Course Descriptions

The Internship provides a hands-on work experience for the Graphic Design student in a professional work environment. A minimum of 120 work hours will be required. Students will be required to enter into an internship contract, complete an orientation, and submit a portfolio and written report at the conclusion of the work experience. Prerequisite: Take Art-215 with a Minimum Grade of C- and Minimum GPA of 2.5

• Art
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

In this course students will foster their role as a participant in the creative community in the form of a finished professional portfolio and related materials relevant to college transfer and career opportunities. Prerequisite: Take ART-103 with a Minimum Grade of C- Take ART-109 with a Grade of S

• Art
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

• Art
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the first in a series of courses designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to communicate in American Sign Language. ASL 101 is an introductory level course that establishes a novice range of communication skills. This course emphasizes the cultural practices distinct to those that approach the world from a visual perspective. Topics include: historical events that have impacted the language and culture of the D/deaf community; the distinct cultural practices; and, comparison of language features. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit.

• American Sign Language
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the second in a series of courses designed to develop the skills and knowledge needed to communicate in American Sign Language. ASL 102 is an introductory level course that develops a novice range of communication skills with the ability to expand discourse based on prior knowledge. This course emphasizes the cultural behaviors and practices distinct to those that approach the world from a visual perspective. Topics include: contemporary events and issues that impact the D/deaf community; linguistic minority groups; and language features. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit. Prerequisite: Take ASL-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• American Sign Language
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the third in a series of courses designed to advance the skills and knowledge needed to communicate in American Sign Language. ASL 201 develops a novice-high range of communication skills with the ability to expand discourse on a variety of topics. This course emphasizes the cultural practices distinct to those that approach the world from a visual perspective. Topics include: analysis of local, national, and global issues; examination of cultural norms, attitudes, and values of Deaf people; linguistic minority groups and access to society. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit. Prerequisite: Take ASL-102 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• American Sign Language
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the fourth in a series of courses designed to advance the skills and knowledge needed to communicate in American Sign Language. ASL 202 develops a novice-high to intermediate range of communication skills with the ability to convey information, concepts, and ideas in ASL on a variety of topics. This course emphasizes articulating the cultural practices and products distinct to those that approach the world from a visual perspective. Topics include: analysis of a linguistic, political, or social issue; examination of products of Deaf culture; and, exploration of career pathways. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit. Prerequisite: Take ASL-201 with a Minimum Grade of C-;

• American Sign Language
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is the culmination of the A.A. Degree in American Sign Language. The course is designed to encompass all the skills and knowledge necessary to think critically, discuss, and to present on topics related to Sign Language and its users. Inquiry into global d/Deaf communities and the American d/Deaf community with a focus on the language and culture will expand one's critical understanding of how linguistic minority cultures function and perhaps thrive within broader society. Examination of Deaf culture and d/Deaf communities will enhance the learner's knowledge of the language, the culture, and the community of the Deaf. Prerequisite: Take ASL-201 with a Minimum Grade of C- Co-requisite: ASL-202

• American Sign Language
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course provides targeted development to advance student's skills in fingerspelled word recognition and numbering in American Sign Language. Practice in specific skills that underlie the fingerspelled word recognition process, and practice in correctly recognizing fingerspelled words and numbers in context. In addition to receptive skill development, students will hone their articulation and production of fingerspelling and numbering. Prerequisite: ASL 102 or requisite experience Prerequisite: take ASL-102; minimum grade C-;

• American Sign Language
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course provides an overview of the foundational concepts of human anatomy and physiology. Students investigate relationships between form and function. Major concepts include anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. An introduction to common human disease processes is included.

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3-1) Contact Hour(s)

This hands-on laboratory course is intended for students pursuing the A.S. Physical Education & Exercise Science program. Students will perform experiments that integrate and apply fundamental concepts learned in the lecture portion of BIO 110 Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. Analyses will be done at both microscopic and macroscopic levels utilizing representative anatomical models. Sample laboratory skills that students will practice include tissue microscopy, bone and muscle identification, organ dissection, and cardiovascular and respiratory measurements. Co-requisite: BIO 110.

• Biology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

This course approaches basic biological principles from a human perspective. It is a principles course with a laboratory designed for non-science majors. Basic cell biology, systems anatomy and physiology, evolution and human ecology are broadly discussed. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

An introductory biology course with laboratory designed for non-science majors. Topics covered include: the scientific process, cells, biochemistry, cellular metabolism, genetics, and biotechnology. The emphasis is on application of basic biological principles to contemporary issues and problems. Students will achieve basic scientific literacy with a goal of improved critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

Part II of an introductory laboratory biology course with for non-science majors. Topics covered in part II include: Evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, ecology, and environmental science. The emphasis is on application of basic biological principles to contemporary issues and problems. Students will achieve basic scientific literacy with a goal of improved critical thinking, writing, and problem-solving skills. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit. Prerequisite: Take BIO-118 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

This lab-based course is intended to provide an overview of the basic principles of biology for students pursuing degrees in science or mathematics. Topics include scientific inquiry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell metabolism, and genetics. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

A study of evolutionary concepts and survey of taxonomic levels of organization (domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species). Emphasis will be on anatomical/physiological adaptations, life history traits and ecology of representative organisms. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit. Prerequisite: Take BIO-121 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

A topics course, designed to provide the general biology student enrichment into particular aspects of biology and to allow him to develop particular laboratory techniques. The format will be a combination of lecture to discussion, and laboratory experiences. Students will be assigned required readings in advance of most sessions. Corequisite: BIO 122 or permission of instructor. Will not serve as mathematics/science requirement for non-science majors. Prerequisite: Take BIO-121; minimum grade C-;

• Biology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is a brief overview to the unifying concepts in biology including, but not limited to molecular, cellular, metabolic, genetic, evolutionary, and whole organismal biology. This course relates the relevant concepts of living organisms to their environment. The laboratory component supports and reinforces lecture content. This course carries SUNY General Education Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) credit.

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

An introduction to the identification, selection, adaptation, and utilization of common ornamental and native plants in New York State. Landscape value and wildlife usage of plants will be discussed where appropriate. The student will gain identification proficiency in association with knowledge of plant patterns and environmental planning through lecture, demonstration and field work. Field trips to Canandaigua area plant viewing locations are included.

• Biology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (4) Contact Hour(s)

Lecture and laboratory course designed to acquaint students with the detailed study of the major muscles of the torso and pelvis and their function. Focus will be placed on the origin, insertion, action, innervations, and range of motion of specific muscles. This course includes the study of name, shape, and location of bones and tendons as well as their related joints. Prerequisite: Take BIO-171 with a Minimum Grade of C- Co-Requisite: BIO-172.

• Biology
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-3) Contact Hour(s)