Online Course Descriptions

ARTS 124 History of Art I
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
A survey of the visual arts from the Prehistoric to late Gothic period.

 

ARTS 125 History of Art II
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
A survey of the visual arts from the late Renaissance to 20th Century.

 

CITA 320 Networking Administration
Summer
Prerequisite: CITA 230 or equivalent or permission of department
Co-requisite: CITA 320X Fee: $45/Semester Students will study the techniques for using a variety of network management tools to manage, monitor, support and troubleshoot network operations. Topics will include performance issues, end-user accounts, data security, disaster recovery, supporting applications and documentation.

 

ECHD 175 Infants and Toddlers
3 semester hrs. - 3 credits
Summer/Fall
An overview of growth and development of children under age 3 and the role of the caregiver in creating a high-quality learning environment for infants and toddlers. Topics include designing healthy, safe and emotionally responsive environments, New York State licensing requirements, play-based curriculum, family involvement, early intervention, and multi-cultural issues in child care. Three hours of field observation required.

 

ECHD 251 Anti Bias Strategies: A Human Relations Approach (C)
3 semester hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
Course provides goals and models for incorporating an anti bias perspective in all areas of teaching and human services. Topics include “isms” such as racism, sexism, heterosexism, elitism and ageism. Students explore their own biases and practice professional values and ethics such as objectivity, acceptance, non-judgmental attitudes in responding to the needs of children and families in a diverse and changing social environment.

 

ECHD 351 Families as Partners in Early Childhood Programs
3 credits
Summer
Prerequisite: ECHD 130, ECHD 170, ECHD 280 ( may take concurrently) or permission of the instructor. An examination of the importance of families as partners with early childhood staff in the provision of early care and education for their children. Includes a historical perspective of parent involvement and parent education programs, recognition of parents as the primary educators of their children, and the development of true partnerships as families, teachers, and administrators work together to support and enhance a child’s development at home and in school.

 

ENGL 101 Composition I
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
Prerequisite: Placement or a “C” in ENGL 099.
In this composition course, students will write personal essays developing a point or an idea with evidence drawn from their own lives and academic essays organized around an intellectual task, such as arguing in favor of an idea, comparing, defining or analyzing. A student must demonstrate competency in:
(1) organization and paragraphing
(2) clarity of main point
(3) appropriateness, logic and specificity of development
(4) maturity of content and
(5) sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation. This course will include an introductory research component.

 

ENGL 241 Short Story
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
Reading and discussion of representative examples of the short story form, with emphasis on response, interpretation and appreciation. Evaluation will be based upon such factors as class participation, tests including essay questions, and written assignments.

 

HUMS 110 Introduction to Cinema
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
An introduction to cinematic art through the study of classic works in the development of narrative filmmaking.

 

NTRN 122 Nutrition
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
This course is a study of the relationship of nutrition to health which includes an understanding of the importance of food selection. This course provides students with knowledge of nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism in humans. Food safety and the special nutrient needs of children and women are discussed. The role of the scientific method in the study of nutrition is emphasized. This course fulfills a science general education requirement.

 

CITA 110 Microcomputer Applications I (C)
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
An introduction to the use of microcomputers and application software. Topics will include microcomputer terminology, hardware system components, disk operating systems and MS Windows. The student will learn through hands-on experience the skills necessary to use windows-based word processing, spreadsheets and data base systems.

 

COMM 301 Technical Communication
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer/Fall
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 201
Technical communication concentrates on writing for professional situations, as well as upper-level research. It covers research, analysis and presentation of data, form and content of formal and informal reports, letters and resumes. Group work is required, as are presentations. This course is intended primarily for B.T. students, but others may enroll if there is space.

 

ECHD 280 Children with Special Needs (C)
3 semester hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
Prerequisite: ECHD 170
An introduction to childhood exceptionalities in the disability categories of sensory, health, physical, learning communication, and behavior disorders as well as covering autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injury and giftedness. Definitions, assessment, diagnosis, incidence, causes, instructional strategies, issues, and trends are examined in each category of exceptionality. An overview of laws, policies, and practices with emphasis on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and placement of students in special education will be covered. In addition, the importance of early intervention, transition, and parental involvement will be discussed.

 

ENGL 320 Writing Nature: Human Expression and the Natural World
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or other introductory writing course except ENGL 099
This course is designed to introduce the student to the genre of Nature Writing. Against the backdrop of a variety of readings in the genre, consideration of other art forms, as well as theoretical writings on the relationship of humankind to the environment, students will explore their own relationship with the natural world through writing spontaneous, observational and theoretical pieces as well as developing a project in their artistic medium.

 

MATH 111 College Algebra
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
Prerequisite: Placement per high school transcript, MATH 101 with “C-” or higher, or by permission of Instructor. A familiarity with basic Word processing, email, and Blackboard is preferable. Daily access to a computer with internet access is required.

A course in Algebra for college students with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and applications. Topics include: introduction to functions and their graphs; linear and quadratic functions; solution of a variety of types of equations and inequalities using algebraic, numeric, and graphical techniques; systems of equations; operations with polynomials; rational, radical, exponential and logarithmic expressions; and exponential functions. Use of a graphing calculator may be required.

 

MATH 125 Statistics (C)
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer/Fall
Prerequisite: Placement per high school transcript, MATH 111 or above, or by permission of Instructor. A familiarity with basic Word processing, email, and Blackboard is preferable. Daily access to a computer with internet access is required.

The course covers Descriptive statistics, measures of center, variation, and position, the Normal Distribution, Binomial Distribution, and probability.  Inferential statistics such as Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testing are also introduced.  Linear correlation and regression are also covered.  Use of graphing calculator or Excel may be required.

 

PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (C)
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
A course designed to introduce students to philosophy both as a subject for study and as an activity of the human mind. Basic philosophic questions and problems will be surveyed and explored, and the significant approaches and orientations to these questions and problems will be examined and evaluated. The student will be encouraged to question, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate and to develop the critical and reflective attitude of mind that is basic to philosophic thinking.

 

PHIL 305/BIOL 305 Ethics Science, Medicine, Tech
This course is an upper-level philosophy/science course focused on the elements of moral philosophy, especially as they apply to emerging ethical dilemmas in science, medicine, and technology. Emphasis will b eon gaining cognitive skills and applying reason to all decision-making processes, including the appropriate use of emerging science and technologies. Prerequisites: A college-level science or philosophy course or permission of the instructor.

 

HUMS 243 Lit and Literacy for Young Children
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Summer
A course designed to introduce students to the history, development and current trends in children’s literature. Students will read and analyze a wide variety of genre with a world view perspective, be able to critically evaluate, select, and develop strategies for response to quality children’s literature. Criteria for book awards, author studies, and research of the impact of children’s literature on society and education will be explored.

 

COMM 310 Selected Topics in Communications
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Fall
This course will explore in depth a particular issue in communications. Themes of the course will change each semester in which it is offered and will be announced prior to registration.

 

ECHD 453 Administration/ Supervision in Early Childhood Programs
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Fall
Prerequisite: 60 credits, 18 credits of which must be in Early Childhood An overview of existing models of early childhood programs and the specific roles and responsibilities involved in the administration / supervision of these programs. Includes practical experience with program planning and implementation.

 

ECHD 455 Financial Planning and Management in Early Childhood Programs
3 class hrs. - 3 credits
Fall
Prerequisite: 60 college credits, 18 credits of which must be in Early Childhood and ECHD 453 An analysis of all aspects of financial management in quality programs for children and families. Includes hands-on experience with the financial planning process and with the practical applications involved in the fiscal administration of children’s programs.

 

ECHD 461 Internship Reporting
4 credits 
Fall
Prerequisite: Senior year standing, GPA of 2.8 or higher 
Co-prerequisite: ECHD 460
ECHD 461, Internship Reporting, is a 4 credit course taken simultaneously with ECHD 460, Internship. ECHD 461 is designed for students to engage in research, problem solving, discussion and reflection and to document their academic and professional growth throughout the internship. The main goal of the course is to maximize student learning while working in the field and to ensure the internship is a sound academic experience. Students complete an internship project, portfolio, and a final presentation for members of the College community. Students earn a letter grade for this course.