Jun 25, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • LST 108 - Topics in Languages


    Each section of this course will provide students with an introduction to a different foreign language, from Italian and Portuguese to Arabic and German. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as the course content is new.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 210 - Topics in Literature


    Each section of this course will explore in depth a different literary theme or topic, such as the detective story, bestsellers, or literature on film. Course may be taken more than once as long as the course content is new. Satisfies the Writing Designated core requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • BUS 440 - Topics in Real Estate Seminar


    Explores in depth an aspect of owning and operating real estate as an investment. Topics and course descriptions will change from semester to semester. Examples of topics may include the financing, development and/or management of real estate properties, and issues related to owning and managing real estate investment trusts and portfolios. Students may take more than one section of this course providing the topic is different from one section to the next.

    Prerequisites & Notes
     ACC 205 or BUS 210 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 218 - Topics in World History


    Each section of this course will explore in depth a different aspect of world history, such as the history of a country, region, cultural or political movement. Course may be taken for credit more than once as long as course content is new.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • BEN 430 - Transport Phenomena


    This course explores how mass transfer, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics are key to the design of devices for biomedical applications. Examples like the transport of drugs in organs and organisms and the role of fluids in the development of disease demonstrate the powerful that physics predictions play in understanding biology. Modeling in Matlab will be used to test how changes affect natural and engineered systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Prerequisite / Corequisite: MTH 431.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 281 - TV Studio Production I


    Basic and advanced techniques of live studio production through hands-on production experience. Topics include producing and directing in a multi-camera environment, pre-production for a variety of formats, camera operation, graphics, live video switching, and editing roll-ins from tape shot in the field.  Students will produce, direct, and crew in group workshop productions.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CMM 282 - TV Studio Production II


    This course provides advanced techniques of in-studio production through hands-on experience. Topics include pre-production for a variety of formats, producing, directing, and multiple-camera remote productions. Students will work in teams to create their own programming as well as serve as crew for their classmates’ productions.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 235 - Twentieth Century Fiction


    A brief introduction to the art of fiction followed by close readings of modern master works. American short stories and novels will be compared to masterpieces from other cultures in order to view fiction as an international phenomenon and, even within nations (such as the United States), as multicultural in nature. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 115 - Two Dimensional Design


     

    This course examines the fundamental principles of two-dimensional design, including the formal elements of composition and visual organization: line, shape, volume, pattern, texture, space, motion, value, and color. Students will investigate the design elements and principles through a series of studio projects, increasingly exploring the interrelationship between form and content. This course will provide a functional and theoretical base for advanced study of art and design.

    (Cr: 3)

  
  • GD 225 - Typography 1


    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of letter form design and function, along with the creative and functional aspects of typographic communication in general. It is designed to give an integral knowledge of the subject, including aesthetic, technical, and historical perspectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GD 200 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • GD 325 - Typography II


    In this course, students will continue development of their craftsmanship with respect to both functional and expressive aspects of the art of typography. More complicated forms of typographic communication will be explored, including environmental design, signage systems, and text and image relationships, as well as refined techniques in dealing with typography across various media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GD 225.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • XXX X96 - Undergraduate Research Independent Study


    Students work with a faculty member on a discipline-based research project. Students will have a substantive and specified role in the research process. Individual study requires a formal proposal that is developed in collaboration between the student and faculty mentor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Sophomore or higher class status and permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HMS 440 - Understanding and Treating Sexual Trauma: Theory, Research and Practice


    Provides an overview of research factors that both increase and decrease trauma suffered by victims of sexual abuse. All forms of sexual victimization will be addressed including sexual assault, date rape, incest, child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, clergy abuse, and rape in times of civil strife or war. Myths and misconceptions will be explored, as well as historical and global implications. Strategies for completing sexual victim trauma assessments for all ages of victims will be taught as well as more advanced and “cutting edge” techniques for treating victims of sexual victimization.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PSY 100 and PSY 335, and junior class status, or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 103 - United States History I


    A survey of the early American experience from European discoveries to the Civil War. Topics considered include the Colonial era, the American Revolution, early political developments and the origins of industrialization. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • HST 104 - United States History II


    A survey of more recent American history from Reconstruction to our present era. Topics considered include “Big Business,” the Spanish American War, the Progressive Era, World War I, the Depression, the New Deal and World War II. Satisfies World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • SOC 300 - Urban Sociology


    An analysis of the effects of urbanization, industrialization, and technological advancement on the structure, composition, and life styles of communities. Emphasis is given to trends in sub-urbanization, urban renewal, urban social and economic problems, as well as community development policies. Satisfies Individual and Society General Education requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes



    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CJ 241 - Victimology


    Examination of current theory and research regarding victims of crime. Devotes attention to concepts such as victim vulnerability and victim culpability. In addition, the course discusses the implications of a victim oriented perspective for the administration of justice and assesses current victim programs, including restitution, mediation, and compensation. (Formerly CJ 356)

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ENG 361 - Victorian Secrets: Fear and Hypocrisy in Victorian Literature


    This British literature course will focus on the texts of the Victorian 19th century. The course will examine fiction, poetry and drama that represent Britain’s anxious negotiation of 19th century identity from self-assured beacon of industrial progress and proud seat of World Empire, to symbol of urban exploitation and disappearing rural tradition. The course will also examine the development of Victorian aesthetic forms, from the role of the Victorian third person narrator, to the rise of didactic poetic rhythms, to the structure of dialogue in late Victorian dramatic satire. Satisfies Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

     

    (Cr: 3)

  
  • ART 101 - Visual Art and Cultural Values I: Prehistory to c. 1310


    Explores the production of art from prehistory (40,000 BCE) through the Medieval Period (1400 CE). Examines art from a variety of cultures and geographic regions. Introduces students to the conventional designations of stylistic periods, treats major works and artists in this span of time, and familiarizes the student with the traditional methods of art history. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 102 - Visual Art and Cultural Values II: Early Fourteenth Century to the Present


    Examines the production of art from the fifteenth through the twentieth centuries. Explores art from a variety of cultures and geographic regions. Introduces students to the conventional designations of stylistic periods, treats major works and artists of these eras, and acquaints the student with the traditional methods of art history. Satisfies Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education requirement.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 260 - Visual Programming I


    An introduction to programming principles using visual programming. Practical issues such as program design, documentation, style, and user-interface design are central to the course.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 160 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 261 - Visual Programming II and Object-Oriented Design


    An advanced class in visual programming, the course addresses principles and topics central to effective application development, including project management, debugging, testing, coding styles and the project life cycle in visual programming technology. A focus on object-oriented techniques and architecture in visual programming technology that make it possible for programmers to rapidly develop applications using pre-built objects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 260 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • GD 230 - Web Design


    The Internet and its social implications, the development and design of a Web site, and other issues relating to effective Web site creation are covered. An introduction to Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and to Web page layout software are addressed as well. Students will learn how to integrate text, graphics, sound, animation, and video into an effective web page. Planning, implementation, and maintenance of a Web site is also covered in this class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    GD 200 or permission of instructor.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • CSC 401 - Web Programming II - Interactive Web Applications


    An advanced examination and application of server-side web programming and client communication technologies that facilitate interactive web applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CSC 200.

    (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



    (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 World Cultures General Education 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 World Cultures General Education 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 World Cultures General Education 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 Literary Perspectives General Educations and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • ART 315 - Women and the Arts


    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 Writing Designated core requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior/senior class status.

    (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 Individual and Society General Education requirement.

    (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  instructor. (Formerly CJ 357)

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • DAN 240 - World Dance Cultures


    This course investigates and compares several dance traditions from around the world. From Bharata Natyam to Flamenco, Capoeira to B-boying, students learn the many roles dance can play in society including religious devotion, healing, political resistance, community bonding and “high art.” Students discover how cultural beliefs about gender, politics, economics, family and the arts are embedded in dance practices. The way dance practices along the African Diaspora and other historic migration routes display the cross-cultural transmission of ideas is also explored. Students begin to understand how movement creates and communicates cultural meanings. Each class will contain both analysis and movement practice. No dance experience is required. Satisfies the World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (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 Global Issues General Education requirement.

    (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 Global Issues General Education requirement.

    (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 World Cultures General Education requirement.

    (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 World Cultures General Education requirement.




    (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 Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

    (Cr: 3)
  
  • POL 110 - World Politics


    Provides a general introduction to processes, issues, and policies in world politics.  Course moves from the city-state politics of Ancient Greece to the current nation-state-based “multipolar” world, examining the origins of war and peace, the relationships between politics and economic life, and the rules and norms of international interaction in the era of globalization. By weighing different arguments and concepts, students will make their own assessments of the changing global political order and challenges that the international community faces. Satisfies Global Issues General Education requirement.

    (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 World Cultures General Education 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 Writing Designated core requirement.

    (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 digital journalism. The course will cover, but is not limited to, writing and reporting for print, blogs, and podcasts; gathering original content; conducting interviews; and writing reviews. 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
    CMM 110 or permission of 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 Writing Designated core requirement.

    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 Literary Perspectives General Education and Writing Designated core requirements.

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

    (Cr: 3)
 

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