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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CMM 215 - Web-based Media Production


    An introduction to the production and post production aspects of web based video.  Topics include the aesthetics and history of web based media, software tools for encoding various media, delivery system attributes and limitations, associated file types, audio and video codecs, and software players. Students will learn to produce video for the web by shooting, editing, and encoding assigned projects

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CMM110 or permission of the instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 200 - Website Development and Programming


    An examination of the key technologies and applications used for Internet productions. The course reviews the development of the internet as a communication medium and some of the areas in which it has an impact on society. Topics covered include basic Internet applications, digital imaging techniques, as well as an introduction to audio and video production for the web. This course is offered in a Windows OS environment.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 101 or permission of the instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • PES 114 - Weight Training and Conditioning


    Students will learn the correct techniques associated with current practices in weight training/conditioning. Instructional methods will be utilized in various types of free weights, the universal, and single and multifunctional machines. Students learn the major muscle groups used for each performed exercise and the scientific basis for strength training and conditioning. At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to develop individual and/or group strength training and conditioning programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Physical Education major or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 1)
  
  • HST 101 - Western Civilization I


    A survey of European history from earliest times to the Renaissance. Included in the topics for discussion are Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages and the rise of Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 102 - Western Civilization II


    A survey of European developments from the 17th century to the contemporary period. Emphasis will be placed on the “modernization” of European politics and thought, particularly during the Enlightenment, and during the 19th and 20th centuries. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • REL 255 - Western Religious Thought


    Explores the developments and trends of religious thought in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through a historical survey of some of the most influential authors from these traditions, we will explore the continuity and changes in these communities, and how they have developed in relation to their surrounding cultures and one another. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 315 - Women and Literature


    Study of literature by and about women including the diverse images and roles of women as they are recorded by representative writers in America and England. Reading selections reflect the diversity of ethnic and racial traditions in the United States and the variety of social, political, and economic backgrounds of women’s experience. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 315 - Women Artists in History


    Investigates both images of women and images by women in the arts. Traces the historical evidence for women artists in ancient periods, surveys women artists of historical periods, and explores theories and methods about the links between gender and art production. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ART 101, ART 102, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • AMS 340 - Women in American History and Culture


    Surveys the history of American women from the colonial era to the present, analyzing their struggles for gender equity and gains in business, education, politics, athletics and other realms. The course examines women’s movements in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and the portrayal of women in the media. Adopting a multicultural and multiracial perspective, the course compares and contrasts the experiences of women differentiated by race, ethnicity, class, and geographic region. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with HST 340.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 340 - Women in American History and Culture


    Surveys the history of American women from the colonial era to the present, analyzing their struggles for gender equity and gains in business, education, politics, athletics and other realms. The course examines women’s movements in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the portrayal of women in the media. Adopting a multicultural and multiracial perspective, the course compares and contrasts the experiences of women differentiated by race, ethnicity, class, and geographic region. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with AMS 340.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 314 - Workers in Modern World History


    A topical examination of the complex issues surrounding workers and global economies. Students will read and analyze essays, monographs, and primary sources organized around four focused themes. Issues to be considered include global capitalism, transnational cooperation and conflict, assimilation, resistance, and the social lives of working people. Satisfies the Social Science and Writing Designated core requirements.


    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore status.
    Crosslisted with IST 314.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IST 314 - Workers in Modern World History


    A topical examination of the complex issues surrounding workers and global economies. Students will read and analyze essays, monographs, and primary sources organized around four focused themes. Issues to be considered include global capitalism, transnational cooperation and conflict, assimilation, resistance, and the social lives of working people. Satisfies the Social Science and Writing Designated core requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore year status. Crosslisted with HST 314.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 357 - Workplace and School Violence


    This course focuses on the global phenomena of workplace and school violence, how these forms of violence can be prevented, and what can be done to limit the harm and help those who have been directly or indirectly affected. These issues will be addressed using a multidisciplinary, contextual approach, drawing on theory and research from psychology, law, sociology, business, education, criminal justice, human services, history, and political science.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    An introductory social science course (PSY 100, SOC 101, POL 100, HMS 100, OR CJ 100) or permission of instructor. Crosslisted with HMS 357.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HMS 357 - Workplace and School Violence


    This course focuses on the global phenomena of workplace and school violence, how these forms of violence can be prevented, and what can be done to limit the harm and help those who have been directly or indirectly affected. These issues will be addressed using a multidisciplinary, contextual approach, drawing on theory and research from psychology, law, sociology, business, education, criminal justice, human services, history, and political science. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    An introductory social science course (PSY 100, SOC 101, POL 100, HMS 100, or CJ 100) or permission of the instructor.  Crosslisted with CJ 357.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • BIO 242 - World Disease


    The study of the biology of major diseases that impact our society and other parts of the world, especially underdeveloped and overpopulated regions. The course examines the biological, social, historical, and economic problems involved in eradication, prevention and cure. Satisfies the Science and Math core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore standing. 

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • GEO 315 - World Geography


    A comprehensive study of regional world geography. The focus will be on both physiographic characteristics of each region as well as their human culture traits such as population, economics, language, religion and urban space. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the culture and environment of various regions. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with IST 325.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IST 325 - World Geography


    A comprehensive study of regional world geography. The focus will be on both physiographic characteristics of each region as well as their human culture traits such as population, economics, language, religion and urban space. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between the culture and environment of various regions. Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Formerly IST315. Crosslisted with GEO 315.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 110 - World History I


    Introduces students to history through an examination of the connections between societies and the relationships between human beings and the environment. Topics to be considered in this course include: the emergence of homo sapiens, early agrarian societies, the rise of world religions, the function and anatomy of land empires, the relationship between agricultural and pastoral economies, the emergence of global trade, and the nature of European, Asian, African, and American societies, cultures, and intellectual traditions until 1500. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with IST 110.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IST 110 - World History I


    Introduces students to history through an examination of the connections between societies and the relationships between human beings and the environment. Topics to be considered in this course include: the emergence of homo sapiens, early agrarian societies, the rise of world religions, the function and anatomy of land empires, the relationship between agricultural and pastoral economies, the emergence of global trade, and the nature of European, Asian, African, and American societies, cultures, and intellectual traditions until 1500. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with HST 110.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 111 - World History II


    Surveys world history from the beginning of the Atlantic world system to the present. This course will examine the major questions in the history of the modern world. Topics include: European maritime empires, the rise of Eurasian land empires, environmental change, settlement and displacement, the Atlantic world, the Pacific world, industrialization, global capitalism, and ideas with a global reach. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with IST 111.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IST 111 - World History II


    Surveys world history from the beginning of the Atlantic world system to the present. This course will examine the major questions in the history of the modern world. Topics include: European maritime empires, the rise of Eurasian land empires, environmental change, settlement and displacement, the Atlantic world, the Pacific world, industrialization, global capitalism, and ideas with a global reach. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with HST 111.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 313 - World Literature


    An exploration of major works of World Literature from the 17th century through the present. The course will examine representative literature through the lens of genre, theme, major figures, minority voices, major events, literary periods, or national origins. Possible topics include Eastern, Western, African, Asian, Australian, Latin American, and Russian Literature. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the topic is different from one section to the next. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with IST 313.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • IST 313 - World Literature


    An exploration of major works of World Literature from the 17th century through the present. The course will examine representative literature through the lens of genre, theme, major figures, minority voices, major events, literary periods, or national origins. Possible topics include Eastern, Western, African, Asian, Australian, Latin American, and Russian Literature. Students may take more than one section of this course as long as the topic is different from one section to the next. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Crosslisted with ENG 313.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • REL 104 - World Religions


    A survey of major world faiths, focusing on beliefs and teachings concerning God, humanity, the world, concepts of salvation and destiny. The course also explores worship and cultural contribution of the various religions, as well as their influences in the world today. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 305 - Writing for Inquiry


    An advanced writing course that helps students develop critical thinking and writing skills as well as the spirit of questioning and inquiry. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 207 - Writing for Media


    An introduction to the styles and formats used for writing for various genres and media with an emphasis on print and broadcast journalism. The course will cover, but is not limited to, writing and reporting for print, radio and television; generating a screen play for film; and writing reviews; writing for blogs; and writing for photo essays. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 255 - Writing for the Screen


     Students learn dramatic and documentary forms of writing for the screen with the goal of producing materials that can be applied to actual productions in subsequent CMM courses.  Format, character, conflict, story structure, transition, revision and preparation will be explored through exercises, class readings, short screenplays and class critiques. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

     

    Prerequisites & Notes

    CMM110 or permission of the instructor.

    (Cr: 3)

  
  • ART 266 - Writing in the Arts Seminar


    This seminar introduces students to various types and styles of art writing. It provides practical experience in writing artist statements, press releases, educational materials, exhibition critiques, and critical and historical essays. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    LST 100, ENG 101 or the equivalent.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 334 - Writing Lives


    Offers students the opportunity to explore the art of writing autobiography and biography. Class time will be devoted to writing exercises and discussing professional and student writing. Students will also be encouraged to give a public reading of their work. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A previous creative writing class at Endicott or instructor’s permission.

    (Cr: 3)
 

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