2017-18 University Bulletin 
    
    Jun 16, 2024  
2017-18 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CSC (0145) 603 - Comp Program in Pascal II


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to computer programming using an object-oriented language, such as C++. Selection and repetition, arrays, procedures, functions, and polymorphism. Applications to simple problems.

  
  • CSC (0145) 610 - Introduction to Computer Programming in C++


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP) using C++. Intended for students familiar with another language such as PASCAL or C. Introduction to the language Syntax, which implements imperative programming language structure. Explore the C++ implementation of OOP concepts: objects, classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. Programming assignments and software engineering project required.

    Prerequisite 1: CSC 602  Prerequisite 2: CSC 603 
  
  • CSC (0145) 612 - Intro To Computer Prgmg


    Credits: 3

  
  • CSC (0145) 614 - Adv Microcomp Techniques


    Credits: 3

  
  • CSC (0145) 615 - Assemb Lang For Microproc


    Credits: 3

    Introduction to machine language and assembly language. Computer architecture, assembly programming techniques, I/O programming concepts, loaders, linkers, assemblers, and operating system interfacing.

    Free Note: PREREQUISITE: PERMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

  
  • CSC (0145) 616 - Princ of Progrmg Langs


    Credits: 3

    A comparative study of programming languages, with a view toward identifying common general features and respects in which they differ. Intensive study of a high-level structured language such as PASCAL, ADA or PL/1 and comparisons with BASIC. Compiled vs. interpreted languages: block structure, variable types, parameter passing.

    Free Note: PREREQUISITES: CSC 602  & 612 

  
  • CSC (0145) 617 - Writing Instruc Software


    Credits: 3

  
  • CSC (0145) 620 - Digital Forensics


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will learn by combining a theoretical foundation with practical use of commonly used techniques, methods and tools, about digital forensics. Topics include digital evidence collection, as well as evidence analysis and reporting. Students will also address legal and ethical implications of using forensic methods.

    Prerequisite 1: CSC 580  
    Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science.

    Students will:
    1.    Master techniques to collect digital evidence using forensically sound practices. This will be assessed by Quiz 1 and assignment 1-4.
    2.    Be able to identify, acquire, and analyze evidence on storage media. This will be assessed by assignments 5-7, and Quizzes 2-3.
    3.    Be able to identify, acquire, and analyze network data. This will be assessed by Quizzes 4-5, and assignment 8, and the final examination.
    4.    Be introduced to the legal and ethical ramifications of using forensics techniques. This will be assessed assignments 9, 10, 11 and the final examination.

     

  
  • CSC (0145) 633 - Virtual and Augmented Reality


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will explore the history and current state of virtual reality and augmented reality, and investigate the mathematical and technological foundations of 3D graphics. Students will design applications for desktop, mobile, and web-based platforms. 

    Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science.

    Students will:
    - list milestones in the history of VR/AR development and technology – assessed by Quiz #1 and the final examination. 
    - explain the mathematical structures underlying 3D graphics and how technology is able to render 3D graphics – assessed by Quiz #2 and the final examination.
    - evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of software and hardware user interfaces – assessed by Quiz #3 and the final examination.
    - describe currently existing applications of VR/AR – assessed by Quiz #4 and the final examination.
    - design new applications for various platforms – assessed by Quiz #5 and the final examination.

     

  
  • CSC (0145) 637 - Gamification


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will learn how game-related elements can be incorporated into commercial products and services, investigate the core psychological and societal drives that motivate and engage players, synthesize these factors in game design frameworks, and design applications that engage players according to these principles.

    Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science.

    Students will:
    1.    List examples of game-related elements present in non-game applications. This will be assessed by Quiz 1 and the final examination.  
    2.    Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of current attempts at gamification. This will be assessed by Quiz 1 and the final examination.  
    3.    Describe game design frameworks incorporating gamification. This will be assessed by Quiz 2 and the final examination. 
    4.    List and describe factors that impact player engagement (including senses of empowerment and ownership, social influence, and personalized experiences. This will be assessed by Quiz 2, Quiz 3, and the final examination. 
    5.    Design applications that incorporate gamification. This will be assessed by the final examination. 

     

  
  • CSC (0145) 640 - Network Game Programming


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will explore the history and current state of network game programming, and develop multiplayer game software. In addition, students will explore related issues such as latency, scalability, security, and administration.

    Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science

    - list milestones in the history of networked games – - assessed by Quiz #1 and the final examination - describe the protocols and standards used for internet communication – - assessed by Quiz #1 and the final examination
    - demonstrate how to transmit game-related data between hosts – - assessed by Quiz #2 and the final examination
    - discuss software-based approaches for dealing with network limitations – - assessed by Quiz #3 and the final examination
    - analyze security vulnerabilities in network games and preventative measures – assessed by Quiz #4 and the final examination
    - compare, contrast, and utilize game engines that provide multiplayer functionality – assessed by Quiz #5 and the final examination
    - describe game-related services provided by hosts – assessed by Final Exam

     

  
  • CSC (0145) 645 - Compiler Construction


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will understand compiler organization. Students will learn lexical analysis, syntax analysis, abstract syntax trees, symbol table organization, and code generation. Students will be explore code optimization techniques.

    Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science.

    Students will: 

    1.    explore and explain the  concepts and principles behind compiler design. This objective will be assessed by Quizzes 1-3, and the Mid-term Examination. 
    2.    apply grammars and language definitions. This objective will be assessed by Quizzes 4-6, and the Mid-term Examination.
    3.    apply the various phases of designing a compiler. This objective will be assessed by Quizzes 7-8, and the Final Examination.
    4.    use the various programming techniques and structures used in compiler construction. This objective will be assessed by Quiz 9, and the Final Examination.
    5.    explore the practical programming skills necessary for constructing a compiler. This objective will be assessed by Quiz 10, and the Final Examination.

  
  • CSC (0145) 660 - Apps of Computing


    Credits: 3

  
  • CSC (0145) 670 - Comp Systems in Educatio


    Credits: 3

  
  • CSC (0145) 674 - Threat Modeling


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will learn how to incorporate security considerations into the software development lifecycle by studying conceptual modeling techniques and applying them to model threats facing computer software. Topics that are covered include methods like STRIDE and DREAD, as well as emerging techniques.

    Prerequisite 1: CSC 530  CSC 580  
    Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science 

    After completion of this course, students will:

    •    Understand and explain the techniques behind threat modeling. Assessed by Quiz 1 and Exercise 1 and 2
    •    Apply techniques to analyze existing cyber-based processes. Assessed by Quiz 2, and Assignment 3. 
    •    Evaluate and refine cyber-based processes by re-enforcing their defensive postures. Assessed by Quizzes 3-4, and Assignment 4. 
    •    Explain and demonstrate how bug-bounties can be applied to continuous protection of software development life cycle: Assessed by final exam, Quiz 5, and Assignment 5.

  
  • CSC (0145) 675 - Computer Hardware and Architecture I


    Credits: 3

    Functional description of computer components and their organization. Memory organization and bus architecture. Processors: digital logic, ALU, registers. Machine representation of data, commands, and addressing modes. Input/output components.

    Free Note: PREREQUISITES: MTP/CSC 604  AND CSC 615 

  
  • CSC (0145) 676 - Computer Hardware and Architecture II


    Credits: 3

    Microprogram and control store architecture. Pipeline and parallel processors. Concepts of non-von architecture.

    Free Note: PREREQUISITE: CSC 675 

  
  • CSC (0145) 678 - Software Testing


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will learn the principles of software testing and study techniques for software testing and analysis. Students will explore theoretical and practical approaches to selecting appropriate tests and checking results. Lastly, students will discover benefits and limitations of automated testing and will learn the challenges of testing software.

    Prerequisite 1: CSC 530  
    Free Note: Open only to students in the MS in Computer Science 

    Students will:
    -    define, discuss and apply the software testing life cycle; Assessed by Quiz #1and the final exam
    -    discuss and apply at least four software testing strategies; Assessed by Quiz #2 and the final exam 
    -    discuss the role of software testing in the overall software development life cycle; Assessed by Final Exam 
    -    explain the difference between dynamic testing and static testing, and identify when each of these approaches is most applicable; Assessed by Final Exam and Quiz #3

     

  
  • CSC (0145) 680 - Topics in Computer Science


    Credits: 3.00

    May be taken more than once for credit.  Students will study how distributed computer systems interact via machine-to-machine interfaces, and how computer systems interact with human users via human-computer interfaces.  By studying interaction patterns, students will learn to design and implement more effective systems.

    Free Note: Only for students in the MS in Computer Science

  
  • CSC (0145) 685 - Guided Readings and Projec


    Credits: 3

  
  • CSC (0145) 690 - Graduate Capstone in Computer Science


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will complete an individual research paper or a project in computer science. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the knowledge that they have gained from across the curriculum. Students will learn how computer science evolves as a discipline, how to read and find relevant research papers, identify problems, research, and learn to write up results.

    Prerequisite 1: CSC 530  
    Free Note: Graduating Students Only

    Students will:
    •    Independently investigate an advanced topic in applied computer science. This objective will be measured by the final project.                     
    •    Synthesize research by writing a master’s paper, or a completing a project. This objective will be measured by the final project.                     

    •    Formally present their work in both oral presentations and written reports. This objective will be measured by the progress reports, by produced deliverables, and by a public presentation at the end of the term.                                
        
    •    Constructively critique and discuss the work of others. This objective will be measured by the weekly feedback that students and instructor will provide to the work completed by their peers.         


    Course Description: Students will complete an individual research paper or a project in computer science. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the knowledge that they have gained from across the curriculum. Students will learn how computer science evolves as a discipline, how to read and find relevant research papers, identify problems, research, and learn to write up results.

  
  • CSC (0145) 695 - Graduate Internship in Computer Science


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will choose and execute an internship in line with their studies. During the internship, students will work with an internship sponsor and with their advisor to select a topic to research, and apply knowledge, skills and techniques learned during the program.

    Free Note: Students will choose and execute an internship in line with their studies. During the internship, students will work with an internship sponsor and with their advisor to select a topic to research, and apply knowledge, skills and techniques learned during the program.

    Students will:
    -    Conduct an internship with an organization of their choosing and learn business culture. Assessed by final deliverable (As a note, there would be a similar survey conducted like in the Statistical Consulting Practicum. Within the Evaluation Methods, we provide a sample survey.)
    -    Take full ownership and execute the project from initiation until completion. Assessed by project plan and by final deliverable
    -    Plan and manage their own time and efforts. Assessed by weekly progress reports
    -    Produce a high-quality set of deliverables. Assessed by deliverable reviews
    -    Obtain buy-in from their project sponsor, as well as from their academic adviser. Assessed by project proposal
    -    Enhance their presentation skills. Assessed by final presentation

     

  
  • CSC (0145) 790 - Guided Readings in Csc I


    Credits: 3

  
  • CSC (0145) 791 - Guided Readings in Csc II


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 196 - Study Abroad


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • CWL (0126) 200 - Comp World Lit Elective


    Credits: 1 to 16

  
  • CWL (0126) 360 - Spcl Topics in The Novel


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 362 - Special Topics Short Story


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 363 - Special Topics in Poetry


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 364 - Recurring Themes


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 365 - Major Movements


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 366 - Literary Interrlatnships


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 367 - Special Topics in Theatr


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 380 - Seminar


    Credits: 3

  
  • CWL (0126) 400 - Comp World Lit Elective


    Credits: 1 to 16

  
  • CWL (0126) 490 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • DAN (0110) 099 - Dance Workshop


  
  • DSC (0207) 200 - OPERATIONS ELECTIVE


  
  • DSC (0207) 271 - Information Technology And Applications


    Credits: 4.00

    The purpose of this course is twofold. The first is to assist the student in learning the basic concepts of computer technology; this will include concepts and terminology necessary for the understanding of information systems. The second purpose of the class is to coach the student in learning Microsoft Office. In this part of the class the student will gain proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

    Prerequisite 1: MGT 262  
  
  • DSC (0207) 272 - Analytical And Statistical Modeling


    Credits: 4.00

    This course explores how data can be used to support managerial decision-making. Methods for collecting and categorizing data are presented, as are mathematical and statistical tools, software, and techniques for analyzing data. Analysis and interpretation of data required.

    Distribution Requirement Formal Sciences



    Prerequisite 1: MGT 262   Prerequisite 2: MGT 262   Prerequisite 3: DSC 271   Prerequisite 4: MTH 110  
  
  • DSC (0207) 274 - Data Analysis and Decision Making


    Credits: 3.00

    This course explores how data can be used to support managerial decision-making. Methods for collecting and categorizing data are presented, as are mathematical and statistical tools, software, and techniques for analyzing data. Analysis and interpretation of data required.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 QUANTITATIVE REASONING



    Prerequisite 1:    Prerequisite 2:    
  
  • DSC (0207) 360 - Data Analysis and Decision Making


    Credits: 3

    This course is a continuation of the course Analytical and Statistical Modeling. It emphasizes the practical applications of statistics to business scenarios and the use of statistical concepts and techniques for operational and managerial decisions.

    Prerequisite 1: BUS 267   Prerequisite 2: DSC 272  
  
  • DSC (0207) 373 - Management Of Productions/ Operations


    Credits: 3.00

    Introduces production and operations management, the business function responsible for creating goods and services. In recent years, the scope of production management has broadened considerably. Production concepts and techniques are now being applied not only to manufacturing concerns but to a wide range of service industries. These include health care, food service, recreation, banking, hotel management, retail sales, education, transportation, and government. This course examines the design and control of systems needed for the efficient use of materials, human resources, and equipment. It also discusses allocation of financial resources, facilities, and information in the development of competitive products and services.

    Prerequisite 1: BUS 162   Prerequisite 2: MGT 262   Prerequisite 3: MTH 110   Prerequisite 4: DSC 271   Prerequisite 5: DSC 272  
  
  • DSC (0207) 471 - Systems Analysis and Design


    Credits: 3.00

    This course is intended for students who plan on becoming Business Analysts or Information System Developers. These skills are in high demand by consultants and companies of all sizes. The focus is on the analysis of business systems for the purpose o

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 271  
  
  • DSC (0207) 474 - Data Communications


    Credits: 3.00

    The increasing use of data processing equipment, increasing use of distributed systems, increasing diversity of networking options, and emergence of the Internet and World Wide Web have made a solid understanding of fundamentals of communications essential to business and information management. This understanding includes: the underlying technology of information communications facilities, networking systems, and communication software; the architecture of information communication (the way in which hardware, software, and services can be organized to provide computer and terminal interconnection) and application of information communication in today’s business.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 271  
  
  • DSC (0207) 475 - Database Management Systems


    Credits: 3

    This course provides an introduction to database management systems concepts, design, and implementation. Logical and physical design of databases will be studied in detail. These include the data flow diagrams, and the entity-relationship models. Oracle and SQL on the UNIX system will be used and the vehicle from mastering the database implementation process. Given a design and implementation, the final step of the process is the ongoing monitoring and revision of the database management system as the organization, the users, and the database itself evolve.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 271 
  
  • DSC (0207) 478 - Management Information Systems & Business Analytics


    Credits: 3.00

    Growth of the Internet and other global communication networks recast the role of information systems in business. This course explores business uses of the Internet that manage the firm’s information. The Internet’s growing role in electronic commerce such as global linkages of factories, offices, sales forces, supplier’s etc. is examined.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 271  
  
  • DSC (0207) 491 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • DSC (0207) 501 - Computer Applications


    Credits: 3.00

    This course presents detailed knowledge of how computers operate, how they support the firm or business, and finally how they are integrated into the processes that run a firm today. Students learn Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

  
  • DSC (0207) 507 - Mathematics For Managers


    Credits: 3.00

    Designed to assist students in understanding the use of quantitative techniques and models in management decision making. Management interpretation is discussed for certain applications. Topics include elements of algebra; break-even model; linear programming; matrices, differential calculus concepts; optimization applications; and introductory probability concepts.

  
  • DSC (0207) 573 - Management Information Systems and Business Analytics


    Credits: 3.00

    This course explores the technical and informational sides of technology, and how it is used to improve efficiency and increase value. The ethics of technology usage will be explored and cross cultural implications will be examined. This course also examines the consequences of change through case studies.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 501   Prerequisite 2: DSC 507   Prerequisite 3: DSC 670  
  
  • DSC (0207) 574 - Information Systems Analysis and Design Methods


    Credits: 3.00

    The course focuses on methods and techniques that the system analyst could use to design and document information systems. Topics include systems analysis and design methods such as data and process modeling, systems design, data management, data and program design and specifications, systems construction and implementations, systems operations, and support.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 501   Prerequisite 2: DSC 573  
  
  • DSC (0207) 575 - DataBase Management Systems


    Credits: 3.00

    The course provides an introduction to Database Management system concepts, design, and implementation. Design and management considerations in relational database structures and object-oriented databases are analyzed. Topics include data flow analysis, normalization, entity relationship diagrams, object-oriented data model, integrity issues, and concurrency, and distributed database systems.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 501   Prerequisite 2: DSC 573  
  
  • DSC (0207) 576 - Data Communications


    Credits: 3.00

    The rapid growth in the use of data processing equipment, distributed systems, networking options, and the Internet make an understanding of Data Communications essential. Topics include technology of information communication facilities, networking system, communications software, communication architecture, and applications of information communications in today’s business.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 501   Prerequisite 2: DSC 573  
  
  • DSC (0207) 662 - Supply Chain Management


    Credits: 3.00

    Supply Chain Management involves material and information flows between and among firms that contribute value to a product.   Students will study concepts from marketing, logistics, operations that have been chosen because of their impact on the supply chain.  Students will focus on strategies that evolve from this impact.

  
  • DSC (0207) 663 - Procurement & Global Sourcing


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will learn the basic concepts, principles and techniques required to manage the procurement process. Topics include purchasing, outsourcing, materials management, inventory management, price and cost analysis, and negotiation strategies. Students will apply the concepts covered in lectures through case study analysis and discussion.

  
  • DSC (0207) 664 - Logistics Management


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will understand Business Logistics from the perspective of the Integrated Supply Chain Process.  Logistics refers to all activities that move product and information to and from members of a supply chain. The supply chain provides the framework for bringing products from businesses to suppliers to customers efficiently.

  
  • DSC (0207) 665 - Service Management


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will examine service management focusing on customer satisfaction.  The material will integrate operations, marketing, strategy, information technology and organizational issues. Students will also discover entrepreneurial opportunities as the service sector is the fastest growing sector of the economy.

  
  • DSC (0207) 670 - Statistical Methods


    Credits: 3.00

    Organizations confront a myriad of problems characterized by uncertainty in the environment. The decision making process requires models, analysis, and solutions that account for this uncertainty, and statistics provides a methodology that assists in the resolution of those issues. Topics include probability, sampling distributions, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, regression/correlation.

    Prerequisite 1: DSC 501   Prerequisite 2: DSC 507  
  
  • DSC (0207) 675 - Total Quality Management


    Credits: 3

    TQM involves utilizing various methodologies to achieve continuous improvement in all business processes including those imbedded in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations, etc. The objective is to achieve quality improvement in products/services as well as to improve productivity, cost reduction, distribution, speed, product line flexibility and new product development.

    Prerequisite 1: MGT 561 
  
  • DSC (0207) 678 - Creating Organizational Value with Operations and Supply Chain Management


    Credits: 3.00

    This course focuses on the synthesis of strategy and operations in order to improve processes that provide competitive advantage. Methodologies that are examined include Strategy, Total Quality Management, Decision Making, Statistical Process Control, Forecasting, Production Analysis and Facility Design.

    Prerequisite 1: 0207*501 Prerequisite 2: DSC 507  
  
  • DSC (0207) 770 - Management of Technology


    Credits: 3.00

  
  • DSC (0207) 791 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • EAR (0803) 200 - Art Education Elective


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • EAR (0803) 203 - Introduction to Art and Design Education


    Credits: 3.00

    Gain an orientation to the field of art education through examining the role of the arts within the broader context of the history and philosophy of education. Explore the role of artistic experience within early childhood, childhood, and adolescent education.

    Gen Ed Learning Goal 1 Global Learning/Civic Engage Gen Ed Learning Goal 2 Communication-Written



    Free Note: 25 hours of fieldwork required.

  
  • EAR (0803) 220 - Artistic Development:Early Childhood Thru Adolescents


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine artistic development from infancy through adolescence, emphasizing how sound art education can support, enrich, and nurture cognitive, emotional, and social development and enhance general and art education. Engage in small field-based inquiries related to topics discussed.

    Free Note: Formerly: EDU 0801-220.

  
  • EAR (0803) 401 - Exploring the Arts: Visual Arts


    Credits: 3

    Engage in firsthand sensory-based exploration of various materials to inspire artistic expression and idea formation. Move beyond conventional notions about schooling, and create exciting, exploratory arenas of natural learning in your classroom. No prior artistic background is necessary.

  
  • EAR (0803) 410 - Instruction and Assessment in the Visual Arts


    Credits: 3.00

    Develop appropriate lesson plans in a variety of visual arts media for grades K-12. Engage in topics such as assessment and the New York State Learning Standards in the Arts. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork in Pre-K-12 settings.

    Prerequisite 1: EAR 203   Prerequisite 2: EAR 220  
    Free Note: To be taken in semester prior to student teaching. 50 Hours Field-Work

  
  • EAR (0803) 491 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 3

  
  • EAR (0803) 500 - Special Topics: Exploring the Arts Series


    Credits: 3.00

    Learn how educational theater can enliven curriculum and instruction. Work within a safe, cooperative learning environment that offers direct experience of the educational potential of theater arts for personal and professional growth, particularly for those who may feel intimated by this art form.

  
  • EAR (0803) 501 - Exploring the Arts Series: Visual Arts


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will explore creative questions, problems, and ideas through selected art materials as part of lesson planning. They will enrich and extend their personal visual practices as well as provoke insights into the role of materials in supporting, integrating and challenging the artistic growth of young people in school.

  
  • EAR (0803) 502 - Exploring the Arts Series Fiction & Film:The Immigrant Experience


    Credits: 3.00

    Explore the immigrant experience in the United States. A cultural studies framework will structure the study of literature, and students will explore classroom implications for reading such literature with students, especially second language learners.

  
  • EAR (0803) 503 - Exploring the Arts Series: Educational Theater


    Credits: 3.00

    By linking content and pedagogy, participants will experience how educational theater enlivens curriculum and instruction. Students will participate in story dramatization, improvisation, directing, script writing, and reader’s theater techniques. They will explore the history of acting and the theater and apply educational theater strategies to different content areas.

    Free Note: 25 field hours required for Educational Theatre majors only.

  
  • EAR (0803) 504 - Exploring The Arts Series: Creative Movement


    Credits: 3.00

    Explore a range of movement experiences based on the art of Eurhythmy (harmonious movement) and other sources such as spatial dynamics and traditional games. Learn movement vocabulary, orientation in space, posture, and work for a skill level that can be transferred to the classroom for children and adolescents.

  
  • EAR (0803) 505 - Exploring the Arts: Writing our Lives in Networked Age


    Credits: 3.00

    Develop confidence and abilities in the written and spoken word. Survey a range of autobiographical texts including prose, poetry, film, and new media while developing skills across a range of modes and genres.

  
  • EAR (0803) 506 - Exploring the Arts: Women in Art and Lit


    Credits: 3

    Students will explore the social, cultural, and professional situations of women as seen through art and literature. Students will undertake a search involving studio experimentation and critical thinking to clarify their own position in our culture and generate initiatives for the innovative teaching of art and literature in the classroom.

  
  • EAR (0803) 507 - Exploring the Arts: Healing Arts of Spontaneous Painting


    Credits: 3

    Participants will engage in painting and writing exercises as well as group process activities. Students gain practice in mediation, communication skills that develop reflective and empathic listening and explore their multiple forms of intelligence: emotional, intuitive, symbolic, imaginative, spiritual, interpersonal and intrapersonal. Prior knowledge of painting technique is not necessary.

  
  • EAR (0803) 508 - Exploring the Arts: Creative Dramatics, Pre-K-6


    Credits: 3.00

    Using folk tales, fables, poetry, picture and chapter books for inspiration, students will explore story drama techniques themselves and learn how to effectively side-coach creative dramatics activities in the Pre-K-6 classroom using games, improvisation, mime, word play, readers theater and story drama.

    Free Note: 25 field hours required for Educational Theatre majors only (included in summer workshop format).

  
  • EAR (0803) 509 - Artistic Development and Creative Growth


    Credits: 3.00

    Examine artistic development with an emphasis on how sound art education can support, enrich, and nurture cognitive, emotional, and social development, and enhance general educational practice. Required to complete 25 hours of fieldwork in Pre-K-12 settings.

    Free Note: 25 Hours Fieldwork Required

  
  • EAR (0803) 510 - Instruction and Assessment in The Visual Arts


    Credits: 3.00

    Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans in a variety of visual arts media for grades Pre-K-12. Topics such as assessment and the New York State Learning Standards in the Arts will be addressed. Students are required to complete 50 hours of fieldwork in Pre-K-12 schools.

    Free Note: 50 hours of Fieldwork required

  
  • EAR (0803) 511 - Exploring the Arts: Drama for Children with Special Needs


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will explore the rich potential of creative drama as an educational method for students with disabilities. They will examine special education terms and classifications within the context of drama for inclusive classrooms. Twenty-five field hours in an inclusive classroom are required.

    Free Note: Extended Instruction for 10 hours indicated in syllabus.

    25 field hours required for Educational Theatre majors only.

  
  • EAR (0803) 513 - Exploring the Arts: Creative Arts for All Learners


    Credits: 3.00

    This course prepares students to include visual art in the education of children with special needs, disabilities, giftedness, and other unique learning styles/differences. Students will explore interdisciplinary, expressive art activities for young people that build oral, tactile, visual, sensory and motor skills that complement learning across the curriculum.

  
  • EAR (0803) 514 - Waldorf Education for the Public School Teacher


    Credits: 3

    Students will explore integrated learning in the light of the philosophy and methods of Waldorf education within the context of the public school classroom. Students will focus on children’s needs and explore ways to generate curricula, through classroom activities and the creation of a portfolio of cooperative and individual work.

  
  • EAR (0803) 515 - Integrating the Arts in Curricula: The Waldorf Method


    Credits: 3.00

    Students are introduced to ways in which to integrate the arts in learning, using the Waldorf educational practices as a case study. Students will study the impact of hands-on activities for integrated learning. Readings will support discussion and

  
  • EAR (0803) 516 - Exploring the Arts: Museums & Performance Spaces


    Credits: 3.00

    During this course we will explore the roles of art museums in elementary curriculum (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies). Students will be introduced to a range of public artworks, related theories of artistic development at the elementary school level, and interdisciplinary activities involving art history and aesthetics.

  
  • EAR (0803) 518 - Exploring the Arts: Creative Speech and Storytelling


    Credits: 3.00

    Students will tap the expressive capacities of their voices to gain a newfound feeling of confidence and ease while speaking before a group and discover imaginative, joyful ways to enrich all their teaching experiences.

    Free Note: Open to all majors.

  
  • EAR (0803) 525 - Exploring the Role of Arts in Education


    Credits: 3.00

    This course serves as an orientation to historical and contemporary practices in visual arts education. It considers issues related to educational policy, research, and practice. Students will examine their assumptions about artistic experience in early childhood and adolescent education and articulate a rationale for the role of arts in education.

  
  • EAR (0803) 540 - Student Teaching in Art Education


    Credits: 6.00

    Work with a cooperating art teacher and supervising university art educator who teaches a reflective practice seminar one evening each week during the student teaching semester. Eight weeks in a Pre-K-6 setting and eight weeks in a 7-12 setting. Five days a week for one semester.

  
  • EAR (0803) 541 - Reflective Practice Seminar in Art Education


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Co-Requisite for 0803-540  for Undergraduate Art Education Major

  
  • EAR (0803) 600 - Art Education Elective


    Credits: 1 to 6

  
  • EAR (0803) 723 - Special Topics


    Credits: 3

  
  • EAR (0803) 788 - Masters Seminar in Arts Education


    Credits: 3.00

    Candidates conduct an inquiry project, which may include traditional research, new media curriculum development, action research, service learning, or field based inquiry.  Special topics will be offered.  Candidates also complete the cosynthesis phase of their portfolio.

    Free Note: Must be taken in final semester before Student Teaching.

  
  • EAR (0803) 789 - Master’s Seminar in Educational Theatre


    Credits: 3.00

    In this capstone course, students synthesize the pedagogical expertise developed throughout their educational theatre studies.  Capstone projects will be arranged with available arts education collaborations within the campus community or appropriate off campus venues.  Students will document their capstone teaching, performance, and research projects using digital media.


     

    Free Note: Extended instruction of 10 hours indicated in syllabus.  Must be taken at end of program and before Student Teaching, if Student Teaching is required.

  
  • EAR (0803) 790 - Student Teaching in Art Education: Pre-Certification


    Credits: 6.00

    Work with a cooperating art teacher and supervising university art educator who teaches a reflective practice seminar one evening each week during the student teaching semester. Eight weeks in a Pre-K-6 setting and eight weeks in a 7-12 setting. Five days a week for one semester.

    Free Note:  Written permission of advisor
     Seminar scheduled for 1 afternoon per week
     Apply in Advance by Dec.1 for Fall, by March 1 for Spring

  
  • EAR (0803) 791 - Independent Study


    Credits: 1 to 3

    Free Note: Additional meeting times.

  
  • EAR (0803) 792 - Student Teaching in Theater Education


    Credits: 6.00

    Students will practice teaching theatre in an elementary and secondary classroom for eight weeks each, under the supervision of a certified mentor teacher. Each participant will student teach durning the day and meet for a weekly evening seminar with their university supervisor. Required for students in the theatre certification program.

    Free Note: Student must apply for Student Teaching 1 year before planned student teaching semester. Program work and undergraduate prerequisites must be completed prior to student teaching.

  
  • EAR (0803) 793 - Summer Practicum in Art Education for Teachers


    Credits: 3

    Free Note: Application due Feb 1

  
  • EAR (0803) 794 - Inquiry II Art Education


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisite 1: EAR 510   Prerequisite 2: EAR 509  
  
  • EAS (0112) 2 - Chairperson Univ Pers Co


  
  • EAS (0112) 102 - Physical Geology


    Credits: 4.00

    Distribution Requirement Natural Sciences



 

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