sentences;
  • an organized grouping of ideas;
  • supporting details or examples for each general statement (except for dialog and narrative writing);
  • an ending appropriate for the particular rhetorical mode; and
  • no more than eight technical errors in areas such as grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation.
• look up words and phrases correctly in a bilingual dictionary;
• use library resources;
• understand basic grammar terms;
• question an English speaker about words or phrases which were not understood;
• guess the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases from context clues;
• notice some basic differences and similarities between English and the student’s native language; and
• self edit his/her writing.

EN 031 - Reading/Writing I

• comprehend 8th grade level expository English texts;
• write an essay in English of at least 175 words in 75 minutes.
• look up words and phrases correctly in a bilingual dictionary or an ESL phrase dictionary;
• use library and internet resources;
• understand basic grammar terms;
• question an English speaker about words or phrases which were not understood;
• guess the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases from context clues;
• notice basic differences and similarities between English and the student’s native language; and
• self-edit his/her writing.

EN 040 - Oral/Aural I

• understand modified standard American conversational English with 90% accuracy in comprehension. Modified is defined as follows:
  • spoken very slowly (approximately 100 words per minute) and clearly;
  • containing only about the 2,500 most common words of the language;
  • spoken with only the occasional use of idioms or figurative language; and
  • spoken with more instances of repetition and paraphrase than would normally occur in spoken English.
• speak English using at least the 2,000 most common words in the language with a fluency approaching 100 words per minute and a rate of comprehensibility of at least 90%;
• question an English speaker about words or phrases which were not understood;
• guess the meanings of unfamiliar English words and phrases from context clues;
• listen to spoken English with an ear not only to meaning, but also grammar, usage, and pronunciation;
• undo bad speaking and listening habits in English;
• know how to correctly use a variety of English phrases in both every day and academic situations such as questioning a professor, participating in class discussions, making friends with other students, etc.;
• be aware of some basic differences and similarities between the grammar and pronunciation of English, and the grammar and pronunciation of his/her native language; and
• use a computer to access English language learning materials for self study and practice.

EN 041 - Listening/Speaking I

• understand standard American conversational English consisting of the 2,000 most common words of the language;
• speak English with a fluency approaching 135 words per minute using the 2,000 most common words of the language with a rate of comprehensibility of at least 90%;
• question an English speaker about words or phrases which were not understood;
• guess the meanings of unfamiliar English words and phrases from context clues;
• decode spoken English reduced forms such as /ju/ = did you;
• listen to spoken English with an ear not only to meaning, but also grammar, usage, and pronunciation;
• be aware of some basic differences between American non-verbal communication (includes body language) and the non-verbal language of his/her native culture;
• improve his/her ineffective speaking and listening habits in English;
• present information effectively in English to a small group of people;
• use socially appropriate phrases in academic and everyday situations such as questioning a professor, dealing with bureaucrats, participating in class discussions, making friends with other students, etc.;
• be aware of some basic differences and similarities between the grammar and pronunciation of English, and the grammar and pronunciation of the student’s native language; and
• use a computer to access self-study materials in order to practice his/her English speaking and listening skills.

EN 110 - College Composition

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Basic Communication.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• construct a formal essay of 500 words or more that shows unity and coherence and exhibits logical development of a discernible thesis;
• edit and revise drafted work effectively;
• employ a writing process that successfully generates ideas and plans for their deployment;
• write accurately and intelligibly about reading;
• prepare a research essay using material from at least five valid sources, and demonstrating an ability to follow conventional manuscript form and to use an accepted documentation style (MLA or APA);
• demonstrate competence in argumentation;
• demonstrate ability to use numerous rhetorical strategies such as narrative, description, definition, exemplification, cause and effect analysis, and comparison/contrast, as demanded by an essay’s aims;
• demonstrate college-level competence in conventions of grammar and punctuation; and
• demonstrate competence in oral communication.

EN 111 - Composition and Interpretation of Literature

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• recognize and utilize the major elements of a short story: style, character, setting, point of view, plot, structure, and theme;
• demonstrate, in oral discussion and in writing, an awareness of various poetic structures including stanzaic structures, types of rhyme, types of meter, and grammatical structures employed in poetry;
• utilize poetic forms effectively;
• demonstrate, orally and in writing, critical skills and appreciation for superior creative writing; and
• demonstrate, through journal writing, readings, and discussion, the development of a beginning understanding of aesthetics.

EN 114 - Public Speaking

• present coherent and organized public speeches;
• demonstrate critical listening and analysis skills;
• design a message for a specific audience;
• understand and apply the basic rhetorical canons;
• demonstrate understanding of the ethics of speaking and listening; and
• demonstrate understanding of the role of public discourse in a democratic society.

EN 132 - Reading/Writing II

• read college-level narrative or expository English prose until 90% comprehension is achieved;
• practice writing expository and narrative compositions of at least 250 words based on rhetorical models;
• look up words and phrases correctly in a bilingual or an English/English dictionary;
• produce a short research paper using internet and library resources;
• self edit his/her writing;
• read, write and discuss topics of American culture to allow the student to participate successfully in beginning mainstream courses at ECC; articulate basic differences between his/her native culture and mainstream American culture;
• use a computer for elementary word processing operations;
• interpret a brief literary text; and
• articulate the basic differences between the student’s native language and Standard American English.

EN 137 - Intensive English Grammar for ESL

• demonstrate ability to apply descriptive grammar rules to writing and speaking projects in English;
• demonstrate improved ability to write and speak more effectively with fewer grammar errors in English;
• demonstrate awareness of individual grammar errors; and
• demonstrate strategies to reduce grammar errors.

EN 140 - Creative Writing I

Fulfills SUNY General Education – The Arts.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• recognize and utilize the major elements of a short story: style, character, setting, point of view, plot, structure, and theme;
• demonstrate, in oral discussion and in writing, an awareness of various poetic structures including stanzaic structures, types of rhyme, types of meter, and grammatical structures employed in poetry;
• utilize poetic forms effectively;
• demonstrate, orally and in writing, critical skills and appreciation for superior creative writing; and
• demonstrate, through journal writing, readings, and discussion, the development of a beginning under-standing of aesthetics.

EN 141 - Creative Writing II

Fulfills SUNY General Education – The Arts.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• recognize and utilize the major elements of a short story: style, character, setting, point of view, plot, structure, and theme;
• recognize, explicate, and utilize contemporary versions of traditional poetic forms such as the sonnet, the villanelle, the sestina, and the pantoum;
• recognize and utilize the elements of drama: materials of dramatic production, conventions of theater, and practical writing techniques; and
• prepare manuscripts for publication.

EN 142 - Listening/Speaking II

• have knowledge of the distinctive features of culture(s) associated with the language they are studying;
• research a topic, develop an argument, and organize supporting details;
• develop proficiency in oral discourse;
• evaluate an oral presentation according to established criteria; identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments as they occur in their own or other’s work; develop well-reasoned arguments;
• perform the basic operations of personal computer use;
• understand and use basic research techniques;
• locate, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of sources;
• question an English speaker about words or phrases which were not understood;
• guess the meanings of unfamiliar English words and phrases from context clues;
• decode spoken English reduced forms (e.g. “chee” = “did she”);
• use and understand different levels of diction in English;
• take comprehensible notes at a college-level lecture of an introductory course taught in English;
• participate effectively in English in small group discussions or meetings;
• present information in English to a group of people;
• listen to spoken English with an ear not only to meaning, but also grammar, usage, and pronunciation;
• understand American nonverbal communication;
• communicate in English in a manner appropriate to mainstream American culture;
• use presentation software; and
• articulate the basic cultural and linguistic differences between his/her native country and the United States

EN 147 - Accent Reduction for ESL

• demonstrate awareness of individual pronunciation errors through an analysis of an audio recording;
• recognize pronunciation errors through listening discrimination activities;
• demonstrate strategies to reduce pronunciation errors though audio recording;
• develop native-like stress and intonation; and
• improve articulation and vocal quality.

EN 150 - Journalism I

• write leads and stories in inverted pyramid structure;
• prepare copy using correct format and copy symbols;
• produce news stories using acceptable grammar and mechanics;
• write a feature news story;
• write a news story from an interview; and
• apply legal safeguards and responsibilities to journalism.

 

F/S (C, N, S)

EN 151 - Journalism II

• continue to develop news writing skills started in En150;
• write straight and feature news articles in a variety of styles;
• produce news stories using acceptable grammar and mechanics;
• continue to develop interview techniques and write news stories from these interviews; and
• apply legal safeguards and responsibilities to journalism.

EN 160 - Publications Practicum I

• produce written work suitable for publication in a student publication;
• write both objective (hard news) and subjective (editorials, reviews, human interest) pieces for publication;
• show evidence of self editing skills;
• write articles aimed at a definitive audience; and
• show evidence of research in all written work.

EN 161 - Publications Practicum II

• produce written work suitable for publication in a student publication;
• write both objective (hard news) and subjective (editorials, reviews, human interest) pieces for publication;
• show evidence of self editing skills;
• write articles aimed at a definitive audience; and
• show evidence of research in all written work.

EN 162 - Publications Practicum III

• produce written work suitable for publication in a student publication;
• write both objective (hard news) and subjective (editorials, reviews, human interest) pieces for publication;
• show evidence of self editing skills;
• write articles aimed at a definitive audience; and
• show evidence of research in all written work.

EN 163 - Publications Practicum IV

• produce written work suitable for publication in a student publication;
• write both objective (hard news) and subjective (editorials, reviews, human interest) pieces for publication;
• show evidence of self editing skills;
• write articles aimed at a definitive audience; and
• show evidence of research in all written work.

EN 200 - Foundation of Literacy Instruction

• understand the key terms and concepts of literacy research;
• demonstrate the major strategies of the current knowledge base in literacy pedagogy;
• demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the language, reading, and writing process, along with comprehension, fluency, word recognition, decoding, vocabulary, and spelling;
• design activities and lesson plans to teach literacy;
• apply various methods of assessment in reading and writing;
• utilize and integrate current technological tools to enhance learning to read and write in an ever-changing world;
• understand the special needs of today’s learners; and
• demonstrate an understanding of the New York State Learning Standards.

EN 201 - Writing for Graphic Publications

• apply accurate punctuation and utilize specific grammar rules on copy for variety of publications including brochures, newsletters, advertisements, posters, forms, packaging and magazines;
• create communication strategies for each of the publication types: brochures, newsletters, advertisements, posters, forms, packaging and magazines;
• read and assess publication copy for accurate grammar and punctuation usage;
• apply both MAC for graphic programs and PC computers for proofreading, copywriting and grammar applications;
• research topic in LRC for individual tasks and team ad campmgn;
• differentiate between and select appropriate language for compression techniques, figurative expressions, accurate syntax and accurate diction;
• create an ad campaign as part of a peer team, including paper mechanics, aesthetics, design; and
• analyze and create a market evaluation of similar products to relate to efficacy of “created product.”

EN 210 - American Literature to (1865) I

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

 

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to identify major American writers of the period by subject, theme, and style;
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to critically assess a literary work in relation to its historical and cultural context;
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to critically assess writers in the period regarding theme, tone, conflict, character, and figurative language in assigned works;
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to critically assess the influences of other national literatures/philosophies on American literature; and
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an understanding of American literary historical progression.

EN 211 - American Literature Since (1865) II

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to identify major American writers of the period by subject, theme, and style;
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to critically assess a literary work in relation to its historical and cultural context;
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to critically assess writers in the period regarding theme, tone, conflict, character, and figurative language in assigned works;
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an ability to critically assess the influences of other national literatures/philosophies on American literature; and
• demonstrate, through class discussion and written work, an understanding of American literary historical progression.

EN 214 - Public Speaking II: Debate and Occupational Speaking

• present coherent and organized professional presentations;
• design a message for a specific audience;
• construct a logical and well-supported argument;
• demonstrate critical listening and analysis skills;
• understand the rules and strategies of several types of debate;
• demonstrate understanding of the role of public discourse in a democratic society; and
• function as a member of a team in a public context.

EN 215 - African American Literature

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities 

• demonstrate familiarity with the major genres relative to the Black experiences in Africa, the Caribbean and America;
• demonstrate understanding of the major traditions and themes in African-American literature, from the early oral tradition to the present;
• characterize the periods and movements in African-American literature, including African roots, Colonial protests, Abolitionist Writings, Harlem Renaissance, and modernism; and
• write analytically about assigned texts.

EN 220 - British Literature I

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate mastery of a basic body of literary-historical information pertaining to the periods under consideration: salient historical and social facts; names of major authors and works; specific or approximate dates of important works and careers; a rudimentary chronology of authors and literary movements to enable understanding of period, tradition, and influence;
• define literary terms for modes and devices applicable to the periods under consideration in the course and recognize those modes and devices in use in literary works;
• characterize periods in English literature before 1800 (Old English, Middle English, Renaissance [Elizabethan and Seventeenth Century], Restoration, Eighteenth Century/Augustan, and Early Romantic);
• demonstrate ability to analyze literature critically, orally, and in writing with attention to subtleties of language, ideas, and form; and
• demonstrate ability to gain insight on an author’s work through introductory-level library research and critical reading. (optional: course may focus entirely on primary texts)

EN 221 - British Literature II

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate mastery of a basic body of literary-historical information pertaining to the periods under consideration: salient historical and social facts; names of major authors and works; specific or approximate dates of important works and careers; a rudimentary chronology of authors and literary movements to enable understanding of period, tradition, and influence;
• define literary terms for modes and devices applicable to the periods under consideration in the course and recognize those modes and devices in use in literary works;
• characterize periods in English literature from 1800: the Romantic Period, the Victorian Age, the Twentieth Century and Postcolonial Period, the Twenty-first Century;
• demonstrate ability to analyze literature critically orally and in writing, with attention to subtleties of language, ideas, and form; and
• demonstrate ability to gain insight on an author’s work through introductory-level library research and critical reading. (optional: course may focus entirely on primary texts)

EN 225 - Shakespeare

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate familiarity, in writing and in oral discussion, with the social, political, scientific, and philosophical context of the Elizabethan Age;
• demonstrate knowledge, in writing and in oral discussion, of the Shakespearean stage and its conventions;
• demonstrate understanding, in writing and in oral discussion, of prosody and other relevant poetic conventions and techniques;
• analyze, in written work and in oral discussion, the methods of characterization, plotting, structure, and development of themes in Shakespearean drama; and
• demonstrate, in written work and in oral discussion, an awareness of Shakespeare’s artistry and excellence in specific works.

EN 230 - World Literature

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through oral discussion and written work, an understanding of a variety of literary works in their cultural, philosophical, and literary contexts;
• demonstrate, through oral discussion and written work, a familiarity with the literary devices and techniques used by various authors within typical or representative literary traditions or as departures from literary convention; and
• demonstrate, through oral discussion and written work, an understanding of the historical interrelationships between literary works and the times in which they were created.

EN 235 - U.S. Latino Literature

• examine the ways in which literary devices, allusions (historical, political, etc.), and figures of speech contribute to works as a whole;
• state the differences and similarities between Latino literature of various groups, Puerto Ricans, Cubans & Dominicans within and outside of the U.S.;
• show an awareness of and sensitivity to the idiosyncrasies of various Latino cultures, and their diasporas; and
• develop a database of Internet sites relating to Latino Literature and specific Latino writers.

EN 236 - Images of Women in Literature

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• knowledge of the social, historical, and cultural implications of the contributions of women in literature;
• knowledge of the social, historical, and cultural context upon the evolution of women in literature;
• understanding of the process of analysis of women’s contributions to literature;
• understanding of relevant literary criticism; and
• facility with research and documentation of source material.

EN 240 - Studies in Short Fiction

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• use and define terminology relevant to the genre;
• demonstrate through oral discussion and written work an ability to read fictional works accurately and make reasonable inferences about characters’ personalities and motivations and authors’ implicit intentions and messages;
• formulate and discuss analytical questions about fictional texts;
• demonstrate through oral discussion and written work an understanding of differences between fictional conventions of different periods; and
• demonstrate acquaintance with a significant sample of the oeuvre of at least one author and discuss that author’s chief interests and concerns as exhibited in the author’s fiction.

EN 245 - Present-Day Short Fiction

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• use and define terminology relevant to the genre;
• demonstrate, through oral discussion and written work, an ability to read fictional works accurately and make reasonable inferences about characters’ personalities and motivations and authors’ implicit intentions and messages;
• formulate and discuss analytical questions about fictional texts;
• demonstrate through oral discussion and written work an awareness of innovative and experimental fictional techniques, based on a demonstrated familiarity with traditional methods and forms; and
• demonstrate acquaintance with a significant sample of the oeuvre of at least one author and discuss that author’s chief interests and concerns as exhibited in the author’s fiction.

EN 250 - American Novel 1900 to the Present

• use and define terminology relevant to the genre;
• demonstrate through discussion and written work an understanding of the historical framework of the modern American novel;
• demonstrate through discussion and written work a knowledge of common archetypes, patterns, and themes of modern American novels;
• demonstrate knowledge of the style, technique, thematic considerations, and cultural context of the writers studied; and
• write cogent analytic essays, offering examination of the text(s) that enhances others’ reading of it/them.

EN 260 - Studies in Poetry

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate accurate comprehension of poems of moderate difficulty in oral discussion and in written paraphrase and analysis;
• define and use vocabulary pertaining to forms and techniques used in the Western poetic traditional and (optionally) other cultural traditions;
• demonstrate, through written scansion and/or written analysis, an understanding of basic prosody;
• use pertinent vocabulary, together with evidence in a specific poem, to construct a written analysis of the ways the poem conveys its messages;
• demonstrate in written analysis a comprehension of the interrelatedness of content and form in a given poem;
• demonstrate, through oral and/or written discussion, an understanding of the similarities and differences between comparable poems; and
• demonstrate, through written and/or oral discussion, an awareness of traditional forms and subject matter in poetry and the ways innovations have over time given rise to new forms and conventions.

EN 265 - Modern and Contemporary Poetry

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through oral discussion and written work, an understanding of a variety of literary works in their cultural, philosophical, and literary contexts;
• demonstrate, through oral discussion and written work, a familiarity with the literary devices and techniques used by various authors within typical or representative literary traditions or as departures from literary convention; and
• demonstrate, through oral discussion and written work, an understanding of the historical interrelationships between literary works and the times in which they were created.

EN 270 - Studies in Drama

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate through oral discussion and written work an understanding of the drama genre;
• demonstrate through oral discussion and written work an understanding of various literary elements found in drama; and
• demonstrate through oral discussion and written work a familiarity with the cultural, social, and historical significance of drama.

EN 275 - Culture in the Community

• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of Western New York’s relationship to the specific literary and cultural topic;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, a knowledge of the uses and types of discourse, literary and artistic foundations appropriate to the specific topic; and
• write a research paper utilizing and analyzing primary and secondary sources concerning the specific topic. Student should demonstrate the ability to make critical judgments about literature, art and historical data and integrate the data with current research. This may include data gathered during field trips.

EN 277 - Graphic Novel and Sequential Art

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the genre of graphic novel and sequential art;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the major techniques of storytelling employed by the sequential artist;
• analyze, through written work and oral discussion, the stylistic devices both textual and graphic in a work of sequential art; and
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, a knowledge of the history of sequential art.

EN 280 - Literature and Film

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between film (media) and literature;
• demonstrate a knowledge of film and literary terms;
• discuss genres in both media; and
• present, preferably in both written and oral form, at least one significant paper that offers an in-depth comparison of works in the two media. This may be a research project.

EN 285 - Introduction to Film

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• identify and describe a wide range of shots;
• accurately assess the precise relationship of camera to subject;
• identify and describe standard editing practices;
• identify sound elements in cinematic language;
• recognize patterns of narrative;
• identify major film genres;
• use cinematic terms in written analysis of film; and
• distinguish diegetic and non-diegetic elements in film narrative.

EN 286 - Contemporary Cinema

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the elements of modern cinema;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, gain a historical perspective of the development of film as a mass medium;
• critique film through homework exercises and a group project;
• write a research paper utilizing and analyzing primary and secondary sources concerning the specific topic related to topics covered in class;
• demonstrate knowledge of various film theories and their influences; and
• understand the impact of technology on filmmaking.

EN 292 - Children’s Literature

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through written work and class discussion, an understanding of the role of literature in the lives of children;
• identify the different genres of children’s literature and the characteristics of each;
• demonstrate, through oral or written discussion, the ability to recognize literary quality and identify current examples of quality children’s literature;
• demonstrate, through oral presentation and bibliography, the ability to choose appropriate books on a chosen topic or theme in children’s literature;
• demonstrate through presentation, oral discussion, and written work, an understanding of illustration techniques and their effectiveness in picture books; and
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the history and traditions in children’s literature.

EN 294 - Mythology

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the archetypes, internal and external myths;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, a knowledge of the uses of mythology in the genres of Western literature;
• write a research paper investigating primary and secondary sources and offering an in-depth comparison of similar myths or a discussion of the resurgence of one archetypal myth in a particular historical period or in popular culture; and
• present an oral report on the paper.

EN 296 - The Bible as Literature

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through written and oral discussion, an understanding of the Western literary traditions inspired by the Bible and of related concepts;
• demonstrate, through written and oral discussion, a knowledge of the genres in the Bible;
• write a paper based on primary and secondary sources investigating a topic related to the literary components of the two testaments; and
• present an oral report on the paper.

EN 297 - Topics in Literature:Major Authors

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• The Arts
• Humanities

• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of genres;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, a knowledge of elements of fiction, poetry, and/or drama;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the topics and problems disclosed in the course’s readings; and
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an ability to analyze a literary work.

EN 298 - Topics in Literature: Literary Periods and Movements

• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of genres;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the effects of social and historical context upon the evolution of literature;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the topics and problems disclosed in the course’s readings; and
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an ability to analyze a literary work.

EN 299 - Topics in Literature: Genre and Theme

• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of genres (poetry, fiction, drama, film);
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, a specialized knowledge of the works of literature produced within the pertinent subgenre or theme;
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an understanding of the topics and problems disclosed in the course’s readings; and
• demonstrate, through written work and oral discussion, an ability to analyze a literary work.

FP 101 - Fire Prevention and Protection

• identify and successfully research various National Fire Protection Association standards;
• demonstrate an understanding of fire prevention and fire suppression methods;
• deliver a fire prevention briefing on a common and or complex fire safety issue; and
• inspect a single occupancy structure and identify a common or non-complex fire or life safety hazards and report finding(s) to the next echelon of command.

FP 102 - Fire Protection Equipment and Alarm Systems

• firefighting and frre fighter’s safety issues with an understanding of fire prevention and frre suppression;
• students will have an understanding of fire extinguishments methods and standards designated by the National Fire Protection Association and the International Fire Service Training Association;
• students will have the knowledge and understanding ofNYS and NFPA building construction types, codes and the systems that would be enclosed within these categories of buildings;
• the students will have a working knowledge of water supplies for many different communities. Which include, but not limited to, fire mains and their pumping station requirements, private fire protection systems, and automatic sprinklers, with private and municipal fire alarm systems; and
• the students will have an overall knowledge of the incident command system as used in the fire service and fire ground incident management.(NIMS).

FP 103 - Building Construction and Fire Hazards

• identify and describe the five types of building construction classes;
• be knowledgeable in the general and specific construction features of each type with emphasis on fire service associated problems;
• explain the various occupancy hazards with each type; and
• define the various types of loads of structural elements and their impact on fire suppression forces.

FP 105 - Fire Operations Strategy

• help analyze the procedures of fire officers at fire incidents and suggest approaches to methods that have been proven effective through experience;
• provide strategies and procedures thereby formulating a comprehensive, efficient and succinct means of action on the fireground or other types of incidents; and
• cover areas of frreground tactics in planning, size-up ventilation, fire attack, engine and truck company operations, sprinkler and standpipe operations along with many firefighting techniques.

FP 106 - Legal Aspects of Fire Protection

• the various laws, rules and regulations pertainiog to the fire service;
• the rights, powers, responsibilities and obligations of fire service personnel;
• the standards and codes that affect the fire service; and
• the many legal problems and issues that relate to the fire service.

FP 107 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

• matter and measurement, heat, cryogenics;
• flammable gases, liquids, and solids;
• atomic structure;
• formulas and the mole concept;
• bonding and chemical reactions;
• DOT regulations;
• chemistry of elements, corrosive and water-reactive materials;
• oxidizers, toxins, organic materials, polymers; and
• explosives and radioactivity.

FP 108 - Safety in Industry and the Fire Services

• identify the safety hazards in the fire service;
• list and explain firefighter safety issues;
• apply risk management principals to fire ground decisions;
• describe and explain the historical fatal incidents involving various types of firefighting duties;
• design and implement a safety program; and
• understand the New York State OSHA regulations and N.F.P.A standards by identifying applicable regulations and standards to the training programs.

FP 109 - Radiological Theory and Instrumentation

FP 110 - Fire Investigation

• list the responsibilities of the firefighters and fire service agencies regarding the fire origin and during the fire investigation;
• list and describe the principles of fire origin and cause investigation;
• apply the principles of securing evidence at a fire scene;
• create and maintain proper reports, documentation and record keeping; and
• use NFPA 921 and 1033 standards to fire investigations.

FP 113 - Fire Codes and Standards

• select, interpret, and apply sections of the code applicable to specific situations;
• recognize, research, and utilize generally accepted standards that are in compliance with code requirements;
• understand the legal basis for the regulation of construction and the use of buildings;
• understand the legal responsibilities of inspectors; and
• understand the basic procedures of administering, enforcing and applying code requirements.

FP 114 - Fire Personnel Management and Administration

• the principles of management and supervision;
• administrative problems in general and those relative to the fire service in particular;
• basic concepts of supervision and leadership principles;
• functions of the fire chief, fire officer and fire administrative officer;
• human resources management; and
• fiscal management.

FP 116 - Fire Arson Practical

• list the responsibilities of the firefighters and fire service agencies regarding the fire origin and during the fire investigation;
• list and describe the principles of fire origin and cause investigation;
• conduct an assessment on the needs for the services of an experienced fire investigator using a real case scenario;
• perform on scene fire investigation using scientific methods and in accordance with National Fire Protection standards; and
• explain and provide applicable-real examples of the importance of implementing and maintaining a record keeping and documentation program.

FR 110 - Elementary French I

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Foreign Language.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

• comprehend and utilize fundamental vocabulary in speech, reading and writing;
• utilize basic grammatical structures of the language;
• understand, read and write basic French;
• converse in the language on a basic level;
• recognize the cultural diversity of the people who speak the language; and
• acquire knowledge of the areas of the world where the language is spoken.

FR 111 - Elementary French II

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Foreign Language.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

• comprehend and utilize fundamental vocabulary in speech, reading and writing;
• utilize basic grammatical structures of the language;
• understand, read and write basic French;
• speculate about the future, relate sentence in more complex fashion, and write brief, coherent, and correct paragraphs on simple topics which recognize the cultural diversity of the people who speak the language; and
• be able to use appropriate greetings and farewells, ask simple questions about daily matters, and respond correctly (both orally and in writing) to questions about one’s own life and opinions, as well as those of others.

FR 112 - Intermediate French

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Foreign Language.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

• comprehend and utilize fundamental vocabulary in speech, reading and writing;
• utilize more advanced grammatical structures of the language;
• understand, read and write basic to intermediate French;
• converse in the language on a basic to intermediate level;
• speculate about the future, relate sentences in more complex fashion, and write brief, coherent, and correct paragraphs on simple topics;
• recognize the cultural diversity of the people who speak the language; and
• be able to use appropriate greetings and farewells, ask simple questions about daily matters, and respond correctly (both orally and in writing) to questions about one’s own life and opinions, as well as those of others.

FR 201 - French Conversation and Composition

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Foreign Language.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

• demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in oral communication in French;
• demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in written communication in French; and
• demonstrate the ability to engage in critical thinking through written and oral discussion.

FR 205 - Introduction to French Literature

• comprehend and utilize vocabulary in speech, reading and writing;
• utilize more complex grammatical structures of the language;
• understand, read and write beginning intermediate French;
• speculate about the future, relate sentence in more complex fashion, and write brief, coherent, and correct paragraphs on simple topics recognize the cultural diversity of the people who speak the language; and
• become familiar with the writers and works of introductory level works.

FR 206 - French Literature in Translation

• become familiar with particular works of French literature;
• be acquainted with general principles of translation;
• translate parts of novels and short stories from French into English;
• be able to analyze critically from a literary perspective; and
• be able to do basic research of literary works.

FR 207 - Topics in French Literature

• become familiar with particular works and authors of French literature;
• become familiar with and able to recognize various genres of literature;
• be able to analyze critically from a literary perspective; and
• be able to do basic research of literary works.

 

Prerequisites: A minimum of (3) years of language study in high school or completion of FR 112. Good background in French
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GS 110 - Career Planning

• locate and utilize resources that assist with making an informed career decision;
• list and describe methods to set short and long term career goals;
• perform a career-related self-assessment of skills, preferences and values; and
• prepare a résumé and demonstrate interview skills.

GS 111 - College Success Skills

• identify what the campus has to offer academically, socially, culturally and recreationally;
• utilize resources that can assist students with problems related to health, finances, academics, course changes and social issues including support services such as the Learning Resource Center, Learning Skills Center, Counseling Center, Library, and Financial Aid;
• recognize and distinguish his/her  commitment, motivation,  responsibilities and limitations in relationship to college, self, employer, friends and family,  and recognize multicultural diversity and stereotypes;
• develop short-term and long-term goals based on attitude, interest and resources;
• create realistic time/task management schedules and use them effectively in fulfilling short-term and long-term goals;
• identify the existence of student anxiety especially in test taking and discuss strategies to alleviate it;
• use methods of inquiry/critical thinking  to develop a research paper and/or presentation;
• apply problem-solving and creativity techniques to everyday decision-making and specifically to the study of application problems;
• use specific strategies and develop a logical and organized method of responding to essay questions and objective test questions; and
• apply techniques of listening, concentrating and communicating in the classroom.

GS 113 - Assessing Degree Options

• demonstrate knowledge of one of the college divisional academic programs;
• demonstrate knowledge of the value of appropriate career selection and individual interest inventories;
• demonstrate knowledge  related to making academic and co-curricular choices; and
• demonstrate knowledge related to goal setting as a foundation for academic success.

GS 114 - Degrees, Skills & Service

• demonstrate knowledge of content  important  to career professionals including cultural sensitivity, maturity, and interpersonal relationships;
• demonstrate knowledge of the concept of Experiential Learning which encourages the student  to develop a commitment to the community as a lifelong civic supporter;
• demonstrate knowledge of the importance of  reading, analyzing, and discussing literature based on civic involvement and responsibility; and
• demonstrate knowledge of the importance  to communicate critically and realistically about academic and career interests in a specific career field.

GS 150 - Critical Media Literacy

• critique the role of the media in individual day to day decision-making;
• identify the stages of cognitive, emotional, and moral development and their relationship to media literacy;
• evaluate general information about mass media, including the definition, media types, and how it is used, both currently and historically;
• critique the media’s influence on behavior, values, and ethics;
• evaluate the ideological importance of the media and its influence on society;
• acquire critical skills for understanding the construction of media messages, both print and electronic;
• critique their media consumption patterns by developing a media-literate critical perspective in a world that is increasingly dominated by electronic, aural, and visual messages; and
• demonstrate knowledge of contemporary critiques of the effects of stereotyping in mass media on marginalized groups.

GS 201 - Internship

• demonstrate awareness of social behavior appropriate to his/her specific career interest; and
• describe the experience gained during the internship.

GS 299 - Integrative Capstone

• articulate connections across different academic disciplines;
• adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories or methodologies acquired in one subject to another;
• connect relevant professional experiences with acquired academic knowledge; and
• use technological tools to enhance communication skills

GP 101 - Introduction to Physical Geography

Fulfills the following SUNY General Education categories: 

• Social Sciences
• Natural Sciences

• describe the major concepts and interactions related to the major physical environments (climates, landforms, and ecosystems);
• describe the influences of these physical environments on human activity;
• identify natural flows of energy and matter in physical environments and ecosystems;
• describe and apply the experimental methods in the process of scientific investigation & the evolution of scientific understanding; and
• use the internet to acquire information, data, and articles related to the course material.

GP 103 - Introduction to Human Geography

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe the major concepts and interactions related to the human environments addressed in this course;
• describe the pattern evident in these human environments;
• identify the interactions among the systemic patterns of the human environment & how those are affected by the physical environment;
• describe and apply the experimental method in the process of scientific investigation and the evolution of scientific understanding; and
• use the internet to acquire information, data, and articles related to course material.

GP 105 - World Regional Geography- Current Issues

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Course Outcomes
A student who successfully fulfills the course requirements will have demonstrated the ability to:

• define world regions based upon such environmental and cultural criteria as climate, location, topography, language, religion, ethnicity, politics, economics, and natural resources;
• identify and visualize countries and regions of the world – we all have “mental maps” of the locations we study;
• discuss the sustainability of countries based upon their physical geography and economics;
• explain the evolution of globalization and the interconnectedness of regions;
• describe the environmental changes and human impacts associated with increasing industrialization, globalization, and global warming;
• think critically about the information, current events, and ideas students read, hear, and see in newspapers, on television, and the internet; and
• analyze maps showing cultural and other related phenomena and develop skills in reading and interpreting the patterns shown.

GP 140 - Introduction to Geospatial Technology

• demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of geospatial technology;
• apply GIS, GPS, and remote sensing software applications;
• collect field data using a GPS;
• analyze and map field collected data; and
• apply geospatial techniques to career lessons in agriculture, business, information technology, logistics, public safety, health science, tourism, and technology engineering.

GP 150 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Course Outcomes
A student who successfully fulfills the course requirements will have demonstrated:

• a knowledge of a number of important technologies based on geographic information system concepts, spatial database management, spatial data creation and analysis;
• direct application of GIS data tools and algorithms to solve spatial problems;
• cartographic skills and map creation as an appropriate communication tool to display GIS analysis results;
• ability to search, obtain, view, and analyze online GIS datasets;
• practice with analysis of actual local GIS datasets in a cross-disciplinary environment, utilizing software packages such as ESRI ArcGIS; and
• ability to effectively write a research paper.

GP 250 - Geographic Information Systems Skills and Techniques

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Course Outcomes
A student who successfully fulfills the course requirements will have demonstrated:

• the ability to synthesize and integrate concepts of GIS theory and methodology, including data models, data structures, topology, and spatial analysis;
• advanced GIS software skills, particularly in AutoCAD Map, as well as basic computing skills;
• advanced spatial database skills including linking and joining databases, performing data entry, and attaching external databases to a work session; and
• the ability to effectively write a research paper.

GP 290 - Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Social Sciences.

Course Outcomes
A student who successfully fulfills the course requirements will have demonstrated:

• the ability to more fully articulate the role of space as a source for explanation and understanding;
• a conceptual and working knowledge of spatial analysis operations, including interpolation, transformation, spatial statistics, 3-D and network modeling;
• a working knowledge of 3D terrain analysis techniques to visualize surfaces and explore possible relationships between land cover type and elevation, slope, and aspect.;
• the ability to design and implement a GIS analytical model; demonstrate basic understanding and use of a customized GIS data model;
• the ability to develop a strategy to implement an effective GIS, starting with a basic scientific or decision-support question in mind, knowing something about potential problems to avoid, and realizing that all GIS projects vary in their design, configuration and operation, as well as in the amount of time needed to gather, format, and input data;
• advanced GIS software skills, particularly in ArcGIS 9.x, as well as intermediate to advanced scientific computing skills; and
• employ verbal/written communication and computer technology skills by way of a formal GIS project.

GP 295 - GIS Internship

• a knowledge of a number of important technologies based on geographic information system concepts, spatial database management, spatial data creation and analysis;
• direct application of GIS data tools and algorithms to solve spatial problems;
• cartographic skills and map creation as an appropriate communication tool to display GIS analysis results;
• ability to search, obtain, view, and analyze online GIS datasets; and
• practice with analysis of actual local GIS datasets in a cross-disciplinary environment, utilizing software packages such as ESRI ArcGIS.

GL 130 - Hazardous Waste Operations

• demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of hazardous waste;
• define common types of hazardous substances and hazardous waste;
• use the appropriate steps for the clean-up operations involving hazardous substances that are conducted at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites;
• evaluate corrective actions involving clean-up operations at sites covered by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976;
• utilize appropriate methods for clean-up operations at sites recognized by federal, state, local, or other governmental bodies as uncontrolled hazardous waste sites; and
• explain how operations involving hazardous wastes are conducted at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.

GL 160 - Physical Geology

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• explain and demonstrate the basic laws of nature;
• explain and apply the laws of nature as they pertain to society and the environment; and
• use basic mathematical skills and techniques in solving problems.