3 credits
An evaluation of the financial functions as they are related to the management processes of a business. Opportunities and problems that confront financial managers and the decisions they must make are developed and explained. Topics included are: objectives of financial management; financial analysis and planning; operating and capital budgeting; and working capital management. Prerequisite: ACCT 103 or consent of the department.
3 credits
A study of the structure and operation of the market for milk and milk products in the United States with special emphasis on marketing in the Northeast. Supply of milk, consumption of milk and milk products, pricing mechanisms, role of government, and role of dairy cooperatives will be investigated. Students will also be exposed to the influences of the global dairy product marketplace and how the factors affecting foreign markets impact our domestic markets. A semester course designed primarily for students interested in milk marketing.
3 credits
The "food system" encompasses all of the processes and the institutions involved in producing and distributing food products. Focus in this course will be on the current design and economic, social, political and environmental implications of the American and global food systems. Physical aspects of food system design, including the geography of production and distribution, will be discussed in light of the costs and benefits of system design. Students will also explore alternative food system design paradigms through global case study analysis.
1 credit
As a co-requisite to AGBU 207, this laboratory course will facilitate a working understanding of the mechanical and quantitative material presented in AGBU 207 through group and instructor-led activities. Co-requisite: AGBU 207.
1 credit
As a co-requisite to AGBU 242, this laboratory course will facilitate working understanding of the management concepts presented in AGBU 242 through group- and instructor-led activities. Co-requisite: AGBU 242.
3 credits
Students in this course will learn the theory and practical techniques critical for success in agricultural selling and sales management. Further, the critical link between marketing and sales will be explored with focus on the behavioral framework within which all marketing and sales strategies are designed. Prerequisite: AGBU 121
3 credits
An introductory focus upon American Sign Language techniques, emphasizing receptive, expressive and interactive skills. Students utilize eyes, hands, facial and body postures in transmitting and receiving grammatical information. Additional topics include culture and heritage of deaf people in America.
3 credits
ANSC 354 presents a comprehensive investigation of the many facets of lactation with emphasis placed on anatomy, physiology, milk composition, management and health of dairy animals. Current concepts and industry trends will also be presented, with a focus on contemporary research and discussion of published literature. Prerequisites: ANSC 111 and BIOL 104 or BIOL 111, or permission of instructor.
3 credits
This course examines both practical and ethical concerns in the field of Animal Science. Students will be expected to identify, research and present both sides of a topic currently of concern to the animal sciences. Prerequisites: ANSC 111, 254, 256, or 352 and Jr/Sr status or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
An introduction to verbal and nonverbal communication skills needed in a work environment. Through lecture and practice, the student will study areas such as listening, interpersonal and group communication, non-verbal communication processes, interviewing, conflict resolution and techniques for developing and delivering verbal business presentations.
3 credits
A study of contract law and the Uniform Commercial Code relating to contracts, bailments and sales.
3 credits
A second year level course designed for students with a special interest in management. The course assimilates previous learning and presents more advanced techniques, examines the most modern and advanced managerial and administrative principles and theories, and applies these to the solutions of incidents, case studies and actual business situations.
3 credits
This course introduces the dynamic nature of supply chain management for products and services and addresses the impact of the global economy on the supply chain management process. The course presents the resources and techniques needed to solve complex supply-chain problems. Preparing students to manage an integrated supply chain in a highly competitive global market is the focus of this course. Topics include: developing superior customer service strategy; controlling quality; and managing logistics, inventory, and information. Each student is required to prepare a formal Supply Chain Management Plan. Prerequisite: BADM249 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
This course is designed to provide the student with the range of communication issues a manager will face in the future. Enduring issues on how to write and speak effectively and devise a successful communications strategy as well as how to make the best use of telecommunications technology will be explored. Through lecture and application, the student will study such areas as handling feedback, managing meetings, communicating change, communicating with diverse populations and external audiences. Prerequisites: ENGL111 or BADM145, CITA110 or permission of the department.
3 credits
In-depth exploration of business opportunities and challenges associated with operating in the international business environment. Emphasis is on how social, cultural, economic, legal and political conditions influence decisions made by firms faced with internationalization of its markets. Lectures, discussions, readings, internet problems and case studies will be used. Prerequisite: ECON124 and BADM145 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
A course designed to analyze the problems, strategies and procedures in managing and assessing human resources in contemporary organizations. Special attention given to: problems in assessing abilities and performance, effective recruitment, selection and training, motivational strategies and developing the organization's human resources. Special emphasis is placed on such topics as Equal Employment Opportunity, ethics, organizational development/teamwork and Total Quality Management. Prerequisite: BADM249 and PSYC111 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
An application of general moral theory to some of the more important moral problems arising in the areas of business and management; an analysis of motivation, of the norms of activity, of corporate responsibility as such, and of the relations of these to the range of "social responsibilities" (e.g. pollution control, environmental protection, equal opportunities, consumer protection, and government regulation. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
This course offers a detailed look at the role of advertising in the marketing mix, with special emphasis on the integrated marketing communications approach with consumers/customers; planning the advertising campaign; media selection; creating and managing advertising; economic, legal and social constraints on advertising for an organization. An evaluation of advertising expenditure from the view of the firm and the consumer are presented. Part of the course requirements is the promotion and media plan for an original product or idea. Prerequisite: BADM134 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
This course explores the role of logistics as a critical link in the Global Supply Chain Management process. This course provides an in-depth analysis of the required skills, resources, and techniques needed to solve complex problems in the area of logistics management. Topics covered include transportation and the economy, costing and pricing, third party logistics, risk management, global transportation management, the governmental role in transportation, and the critical transportation issues. Each student will prepare a formal logistics plan. Prerequisite: BADM 249 or AGBU 207 and AGBU 207X or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
A study of the decision-making process and how quantitative methods are used to find solutions to business problems. The computer will be used to analyze and process data. Opportunities, problems and decisions that confront managers are analyzed and solutions are developed. Topics covered include: cost-volume-profit analysis, forecasting, decision theory, linear programming, probability concepts and applications, inventory control, queuing theory and game theory.
3 credits
The most complex aspect of marketing is the consumer. This course will provide tools to better understand consumer behavior. Topics will include consumer motivation, values, psychographics and lifestyle influences, individual and group decision making, demographic and cultural influences. Practical applications of psychological principles will be emphasized, including frequent guest programs, promotional strategy and marketing planning. Prerequisites: BADM 134 or HOTL 205 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
This is an advanced course in marketing, with an emphasis on decision-making, and solving marketing problems at the executive and managerial level. This course draws heavily on materials found in Principles of Marketing, economics, the behavioral science, mathematics, and management. Field trips may be required at a cost to the student. Prerequisites: BADM134, BADM249.
3 credits
The emphasis is on analyzing the criteria for which ultimate business decisions are made; business strategies in international and domestic operations and the impact of political, economic and legal factors. Focus will be given to actual situation analysis and applying current functional and managerial techniques to a variety of case studies. Prerequisite: BADM249 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
This course is designed for students entering the bio-medical and allied health fields. The primary focus is to introduce students to basic medical terminology as related to body systems, disease, medical procedures and diagnosis. The orientation will expose students to the various career pathways in the medical field and the regulatory agencies that govern the health professions.
3 credits
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.
3 credits
Concepts explored include developing complex business models, interaction with other software applications, and using visual programming tools. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word, and Power Point or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
An introduction to development of computer applications using rapid development tools, such as Visual Basic or Visual C++. Emphasis will be on designing and managing graphical user interfaces, procedures, file management, debugging and testing. Prerequisite: CITA 140 or permission of department. Course fee of $45 is required.
3 credits
This course provides a deeper experience with key front-end web development technologies - such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - with a focus on the browser as a platform. You will learn, through hands-on training, the skills necessary to code websites and web applications across device types (phone, tablet, PC) using state-of-the-art web development tools and frameworks. Further, additional concepts and tools relevant to web development, such as digital analytics, will be explored. Prerequisite: CITA 130 or permission of the department.
3 credits
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. Prerequisites: ENGL101 or ENGL201. This course is intended primarily for bachelor degree students.
3 credits
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.
3 credits
This is a media literacy course that examines mass media's relationship with society in intellectual, economic, political, and social contexts. It entails research projects (essays), long-answer/essay tests, online classroom discussion, and extensive readings, observations, and analyses of mass media outlets. It is for upper-level communications majors and students in all bachelors programs seeking LAS credit. Prerequisite: ENGL101 or higher.
3 credits
An examination of the importance of families as partners with early childhood staff and community agencies in providing early care, education, and services for their children. Includes a historical and cultural perspective of family relations with agencies, communities, and other educational institutions. Students will develop an understanding of the challenges families face to support and enhance their child's development and examine best practices in working with families. Prerequisite: ECHD 130 and ECHD 170 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
An examination of the principles and practices consistent with professional guidelines for developmentally appropriate child guidance and classroom management in early care and education programs. Includes discussions and practical experiences related to positive guidance and management strategies for work with groups and with individual children, family involvement, and environment, staffing patterns, scheduling, professional development of staff, conflict resolution and reflective teaching. Prerequisite: ECHD 170 and ECHD 130 or ECHD 190 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
An analysis of capitalism, the mixed economy, and socialism; the ways in which economic activities are organized; the role of monetary and financial institutions; management practices; allocation of resources among competing goals; role of economic planning; and the role of industry and agriculture. A detailed comparative study of Japan, China, Yugoslavia, the Soviet Union and the United States. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the process of furthering economic growth by studying successful and unsuccessful development strategies. Prerequisite: ECON 123 or ECON 124 or AGBU 103 or its equivalent.
3 credits
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. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C- or better and any other literature or writing course except ENGL 100; or by permission of instructor.
3 credits
This course introduces the student to cinema as an art form that both reflects and affects society, starting with an introduction to the various elements of film-making and working through both individual and societal responses to filmic representations. Students are encouraged to go beyond the "entertainment only" approach to film and consider how film constructs the self, contributes to or contradicts society's metanarratives, and serves as a powerful force of representation in our culture. Students will be guided in thinking critically about film and expressing their thoughts in well-developed essays. Course fee of $30 is required. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or ENGL 102.
3 credits
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 an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: placement per high school transcript, completion of MATH101 or MATH101X with "C-" or higher, or by permission of the Mathematics Department.
3 credits
A basic course in general statistics with applications in the fields of business and the natural, behavioral and social sciences. Elementary probability theory and descriptive statistics are introduced, but the emphasis is on inferential statistics including significance tests, confidence intervals, and linear regression and correlation.
3 credits
A course designed to provide the necessary foundation for a standard calculus course. The focus of pre-calculus is the concept of a function with special emphasis on graphing functions. Topics include types of functions, graphing techniques, properties and graphs of polynomials and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions. A graphing calculator may be required. Not recommended for students with four units of high school mathematics. Not open to students with credit for Calculus I except by permission of the Mathematics Department. Prerequisite: Three units of high school mathematics including NYS Course III or NYS Math B, or MATH112, or by permission of the Mathematics Department.
3 credits
A course designed to assess the many areas of lifestyle choices and their relationship to an individual's health and wellness. The course will encourage regular physical activity through two 4-week blocks of participation in areas that include: lifetime sports, net sports, outdoor education and fitness, nutrition/weight management, stress reduction, mental health, injury prevention, cancer, substance abuse and abuse, sexually transmitted disease, overweight/obesity, the rise in chronic disease, alcohol, and risks associated with tobacco use.
3 credits
Consideration of the methods and points of view involved in the scientific study of the psycho-physical basis of human behavior with emphasis on maturation, intelligence, development, learning, motivation, personality and individual differences.
3 credits
A study of the changing structure and purpose of organizations and the impact of these changes on individual and interpersonal changes. Prerequisite: PSYC111
3 credits
This course will use the sociological perspective in the study of rural communities. The course will examine the characteristics of rural areas as well as the social institutions of rural America. Demographic changes and their impact on the rural community will be examined. Social problems in rural areas will be studied. A major part of the course will concentrate on research using archival data, research from land grant colleges and other agencies studying rural America. A requirement of the course is 20 hours of volunteer work for a community agency, accompanied by a research paper on the agency.
3 credits
This course reviews and analyzes historic, classic, and contemporary studies about community at the advanced level. Concepts of comparative community will concentrate on transformations, structures, theories, and problems. Examination of community as a system of social relationships from small towns to the global community. The course will include a significant amount of reading as well as the application of social science research. Prerequisite: SOSC 111 or permission of the instructor.
3 credits
This introductory course examines the multifaceted concept of sustainability in the world. During the semester, students will analyze approximately two dozen topics related to sustainability. Topics may include animal rights, pollution, clean water, environmental justice, global warming, agriculture, energy, land use, population, consumption, and transportation. The instructor will present a broad spectrum of historical and theoretical perspective to help students better understand our changing natural world. Students will review and analyze historic, classic, and contemporary studies about the environment. Concepts of a sustainable society will concentrate on theories, problems, and solution. The course will include a significant amount of reading as well as the application of a written research project.