Elective Courses

This is a study of the development of concepts and tools used in abstract mathematics. Emphasis is on writing proofs, logic, set theory, formal axioms systems, and the real number system from an axiomatic point of view.

Using historical documents, social statistics, works of literature, anthropology, and social and psychoanalytic theory, this course examines the process of marginalization, compares conceptions/social constructions of sanity and insanity among different cultures and sub- cultures, and analyzes the consequences of institutionalization, stigmatization, and marginalization. We will explore diverse populations and their access to and interaction with Social Justice, Healthcare entities as well as carceral responses to illness

RN students develop comprehensive physical assessment techniques and apply them in assessing the health status of people across the life span. This course includes a lecture component as well as a laboratory component which requires extensive practice in time. Requires successful achievement of practicum to demonstrate mastery of skills.

(Also SOC 336) This course will analyze the social, cultural "non-western" conceptions of masculinity, femininity, male and female, heterosexuality and homosexuality, bisexuality, transvestitism, transsexuality and transgenderism.

(Also WMS 336) This course will analyze the social, cultural and political construction of sex, sexuality and gender by examining “western” and “nonwestern” conceptions of masculinity, femininity, male and female, heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, transvestitism, transsexuality and transgenderism.

This course offers students an extensive introduction to data server technology. The class covers the concepts of both relational and object relational databases and the powerful SQL programming language. Students are taught to create and maintain database objects and to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Students learn to retrieve data by using advanced techniques such at ROLLUP, CUBE, set operators, and hierarchical retrieval. They also learn to write SQL and SQL Plus script files to generate report-like output. Demonstrations and hands-on practice reinforce the fundamental concepts.

(Formerly EDC 326) The objective of this course is to introduce various forms of educational technology through hand-on project based learning to pre-service teacher candidates. This course provides various opportunities for engagement and reflection on the role these technology tools can play in teaching/learning processes in a classroom. Students will become skilled in some of many digital tools available for schools to use in their classrooms. In addition, students will learn current issues in technology use in classrooms and will become familiar with basic learning theories which will help in determining
appropriate applications of educational technology in educational settings. Students will become familiar with virtual schooling and learn how to assist online learning of their students.

 

Designing Environments for Story will focus on developing core skills used for layout and background design for animation production, drawing from life, perspective, composition, staging, understanding scripts, translating storyboards to layout, color theory, mood, camera movements, lenses, traditional and digital painting.

This is a course in the abstract mathematics sequence. Topics include: systems of linear equations, matrices, vectors, linear transformations, bases, linear independence, orthogonality, eigenvectors and eigenvalues.

Covers the fundamentals of professional selling and management of the selling function. Topics covered include: selling theories, recruiting, demand forecasting, account management, motivation, territory design and management, compensation and profitability.

This course is the culmination of the Diversity Training Certificate program. In a world of increasing cultural contact, globalization, immigration, and ethnic tensions, it is increasingly important to learn how to succeed in diversity. With its practical approach, the course develops skills that are essential to effectively and harmoniously function in diverse social environments. Through case studies, exercises and role-playing, students acquire multicultural competency ready to be used in workplace situations.

This course builds on the previous course, Integrated Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice I, with the introduction of further advanced concepts and principles of pathophysiology and pharmacology. Students will study the science of
pharmacology to develop a deeper understanding of medications and their interactions in human disease and mechanisms that govern them. Students will continue to examine the pathophysiological and pharmacological phenomena that produce alterations in human physiology and the resulting human response to pharmacotherapeutic intervention.

This course serves as an overview of organized crimes and criminal behaviors which may not be considered "organized crimes" but involves a level of organization beyond ordinary street crimes. Students will become familiar with local and international criminal organizations, and empirical research on the impacts of these crimes in society.

This is an interdisciplinary course that provides students with a social sciences framework relevant to the study of social problems, the programs designed to remedy them, and the actions of individuals and groups to address gaps between problems and policy.

Builds on Adult Health I. Reinforces contemporary medical-surgical concepts integral to the care of the client. Focuses on acute and chronic diseases and related nursing interventions in the acute care setting. Reinforces organizational skills and ability to prioritize client care founded on evidence based practice. Requires 2 clinical days.

Managing projects introduces new challenges to professionals and managers. This course examines the environmental factors which affect project management, and provides an exposure to the key tools and techniques which have been developed for this unique type of management.

Intensive work in poetry writing within the context of contemporary poetry. Study of the competing schools of modern poetry, from the New Formalists to the Nuyoricans. Frequent writing assignments designed to help students find their individual poetic voice. This course culminates in a portfolio of original poetry and a public reading of original poetry for the College community.

This is an interdisciplinary course that provides students with a social sciences framework relevant to the study of social problems, the programs designed to remedy them, and the actions of individuals and groups to address gaps between problems and policy.

(Formerly EDC 327) Students will be introduced to the elements of a quality early childhood learning environment. Building on their knowledge of child development, students will learn appropriate assessment tools and techniques, both formal and informal, to be able to evaluate young children's learning and development.           

(Also CMP 342) Analysis of business information systems using the case study method. Information requirements, planning, design, implementation, facilities, equipment, replacement of equipment, and control. Analysis of cost/benefit relationships to the total management effort.

(Also BUS 342) Analysis of business information systems using the case study method. Information requirements, planning, design, implementation, facilities, equipment, replacement of equipment, and control. Analysis of cost/benefit relationships to the total management effort.

This course is an ensemble, open by audition only, in which students perform on an advanced level, potentially for public performance. Ensembles may be based on instrumentation (guitar, voice, electronics) or repertoire (Improvisation Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, etc). May be repeated for credit.

The development, scope and objectives of production control, as well as the dynamics of managing inventory in the changing industrial and commercial environment. Scheduling, control, critical path, machine loading and materials requirements planning, forecasting sales and inventory requirements, computer applications to inventory control problems, building inventory models, simulation, and the relationships of inventory control to marketing management and production control.

This course is a general overview of the causes, methods and costs of white-collar crime in contemporary society. Students will gain a broad understanding of these criminal acts, and become familiar with scholarly work that highlights the complexities of these harmful, yet often overlooked, crimes.

The history of the police will be examined as well as types of organization, recruitment and training of personnel and patrol tactics and innovations. The course will also explore new laws and technology which affect law enforcement as well as viewing federal law enforcement agencies and foreign police forces from a comparative perspective.