2011-2012 CaTalog - Schenectady County Community College

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Telephone DirectorySchenectady CountyCommunity College78 Washington AvenueSchenectady, NY 12305-2215www.sunysccc.eduGeneral Information 381-1200Academic Advisement 381-1277Academic Computing 381-1272Academic Affairs 381-1374ADA Transition Services(Voice/TDD) 381-1344Administrative Services 381-1210Admissions 381-1366Athletics 381-1356Bookstore (College Store) 377-1606Business and Criminal Justice 381-1386Business Office, Student Accounts 381-1346Cafeteria 381-1330Career and Employment Services 381-1365Casola Dining Room 381-1391College Store, (Bookstore) 377-1606CLEP Information 381-1293Computer Lab 381-1213Counseling (Transfer and Personal) 381-1365Daycare Center, YWCA 381-1375Educational Opportunity Program/Multicultural 381-1279Faculty Student Association 381-1281Financial Aid 381-1352Foundation, Alumni 381-1324Gateway Montessori Preschool 381-1455Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism 381-1390Humanities and Social Sciences 381-1387Immunization 381-1344Learning Center 381-1246Liberal Arts 381-1387Library 381-1240Mathematics, Science,Technology and Health 381-1267Music 381-1231Non-credit Programs 381-1315Peer Tutoring 381-1461Personnel Office 381-1218Public Relations 381-1250Registration and Records 381-1348Security and Parking Information 381-1308Student Activities 381-1335Student Affairs 381-1344381-1365SUNY College CareerCounseling Center 370-2654TRIO Program 381-1465Vendor Accounts 381-1212Veterans Affairs 381-1351Workforce Development 381-1315Be sure to visit the College’s website at www.sunysccc.edufor the latest information on programs, courses and schedules.2

2011-2012 CatalogS c h e n e c t a d y Co u n t y Co m m u n i t y Co l l e g eA Community College Operated Under the Programs of the State University of New YorkSchenectady County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agencyrecognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Middle States Commission on Higher Education3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680. Tel: 267-284-5000. Fax: 215-662-5501www.msche.orgHow to Use this CatalogThis publication is a guide for students about the programs,courses, services, policies and procedures at SchenectadyCounty Community College (SCCC).If you are considering applying to SCCC, you will need to readabout admissions requirements and financial aid as well as theinstructions for applying to the College. You will also want toreview the program and course information to learn about theofferings at the College. You may refer to these sections as youapply for admission, meet with your academic advisor andmake decisions about your program and course selections.As an SCCC student, you are responsible for knowing andcomplying with College policies. Refer to this Catalog as areference for College policies and procedures, to learn how todrop a course, transfer to a four-year institution, or apply forgraduation or readmission, for example.Finally, we recommend you read the sections about services,student activities, clubs and athletics that will tell you how toget the most out of your college education. We encourage youto learn more about SCCC by contacting the Office ofAdmissions directly for more information at (518) 381-1366.3

Student Consumer Information. The dissemination of generalinformation regarding academic and financial aid programs asrequired under Title I of the Education Amendment of 1976,Public Law 94-482, is provided for in the appropriate sectionsof this Catalog.Publications listing credit and non-credit day and evening courses,along with registration information, are published regularly andmailed to homes in the College’s primary sponsorship area.Prospective and enrolled students who wish more specific dataregarding academic and placement information may contact theAdmissions Office, (518) 381-1366, or Student Affairs,(518) 381-1344. Detailed information regarding financialaid is available from the Financial Aid Office at (518) 381-1352 or381-1354. Information is also available on the College’s website atwww.sunysccc.edu.Student Obligations. All Schenectady County Community Collegestudents have the responsibility for being fully aware of Collegepolicies and regulations affecting students.Upon acceptance and/or registration, each student becomes amember of the academic community at Schenectady CountyCommunity College. Participation in this community is dependentupon the student’s understanding of rights, privileges, andresponsibilities. It is understood that each student accepts theobligations of this relationship.In addition to this Catalog, students should consult theSCCC Student Handbook for complete documentation of the StudentCode of Conduct, discrimination complaint procedures, and policiesand regulations that relate to students. This document makesreference to current policies and practices of the College. The Handbookis available online at www.sunysccc.edu/publications. Studentsare responsible for familiarity with and observance of the Code ofConduct. The Student Code of Conduct is found in its entirety on theSCCC website: www.sunysccc.edu/student/conduct.htm.Commitment to Cultural Diversity. Schenectady County CommunityCollege seeks to achieve a culturally diverse environment where thecontributions of all individuals are recognized and valued. It is ourgoal to work toward achieving an appreciation for cultures andcontemporary issues related to the inclusion of multiculturalexperiences. The College continues to strengthen avenues for betterunderstanding and appreciation of individual differences.Schenectady County Community College affirms that bias-relatedincidents related to race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability,sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status will not betolerated on campus. Every effort is made to provide opportunities forprevention and awareness programs to the College community thatfoster a climate inclusive of all people and to minimizebias-related incidents.The College’s Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator cananswer questions or concerns related to cultural diversity, affirmativeaction and sexual discrimination. The office location and telephonenumber of the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator maybe found in the Special Appointments section of the CollegeAdministration, Faculty and Staff listing in this catalogOrganization and Support. The College receives operating fundsfrom three primary sources: student tuition and fees, the county inwhich the student resides and the State of New York.The College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees. Five areappointed by the Schenectady County Legislature and four by theGovernor of New York. One trustee is elected by the student bodyeach year.4

Table of ContentsAcademic Calendar ...................................6General Information ..................................7Admissions ........................................12Tuition and Fees ....................................16Tuition and Fee Schedule. .............................18Financial Aid. ......................................20Support Services ....................................27Academic Policies and Registration ......................33Curricula/Programs Listing ............................41Curricula and Programs. ..............................43Credit Courses. .....................................87Faculty and Staff ...................................120SCCC Trustees. ....................................124State University of New York ..........................125Index. ...........................................127Note:The College reserves the right at any time to make appropriatechanges deemed advisable in the policies and procedures containedin this publication. This Catalog is not intended as a listing ofcourse offerings, but rather as a reference document containingapproved curricula, programs and courses that may be offered.Updated information can be found on the College’s website atwww.sunysccc.edu.The College reserves the right to limit registration for courses, todiscontinue courses for which there is insufficient enrollmentand to change times and/or instructor assignments. Students whomatriculated prior to Fall 2011 should refer to the Catalogof the year in which they enrolled for program requirements.Schenectady County Community College does not discriminate onthe basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, disability, veteran status, religion, or marital status inadmissions, employment, or in any aspect of the business of theCollege. For more information, contact: Carolyn Pinn, AffirmativeAction Officer (Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator), Elston Hall,Room 128, Schenectady County Community College, 78 WashingtonAvenue, Schenectady, N.Y., 12305, Phone: (518) 381-1331,E-mail: pinnct@sunysccc.edu78 Washington AvenueSchenectady, New York 12305(518) 381-1200www.sunysccc.edu5

2011-2012Academic CalendarFall Semester 2011General Registration BeginsMonday, May 23Faculty InstituteNew Student OrientationMonday, August 29–Friday, September 2Labor Day–College ClosedMonday, September 5Classes BeginTuesday, September 6Late Registration/AddTuesday, September 6–Monday, September 12Late Start Classes BeginTuesday, September 20Online (Only) Registration Begins forContinuing StudentsWednesday, November 2Spring 2012 Priority Registration ForContinuing StudentsMonday, November 7Faculty Development DayClasses in SessionFriday, November 11General Registration BeginsMonday, November 21Last Day to Withdraw fromFall (full-term) ClassesTuesday, November 22No ClassesAfter 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, November 23Thanksgiving RecessThursday, November 24–26Finals WeekFriday, December 16–23(See Final Week Class Schedule)Last Day of ClassesThursday, December 22Wednesday, December 28Final Grades DueSpring Semester 2012General Registration BeginsMonday, November 21Martin Luther King Day–College ClosedMonday, January 16Faculty InstituteNew Student OrientationTuesday, January 17-Friday, January 20Classes beginMonday, January 23Late Registration/AddMonday, January 23–Friday, January 27Late Start Classes BeginMonday, February 6Graduation Application DueFriday, February 10Faculty Professional Development DayMonday, February 20 No ClassesSpring BreakMonday, March 12-Saturday, March 17Online (Only) Registration forContinuing StudentsFriday, March 23Fall & Summer 2012 PriorityRegistration For Continuing StudentsWednesday, March 28Last Day to Withdraw from Spring(full-term) classesMonday, April 16General Registration Begins for Falland Summer 2012Tuesday, April 17Finals WeekMonday, May 14-Saturday, May 19(See Final Week Class Schedule)Monday, May 21Final Grades DueTuesday, May 22-Thursday, May 24Professional DaysCommencementThursday, May 24Summer Session 2012General Registration BeginsWednesday, March 28Summer Session I (3 weeks)May 21 – June 8Late Registration/Add,Monday, May 21June 11 Grades due forSummer Session ISummer Session II (3 weeks)June 11- June 29Late Registration/Add,Monday, June 11Summer Session III (6 weeks)May 21– June 29Late Registration/Add,Monday, May 21July 2 Grades due for Summer SessionII and Summer Session IIIWednesday, July 4College Closed (no classes)Summer Session IV (6 weeks)Monday July 9 – August 17Late Registration/Add, Monday, July 9August 20 Grades due for SummerSession IVSummer Session V (3 weeks)Monday July 9 - July 27Late Registration/Add, Monday, July 9Summer Session VI (8 weeks)June 4-July 27Late Registration/Add, Monday, June 4July 30 Grades due for SummerSession V and VIFall Semester 2012:Tuesday, September 4Classes BeginNote: For courses offered in ashortened session or a special timeframe, the equivalent registrationperiods, refund dates, etc., will bedetermined and announced by theRegistrar’s OfficeFor the 2012-2013 AcademicCalendar, please visit:www.sunysccc.edu.6

OVERVIEWof schenectady county community collegeHistory and FacilitiesSchenectady County Community College was officially establishedby the Schenectady County Board of Representatives on January 26,1967, after a study made by a citizens committee that showed a needfor a community college in the County. Following approvals by theState University of New York and the appointment of Trustees forSCCC, the Van Curler Hotel was purchased by the County anddesignated as the site for the College.Located on the western edge of the City of Schenectady, theextensively renovated Van Curler Hotel was transformed into acollege, and classes began in September 1969. The building wassubsequently renamed Elston Hall in honor of Charles W. Elston.Mr. Elston was a member of the original Board of Trustees andserved as chairperson of that board for eight years. Elston Hallhouses traditional and electronic classrooms, computer, learning andlanguage labs, science and culinary arts laboratories, the CasolaDining Room, the Van Curler Room, the Lally Mohawk Room,meeting rooms, the College Store, a cafeteria and offices.The CampusIn 1978, a multi-purpose building was constructed on campusthat houses the Begley Library, including Multi-Media Services. Thisbuilding also houses the SCCC School of Music, designed to meetthe needs of students in the nationally accredited music programs,and the Carl B. Taylor Community Auditorium, home to musical andtheatrical performances and special events.The campus was further enhanced in 1987 when the Center forScience and Technology (CST) opened. This unique facility containsthe College’s physics and chemistry laboratories as well as specializedlaboratory facilities for circuits, electronics, vacuum science,and computer networking.A campus development project was completed in 1992. This addeda new student center in Elston Hall, which includes a cafeteria, theCollege Store, student lounge, recreational space, biology and geologylaboratories and 15 classrooms. The South Wing addition to ElstonHall added four new culinary arts laboratories and an expandedrestaurant facility, the Casola Dining Room. An enclosed pedestrianbridge connecting Elston Hall with the Center for Science andTechnology was also added, providing improved access to the CST.In the Spring of 2000, SCCC’s new Gateway Building officiallyopened. The colorful one-story building houses general classrooms,a child-care center, the Gateway Montessori Preschool and offices.Construction was completed in the Fall of 2001 on the StockadeBuilding, a three-story academic building that houses computerclassrooms, traditional classrooms, lecture halls, conference rooms,Workforce Development, offices and specialty programs. TheStockade Building is connected to Elston Hall and the Begley Librarythrough an enclosed walkway in the heart of campus.An impressive Culinary Arts Expansion in Elston Hall houses theCasola Dining Room, two culinary arts laboratories, a dedicatedkitchen for the Casola Dining Room, a bakery outlet, and a seminarroom. The Center for Science and Technology features new labs forNanoscale Materials Technology.In Fall 2011, SCCC began offering classes at Center City in downtownSchenectady.The College has continued to increase the number of electronic classroomswith Internet access, multimedia teaching stations and studentaccess to computers. A portion of Schenectady County’s bike-hiketrail is located on the campus along the edge of the Mohawk River foruse by students and the general public.Campus enhancements in the Campus Master Plan include expansioninto the surrounding downtown Schenectady area, student housing,expansion to the Music/Drama wing of the Begley Building, a walkwayacross Washington Avenue and improvements to the east parking lot.Directions to CampusThe College’s address is 78 Washington Ave., Schenectady, N.Y. 12305.• FROM THE NORTH AND EAST via State Street, Route 5, turnleft at WashingtonAvenue in front of theCollege. Turn rightinto main parking lot.• FROM THE WEST(SCOTIA/ GLEN-VILLE), via Route5, turn right at the“SchenectadyCounty CommunityCollege” exit rampoff the WesternGateway Bridge. Turnleft at stop sign intomain parking lot.• FROM THE WEST, via New York State Thruway Exit 26, takeI-890 East to Exit 4B “Erie Boulevard.” Stay to the left and followramp “To Route 5 Scotia.” At the traffic light, turn left on to StateStreet, (Route 5 West Western Gateway Bridge) for 1/4 mile. Takethe “Schenectady County Community College” exit ramp on theright. At stop sign (Columbus Drive), turn right; at the next stopsign, turn left into main parking lot.• FROM THE SOUTH AND EAST, via New York State Thruway,I-90, Exit 25, take I-890 West to Exit 4C “To Route 5, Scotia.”At the traffic light, turn left on to State Street, (Route 5 WestWestern Gateway Bridge) for 1/4 mile. Take the “SchenectadyCounty Community College” exit ramp on the right. At stop sign(Columbus Drive), turn right; at the next stop sign, turn left intomain parking lot.Visitors may park in “Faculty/Staff” rows and register with the securityguard in Elston Hall...........................................7

Campus LocationSchenectady County Community College is centrally located indowntown Schenectady at the corner of State Street (Route 5) andWashington Avenue. SCCC is easily accessible from all points in theNortheast. Bus and Amtrak train terminals are within easy walkingdistance, and Albany International Airport is 25 minutes by car ortaxi. The College is also served by CDTA local bus service. Parking isavailable on campus.The Schenectady area has much to offer including cultural activities,from museums and art exhibits to theaters and music halls. Nationally-knownperformers in music, dance and theater make regularappearances in the area at the historic Proctors, the famed SaratogaPerforming Arts Center and numerous other sites.Recreational opportunities are equally numerous. Several golf courses,downhill and cross-country ski centers, health clubs, camping facilitiesand resorts are in within easy traveling distance from Schenectady.The CollegeSchenectady County Community College operates as a comprehensivecommunity college under the programs and standards of the StateUniversity of New York. Sponsored by the County of Schenectady,the College’s programs are approved by, and registered with, theNew York State Education Department, and the College is authorizedby the Regents of the University of the State of New York to awardcertificates and Associate’s degrees.Mission StatementSchenectady County Community College provides quality, comprehensiveeducation for transfer, careers, training and workforcedevelopment to a diverse population in a student-centeredenvironment. We are committed to accessible and affordableeducation. Utilizing innovative practices and contemporarytechnology, SCCC fosters success through excellence in teachingand support services.College Vision StatementSchenectady County Community College is committed to being apremier community college that empowers individuals to reach theirgreatest potential through exceptional and innovative educationand training.Gateway to ExcellenceSCCC’s 2010-15 Strategic Plan “Gateway to Excellence” is availableonline linked to the SCCC Homepage, www.sunysccc.edu, or inprinted form in the Office of Planning, Accountability andAdvancement, Elston Hall 120.General EducationStatement of PrinciplesThe purpose of general education is to help students develop abroad cultural and intellectual context for the substantiveknowledge and career skills they acquire. To accomplish this purpose,Schenectady County Community College is committed to ensuringthat graduates of A.A., A.S. and A.A.S. degree programs willdemonstrate the abilities to:• Apply logical and critical reasoning in evaluation andproblem solving;• Interpret and apply quantitative data;• Understand and apply the methods of scientific inquiry;• Develop effective oral and written communication skills;• Locate, evaluate, and synthesize information from a varietyof sources;• Analyze and evaluate arguments as they occur in their ownwork or another’s work;• Produce well-reasoned arguments;• Utilize appropriate computer and technology skills;• Understand the significance and implications oftechnological developments;• Identify different historical and cultural perspectives;• Understand domestic and global interactions that shapethe contemporary world;• Explore the significance of ethics and value systems inrelationship to personal development and social responsibility;• Explore the creative and aesthetic dimensions of humanachievement through literature, fine arts, and performing arts.SUNY General Education RequirementSchenectady County Community College complies with theSUNY Board of Trustees’ Resolution #2010-039 on General Educationapplicable to students first matriculated in an A.A. or A.S. program inFall 2000 or later who intend to transfer to a SUNY college oruniversity.■ The SUNY resolution states that baccalaureate degree candidates,as a condition of graduation, must complete a General Educationprogram of no fewer than 30 credit hours specifically designedto achieve the student learning outcomes in specific knowledgeand skill areas.■ SCCC graduates in A.A. or A.S. degree programs planning totransfer to a SUNY four-year institution are required to meet aminimum of seven (7) of the knowledge and skill areas(a minimum of 21 credits).■ Completing courses in all 10 areas will assure optimalSUNY transfer.■ Students transferring courses from another college or who havereceived “credit by examination” may find that one or more of thecourses fulfill their SUNY General Education requirements(consult with an advisor).8

■ The SUNY General Education Course Plan is not a requirementto graduate from SCCC.■ Students intending to transfer to non-SUNY institutions withdifferent general education requirements should consult withtheir advisors. Students who do not intend to complete aminimum of seven (7) knowledge and skill area courses arerequired to sign a SUNY General Education Waiver Form,available from the Registrar’s Office (Elston Hall, Room 212) orfrom the Advisement Center (Elston Hall, Room 223).SUNY General Education Requirement -Knowledge and Skill AreasA minimum of one course from seven of ten differentknowledge and skill areas needs to be completed.Mathematics - MAT 145; MAT 147; MAT 149; MAT 160; MAT 167;MAT 180Natural Sciences - AST 123; AST 125; AST 127; BIO 111; BIO 112;BIO 115; BIO 141; BIO 151; CHM 113; CHM 115; CHM 121;ENV 100; GEO 143; GEO 145; GHY 121; NMT 150; PHY 106;PHY 120; PHY 121; PHY 153; PHY 221Social Sciences - ANT 121; ANT 135; ECO 211; ECO 221;ECO 223; POL 123; POL 125; PSY 121; SOC 121; SOC 122American History - HIS 227; HIS 229Western Civilization - HIS 125; HIS 127Other World Civilizations - HIS 150; HIS 232; HIS 234; HIS 235;HIS 237Humanities - ENG 124; HON 124Arts - ART 127**; ART 128**; ART 133; ART 135; DRA 123;DRA 133**; DRA 143; DRA 181; MUS 115; MUS 121; MUS 127;MUS 131; MUS 147**; MUS 257Foreign Languages - ASL 121*; ASL 122*; FRE 121; FRE 122;ITA 121; ITA 122; SPA 121; SPA 122Basic Communication - ENG 123* Applies to Human Services and Teacher Education Transfer programs.** Not acceptable as a Humanities or Liberal Arts Elective.AccreditationsSchenectady County Community College is accredited by theMiddle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle StatesCommission on Higher Education is an institutional accreditingagency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and theCouncil for Higher Education Accreditation. The College is also anaccredited institutional member of the National Association of Schoolsof Music. The Paralegal program is approved by the American BarAssociation. The Culinary Arts A.O.S. degree program is approved bythe American Culinary Federation. The Early Childhood A.A.S. andCertificate programs are accredited by the National Association for theEducation of Young Children.Student Body ProfileThe student body of SCCC is diverse in gender, ethnicity, age andarea of residence. Students come to SCCC with backgrounds rangingfrom those who have not completed high school to advanced degreeholders. Their goals are diverse as well. Over 75% of students areworking on a degree with plans to transfer to a four-year institutionafter graduation, or taking courses to upgrade their jobskills or enter the workforce. Many students are employed while theyattend classes and many are parents.Enrollment is split between full-time (61%) and part-time (39%)students. Within these two areas there is a greatly diverse populationof students. Based on enrollment statistics from the Fall 2010semester, 52% of full-time and 60% of part-time students are female.The average age of full-time students is 24 years old and the averageage of part-time students is 32 years old.In the Fall 2010 semester, students from ethnic minorities comprised22% of the full-time student population and 18% of the part-timestudent population. The SCCC African American populationrepresented 13% of the full-time and 10% of the part-time studentbody. Hispanic students represented 4% of the full-time and 5% ofthe part-time student body.The majority of students (59%) are residents of Schenectady County.The remainder are from the Capital District (32%) and other areas ofNew York and other states (9%). In addition to these students whotake courses on campus and through the distance learning network,over 2,000 area high school students earned college credit for coursesoffered by SCCC in their high schools.The diversity of educational and life experiences that students bring toSCCC results in a richness of viewpoints that provides opportunity fordynamic exchange. SCCC strives to provide programs and services tofacilitate that experience for all.An Integral Part of the CommunityAs stated in the College mission, SCCC strives to meet the educationalneeds of its local and surrounding communities. The College seeksinput from a variety of advisory committees, provides programmingthrough the Division of Academic Affairs and the Office of WorkforceDevelopment, and endeavors to reach all segments of thecommunity through a variety of avenues, including the SUNY Collegeand Career Counseling Center, administered by SCCC and locatedin Schenectady.SUNY College andCareer Counseling CenterThe SUNY College and Career Counseling Center at Schenectady,located at 120 Emmons St., Schenectady, N.Y., 12304, is designed toprovide counseling and referral services to those persons in thecommunity interested in making decisions about their educationaland career goals.The Center provides an awareness of the various educational andemployment training resources that exist in the Capital Region andelsewhere in New York state and offers assistance to thoseeconomically disadvantaged persons interested in applying for collegeadmission, securing financial aid and/or pursuing employment9

training opportunities.The Center is funded through annual grants from the State Universityof New York, Office of Special Programs. There is no charge for itsservices. The telephone number is: (518) 370-2654. Office hours arefrom 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.Office of Workforce DevelopmentThrough the Office of Workforce Development, located on the firstfloor of the Stockade Building, the College demonstrates itscommitment to learning as a lifelong process by providing educationalopportunities that enable individuals to adjust to changing familyand/or career needs. The Office manages the College’s non-creditprofessional and personal development courses, workforcedevelopment programs, contractual courses and community serviceprograms. Flexible scheduling of a broad range of non-credit coursesand workforce development training programs allows students andprogram participants to pursue their goals during daytime, eveningor weekend hours at on-campus and off-campus sites. The instructorswho serve as faculty are recruited from the College’s full-time facultyand the professional community, providing an excellent range ofexperience and expertise.The Office of Workforce Development assists the College in meetingits comprehensive mission by developing partnerships with othereducational institutions and not-for-profit agencies. Throughcollaborative delivery of programs, the College and its partners playa major role in serving the diverse educational and training needs ofSchenectady County and the greater Capital Region.Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) was honored toreceive an important $11.2 million Health Profession OpportunityGrant (HPOG) grant in October 2010 from the Administration forChildren and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.Through this five-year Demonstration Project - the largest single grantin the College’s history - SCCC has embarked on an exciting courseto prepare low-income individuals for professional career ladders inthe healthcare industry. SCCC has begun its healthcare initiative byoffering six-week training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) inSchenectady and Albany.The Office of Workforce Development also assists local businessesto remain competitive and meet their raining needs by customizingcost-effective programs that are designed to increase productivity andupgrade employee skills. The Office provides employers with theopportunity to participate in workforce development training throughspecial SUNY grants. As a partner in the Capital Region WorkforceInvestment System and the Schenectady County One Stop, the Officedevelops courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and trainingprograms on a non-credit or contractual basis. Of special interest arethe Office’s high-tech computer training facilities, where state-of-theartcomputers are utilized to provide a variety of training programs onpopular system and software applications.course will meet in the traditional classroom part of the time with theremainder online. Online and hybrid courses adhere to the sameacademic calendar and academic policies as courses utilizingtraditional modes. Online course offerings vary by semester and areindicated in each semester’s list of programs and courses. Furtherinformation about the College’s online offerings and specialinformational tutorials about online instruction may be found on theSCCC website at www.sunysccc.edu.Service Members Opportunity CollegeSchenectady County Community College is an approved ServiceMembers Opportunity College (SOC). Under the SOC program,active members of the United States armed forces who matriculateinto SCCC programs receive special consideration toward meetinggraduation requirements, including greater flexibility in acceptanceof transfer credits and acceptance of specific military trainingprograms for academic credit. For further information about theSOC program, contact your SOC representative or the SCCCRegistrar’s Office.College Advisory CommitteesAdvisory Committees of community experts have been establishedby the College. These Advisory Committees meet with faculty andadministrators to discuss matters related to programs and services.SCCC benefits greatly by drawing upon the collective experienceand judgment of the Advisory Committees. The committees submita report to the Board of Trustees through the President of the Collegeeach year.ADA Transition ServicesAdmissionsBusinessCareer and Employment ServicesCriminal JusticeEarly ChildhoodEducational Opportunity ProgramFire Protection TechnologyHealth Professions OpportunityHotel, Culinary Arts and TourismHuman ServicesLibraryMathematics, Science and TechnologyMusicParalegalSUNY College and Career Counseling CenterWorkforce DevelopmentSpecial Committee: Affirmative Action andMulticultural Affairs CommitteeOnline CoursesThe College offers courses in both fully online and hybrid modesthrough the SUNY Learning Network utilizing the ANGEL coursemanagement system. In the former, a student is able to enter thecourse at any time of day or night, seven days per week, and worktoward completion of assignments. The term hybrid means that the10

SCCC FoundationThe Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) Foundation,Inc. was founded in 1973 as a separate 501(c)3 charitableorganization. It exists to raise funds that advance and support theCollege’s mission to ensure student success. The Foundation’s Boardof Directors, comprised of business and community leaders, identifiesand strengthens private and public relationships that promote andsustain the College and its community. These relationships enable theFoundation to create opportunities for students through scholarships,investing in faculty development, enhancing facilities, andcapital improvement.The Foundation’s vision is to provide financial support for all studentswhose goal is to obtain a quality education, which will enrich ourcommunity with a well-prepared citizenry and workforce. Gifts tothe SCCC Foundation allow it to support students in achieving theiracademic and career goals, develop innovative programs to addressemerging workforce needs, and provide professional developmentopportunities for faculty and staff.11

ADMISSIONSFull Opportunity/Open AdmissionsSchenectady County Community College participates in the FullOpportunity Program of the State University of New York. Underthis plan, Schenectady County Community College guarantees openadmission to all applicants who reside in Schenectady County whograduated from high school within the prior year and to applicantswho were released from active duty with the Armed Forces of theUnited States within the prior year. Additionally, the College admitsprevious high school graduates and residents of other counties whocan profit from its programs and services, to the limits of theCollege’s capacity, and subject to compliance with any deadlines orrequirements established by the College in its admissions procedures.All students must follow the admissions guidelines outlined later inthis section. Applicants who do not hold a high school or equivalencydiploma and who are 18 years of age or older may also enroll if, inthe judgment of this College, they have a reasonable chance ofsucceeding in the college curriculum they have chosen. Applicantswho are enrolled in high school as juniors should refer to the EarlyAdmission Program information in this section of the Catalog.The College admits students with a wide variety of academicbackgrounds. The College seeks to evaluate each student as anindividual and to provide appropriate courses and services throughtesting; advisement; developmental courses in reading, writing andmathematics; tutoring services; and the Learning Center, MathematicsLab, and the TRIO and EOP programs. It does not claim toguarantee academic success. It can only provide the full opportunityfor academic success. Furthermore, admission under the FullOpportunity Program does not guarantee students that they will beable to complete the curriculum to which they applied in two yearsof full-time study. Applicants entering in the spring or summersemesters and those needing to complete prerequisite courses mayrequire five or more semesters to complete degree requirements.Admission RequirementsSchenectady County Community College emphasizes flexibility andopportunity in its Full Opportunity admissions policy. Because theCollege accepts not only students of demonstrated ability, but alsothose of less developed talent, individuals who feel that they canprofit from college level instruction are invited to apply for admission.Applicants for a degree or certificate program must possess either alocal or Regent’s high school diploma or a General EquivalencyDiploma (GED or its equivalent) or be accepted under the College’s24 Credit Hour Program. An I.E.P. diploma is not a recognized diploma.An official high school transcript is required for all applicantswho graduated from secondary school within the United States orits territories. Similarly, a student holding a GED will be required tosubmit the transcript of scores and/or the GED diploma.Colleges within the SUNY system currently do not recognize thecompletion of any out of state correspondence school program bystate residents as a valid credential for admission. Students whoattended high school outside of the United States or its territories arenormally required to have their records evaluated by an evaluation12agency. Official transcripts may be required for the purposes ofevaluation and internal review.In accordance with the policy set forth by the State University of NewYork (SUNY), students who are home-schooled must satisfy one of thefollowing to be eligible for consideration for admission into SCCC:1. The student must have a passing score on the state high schoolequivalency diploma (GED) test. (Only students who havereached the maximum compulsory age of school attendance areeligible to take this test.)2. The student must provide a letter from the superintendent ofthe school district in which the student resides attesting to thestudent’s completion of home instruction meeting therequirements of Section 100.10 of the regulations of theCommissioner of Education (or equivalent for students whoreside outside of New York state.)3. If a student is 18 years of age or older, he or she may be eligibleto be matriculated under the College’s 24 Credit Hour Program.4. The student must have previously earned, and been granted, adegree from a regionally-accredited degree granting institution.5. The student must have passed and completed all requirementsfor the following five Regents examinations or approvedalternative assessments for these examinations: English,Mathematics, US History and Government, a Regents exam inScience, and Global History and Geography.Questions regarding the necessary documentation required of homeschooledstudents should be addressed to the Director of Admissions.Applicants who have studied at other colleges prior to matriculatingat Schenectady County Community College will need to submit anofficial transcript from each of the educational institutions previouslyattended in order for potential transfer credit to be evaluated.24 Credit Hour ProgramApplicants for a degree or certificate who are at least 18 years ofage, but who have not graduated from high school, or who do nothave a General Equivalency Diploma, may be admitted as matriculatedstudents pursuing a degree under the College’s 24 Credit HourProgram. Admission to this program will be based on the results of astandardized examination and an assessment of the student’s “abilityto benefit” by the Office of Admissions. Upon completion of a specificdistribution of 24 credit hours as specified by the New York StateDepartment of Education, the student must apply for the GeneralEquivalency Diploma through the Registrar’s Office. This proceduremust be completed if students are to be eligible to receive an Associate’sdegree or a Certificate from Schenectady CountyCommunity College. 24 Credit Hour admission is normally onlyavailable in the fall and spring semesters.Admission ProceduresStudents are encouraged to apply to SCCC by using the College’s FreeApplication for Admission. The application can be obtained from theAdmissions Office (518) 381-1366 or the College website(www.sunysccc.edu). Students may also submit an applicationelectronically through our website.

Students may also apply through the SUNY Application, found onlineat www.sunysccc.edu.All applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, beginningin the fall preceding the year they wish to attend SCCC. Applicantswithout a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma(GED) should contact the Office of Admission to discuss specialdirections on the processing of their applications. Applications areevaluated upon the receipt of all required documents and transcripts.If additional information is required before a decision can be reached,the applicant will be notified.Transfer AdmissionThe College’s philosophy of Full Opportunity also applies totransfer applicants. Transfer applicants should submit the College’sFree Application for Admission, and request that an official highschool transcript be forwarded to the Office of Admissions.Additionally, applicants who wish to have previous college work evaluatedfor potential transfer credit must request that official transcriptsfrom previously attended colleges be sent directly to the Office ofAdmissions. Transfer applicants will be considered for admissionin any term for which they are eligible. However, the College cannotguarantee the availability of required courses in sequence or thatthe curriculum can be completed in less than two years. Generally,courses to be considered for transfer credit must carry a grade of “C”or better from an accredited college. Credit for courses taken in thearmed services will be evaluated on an individual basis. Studentsdesiring credit for courses on the basis of military service experienceonly should refer to the section of the Catalog pertaining to Creditby Examination.Courses that are applicable to the student’s chosen curriculum will bedetermined by the Registrar’s Office. This evaluation will be sent tothe student.Immunization RequirementNew York State Public Law requires that all matriculated studentswhose birth dates are on or after January 1, 1957, show the followingproof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella:Measles. Two doses of live measles vaccine administered after12 months of age, or physician’s documentation of measles disease,or a blood test showing immunity.Mumps. One dose of live mumps vaccine administered after12 months of age, or a physician’s documentation of mumps disease,or a blood test showing immunity.Rubella. One dose of live rubella vaccine administered after12 months of age or a blood test showing immunity.Meningitis. A dose or signed waiver required.Proof of immunization is to be submitted to the Division of StudentAffairs prior to the first day of classes. For the complete Proceduresand Implementation of New York State Public Health Laws onImmunizations and Meningococcal Meningitis and for any otherimmunization information, please visit the SCCC website atwww.sunysccc.edu or call the Division of Student Affairs at(518) 381-1344, Elston Hall 222.Immunization Information Requests. A request for a copy of one’simmunization records (specifically measles, mumps and rubella)may be made to the Student Affairs Division. All requests must bein writing and bear the student’s signature authorizing release of thispersonal health information.Admission of Ex-Offenders/Disciplinary Dismissals fromOther CollegesThe College admissions application requires applicants to answerthe following questions, “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?”and “Have you ever been expelled and/or dismissed from anothercollege or university for disciplinary reasons?” An applicant whoanswers “yes” to either question will need to submit additionalinformation. The College reserves the ultimate decision on acceptanceor rejection of any application. Applicants should also be aware thatan individual with a felony conviction may not be able to obtainlicensure in certain professions. Applicants who are convicted felonsmust submit a completed admissions application prior to August 1for the fall semester, prior to December 1 for the spring semester andprior to May 1 for the summer semester. Students who are found tohave been dishonest on the admissions application may be dismissedfrom the College.Early Admission ProgramThe College has established an Early Admission Program inaccordance with State Education Department guidelines to provideselected high school seniors a meaningful educational experiencewith opportunities most suited to individual needs and capabilities.Two options are available following the junior year inhigh school:1. The student enrolls full time at SCCC before completing formalcoursework for the diploma at the high school level. Anadmissions application should be filed along with appropriaterecommendations from selected high school personnel.2. The student retains high school status and has the option ofstarting at SCCC either during the summer session followingthe junior year in high school or in September of the senior year.The student will take high school courses concurrently whileenrolled as a part-time student at SCCC.All Early Admission applicants must satisfy the followingrequirements:1. Successful completion of 11th grade;2. Evidence of a level of academic achievement that promisessuccessful completion of college work. A student beingconsidered for admission to an Associate in Applied Sciencecurriculum must satisfy at least one of the following two criteria.A student being considered for admission to an Associate in Artsor an Associate in Science program must satisfy both criteria.Early admission into certificate programs is not available.• A cumulative academic average of approximately 85 or arank that is in the top 25% of the class;• A combined score of at least 1,500 on the critical thinking,writing, and math sections of the PSAT, SAT, or a compositescore of 18 on the ACT.3. Recommendation from a high school guidance counseloror principal;13

4. Completion of an interview involving a parent (or legalguardian), student and admissions officer, the purpose ofwhich is to explain the responsibilities and implications of theEarly Admission Program; and5. All Early Admission Students must take a placement exam.The following statements pertain to full-time Early Admissionstudents:14• Students will be classified as matriculated freshmen.• Students must arrange for their SCCC transcripts to be sentto the high school last attended so that these grades can bemade a part of their permanent record. Successfulcompletion of the freshman year should entitle studentsto a high school diploma. If they desire that the diplomabe granted by their own high school, they must obtainapproval prior to their high school graduation, since thisdecision lies with the local boards of education.• Students may take up to five courses at a time, countingthose taken concurrently in college and high school.• The College reserves the right to restrict students tofewer than five courses concurrently, if it is deemed tobe in their best interest.Financial AidSince Early Admission students are considered to be in college andhigh school at the same time, federal regulations state that they areNOT eligible for any form of Federal financial aid (grants or loans).High School Course PreparationFor a student enrolled full time to complete the requirements of adegree program in four semesters as specified in the “Curricula andPrograms” section of the Catalog, it is essential that the student beadequately prepared in the stated course prerequisites. The Collegeprovides opportunities for students who may need to obtain necessaryprerequisites. The need of such course prerequisites may, however,require a student to complete additional credit hours and/or semestersto complete the specified degree program requirements.International Student AdmissionsSchenectady County Community College accepts applications foradmission from international students for the fall and springsemesters. Students attending the College on a student visa (F-1) asauthorized by a SEVIS I-20 Certificate of Eligibility are considered tobe international students. Applicants who are permanent residentsof the United States should follow the normal admissions proceduresand are not considered to be international students. Acceptance ofinternational students is based on the following factors:1. The test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is requiredprior to admission. The minimum acceptable score on thecomputer-based TOEFL is 213; the minimum score on theInternet-based TOEFL is 79. These are equivalent to apaper-based TOEFL score of 550. The TOEFL requirementmay be waived for students from countries where English is theprimary language or when a student has successfully completedan English Composition course with a grade of “C” or better at aregionally accredited U.S. college.2. Students must have academic credentials at a level appropriatefor entrance to college level study. The Full OpportunityProgram regarding admission to the College does not apply tointernational students.3. Application Deadline for International Students: Due to theamount of time required to process international studentapplications and evaluate academic credentials, the StateUniversity of New York International Student Application forAdmission (available from the Admissions Office) should beprocessed as early as possible to ensure adequate time foracceptance to the College. For international students, theapplication process should be totally completed with alldocumentation prior to August 1 for the fall semester andDecember 1 for the spring semester.4. Normally, all written credentials from outside the U.S. need to beevaluated by an evaluating agency at the expense of the applicant(e.g., secondary and post-secondary transcripts).5. Students must be able to certify the availability of $16,000(U.S. currency) for each 12-month period to support theircost of tuition, fees, books, room, board and other living costswhile in attendance at the College.6. Health insurance coverage is required. Students must providedocumentation of health insurance coverage while attendingSchenectady County Community College prior to acceptance.This is in addition to the accident insurance that is required forall students.7. International students are not eligible for any form of financialaid for attendance at Schenectady County CommunityCollege. Students attending the College on a student visa mustpay non-resident tuition (double the resident tuition) regardlessof the length of time that they have resided in New York State.(See section on Tuition and Fees in the Catalog).8. If an international student is accepted at SCCC, the student willbe mailed a SEVIS I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. Studentsresiding outside of the United States must pay all applicableFederal SEVIS fees and have a printed receipt that proves paymentprior to the visa interview at the U.S. Consulate.Updated information is available on the SCCC website atwww.sunysccc.edu.9. International students who entered the country with an F-1 Visaor who changed their immigration status to F-1 while in theUnited States are strongly recommended to report to theDivision of Student Affairs (Elston Hall 222) every semester toassure maintenance of status. All F-1 students who transfer toSCCC must also apply for an SCCC SEVIS I-20 (certificate ofeligibility) within 15 days of registering for classes.Special Admissions InformationMusic Applicants. Admission to the Performing Arts–Music and theMusic/Business degree programs is on a selective basis. Applicants arerequired to audition successfully in music reading and applied musicbefore acceptance into either program.Applicants should schedule an audition appointment and requestaudition information by contacting the Department of Music at(518) 381-1231.As a result of course scheduling, students initiating either musicdegree program in a term other than the fall semester may requiremore than four semesters for completion.

The Honors ProgramThe Honors program enables students in the College’s Associate’sdegree programs to enhance their educational experience at SCCC.Honors courses exist in a variety of subjects so that students from allof SCCC’s degree programs may benefit from them.Students who have completed 12 credit hours (usually four,three-credit courses) in designated Honors courses with aminimum 3.25 G.P.A. will receive a diploma with an Honors Programdesignation. Note: This is different from Graduation Honors, whichis based upon a G.P.A. of 3.7 or higher, or High Honors, which isbased upon a G.P.A. of 3.2 to 3.7.Students enrolled in an SCCC program who have completed12 credit hours of college level coursework at SCCC or anothercollege and who have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.25 may fill out anapplication, which requires an essay and two letters of reference.Students who do not yet have 12 credit hours may enroll forindividual Honors courses before admission to the Honors Program.Many Honors Courses are described under the HON designation, butothers are designated by section H within disciplines.For more information or to obtain an application, please contactDr. Dean Bennett, Assistant Professor/Honors Coordinator, at(518) 381-1469 or bennetdw@sunysccc.edu.Transfer RelationshipsUnder the transfer policies of the SUNY Board of Trustees, New Yorkstate residents who are graduates of A.A. and A.S. degree programs atSchenectady County Community College are guaranteed anopportunity to continue their education on a full-time basis at aSUNY baccalaureate campus. In order to be eligible for transfer underthis guarantee, you must file an application and complete supplementalmaterial by specified deadline dates. Please see the SCCC TransferCounselor or the SUNY Application and Viewbook for details.SCCC has developed a number of formal transfer agreements withmany four-year public and private colleges and universities. Theseagreements identify those institutions and indicate the patterns ofstudy at SCCC that will maximize the transfer of credit to the desiredfour-year institution. Among those schools having transfer articulationagreements with specific departments at SCCC are:Albany College of Pharmacy; Cazenovia College; Charter Oak College;City University of New York; John Jay College; College of St. Joseph(Vermont); College of Saint Rose; Cornell University College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences; Daniel Webster College; DowlingCollege; Eastern Kentucky University; Embry-RiddleAeronautical University; Excelsior College; Hartwick College; KaplanUniversity; Massachusetts College of the Liberal Arts; New EnglandCulinary Institute; Niagara University; Rochester School ofTechnology; Russell Sage College; Sage College of Albany;Siena College; Skidmore College; Paul Smith’s College; SouthernVermont College; Sullivan University; SUNY at Cobleskill; SUNY atDelhi; SUNY Empire State College; SUNY Environmental Science andForestry; SUNY at Farmingdale; SUNY at Fredonia; SUNY Institute ofTechnology at Utica/Rome; SUNY Maritime; SUNY Oswego;SUNY Plattsburgh; SUNY Postdam; SUNY Upstate Medical University,Union College; University at Albany; University of New Haven.These colleges and universities have specific requirements foradmission in conjunction with completion of the SCCC programsinvolved in the various transfer agreements. Students wishing toinvestigate the possibility of transferring should consult Student Affairs orthe Department Dean responsible for their program early in their studiesat SCCC.SUNY Delhi Programs at SCCCThrough a jointly registered, inter-institutional program, SUNYDelhi offer courses leading to the degrees of Bachelor of BusinessAdministration (B.B.A.) in Hospitality Management and Business andTechnology Management, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in CriminalJustice on the SCCC campus. All upper division courses necessary tosatisfactorily complete the degrees are offered on the SCCC campus,enabling the student to attain the degrees by taking all Delhi coursesat SCCC. The Hotel and Resort Management core offers instructionin lodging management, recreation and club management, strategicmarketing processes, research methods and applications, and humanresources management. The Travel and Tourism core includesconvention management, destination development, corporate travelmanagement and packaging and promotions development.The Business and Technology Management degree focuses on buildingskills sets in management, communication, leadership and technology,allowing students to enter a variety of fields after graduation.The Criminal Justice degree provides students with a variety of optionsin the field and the curriculum will include studies of corrections,criminology theory, law adjudication, law enforcement, andresearch and analytical methods.For more information about SUNY Delhi’s degree programs at SCCCor for an application for admission, please call (518) 381-1416 or(518) 381-1301.High School ArticulationA variety of articulation arrangements have been established withregional high schools and BOCES Career and Technical Centers tofacilitate the seamless transition from secondary to postsecondarystudies. For further information contact the Associate for ContinuingEducation at (518) 381-1318.Ellis Hospital School of Nursing/SCCC Joint Program ApplicantsThe College cooperates with the Ellis Hospital School of Nursingin offering an Associate in Science degree in Nursing that is jointlyregistered by the New York State Education Department. Under this21-month program, students prepare for professional registerednurse licensure by enrolling in biology, humanities and social sciencecourses (the SCCC Health Studies Certificate program) at the Collegeand in nursing courses at the School of Nursing. Graduates of thisprogram have historically ranked very high on the New York statelicensing examination. Prospective students should apply throughthe Admissions Office of the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing(518) 243-4471. Prerequisites for the Ellis Nursing program mustbe completed prior to enrollment.15

TUITION AND FEESTuition and FeesThe tuition and fees for full-time and part-time students are given onPages 18 and 19. Students carrying 12 or more credits in any givensemester are considered full time, although an average of at least15 credit hours per semester is required to complete any Associate’sdegree program on a normal two-year schedule.The tuition, fees and charges published in the Tuition and FeeSchedule are in effect at the time of the printing of this Catalog. TheCollege reserves the right, however, to make changes in tuition, feesand charges at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.Full-time tuition covers all credit courses, day or evening, offeredby SCCC, including cross-registration agreements. It does not covertuition for non-credit courses or courses in other locations for whichno prior cross-registration approval has been obtained.Student Insurance PlansA 12-month accident plan is compulsory for full-time studentsand the fee is non-refundable. Supplemental health insurance isrecommended for physician outpatient visits and hospitalization.The College offers optional sickness insurance at a moderate pricefor full-time students. Students are urged to give this carefulconsideration.There is an optional accident medical insurance plan available forpart-time students on campus. Further information regarding theinsurance may be obtained from the Business Office.Student Activity FeeIn accordance with SUNY policy adopted by the College andapproved by the Board of Trustees, a mandatory non-refundableStudent Activity Fee for students is charged by the College at eachregistration. Fee varies based on status (part-time vs. full-time). TheStudent Government Association budget is funded by the StudentActivity Fee and supports the total activities program, all clubs andorganizations and sponsors all intercollegiate athletic programs of theCollege. It is the responsibility of the College, through the appropriateCollege officials, to ensure that all fees are expended for purposesdetermined to be cultural, educational, recreational and social.A formal audit review is conducted annually of the StudentGovernment Association budget. This report is available to the public.For more information on the Activity Fee, visit www.sunysccc.edu, orstop by the Division of Student Affairs, Elston Hall 222.Certificate of ResidenceThe county of legal residence for a New York state resident attendinga community college contributes to the College a portion of theCollege’s cost for providing services to the student. The basis forassessing counties for this funding is the Certificate of Residence.To qualify for in-state tuition, a student must submit a Certificate of16Residence annually. Failure to submit a Certificate of Residence willresult in the student being billed out-of-state tuition charges. Theapplication for Certificate of Residence (Form B-80) is availablein the Registrar’s Office, Student Accounts, on the SCCC website(www.sunysccc.edu) and in the directory of programs and coursesfor fall, spring and summer. Schenectady County residents will berequired to provide a proof of residency with their affidavitor certificate.To qualify as a New York state resident, a student must currently livein New York state and have lived within the state continuously fora period of at least one year prior to the date that the Form B-80 iscompleted. To qualify as a New York state resident, a student mustalso be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident or have a valid immigrantstatus. Non-immigrants who currently are in the U.S. on any type ofvisa are not eligible for resident tuition.New York state residents who have lived in more than one countyduring the past six months MUST complete the Form B-80 for eachcounty in which they have resided.RefundsRefunds to students are made by mail only to the address shown onthe student’s registration form. Credit card refunds will be credited tothe card used for the initial payment. Full refunds will be made foreach course canceled by the College. However, if a course is canceled,it is the student’s responsibility to add other courses, if necessary, tomaintain full-time status.No refunds are made of the following fees:• Late Registration Fee• Accident Insurance Fee• Sickness Insurance Fee• Parking Fines• Student Activity FeeFor Credit Courses: Students who withdraw from all of their coursesor reduce their credit load, either from full-time to part-time or withinpart-time status, will receive a refund, provided they submit formscontaining all the required signatures to the Registrar’s Officeas follows:• Prior to the first day of the semester:100% Refund• Through the end of the first week of the semester:75% Refund• Through the end of the second week of the semester:50% Refund• Through the end of the third week of the semester:25% Refund• After the end of the third week of the semester: No RefundFor Courses Offered on Other Than a 15-Week Basis.Refunds will be scheduled on a proportioned basis, similar to thepreceding list.Refunds to either full-time or part-time students are made by mailonly to the address shown on the student’s registration form. 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efunds will be made for each course canceled by the College.However, if a course is canceled, it is the student’s responsibility toadd other courses, if necessary, to maintain full-time status.No refunds are made of the following fees:• Late Registration Fee• Accident Insurance Fee• Sickness Insurance Fee• Parking Fines• Student Activity FeeFor Non-Credit Courses: Refunds will be provided according to thefollowing schedule unless the class is specified as non-refundable.• Up to 48 hours prior to the first class meeting: 100% Refund• 48 hours up to the first class meeting: 100% less $10• After first class meeting: No RefundFederal Financial Aid recipients should review the Financial Aidsection of the Catalog for information on the required FederalFinancial Aid Refund Policy on Page 20-21.Outstanding Financial ObligationsStudents with outstanding obligations to the College through theLibrary, Business Office, College Store, Financial Aid Office andStudent Services Office will not be permitted to register forsubsequent terms, receive diplomas, have official or unofficialtranscripts sent or receive grade reports. The College uses a collectionagency and/or attorney as a means of debt collection. The studentwill be liable for any and all costs and disbursements associated withcollecting outstanding obligations and interest including reasonableattorneys’ fees.17

Tuition and Fee Schedule**Tuition New York state residents who present a Certificate of Residence:18Full-Time (per academic year/semester): $3,384.00/$1,692.00*Part-Time (per semester credit hour or equivalent): $141.00Tuition Non New York state residents (or those who do not submit a Certificate of Residence):Full-Time (per academic year): $6,768.00*Part-Time (per semester credit hour or equivalent): $282.00Student Service Fee Charge Per Service Rendered$25.00 Full-Time Semester Late Registration Fee$10.00 Part-Time Course (Maximum $25.00)$84.00 Full-Time Semester Technology Fee$7.00 Part-Time Credit Technology Fee$475.00 FT/PT Semester Music Lesson Fee$8,400.00 FT/PT Course Flight Laboratory Fee -AER 101$8,200.00 FT/PT Course Flight Laboratory Fee -AER 141$6,700.00 FT/PT Course Flight Laboratory Fee -AER 228$7,200.00 FT/PT Course Flight Laboratory Fee -AER 229$4,500.00 FT/PT Course Air Traffic Control Fee -ATC 101$2,000.00 FT/PT Course Air Traffic Control Fee -ATC 205$2,500.00 FT/PT Course Air Traffic Control Fee -ATC 255$30.00 FT/PT Course Course Fee - Level A*$50.00 FT/PT Course Course Fee - Level B**$75.00 FT/PT Course Course Fee - Level C***$100.00 FT/PT Course Course Fee - Level D****$12.00 FT/PT Credit Online Course Fee$4.00 FT/PT Each Transcript Fee$25.00 FT/PT Exam Credit by Examination(Challenge)$25.00 FT/PT Each Time Return Check Fee$15.00 FT/PT Credit Credit for Previous ExperienceProcessing$40.00 FT/PT One-time Graduation Cap and Gown$60.00 Full-Time Semester Student Activity Fee#$5.00 Part-Time Credit Hour Student Activity Fee#$120.00 Students Month Montessori School (per child)$180.00 Faculty/Staff Month Montessori School (per child)$260.00 Community Month Montessori School (per child)$4.00 Full-Time Fall Semester Accident Insurance (required)#$5.00 Full-Time Spring Semester Accident Insurance (required)#$3.00 Full-Time Summer Term Accident Insurance (required)#$2.00 Part-Time Fall Semester Accident Insurance (optional)#$2.00 Part-Time Spring Semester Accident Insurance (optional)#$2.00 Part-Time Summer Term Accident Insurance (optional)#$3.00 Full-Time Fall Semester Sickness Insurance (optional)#$5.00 Full-Time Spring Semester Sickness Insurance (optional)#$3.00 Full-Time Summer Term Sickness Insurance (optional)#

Student Service Fee Charge Per Service Rendered$10.00 FT/PT Parking Fine (First Offense)$20.00 FT/PT Parking Fine (Additional Offense)$50.00 FT/PT Parking Fine(Unauthorized parking inDisabled Parking areas)* BIO 111, BIO 112, CHM 113, CIS 256, CIS 257, CIS 261, ELT 110, ELT 121,ELT 231, ELT 261, GEO 143, PHY 153, PHY 154,PHY 221, PHY 222, All language lab courses, FRE 111, FRE121, FRE 122, FRE 222, FRE 224, ITA 121, ITA 122, ITA 222, ITA 224,SPA 115, SPA 116, SPA 121, SPA 122, SPA 222, SPA 224** BIO 141, BIO 142, BIO 151, BIO 152, BIO 241, CHM 121, CHM 122, CHM 228, CHM 229, EMS 220, NMT 252,NMT 225, NMT 280*** HOT 111, HOT 112, HOT 119, HOT 125, HOT 220, HOT 225, HOT 226, HOT 238, HOT 251, HOT 253, HOT 255,HOT 256, HOT 257, HOT 258, HOT 259, HOT 260, HOT 295, HOT 296**** EMS 210# Non-refundable19

FINANCIAL AIDDetermining Financial Need andEligibility for Financial AidThe financial aid program at SCCC provides monetary assistance tomatriculated students who can benefit from further education, butwho cannot do so without such assistance. Amounts of awardsvary and depend upon the student’s demonstrated and verifiedfinancial need, as well as the amount of government funds availablefor distribution. The primary responsibility for meeting the expensesof a college education rests with the student and family.An estimated family contribution toward college is determinedthrough a process called “need analysis,” which measures familyfinancial circumstances. Financial need is then defined as thedifference between family contribution and the cost to attendSchenectady County Community College.To apply for most types of financial aid, a student must complete aFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Using thisinformation, the SCCC Financial Aid staff will determine eligibilityfor federal financial assistance. A New York state Express TAP Grantapplication will be available to all New York state residents whocomplete a FAFSA. More information about TAP is available at thewebsite www.hesc.com.Federal Financial Aid Criteria To Be AnIndependent StudentFor the 2011-2012 academic year, the questions below are the federalcriteria for independence.You are independent, and do not require parent information onthe FAFSA, if you answer “yes” to any of the following questions:20• Were you born before January 1, 1988?• As of today are you married or separated?• Are you currently on active duty with the U.S.Armed Forces?• Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces?• Do you have children who receive more than half of theirsupport from you?• Do you have dependents, other than children or spouse,who live with you and that you provide more than half oftheir support?• Since the age of 13, were both parents deceased, were you infoster care, or were you a ward of the court?• Are you or were you an emancipated minor as determinedby a court?• Are you or were you in legal guardianship as determined bya court?• At any time on or after July 1, 2010, were you considered tobe an unaccompanied youth or homeless?If you answered “no” to every question, you are dependent on yourparents for federal financial aid purposes.If you answered “yes” to any question, you are independent of yourparents for federal financial aid purposes.Campus-Based AidThe four programs listed are the major sources of aid available basedon the financial need analysis as documented through the FAFSA:1. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)2. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)3. Federal Work Study (FWS)To be considered for one or all of these programs, a student must becurrently matriculated in a degree or certificate program.Preference will be given to aid applicants whose completed financialaid materials have been received by the College’s Financial Aid Officeprior to May 1. Students may be required to document taxable andnon-taxable income, household size and other information reportedon the FAFSA.Applications received after May 1 will be considered as long as fundsare available. For the FAFSA to be received by the College by May 1,it should be submitted before April 1. The FAFSA may be completedonline at fafsa.ed.gov.Federal Financial Aid Refund PolicyThe U.S. Department of Education has implemented a refund policyfor federal financial aid programs (Pell, SEOG and Student Loans).When a student withdraws from or stops attending all classes in thefirst 60 percent of a term, federal regulations require that the collegecalculate the percentage and amount of federalfinancial aid the student did not “earn” by his/her attendance andreturn those funds to the federal programs. For example, if a studentwithdraws after attending only 30 percent of the term, then thatstudent is only entitled to 30 percent of his/her federal financial aid(grants and loans). Students who attend classes after the 60 percentpoint in the term are considered to have earned all federal funds.If a student received more federal financial aid than the amountearned, the College is required to return the unearned funds to theU.S. Department of Education. Students need to be aware that ifthis unearned federal assistance was used to pay College charges fortuition, fees and books, they may now owe the College for theportion of tuition, fees, and books that was previously covered by theunearned portion of their federal financial aid. If students received acash disbursement of a Federal Pell Grant, and/or Federal SEOG grantfunds, they may also be required to repay a portion of these unearnedfederal grants to the U.S. Department of Education.Students who owe an outstanding balance to the United StatesDepartment of Education will be notified of any outstanding balancesowed within 30 days of the date that they withdrew from all of theirclasses or 30 days from the date the College learned that they werenot attending all of their classes. The students will then have 45 daysto repay the overpayments or to reach satisfactory repaymentarrangements with the College or the U.S. Department of Education.

If a student does not repay the overpayment or make satisfactoryarrangements within the 45 days, he/she will be considered to havea federal financial aid overaward, and the student’s account will bereferred to the U.S. Department of Education for collection. Studentswill not be eligible for federal financial aid at any college until theoveraward has been cleared.Students who owe the College a balance for tuition, fees and/orbookstore charges due to the reduction in their federal financial aideligibility, must make payment with the College Student Accounts Officewithin four weeks of notification. Additional information,and examples of the new refund policy, is available from the StudentAccounts office.When an overpayment for institutional costs has occurred, a return offunds to the federal financial aid programs will be made in thefollowing order:1. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans.2. Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans.3. Federal Direct PLUS Loans.4. Federal Pell Grants for which a return of funds is required.5. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)for which a return of funds is required.Federal Government GrantsFederal Pell Grant Program. Undergraduates enrolled in a degreeor certificate program may apply. Eligibility for a Federal Pell Grantis determined by family income and assets, size of family, number offamily members in college and other factors.The amount of the award for 2011-2012 is expected to rangefrom $278 to $5,550, depending on level of eligibility and totalcollege costs.Students should apply directly to the federal government for thisgrant using the FAFSA on the Web at fafsa.ed.gov. Students enrolledless than half time may be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant.Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program.(SEOG) These grants are available to eligible students in the amountsof $100 to $4,000 per academic year. Priority is given to FederalPell Grant recipients with the lowest estimated family contributions.Priority for the highest funding level is given to students in high costprograms.Veteran’s Benefits. Service veterans, disabled service veterans, certaindependants of deceased or disabled veterans and members of theSelected Reserves, who are matriculated students, may be eligible toreceive education assistance from the Veterans Administration.Benefits are applied for and awarded by academic term, and theamount of the award is based on the student’s credit load.Students are advised to contact the Registrar’s Office, Elston Hall,Room 212, regarding possible eligibility and are urged to file thenecessary application forms through that office at least two monthsbefore the beginning of the academic term.Applicants for VA education benefits are encouraged to file for federaland New York state financial aid as well.There are two very helpful websites which provide up-to-dateinformation about veterans’ education benefits. They are:http://www.hesc.com/content.nsf/SFC/Veterans Tuition Awards andwww.gibill.va.gov.Federal Tax CreditsAMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDITEligibility Criteria: Single taxpayers with adjusted gross income under$80,000, and married taxpayers with adjusted gross income under$160,000, are eligible for the maximum credit. Eligibility for singletaxpayers decreases with adjusted gross income $80,000 - $90,000($160,000 to $180,000 for married couples filing a joint return). Taxpayers with incomes over $90,000 (or $180,000 if filing joint) arenot eligible.• A student who has paid for his/her tuition, fees and coursematerials (textbooks, supplies, software and equipment neededfor a course of study) by cash, check, credit card or a studentloan may be eligible to receive a federal tax credit for 2009 and2010. The tax credit is for tuition, fees and course materialsless any financial aid grants (TAP, Pell, APTS, EOP, and SEOG,etc.), scholarships, veterans educational assistance or any type oftuition reimbursement.• The American Opportunity Tax Credit of up to $2,500 per yearwould cover 100% of the first $2,000 and 25% of the second$2,000 in tuition, fees and course materials paid in that tax year.This credit can be used for attendance in any of the first fouryears of postsecondary college (freshman through senior year).• Students must be enrolled for at least six credits per semester andmatriculated in a degree or certificate program.LIFETIME LEARNING TUITION TAX CREDIT• Students who paid tuition by cash, check, credit card or studentloan may be eligible to receive a tax credit in that year. Thetax credit is for tuition less any financial aid grants (TAP, Pell,ACG, APTS and SEOG), scholarships or tuition reimbursementreceived.• The Lifetime Learning Tuition Tax Credit is equal to 20 percentof the first $10,000 in tuition for a maximum annual tax credit of$2,000. There is no limit on the number of years that a studentcan claim the credit.• Students could be eligible for the tax credit when taking one ormore undergraduate or graduate courses.Questions should be directed to your tax advisor or the InternalRevenue Service.Financial Aid Recipients’ Rightsand ResponsibilitiesAs per the Higher Education Opportunity Act, financial literacy informationis to be provided to students. To meet this requirement, theCollege offers a variety of programs throughout the year. In addition,information can be obtained from the Financial Aid website,www. sunysccc.edu/adm-fin/financial.htm. Federal regulations requirethat to maintain any form of federal aid, such as a Federal Pell Grant,a Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, a FederalStafford Loan or Federal Work Study, the student must be in goodacademic standing as determined by the College.Students will be notified of these conditions of award via theirfinancial aid award letters. In accepting these awards, students areindicating they understand, accept and agree to abide by thesestated conditions.Upon satisfactory payment of tuition, fees and all other financial21

obligations due the College, all semester awards and grants, orbalance of same, will be disbursed to aid recipients according to thedisbursement schedule for that term.The Federal Tax Reform Act of 1986 requires that all financial aidgrant assistance (Pell, TAP, EOP, FSEOG, scholarships, etc.) minus thecost of tuition, fees, books and supplies must be considered taxableincome for the recipient. It is the student’s responsibility to keep appropriaterecords and receipts. Questions should be addressed to theInternal Revenue Service or other tax professionals.Verification ProceduresThe College will comply with all verification requirements asrequired in the current year U.S. Department of EducationVerification Guide. If an application has been selected for verification,no disbursement for any Title IV program will be given untilverification has been completed.Deadline Dates for Verification. All applicants for whom theCollege has received a valid Student Aid Report (SAR or ISIR) whilethe student was enrolled must submit all required documentationby the deadline date. The deadline date for completing theverification process is Aug. 31, at the end of each academic year,or no later than 120 days after the student’s last day of enrollment,whichever is earlier. Any applicant who does not complete the verificationprocess by the deadline date will forfeit all right to payment.Notification to Student of Required Documentation ofVerification. When a student’s financial aid application indicates aneed for verification, the student will be informed by mail, or throughthe website, in a timely manner what documentation is needed to satisfythe verification requirements. Any student who does not respondto requests for documentation will be contacted and informed aboutthe appropriate deadlines for verification and the consequences of failingto complete the verification process.Notification to Student of Results of Verification. If as a result ofverification, there are no errors discovered or the errors are within theapproved tolerances, the student will be sent a financial aid awardletter indicating his/her eligibility. After verification has beencompleted, any loan applications on file will be processed. If as aresult of verification significant errors are discovered, the Collegewill notify the student of the nature of the errors and corrections willbe submitted through either the electronic financial aid processingsystem or through the mail. The College must receive a valid studentaid report (SAR or ISIR) by the student’s last day of enrollment of theaward year. Any student aid report received after that time will not beeligible for payment except in the case of students who werepreviously selected for verification.Publicizing Verification Requirements and Procedures. The verificationprocedures and requirements published here will also be givento the students in the Financial Aid Policies handout. This handout isprovided to every student who receives a Pell grant, student loan and/or campus based funds with the Financial Aid award letter. It is alsoavailable on the College website, www.sunysccc.edu.good academic standing outlined below.Academic Standing. The academic status of matriculated studentsis determined by the total credit hours attempted, semester andcumulative grade point averages (G.P.A.), and number of credit hourscompleted as prescribed by the Academic Standing Tables. Suchdetermination will be made at the end of each semester of study. Theaction described will be assigned to the student’s transcript and theinformation regarding this status will be transmitted to the student.Good Academic Standing. A matriculated student is considered tobe in Good Academic Standing at the end of a term and for thesubsequent term if the student meets the criteria for SatisfactoryProgress and Pursuit of Program.Satisfactory Progress. A student is considered to be makingSatisfactory Progress if he/she maintains a cumulative G.P.A. abovethe level of dismissal defined in the following table.Total CreditDismissalHours Attempted Cumulative G.P.A.0-11 0.0012-23 Below 1.0024-35 Below 1.5036-47 Below 1.7048-59 Below 1.9060 and above Below 2.00Total credit hours above include all credit hours attempted inresidence at Schenectady County Community College. In addition,applicable transfer credits are included in the Total Credit Hoursattempted, but they are not included in the calculation of the G.P.A.Pursuit of Program. Students are considered to be in Pursuit ofProgram if they maintain a level above the point of dismissal by completingthe specified number of hours indicated in the following table.Successful completion is defined as receiving a grade of “A,” “B,” “C,”“D,” “I” or “P” for any course taken in residence (including plus/minus grades).Total CreditMinimum Number ofHours Registered Credit Hours Required to(Dismissal) Be Successfully Completed0-22 023-35 1236-47 2148-59 3060-71 4272-83 5484 and above 66When a student has not met the requirements of Good AcademicStanding he/she will be dismissed from curriculum and will lose alleligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid (grants,scholarships and loans).Satisfactory Academic Progress forFederal Financial Aid EligibilityThe standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for federal financialaid eligibility are the same as the requirements for a student to be in22

Minimum Eligibility Standards forNew York State TAP AwardsThis table illustrates SUNY’s minimum standards for pursuit of programand satisfactory progress for purposes of determining eligibility for NewYork state financial aid. To be eligible for state awards, both standards mustbe satisfied. In addition, the student must be matriculated and in goodacademic standing as defined by the College, and the student must be takinga minimum of 12 credits per semester in courses that satisfy requirements inthe student’s academic program. If a student is repeating a course that waspreviously completed with a passing grade, that course cannot be countedfor purposes of New York state awards.1. TAP Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for 2011-12.Applies to non-remedial Associate’s degree students who firstreceived TAP or other NYS Aid in 2010-11 and thereafter.Before Being Certified forThis Semester Payment 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th1. For Pursuit of aProgram of StudyA student must havecompleted this numberof credit hours in thepreceding semester* 0 6 6 9 9 122. For Satisfactory ProgressA student must haveearned at least thismany credit hours 0 6 15 27 39 51With at least this gradepoint average (G.P.A.) 0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.02. TAP Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Associate’sdegree students first receiving TAP in 2007-08 through andincluding 2009-10 and remedial students first receiving TAP orother NYS Aid in 2007-08 and thereafter**Before Being Certified forThis Semester Payment 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th1. For Pursuit of aProgram of StudyA student must havecompleted this numberof credit hours in thepreceding semester* 0 6 6 9 9 122. For Satisfactory ProgressA student must haveearned at least thismany credit hours 0 3 9 18 30 45With at least this gradepoint average (G.P.A.) 0 0.5 0.75 1.3 2.0 2.0* A grade of W or FX does not constitute credit completed.The requirements above are for full-time students and wouldbe pro-rated for part-time students eligible for APTS or part time TAP.** Under certain circumstances, students may qualify for the TAP Standardsof Satisfactory Academic Progress 2 if they meet the criteria tobe considered a “remedial student.” A “remedial student” is defined asa student: (a) whose scores on a recognized college placement examor nationally recognized standardized exam indicated the need forremediation for at least two semesters, as certified by the College andapproved by the State Education Department (SED); or (b) who wasenrolled in at least six semester hours of non-credit remedial courses, asapproved by SED, in the first term they received a TAP award; or(c) who is or was enrolled in an opportunity program (EOP, HEOP,SEEK). Students who meet the definition of “remedial student” willneed to meet the academic standards in chart 2.WaiverProvisions have been made for students who do not meet the requirementfor program pursuit and/or academic progress to apply for a one-time onlywaiver. According to SED waiver guidelines, a student may ask for andreceive a one-time waiver if the student can document that extraordinary orunusual circumstances prevented him/her from achieving the abovedescribed minimum standards. Waiver requests are available in the Office ofthe Vice President of Student Affairs.Required “C” Average After Second Year. Federal regulationsrequire that students have a “C” average after their second year.Any student who has total credit hours attempted of 60 or more(not including remedial classes) must have a cumulative gradepoint average of 2.00 or he/she will lose eligibility for all federalfinancial aid programs. If a student with less than a 2.00 cumulativeG.P.A. has been readmitted to his/her curriculum and financial aideligibility due to mitigating circumstances, he/she will be consideredto have a “C” average as long as he/she continues to have at least a2.00 semester G.P.A. This is to recognize the fact that it may take astudent more than one semester to raise his/her cumulativeG.P.A. to 2.00.Appeal Process. If a student has not met the requirements of GoodAcademic Standing and he/she believes that there are mitigatingcircumstances that should be considered, the student may appealthe dismissed status by completing a readmission application withthe Registrar’s Office. The deadline to apply for readmission is theday before the last day of General Registration the week beforeclasses begin. A record of the appeal and the final determination willbe maintained in the student files.The Readmission Committee will review the student’s readmissionapplication and mitigating circumstances. If a student is consideredto be making academic progress and is reinstated to curriculum, he/she will also be reinstated for Federal Financial Aid. New York stateawards may have other criteria for reinstatement.For Title IV purposes only, the maximum number of times that astudent may be reinstated due to mitigating circumstances will bethree times. This will not include automatic readmission when astudent has continued to successfully complete the minimumrequirements established by the Readmission Committee (2.00semester G.P.A., no “Fs” no “Ws”). This is to recognize the fact thatit may take a student more than one semester to raise his/hercumulative G.P.A. to the minimum level required.Maximum Time Frame for Completion. Federal regulationsrequire a maximum time frame for completion of a degree orcertificate not to exceed 150 percent of the normal requirementsof that program.For Title IV financial aid purposes only, the College has defined amaximum number of attempted hours for completion of a two-yeardegree to be 90 credits or 150 percent of the required credits forthat particular degree. The maximum number of attempted hoursfor a one-year certificate is 45 credits or 150 percent of the requiredcredits for that particular certificate.The College will review each student’s eligibility at the end of eachsemester. If the student has attempted less than 150 percent ofthe coursework at that time, he/she will be considered to bemaking progress and will be eligible for Title IV aid for thefollowing semester. If due to withdrawals, failed courses, etc., thestudent has exceeded the maximum number of attempted credits forhis/her program, he/she will no longer be eligible for federalfinancial aid programs (grants or loans) for any future semester.For the purpose of determining a student’s current status for themaximum time frame for completion only, the following criteria willbe used in the evaluation of the student transcript.Remedial coursework. If after individual testing and evaluation astudent is recommended to take non-credit remedial coursework23

(CSS courses), those courses may not be counted in the 150 percentmaximum number of attempted credits based upon the individualcircumstances of the student.Repeated Courses. If a student repeats a course, the course willcount in the maximum number of attempted credits each time thecourse is taken.Courses Dropped in Refund Period. If a student drops coursesin the 100 percent, 75 percent or 50 percent refund periods, thosecourses will not be included in the count of credits attempted.Student Appeals of Maximum Time Frame. A student who haslost his/her financial aid eligibility due to exceeding the maximumtime frame may wish to appeal that status if he/she believes that thereare mitigating circumstances. Examples of mitigating circumstanceswould be: medical problems, death in the family, curriculum changes,etc. A student may submit an application for appeal through theFinancial Aid Office.If a student changes curriculum or graduates and requests a seconddegree, his/her transcript will be evaluated to determine whatportion of the requirements for that curriculum has been satisfied.After a degree audit has been completed, a new count of creditsattempted will be determined based upon the credits completed thatsatisfy requirements in the new curriculum. For example, if astudent has attempted 60 credits but only 30 credits (includingtransfer credits) will satisfy requirements in the new curriculum, thenthe count of the attempted credits will be reset from 60 to 30. Thestudent will have a new maximum of 60 additional credits tocomplete the new curriculum.A student who receives an adjusted count of credits attempted dueto a curriculum change will have a maximum cap of 120 creditsattempted (or four years full-time equivalent) to complete allprograms at this college. This will count all credits attempted in anycurriculum at this college other than non-credit remedial courses.New York State AwardsEducational Opportunity Program (EOP). This program isavailable to New York state residents who are both academically andeconomically disadvantaged and who demonstrate financial need.This is a limited enrollment program. Students must be admitted toEOP their first semester. Transfer to a four-year school and EOP iscontingent on being accepted into EOP at SCCC.If eligible, full-time students may receive an EOP award for up to sixsemesters. The average EOP award has been $275 per academic year.Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). New York state residents who arefull-time matriculated students may qualify for the Tuition AssistanceProgram.Questions should be addressed to the New York State HigherEducation Services Corporation, Office of Grants and Awards,99 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y., 12255 or 1-888-697-4372.Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aidin order to apply for TAP. Students must reapply each year.Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS). Applicants must be undergraduateNew York state residents enrolled for three to 11 semester credits.Students must be in good academic standing, which includes at leasta 2.00 cumulative grade point average. In addition, students are not24eligible for APTS if they have utilized all semesters of eligibility in theTAP program. If a student was claimed or was eligible to be claimedas a tax dependent, the New York state net taxable income for thefamily (parents, student and spouse) can be up to $50,500. If astudent was not eligible to be claimed as a tax dependent, theNew York state net taxable income of the student and spouse togethercan be as much as $34,250.Annual awards at Schenectady County Community College can rangeup to $2,000, the maximum cost of part-time study. Students seekingassistance for part-time study must complete the FAFSA and the APTSapplication available in the SCCC Financial Aid Office.New York National Guard Tuition Incentive Program. The NewYork National Guard Tuition Incentive program will pay up to the fullcost of tuition at the College to eligible Army or Air National Guardmembers who meet the following conditions:• New York state resident;• Matriculated student in a degree program;• Enrolled for at least 6 credits per semester;• Maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0;• Apply for all available tuition assistance grants;• Approved by their National Guard units.Assistance for Native Americans. Students who are members of oneof the several Native American tribes located within New York state,and who are residents of a reservation, may be eligible to apply forone of these grants. Information and/or applications may be obtainedfrom the Native American Education Unit, New York State EducationDepartment, Education Building Unit, Albany, N.Y., 12234.Important: All students who receive state awards must be pursuinga program of study and making satisfactory progress toward thecompletion of the program’s academic requirements.Educational LoansWilliam D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program.Schenectady County Community College participates in the WilliamD. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Loan Program. Under this program,students borrow money from the federal government to pay for theircollege costs. The U.S. Department of Education makes the loans,through the College, directly to students. The College will use thestudent’s Direct Loan to pay College charges and will give the studentany remaining money for living expenses.There are three types of Federal Direct Loans:• Federal Direct Stafford Loans. Students can obtainFederal Direct Stafford Loans based on financial need.The government will pay the interest on the loan whilethe student is in school.• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans. Students canobtain Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans regardlessof need, but will have to pay all interest charges.• Federal Direct PLUS Loans. Parents of dependent studentscan borrow a Federal Direct PLUS Loan to help pay for theirchild’s education.Application Procedures. Students must complete the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students must submita Request for a Federal Direct Student Loan form to the Financial AidOffice. Students will be required to sign a master promissory note.

Eligibility Criteria. To be eligible for a Federal Direct Stafford Loan astudent must:1. be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien;2. be taking at least six credit hours and be matriculatedin a degree program;3. not owe any refunds on a Federal Pell Grant or other awardsreceived and not be in default of repayment on any typeof student loan.Each new student loan recipient will be required to attend an entranceinterview before receiving a loan check and an exit interview whengraduating or terminating from school.Maximum Loan AmountsDependent Student. A first year dependent student (parentinformation is required on the FAFSA), with less than 30 earned ortransfer credits, may borrow up to $5,500 per year with a maximumof $3,500 of that amount being in a subsidized loan. Second yeardependent students, with at least 30 earned or transfer credits, mayborrow up to a maximum of $6,500 per year with a maximum of$4,500 of that amount in a subsidized loan. A dependentundergraduate student may only borrow up to an aggregatelimit of $31,000.Independent Student. Independent students (parent information isnot required on the FAFSA), may have up to an additional $4,000 inunsubsidized loans per year. A first year independent student, withless than 30 earned or transfer credits, may be eligible to borrow upto $9,500 per year with a maximum of $3,500 of that amount beingin a subsidized loan. Second year independent students, with at least30 earned or transfer credits, may be eligible to borrow up to $10,500per year with a maximum of $4,500 in a subsidized loan. Anindependent undergraduate student may borrow up to anaggregate limit of $57,500.The maximum amount that a student can borrow is the Cost ofAttendance minus other financial aid. (See Page 26 for amount.)Repayment Terms. Interest rates for Federal Direct Loan programsand comparable FFELP loans for new borrowers are the same.The fixed interest rate for a Federal Direct Subsidized StaffordLoan is 3.4% in 2011-2012. The fixed interest rate for a FederalDirect Unsubsidized Stafford Loan is 6.8 percent. For a Federal DirectPLUS Loan, the maximum interest rate is 7.9 percent. In addition,all Federal Direct Loan borrowers are charged an origination feeof 1.0 percent for subsidized and unsubsidized loans and 4.0 percentfor PLUS.There are several ways to repay a Federal Direct Loan:A standard repayment plan has a fixed monthly repayment amountfor a fixed period of time, usually 10 years.An extended repayment plan has a lower fixed monthly paymentamount, and loan repayment can be extended beyond the usual10 years.A graduated repayment plan usually begins with lower monthlypayments, and payment amounts increase at specified times.Payments may be for the usual 10 year period, or they may beextended beyond 10 years.An income-contingent repayment plan sets annual repaymentamounts based on the borrower’s income after leaving school. Theloan is repaid over an extended period of time, not to exceed 25 years.The Federal Direct Loan Service Center will be responsible formaintaining the loan account and repayments. It is the student’sresponsibility to maintain contact with that center.Loan Consolidation. Students who have previously borrowed federalstudent loans through a lending institution and who are nowborrowing a Federal Direct Loan are encouraged to consolidate all oftheir student loans into one Consolidation Loan. This will help theborrower avoid the situation of a student owing two separate loans totwo different lenders.Institutional ScholarshipsThe Schenectady County Community College Foundation, Inc. raisesfunds each year to support scholarships for students. A complete listof available scholarships is available online at www.sunysccc.edu/adm-fin/finschol.htm.EmploymentFederal Work-Study Program. This program makes part-timejobs available to students who demonstrate financial need. Workassignments are, for the most part, located on campus. The numberof hours a student may work is determined by the amount of financialneed and the level of funding. Students are paid at least the minimumwage. A percentage of federal work study funds will be allocated tooff-campus community service jobs. Anyone who is interested in acommunity service job should contact the Financial Aid Office.General Part-Time Employment. The Career and EmploymentServices Office (Elston Hall, Room 223) maintains an online careermanagement system, Electronic Access for Students andEmployers, EASE, that students can access to view various jobopportunities, search for local employers, and find on-campus officesthat hire students who do not receive Federal Work Study. Studentsneed an E-mail address to access the system. Visit the office websitefor additional information at www.sunysccc.edu/ces.Other AssistanceTuition Deferrals. Students who will be receiving financial assistancefrom scholarships, grants or loans may be eligible for a tuition deferralor a postponement of payment until the funds have arrived. Contactthe Financial Aid Office for more information.Book Deferrals. Students who will be receiving financial assistancefrom scholarships, grants or loans may be eligible for credit at theCollege Store for books and supplies after classes begin. Contact theFinancial Aid Office for more information.Emergency Loans. The SCCC Foundation sponsors an EmergencyLoan Fund through the Financial Aid Office for short-term loans(usually up to $25 for up to 30 days) to assist in an emergencysituation. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.25

2011/2012 Estimated Cost of AttendanceThese are estimated charges for a full time student for the Fall and spring semesters. The charges for room and board, transportation, andpersonal expenses are estimates, and they are not actual charges to the student. The Financial Aid Office uses these estimated costs of anaverage student as a basis for determining financial aid eligibility.Students Living With Parents/RelativesStudents Not Living With Parents/RelativesTuition $3,384 $3,384Fees 297 297Books and Supplies 1,100 1,100Room and Board 2,500 7,200Transportation 1,500 1,500Personal Expenses 1,000 1,000Average Student Loan Origination Fee 22 22$9,803 $14,503n An additional $475 Music Laboratory fee is charged to students taking courses which include private music lessons.n Students in the Hotel and Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts and Assistant Chef programs should anticipate higher costsfor uniforms and supplies in their first year.n An additional Aviation fee is charged to students taking courses which include private instruction ranging from $6,700 to $8,400per semester.n Learn more about our fees on pages 18 and 19.The Financial Aid Office may use professional judgment to adjust these budgets based on the individual circumstances of the student.2010-2011 Summary of Financial Aid AwardsDuring 2010-2011, SCCC students received approximately $12,594,389 in financial assistance. The number of recipients is not unduplicated,since students may receive aid from more than one source:estimated AmountsNumber of RecipientsFederal Pell Grants $8,971,823 2,656Student Loans 6,781,340 2,350Tuition Assistance Program 2,240,647 1,750Federal AcademicCompetitiveness Grants 125,208 217Federal SupplementalEducational Opportunity Grants 73,745 131Educational Opportunity Program 30,332 101TRIO Program 29,650 56Federal Work-Study Program 70,000 52Aid for Part-Time Study 73,045 60Scholarships 209,954 212Total $18,605,74426

SUPPORT SERVICESStudent Affairs DivisionStudent Affairs Vision - The Student Affairs Division creates an unparalleledexperience where students embrace learning and diversityto become leaders in the service of the global community.Student Affairs Mission - The Student Affairs Division offers opportunitiesfor engagement, learning and discovery in a diverse environmentthat optimizes the college experience and prepares students toserve a global community.Student Affairs Values - As members of an inclusive community,value is on: excellence; leadership and service; knowledge; criticalthinking; respect for self and others; diversity; explorationand communication.Visit SCCC Student Affairs at:www.sunysccc.edu/student/student.htmThe Student Affairs Division provides a diversity of programs andservices focused on assisting SCCC students in successfully fulfillingtheir dreams and aspirations. Student Affairs fosters the principle thata student’s total educational experience embraces quality instructionshared with valuable opportunities that facilitate intellectual andpersonal growth, fulfillment, and a sense of community. DedicatedStudent Affairs staff advances institutional efforts to maintain a safe,positive, respectful and healthy community. The Student Affairs staffencourages students to explore the different aspects of student lifewhile building their own personal and remarkableSCCC experience.The Student Affairs Division is comprised of: Admissions, AcademicAdvisement and Counseling, ADA Transition Services, Athletics, CampusLife and Safety, Career and Employment Services, EducationalOpportunity Program and Multicultural Affairs, Financial Aid, LibertyPartnerships Programs, Schenectady Smart Scholars Early CollegeHigh School, Student Activities, Student Government Association,SUNY Career and Counseling Center; Veterans Affairs and YOU!AdmissionsThe Admissions Office is a starting point for all new degree andcertificate-seeking students. The Office processes applications foradmission, accepts qualified applicants, and assists students in signingup for new student registration programs. Professional staff iscontinually traveling, visiting high schools, human serviceagencies, fairs, and festivals to promote SCCC, its quality programsand dynamic campus life.Academic Advisement and CounselingAcademic Advisement and Counseling offers career and personalcounseling, academic advising, special services and support to specialpopulations (such as part-time students, student-athletes, internationalstudents, 24 Credit Hour students, transfer students). Counselorsand advisors help students evaluate their educational plans, answerquestions about exploring major fields, provide general informationabout academic policies and procedures, and refer students to appropriateresources. Services are designed to assist students in achievingacademic and personal success through informed decision-makingand academic planning.Americans with Disability Act (ADA)Transition ServicesAmericans with Disability Act (ADA) Transition Services provides avariety of resources and services for students with permanent and/ortemporary disabilities. Collaborative efforts ensure programs and opportunitiesare accessible. Those individuals who would benefit fromaccommodations due to their disabilities must meet with the ADATransition Coordinator. Accommodations are personalized for eachstudent. Some students, for example, may perform best if they takeexams in a distraction-reduced location. Others might benefit if educationallyrelevant information about their disability is communicatedto their instructors and others may require some form of assistanceduring a fire drill or other times of evacuation.AthleticsThe Athletics Office seeks to foster an environment that will providestudent athletes with the opportunity to develop their full potentialacademically, athletically and physically. Athletics strives to teachsuch lifelong skills such as discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship,self-control, cooperation, hard work, playing by the rules and respectfor authority through athletic competition and recreational activity.Intercollegiate athletics is open to all students meeting the eligibilityrequirements of the National Junior College of Athletics Association(NJCAA), the College and the Athletics Office. SCCC has varsityteams in basketball (men and women), baseball (men), bowling (menand women) and crew (women). All are invited to cheer on the SCCCRoyals at all events.Campus Life and SafetySCCC strives to advance a safe and intellectually challengingenvironment through the College’s Code of Conduct, academicintegrity, student rights and responsibilities, the Critical IncidentManagement Plan and policies and procedures.Career and Employment ServicesEducation alone does not guarantee employment. Employers seekto hire people who have invested time and energy in perfecting theirskills, achieving goals, and working successfully with others. Careerand Employment Services helps students navigate the world of workby establishing community partnerships that offer strategies to mastertalents, behaviors and knowledge. Internships, volunteer opportunities,seasonal work and professional associations are ways to furthergrowth as one becomes an expert in a chosen field of study.27

Educational Opportunity Program andMulticultural AffairsThe Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) assists talented studentswhose educational and economic circumstances present a challengeto goal achievement by opening the door to a lifetime of career options,professional advancement and personal enrichment. EOP servesstudents who have the potential and motivation for academic successby providing aid and academic support services. The MulticulturalAffairs Office creates a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environmentbased on knowledge, acceptance and respect for all. The officeteaches and fosters understanding and appreciation of different waysof life shared by groups of people through intellectual discourse,leadership and social justice.Financial AidThe primary purpose of this office is to provide financial assistancewithin available resources to those students who, without such assistance,would be unable to attend SCCC. The dedicated staff workswith students to develop an understanding of financial aid and navigatethrough the application process.Liberty Partnerships ProgramThe Liberty Partnerships Program is founded on the belief thatstudents will achieve academic success and lead productive lives asadults if they are provided with support, encouragement, informationand effective interventions. This program is designed to offerthese opportunities to students in fifth through 12th grades in theSchenectady City School District who are at-risk of dropping out ofschool for many reasons, including unsatisfactory academic performance,inconsistent school attendance and/or behavioral problems.Schenectady Smart ScholarsEarly College High SchoolSchenectady Smart Scholar Early College High School (SchenectadySSECHS) is a mutual partnership between the State University of NewYork (SUNY), Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) andSchenectady High School (SHS) with the intent to establish a collaborativelearning and teaching environment for about 120 ninth gradestudents. All partners are committed to facilitating positive, transformationalchanges for a more successful and wide reaching programfor a target student population that is traditionally underrepresentedin college. Students enrolled in Smart Scholars will graduate highschool with a Regents Diploma and will successfully transition intocollege with at least 20 credit hours earned and transferred.Student ActivitiesStudent Activities complements students’ academic experiences byproviding services and resources that engage students in creatingcampus culture through social, cultural, intellectual, spiritual, athletic,recreational, artistic, political, and service opportunities. Staff arecommitted to providing quality advising, resource materials, leadershipdevelopment and governance opportunities, and administrativesupport services to impact students’ growth and development andenhance the success of each student organization.28The Student and College GovernanceThe Faculty of Schenectady County Community College, in itsbylaws, has made provisions for student membership on everystanding committee of the Faculty. Through this formalrepresentation, the goal is that the student body will play anactive role in the conduct of the affairs of the College.A student member is elected annually to the Board of Trustees bythe total student body of the College. The Student Trustee attends allmeetings of the Board of Trustees as a representative of the students,participates as a full voting member of the Board of Trustees andserves in a liaison capacity with the Student Government Association.Elections are conducted each year during the spring semester.Candidates for that office may be enrolled either as a full-time orpart-time student, have a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average andhave paid the Activity Fee.Students also are represented with full voting rights on the followingCollege committees:• Academic Policies (two students)• Campus Safety Council (two students)• Community and Cultural Events (two students)• Curriculum (two students)• Faculty Student Association Board of Directors(seven students)• Professional Policies, Nominations and Awards(two students)• Student Affairs (two students)Other committees include• Ad hoc award committees(at least two students per committee)• Commencement (two students)Interested students should see the Director of Student Activities,located in Elston Hall, Room 222, for details on the guidelines forserving on a College committee.Student Government Association (SGA)The Student Government Association (SGA) is the governing body ofstudent life. Students who pay the Student Activity Fee are membersof the Association. SGA is the established organization representinga responsible student viewpoint to the administration of the College.Through elected government representatives, students have a voicein matters pertaining to their organization and activities, and shareresponsibility for decisions that affect the student body.SGA is represented by four officers: President, Vice President,Treasurer and Student Trustee, elected annually by direct vote of theSGA membership. In addition, 16 senators (eight freshmen and eightseniors) are elected and represent the students in conducting theaffairs of SGA. Elections are held every April and September.The Student Government Association is designed to promote theinterests of the entire student body and to integrate these intereststo further improve the College. SGA sponsors and supportsintercollegiate athletics, special interest clubs and organizations and avariety of other College events. Further information can be obtainedby contacting the SGA Office at (518) 381-1338, Elston Hall, Room220, or accessing the website at www.sunysccc.edu.

SUNY College and CareerCounseling CenterThe SUNY College and Career Counseling Center provides careerand educational counseling services to Capital District residents 16years or older interested in making decisions about their educationaland career goals. The center is located at the Schenectady MunicipalHousing Authority’s Family Investment Center.The center provides referral and placement services to various educationaland employment training resources in the Capital District andelsewhere in New York State. They offer technical assistance to thoseindividuals interested in applying for college admissions, securingfinancial aid and pursuing employment or training opportunities.Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs is geared to be a “one stop service center” to serveSCCC student-veterans, VA-supported veteran dependents, andreservists in any way that may enhance their opportunities for achievingtheir educational goals. The office, through the Department ofVeterans Affairs Work-Study Program, provides various types ofassistance that include educational, tutorial, vocational, and personal.The office provides veteran financial aid verification forms, assistancewith completing these financial aid forms and the 1990 application/college applications.Student ResourcesAlumniWe encourage SCCC Alumni to stay in touch with the Collegecommunity and visit. SCCC Alumni have access to many SCCCresources including the Academic Computing Lab, Begley Library andCareer and Employment Services. Alumni also receive a 10 percentdiscount at the College Store with an SCCC Alumni ID Card. The IDApplication Form can be downloaded from a link on the alumnihomepage of the College’s website, www.sunysccc.edu. For the latestnews, check out the website which contains information on Alumnievents, an Alumni E-mail Directory, Class Notes, and more.The College has an Alumni Advisory Committee and graduates areencouraged to participate. For more information, please contactthe Development Office, located in Elston Hall 120, or call(518) 381-1324.Child CareAn on-campus Child Care Center operated by the YWCA is availablefor children of students, faculty and staff. The center is in the processof pursuing NAEYC accreditation. Open to children between 6 weeksand five years of age, the Center is licensed by the NYS Office ofChildren and Family Services. A summer program for children ages6 through 12 is also available. Space is limited. Please call the ChildCare Center at (518) 381-1375.The College StoreThe College Store, located in Elston Hall, provides a complete selectionof course materials (both new, used, rental and ebooks), schooland culinary supplies, imprinted sportswear, gifts, and other items.The friendly and knowledgeable College Store staff is happy to helpstudents find the correct course materials for classes, assist withreturned course materials and answer student questions. A “UsedBook Buyback” is conducted both at the beginning and end of eachsemester. Throughout the academic year, various contests and drawingsmake The College Store an exciting place to shop.The College Store “Online”The College Store “Online” offers all available textbooks and coursematerial information. Information is also provided on orderingcomputers, laptops and software/hardware at educational discountpricing. Visit www.fsacollegestore.com.College-Wide PublicationsThe Binnekill, named for the body of water that once ran behindthe SCCC campus, is a monthly newsletter containing stories aboutupcoming campus events, student profiles, faculty and staff news andother important campus information. The Binnekill can be found onthe SCCC website (www.sunysccc.edu). Copies are available near theSecurity Desk in Elston Hall. All members of the College communityare encouraged to submit story ideas to the Editor in the Office ofPlanning, Accountability and Advancement, Elston Hall 124.The student literary magazine, Rhythms, is published once a yearthrough Rhythms Literary Club, sponsored by the StudentGovernment Association.SCCC Emergency Closing ProceduresClasses at SCCC will be held as scheduled unless noted on the SCCChomepage, www.sunysccc.edu, and/or noted in a NY-Alert phonemessage and/or email. If your contact information has changed sinceyour registration and you wish to receive NY-Alert messages, be sureto update your profile via the Registrar’s link on the SCCChomepage, in person at the Registrar or Student Affairs officersor via www.nyalert.gov.The decision to cancel daytime classes is made by 6 a.m. The decisionto cancel evening classes is made by 2 p.m. However, if the weatherworsens between 2 and 4 p.m., the College will reassess conditionsand may cancel evening classes by 4 p.m. The College in situations ofinclement weather will monitor and may cancel classes at other timesin the interest of student safety.As a public service, the College notifies the School Closings Network,which includes the following radio and TV stations:WROW-AM 590, WGY-AM 810, WOFX-AM 980, FLY-FM 92.3,WYJB-FM 95.5, JAMZ-FM 96.3, WTRY-FM 98.3, WRVE-FM 99.5,MAGIC-FM 100.9, WKKS-FM 102.3, WHRL-FM 103.1,WPYX-FM 106.5, WGNA-FM 107.7, WRGB-TV Channel 6,CAPITAL NEWS 9-TV Channel 9, WTEN-TV Channel 10,WNYT-TV Channel 13 and WXXA-TV FOX 23.The stations are asked to announce the following: “Daytime/Eveningclasses at Schenectady County Community College are canceled/delayed. The College is open for other business.”If classes are delayed, a specific start time will be announced. Anannouncement regarding class cancellation and delays is also providedon the College phone system, (518) 381-1200.29

Food ServiceThe College Commons is operated by Prestige Services and theFaculty-Student Association of Schenectady County CommunityCollege, Inc., serving breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a varietyof short-order and snack items. The food service is available frommorning through evening when classes are in session, and on aselected basis at other times. Look for daily specials. Vendingmachines are located in the College Commons, Elston Hall and theCenter for Science and Technology Building lobby. A microwave isavailable in the College Commons for use. Gift cards are available forpurchase. Please see the College website for weekly menus.Gateway Montessori Preschool at SCCCThe Gateway Montessori Preschool program is a laboratory preschoollocated in the Gateway Building on the SCCC campus. The curriculumdemonstrates best practices in Early Childhood Education.A kindergarten curriculum is also offered. The school operates twoand a half hours per day for five days per week and follows the SCCCacademic calendar. The Montessori classroom is a multi-ageenvironment; the school invites children ages 2 1 / 2to 6 years to join.Active parent communication and involvement is maintained throughparent meetings, newsletters, emails and conferences.For more information, please contact Deb Ahola, EducationalCoordinator, at aholdada@sunysccc.edu, (518) 381-1401 orTammy Calhoun, Program Administrator, at calhoutb@sunysccc.edu,(518) 381-1295.Housing Referral Service for StudentsSchenectady County Community College provides a housing referralservice to assist students in obtaining housing within the community.The College maintains a housing list of apartments, flats and studiosavailable for student rental, many of which are located within walkingdistance of the campus, or near bus routes that serve the campus.Information is available in the Student Affairs Division, Elston Hall,Room 222; telephone (518) 381-1279.ParkingAll motor vehicles parked on campus by students, faculty or staff(full- and part-time) must be registered with Campus Security(Security Desk located at the main entrance of Elston Hall) and theappropriate decal mounted on the vehicle’s rear view mirror. Motorcyclesshould be registered - no decals will be issued.Failure to register your vehicle and properly affix your College decalwill result in the ticketing and/or towing of your vehicle. Cars parkedin unauthorized areas will be ticketed. Cars parked in fire lanes,disabled parking areas without appropriate decal, driveways orloading zones will be towed away at the owner’s expense. TheCollege maintains a general security staff for surveillance of theparking areas, but it is not responsible for preventing theft ordamage to cars. Complete parking regulations are provided uponvehicle registration and are published in the SCCC Student Handbook.Student ID CardsAll students are required to obtain an SCCC Student ID/Library Cardat the onset of their first semester. The Student ID/Library Card is apermanent identification card for SCCC students. This card is alsoused for library purposes, access to the Computer Lab and foradmission to athletic events, lectures, student activities and to use thefacilities. The Student ID Card must be validated each academic year.A current validation sticker will be affixed to the card.Student ID Cards can be obtained in the College Store. See thewebsite for details, www.fsacollegestore.com. This card is also usedas the student’s library card. If a card is lost, a new card will be issuedfor a $10.00 fee. Lost cards must be reported immediately to theCollege Store.The use of another student’s ID Card is a violation of the StudentCode of Conduct. Properly validated ID Cards are to be carried at alltimes and must be produced, upon request, to any authorized Collegeauthority (administrators, faculty member or security personnel).Students may also be requested to show photo identification suchas a driver’s license.Academic SupportA variety of courses, laboratories, workshops and support servicesare offered by the College to help students achieve academic success.Students are encouraged to explore these services upon enrollment atthe College and to make use of all appropriate programs.Academic Computing and NetworkingServices FacilitiesSchenectady County Community College is committed to providingstudent access to computers. College academic facilities continue toexpand and provide students with diversified computingenvironments and applications. Over 700 computers of various kindsare available through the campus and a variety of software has beenincorporated into college coursework. SCCC maintains several differentcomputer labs that utilize PCs and networked laser printers. Inaddition to computer workstation, the College has a fully integratedcampus Local Area Network (LAN) on which the TCP/IP networkstack is supported. Internet access is available campus-wide throughthe use of laboratory computers or the Wireless LAN. AcademicComputing provides helpdesk support to students five days a week,which can be accessed through the helpdesk phone number (518)381-1487, the helpdesk email (helpdesk@sunysccc.edu), or by visitingthe Academic Computing offices, located in Elston Hall in the fifthfloor main computer lab during normal College operating hours. Forconcerns with the ANGEL Course Management System, students areencouraged to contact the SUNY Learning Network helpdesk.SCCC uses an array of commercially successful Windows applications,programming language compilers and curriculum-specific computingtools in order to expose students to contemporary computertechnology. Network or workstation applications on campus includeMicrosoft Visual Studio, the Maple mathematics application, JavaDevelopment tools, HTML authoring tools, graphics editing software,Microsoft Office 2007 or 2010, Minitab statistical software, onlinereservation system software used in the travel and hospitality training,and tax application software. Special computer labs are available for30

students preparing for careers in the travel industry and variousscientific fields such as chemistry and computer networking and systems.The labs consist of PCs with network facilities to parallelcurrent computerized business practices.The Elston Hall main computer laboratory, located in Rooms 529and 530, is open weekdays, evenings and Saturdays when classes arein session. Lab assistants are on duty during all available lab hoursto help students with hardware and software problems. In addition,workshops are provided to orient new students to the operations ofthe computer facilities and equipment. Access to additional computerfacilities is available in the library, departmental labs, Math lab,Language lab, Learning Center and TRIO. Personalized instruction inthe use of the systems is highly emphasized. The Center for Scienceand Technology (CST), Begley Building, Elston Hall and the StockadeBuilding contain electronic classrooms with Internet access, allowingstudents to utilize new e-learning environments in conjunction within-class work. Scanners are available in the Begley Library, the ElstonHall main computer lab, and the Learning Center.Wireless Internet access is provided in the Commons in Elston Hall,the Begley Library, the Begley lobby, the Center for Science andTechnology, the Stockade Building and the main Computer Lab inElston Hall, room 529.Registered students are automatically assigned an e-mail accountupon registration and remain valid during the period of enrollment.The campus electronic portal, located at https://mysccc.sunysccc.edu,allows students to access campus resources including e-mail, gradesand the campus activities calendar. Students are strongly advised touse these resources for campus communications.Begley LibraryBegley Library meets the learning, library-research and teaching needsof SCCC students, faculty and staff. The library’s print, media andextensive online collections support the academic programs at theCollege. Through Begley Library’s cooperative agreements, theSCCC community has quick access to materials held in otherlibraries. Library staff are committed to providing research assistancein support of the academic and lifelong learning goals of theCollege community.Quick Collection Statistics86,969 Print volumes27,203 ebooks50,734 Online magazine and journal titles140 Print magazine and journal titles20,443 Media items5 Laptops5 FlipcamsOnline Access. Begley Library’s online collections and services areavailable to the College community through the library’s webpageanytime, even when the library is not open. Through the library’swebpage, members of the SCCC community can:• get online help from a college librarian 24 hours a day, 365 daysa year with Ask Us 24/7 chat• access online research guides developed for SCCC programs• find books to locate on the shelves and ebooks to use onlinethrough the library catalog• find and read or download from thousands of online magazines,newspapers and scholarly journals in the library’s databases• find materials in libraries worldwide• request articles, books and media from other libraries• view brief online tutorials on frequently asked questions, such asciting sourcesIn-Person Assistance. Librarians offer walk-in research assistanceduring most hours the library is open. For more in-depth assistance,students may schedule an appointment with a librarian. Librariansoffer both general orientation sessions and classes tailored to specificsubjects and research competencies, upon faculty request. The libraryalso plays a role in the development and delivery of course-basedinformation literacy content for the College, utilizing appropriateformats such as web-based tutorials customized for specific courses.Library as Place. The library’s learning environment features:• Wifi (1st and 2nd floors, as well as Begley Lobby)• Group study spaces• Quiet study spaces• Silent study space• Listening/viewing rooms with DVD and CD players and VCRs• Computer workstations• Scanners• PhotocopiersA World of Libraries. Begley Library participates in a number ofconsortiums, making it possible for library users to have timely accessto materials from other libraries within SUNY as well as elsewhere inthe region, state, nation and world. Users may place online requestsfor items from other libraries, to pick up at Begley Library. The libraryalso participates in the SUNY Open Access Program and the region’sDirect Access Program, for SCCC students, faculty and staff who wantto go directly to participating libraries to borrow materials in person.Timely Delivery. Online delivery of articles and short documentsfrom other libraries can occur in as little as several hours, andtypically not more than 48 hours. Delivery of books and other mediaamong SUNY libraries is supported by a 24-hour upstate and 48-hourdownstate courier service.College Success:First Year Success SeminarStudents interested in getting acquainted with SCCC before thesemester begins should register for a one-credit orientation coursetitled FSS 120 First Year Success Seminar. FSS 120 is an orientationcourse designed to enhance the success of first-year college studentsby introducing such topics as time management, learning styles,classroom expectations, support services and resources, major/career planning, stress management, and personal wellness. Formore information, refer to the course description for FSS 120.31

Computer Use PolicyUsers of the College’s computing facilities, including the Collegeemail system, are required to abide by the SCCC Computer UsePolicies and Procedures. Copies of this policy, which outlines bothappropriate and inappropriate uses of the College’s systems,responsibilities of users and privacy policies relating to SCCC’swebsite, are available in the Main Computer Lab, Begley Library andon the SCCC website, www.sunysccc.edu.Developmental StudiesDevelopmental Studies courses provide students with quality developmentaleducation in reading, writing, mathematics and study skillsto acquire the requisite skills needed to attain academic success in collegelevel work. Courses in reading, writing, mathematics and studyskills are offered for students who need to strengthen prerequisiteskills for academic success. Students are expected to enroll in prerequisitereading, writing and mathematics courses as recommended.Even though developmental course credits do not satisfy degree requirements,these credits contribute to full-time status and eligibilityfor financial aid. These courses are listed under the CSS prefix.The Learning Center/Writing Lab. Elston Hall, Room 523.The Learning Center provides academic assistance to students inreading, writing, study skills, and information literacy. Assistanceis available through individual instruction by professional and peertutors, computer assisted instruction, study groups in content areas,and workshops. The Learning Center also serves as a writing lab tostudents who need assistance with written assignments includingresearch papers.Computers are available for word processing and educationalsoftware. Adaptive computer technology is available for studentswith disabilities.Free workshops focusing on learning strategies are scheduledthroughout the semester for students. Contact the Learning Centerfor times and dates or connect to the Learning Center link.Math Lab. Elston Hall, Room 518. The Math Lab offersindividualized tutoring on a drop-in basis in most mathematicscourses. Professional tutors help students who need assistance withhomework or need to refresh their mathematics skills. In addition totutors, computer-software tutorials and Maple software are available.The Math Lab is open more than 50 hours per week during theacademic year. For additional information including hours, connect tothe Math Lab link.Tutor Services. Elston Hall, Room 328. Tutoring Services are offeredto enhance classroom instruction by providing quality tutoring thatfosters active and independent learning. Tutor Services providesup to three hours a week of free peer tutoring as well as professionaltutoring to part- and full-time students enrolled at SCCC.Applications to receive peer tutoring are available online atwww.sunysccc.edu/academic/devstudy/tutorsys/ or in the TutorServices Office, Elston Hall, Room 328.Accounting and Computer Lab. Elston Hall, Room 427.Professional and peer tutors provide individualized tutoring on adrop-in basis in most accounting and computer courses in theACC/CIS Labs. More information including hours can be found byconnecting to the Accounting and Computer Labs link.32Language LaboratoryThe Language Laboratory provides academic support in thelearning of languages other than English. Audio, video andcomputer equipment assist students in the learning and masteringof three languages: Spanish, French and Italian. Use of the LanguageLaboratory is required for all students taking these languages. TheLanguage Laboratory aide supervises and maintains the equipmentand assists students and faculty in the use of the laboratory. Courseinstructors use the laboratory facilities to enhance their lectures.The Language Laboratory is located in Elston Hall, Room 520;telephone (518) 381-1373.TRIO Student Support ServicesThe TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program at SCCC providesparticipants with opportunities for academic development, assistancewith basic college requirements and serves to motivate studentstowards the successful completion of their post-secondary education.The goal of TRIO SSS is to increase the college retention andgraduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process oftransition from one level of higher education to the next.Services provided include:• Tutorial services;• Academic, financial, or personal counseling;• Resources for students with Learning Disabilities;• Assistance in securing admission and financial aidfor enrollment in four-year institutions;• Information about career options;• Mentoring;• Direct financial assistance (grant aid) to a limited numberof current TRIO SSS participants who are receivingFederal Pell Grants.The TRIO SSS Office is located in Elston Hall, Room 328;telephone (518) 381-1465.

ACADEMICPOLICIESAND REGISTRATIONAcademic Standardsand RegulationsAcademic standards and regulations are based on The Academic Codeof Schenectady County Community College, as adopted by theAcademic Senate. The portions of the Code included in this Catalogare those particularly relevant to students.All students are subject to the policies of the Code and to other proceduralor financial policies that may be enacted by appropriate Collegeofficials or agencies. The Code, in its entirety, is available online, inStudent Affairs, Elston Hall 223, and in the Begley Library.Student ClassificationsAll students have either matriculated or non-matriculated status:Matriculated. Individuals have matriculated status in a program ifthey have been formally admitted to a degree or certificate program ofthe College under standard College and State University of New Yorkadmissions procedures, who have completed placement tests in basicskills administered by the College (if required), and who continue topursue their program successfully.Non-matriculated. Individuals are non-matriculated if they areenrolled in a course or courses and have not been formally acceptedin a degree or certificate program, or have had their matriculationterminated for any reason. Only matriculated students are eligible fora degree or certificate from the College. Non-matriculated studentsshould be aware of the need to matriculate if they plan to earn adegree or certificate.Full-Time. Full-time study requires a minimum of 12 semester credithours, including any taken through cross-registration agreements.Students are classified as having full-time or part-time status on thebasis of their current load. One semester credit hour is awarded forthe equivalent of 15, 50-minute class periods, with a normalexpectation of 30 hours of supplementary assignments.RegistrationRegistration is conducted prior to each semester as indicated in theofficial College Calendar on page 6. Continuing students have theopportunity to advance register for classes.New Student RegistrationNew Student Registration is held prior to the start of each semesterto assist entering students with the registration process. New StudentRegistration includes:• Testing to determine proficiency in reading, writing andmathematics skills for proper course placement, and inorder to provide academic assistance as needed;• An introduction to the Advising and Registration process;• An opportunity to talk with an advisor regardingprogram and course selection; and• Registration for courses.Students will receive information about New Student Registrationfollowing their acceptance to the College.Academic AdvisementThe goal of academic advisement is to assist students in planningacademic programs consistent with their degree and/or careerobjectives. Academic advisors provide specific information andguidance to students; however, the individual student is responsiblefor decisions related to courses/program selection and for satisfyinginstitutional requirements.Academic advisement is provided by faculty and professional staffserving as members of academic department/special services teams.Full-Time Students. Following initial matriculation (admission,assessment, advisement and registration), each full-time student isassigned an academic advisor who is a member of the Faculty. Advisorassignments are made according to the student’s program of study andare intended to be continuous throughout the student’s college career,unless a program change requires modification. It is expected thateach student will arrange to meet with the Academic Advisor at leastonce each semester for individual consultation and program planning.A student can find out the name of his/her advisor in the Registrar’sOffice, Elston Hall, Room 212.Part-Time and Non-Matriculated Students. General advisementservices are provided on a continuous basis throughout the academicyear as a service to part-time and non-matriculated students, and asa supplement to individual advisor assignments. These services areprovided by professional staff members in Student Affairs inconjunction with the academic departments and the Registrar’s Office.33

Course Selection Approval. All students must have their plannedschedules reviewed and signed by an Academic Advisor prior toregistration. Students planning to register online will need to obtain apin number from an Academic Advisor prior to their Web registration.Exceptions to this review are granted to non-matriculated studentswho may choose to self-advise.Cross-RegistrationThrough SCCC’s Registrar’s Office, full-time matriculated studentsmay cross register for courses offered at participating colleges anduniversities listed below.Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany MedicalCollege, College of Saint Rose, Empire State College, ExcelsiorCollege, Green Mountain College, Hudson Valley CommunityCollege, Maria College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, The SageColleges, Siena College, Skidmore College, SUNY Adirondack,Union College and the University at Albany.Requirements to participate are as follows:1. Approval in writing must be given on the cross registrationform from the student’s academic advisor and the Registrar.2. Students must have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible forcross registration.3. Students must take at least half of their course load eachsemester at SCCC.4. Students may cross register only during the Fall and Springsemesters.5. Cross registered courses are considered resident credit andare entered as such on the student’s permanent record.6. The student must take the course for a letter grade unless theonly option offered by the institution is Pass/Fail.7. The student is responsible for notifying both campuses whendropping or withdrawing from a cross registered course.Failure to do so may result in an academic F grade from thehost institution.Additional information and the required form may be obtained fromthe Registrar’s Office.Registration PoliciesCourse Load Restrictions. A student may register for no more than atotal of 19 semester credit hours during any regular semester,including those taken through cross-registration agreements.During sessions of eight weeks or less in duration, a student shall belimited to enrollment in courses generating credits at the rate of1.25 semester credit hours per week, unless an overload has beenauthorized in advance.Auditing. A student may register as a paid auditor only during lateregistration period, as indicated in the Academic Calendar, on aspace-available basis. Distance learning courses are available for auditonly with the permission of the instructor.State and County residents 60 years and older may register for a“Senior Citizen Audit,” without a fee or tuition, only during the lateregistration period as indicated in the Academic Calendar, on a spaceavailable basis. Distance learning courses are not available for “SeniorCitizen Audit.”Not all courses are available for audit.An auditor need not participate in class activities, take tests, or submithomework assignments. The degree to which the auditor may dothese things is to be determined by the instructor.All courses audited will be recorded on a student’s transcript as audits.However, if an auditor ceases to attend class without withdrawingfrom the class, the instructor may indicate that a grade of NR berecorded.Waiver of Requirement. A specific course may be waived forappropriate reasons, but the total credit requirements for any degreecannot be altered. A waived course does not decrease thenumber of credit hours required for graduation. A waiver mustmaintain the goals of the program as well as the policies/requirementsof the College, SUNY and New York State Education Department(SED) and be approved by the appropriate Department Dean.Repeating Courses. A student may repeat a course twice, with noadditional credit earned. Only the higher grade will be used in allfuture cumulative grade point average computations; however, allgrades will be retained on the transcript. Once the highest possiblegrade has been achieved, a student may not repeat the course.Withdrawal. A student may officially withdraw from a classwithout a grade penalty anytime up to the end of the 11th week offull semester classes by completing the appropriate course withdrawalform in the Registrar’s Office. For summer and time-shortenedcourses, refer to the appropriate schedule for withdrawal dates. Forsuch withdrawal, a grade of “W” is assigned. Students who stopattending without officially withdrawing receive the academic gradeearned at the completion of the term.The student is encouraged to discuss this action with his or herinstructor and academic advisor. The student is responsible fordetermining how this withdrawal may affect his or her financial aidand academic status.Academic Leave. Matriculated students in good academicstanding who find it necessary to interrupt their program of studyat the College are automatically granted an academic leave for aperiod not to exceed two semesters. Such students maintain theirmatriculated status and, upon return, may choose to pursue programrequirements in effect at the time of their matriculation provided thatthe College continues to offer those courses and/or that program.Coursework completed while on academic leave is subject to thepolicies and procedures governing non-residence credit.Students who fail to register for the first semester after the academicleave has expired will have their matriculation suspended. Suchstudents will, on return, be required to reactivate their status with theRegistrar’s Office.Residence Credit. Residence credit is obtained by registering for andsuccessfully completing credit bearing courses offered by the College.Residence credit may also be obtained through participation in theCollege’s cross-registration program, as outlined above.Residence Requirements – Associate’s Degree. At least 30 semestercredit hours in residence applied to the degree program must besuccessfully completed in order to be eligible for an Associate’s degree.Residence Requirements – Certificate. At least 15 semester credithours in residence applied to the certificate program must besuccessfully completed in order to be eligible for a certificate.34

Non-Residence Credit. Non-residence credit is defined as creditearned at other academic institutions or certain non-collegiateorganizations or credit earned by examination or for previousexperience. Non-resident credit does not generate grade pointsfor the purpose of calculating grade-point averages.External Transfer Credit. Accredited post-secondary transfer creditmay be accepted for coursework taken at academic institutions ifapproved by the Department Dean. Courses of equivalent quality andcontent taken at other academic institutions will be accepted if passedwith a grade of “C” or better, if such courses are applicable to thestudent’s program. Transfer credit may be awarded by the VicePresident of Academic Affairs upon recommendation of theDepartment Dean for coursework taken in certain non-collegiateorganizations when published guides are available to evaluate suchcoursework and the Academic Senate has approved the use of thoseguides. The Academic Senate has approved the use of A Guide to EducationalPrograms in Non-Collegiate Organizations for makingsuch evaluations. Guidelines have been established for grantingnon-residence credit for certain courses taken through the AmericanInstitute of Banking. Any coursework older than 10 years will transferonly at the discretion of the Department Dean.Credit by Examination/Credit for Previous Experience. Matriculatedstudents may earn credit by examination for individual coursesrequired in their program of study. Credit by examination may beawarded for a passing grade on an externally published proficiencyexamination or an internally developed challenge examination. Theavailability of internally developed challenge examinations for selectedcourses is determined by individual academic departments. Thechallenge examination request, including a justification statement,must be submitted prior to the end of the seventh week of thestudent’s final semester preceding graduation. The request must beapproved by the Faculty member, the Department Dean and theAcademic Vice President (application available from the Registrar’sOffice) and the test administration fee paid prior to theadministration of the challenge examination.Matriculated students may earn credit based on previous experiencefor individual courses required in their program of study. To initiatethe process, the student should petition the department responsiblefor the specific course(s), listing each course and a brief statementjustifying its consideration.Credit earned by examination or through previous experience is notconsidered as earned in residence. Credit earned by examination orthrough previous experience will be recorded as “credit” (CR) ontranscripts, and will not affect a student’s grade point average (G.P.A.).Students must accumulate 12 or more semester hours of residencecredits before credit by examination or credit for previous experienceis noted on transcripts.College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Under the CollegeLevel Examination Program, Schenectady County Community Collegeawards credit by examination for certain specific courses. In orderto ensure selection of the appropriate examination(s) and to learn ofpotential additional requirements, students are advised to consult theappropriate Department Dean prior to registering for CLEPexaminations. Information and registration materials for CLEPexaminations are available in the Testing Center, Elston Hall 427.Academic Placement Testing. The placement tests in basic skillsmust be completed prior to the first day of classes of the term inwhich the student is matriculated. The results will determineappropriate placement into developmental reading, writing,mathematics and/or study skills courses which serve as prerequisitesto the corresponding program requirements. Exceptions to theplacement testing requirement are granted to a student who (1) haspassed the English 11 New York State Regents exam with a grade of75 or better and has also passed any of the following mathematicsNew York State Regents exams: Course I, Course II, Course A, Algebra,Geometry, or Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry with a gradeof 75 or better, or (2) has presented evidence of transferable credit forboth College Composition and for Algebra I or higher, or (3) has presentedevidence of transfer credit for both College Composition andalso passed the math Regents courses listed in item (1), or (4) whohas scored 450 on all three sections of the SAT (Scholastic AptitudeTest) Reasoning Test: Critical Thinking, Writing and Math, or (5) whohas comparable scores of 18 verbal and 18 mathematics on the ACT(AmericanCollege Testing).An individual may submit a written request for a re-test on theplacement test (for the current semester) within 14 days of theoriginal testing based on any one of the following criteria:1. Illness or injury made known to the test administratorduring the test.2. Previously undisclosed documented disability (re-test in theStudent Development Center).3. Irregularity in test situation (e.g., no clock, interruption, missingpages in test booklet) made known to the test administrator atthe time of the test.The request will be reviewed by the Assistant Dean of AcademicAffairs. The individual will be notified in writing of the decisionwithin seven days.Placement test scores of high school graduates and GED recipients arevalid for three years from the date of testing. However, placement testscores of students who apply for admission under the 24-Credit HourProgram are valid for only one year.Transcript Requests. Requests for transcripts are made to the Registrar’sOffice. All requests must bear the student’s signature authorizingrelease of the academic information. Requests may be made bycompleting a transcript request form in the Registrar’s Office or theCollege website or through a signed letter. Transcript requests cannotbe accepted over the phone.A fee of $4 must accompany each request for an official or unofficialtranscript. Official transcripts bear the College seal and the Registrar’ssignature. Official transcripts will be sent directly to receivinginstitutions and may be issued to students in a signed, sealedenvelope. Students who wish to transfer to other colleges arenormally required to submit official copies of transcripts.Classroom ExpectationsCourse Requirements. Students will be provided a written statementof all course requirements by their instructor during the first classsession. This statement will include a grading policy stating therelative weighting of the course requirements in determining thestudent’s final grade.35

Students are responsible for meeting course prerequisites and forpromptly obtaining such texts or materials as may be required forthe course.Attendance Policy. Students are responsible for maintaining promptand continuous attendance in all classes and are responsible forany assignments or material presented in their absence. The degreeto which absences and lateness affect a student’s final grade will bedetermined by the individual instructor and stated in his/her coursesyllabus. A grade of “FX,” attendance-related failure, may be issued toa student who has missed more than 20 percent of the total numberof class hours a course meets in one semester.A class meeting is an uninterrupted instructional session involvingone or more class or practicum periods during which a singleattendance record is made.Classroom Expectations.Use of Electronic Devices in the Classroom and Other CampusFacilitiesTechnology use in the classroom is intended to enhance the learningenvironment for all students, and any use of technology that degradesthe learning environment may be prohibited by the instructor. Anyuse of technology that promotes dishonesty or illegal activities isprohibited. Professional staff members in charge of academicfacilities may also make rules concerning appropriate use of electronicdevices. Consistent with College policy, it is the course instructor orthe professional staff member who determines whether such usageis inappropriate.Education Law State of New York 244-a.Students Unable Because of Religious Beliefs to AttendClasses on Certain Days1. No person shall be expelled from or be refused admission as astudent to an institution of higher education for the reason thathe/she is unable because of his/her religious beliefs to attendclasses or to participate in any examination, study or workrequirements on a particular day or days.2. Any student in an institution of higher education who isunable, because of his/her religious beliefs to attend classeson a particular day or days shall, because of such absence on theparticular day or days, be excused from any examination orany study or work requirements.3. It shall be the responsibility of the faculty and of theadministrative office of each institution of higher educationto make available to each student who is absent from school,because of his/her religious beliefs, an equivalent opportunity tomake up any examination, study or work requirements thathe/she may have missed because of such absence on anyparticular day or days. No fees of any kind shall be chargedby the institution for making available to the said studentsuch equivalent opportunity.4. If classes, examinations, study or work requirements are heldon Friday after 4 p.m. or on Saturday, similar makeup classes,examinations, study or work requirements shall be made availableon other days where it is possible and practicable to do so.No special fees shall be charged to the student for these classes,examinations, study or work requirements held on other days.5. In effectuating the provisions of this section, it shall be the dutyof the faculty and of the administrative officials of each institutionof higher education to exercise the fullest measure of good faith.No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student becauseof availing himself/herself of the provisions of this section.6. Any student who is aggrieved by the alleged failure of any facultyor administrative officials to comply in good faith with theprovisions of this section shall be entitled to maintain an actionor proceeding in the Supreme Court of the county in which suchinstitution of higher education is located for the enforcement ofhis/her rights under this section.6a. A copy of this section shall be published by each institution ofhigher education in the Catalog of such institution containingthe listing of available courses.7. As used in this section, the term “institution of higher education”shall mean schools under the control of the Board of Trustees ofthe State University of New York, or the Board of Trusteesof Higher Education of the City of New York or anycommunity college.Academic IntegrityAcademic integrity is the foundation of institutions of higherlearning, and students will act in accordance with the academicintegrity guidelines of the College. The following guidelines applyto all courses offered by the College.• Each student’s work will be her/his own work.• Each student will appropriately identify the work of otherswhen it is incorporated into the writing of her/his papers,examinations, or oral presentations. This includes bothdirect quotations and paraphrased opinions and ideas.• Each student will follow the directions of the instructor withregard to permissible materials in a room at the times of testsand examinations.• Each student will proceed during examinations withoutany assistance whatsoever and without communicating inany way with another student while an examination isbeing conducted.• Each student will refrain from obtaining or disseminatingthe content of any examination prior to distribution bythe instructor.• Except as directed by the instructor, students enrolled inlaboratory sections will complete all observations andreports based solely on their own processing of theexperiment or demonstration.• Each student will submit her/his work to only one instructor,unless s/he has the prior approval of all instructors involved.• Students will represent data and sources appropriatelyand honestly.Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to:• Plagiarism: The intentional or unintentional representationof another person’s work as one’s own. Examples include,but are not limited to:• Quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing another’s workwithout appropriately acknowledging the source;• Using another’s research without acknowledgingthe source;• Submitting another’s paper, purchased or otherwiseobtained, as one’s own.• Cheating on Examinations: Looking at another’swork, using or bringing materials not permitted by theinstructor during the exam, communicating with another36

student, receiving any kind of assistance, including but notlimited to assistance from electronic devices, during anexamination, and obtaining or disseminating the content ofan examination prior to its distribution by the instructor.• Multiple Submission: Submitting any work, even one’sown, to more than one instructor, without the permission ofthose instructors.• Facilitating Academic Dishonesty: Knowingly allowinganother student to use one’s work or cheat from one’s exam.• Fabrication: Falsifying or inventing information in anysituation, including but not limited to data for a lab orresearched project.Consequences of Violating Academic Integrity: The following are theCollege’s guidelines for consequences for violating academic integrity,but the student must consult the course syllabus, since the instructorwill determine the consequences for each course. Consequences mayinclude, but are not limited to, one or a combination of thefollowing penalties:• Oral or written warning.• Deduction of points, grade of “F” or 0 for the assignment,project, or exam.• Failure of the course.• Disciplinary action by the Student Affairs Office. Resultsof disciplinary actions are outlined in the Student Code ofConduct (included in the Student Handbook).Independent StudyAn independent study project is an organized experience independentlypursued by a student under the direction of a faculty member.Matriculated students with a cumulative grade point average of atleast 2.50 are eligible to request an independent study course througha faculty member willing and able to supervise the project. An independentstudy proposal must be recommended by the appropriateDepartment Dean and subsequently approved by the Vice President ofAcademic Affairs prior to the student registering for the course.Final ExaminationsA final examination, if required, will be specified in the courserequirement as determined by the academic department. All finalexaminations will be held during the final exam week. Studentswill not be held liable for more than two final examinations duringa single day. Students performing at the “A” level may be exemptedfrom the final examination if their instructor has so provided in thegrading policy for the course.Academic StatusGrading System. The following grades are assigned by courseinstructors and carry the grade points indicated.Grade grade grade Points/MeaningCredit HourA Excellent 4.00A- 3.67B+ 3.33B Good 3.00B- 2.67C+ 2.33C Average 2.00C- 1.67D+ 1.33D Poor 1.00D- 0.67F Failure 0.00FX Failure 0.00(attendance-related)The following grades are not counted in determining the grade pointaverage:I IncompleteW WithdrawalAU AuditNC No CreditNR Not ReportedP PassCR Credit for previous experienceor by examinationT TransferGrade Point Average (G.P.A.). A student’s cumulative grade pointaverage is determined by dividing the total grade points earned bythe total credit hours attempted. All grades from repeated courses areindicated on the student transcript, although only the highest gradeachieved is calculated in the G.P.A.Credit hours attempted by students normally include all those takenin residence credit-bearing courses. Pass/fail grades are not calculatedin the G.P.A.Incomplete Courses. Course requirements are expected to be metwithin the time limits established for the term. An instructor maygrant a student an extension, normally not to exceed 60 calendar daysfrom the last day of final examinations, by submitting a grade of “I”for that student. Extensions may be given only when necessitated bycircumstances beyond the student’s control. Grades of “I” automaticallybecome “Fs” after 60 calendar days from the end of the final examperiod if not otherwise changed by the instructor.Term Honors. Only matriculated students are eligible for termhonors. Students who receive a grade of “I” will not be considered forterm honors in that semester, with the following exception: studentswho complete the course within three weeks of the end of the finalexam period may apply for term honors.A full-time student’s name is placed on the President’s List for eachterm in which the student has earned a G.P.A. of 3.70 or higher whileearning at least 12 credit hours for that term. Part-time studentsearning six credit hours in a term and having accumulated 12 credithours are also eligible. A full-time student’s name is placed on theDean’s List each term in which the student has earned a G.P.A. from3.20 to up to 3.70 while earning at least 12 credit hours that term.Part-time students earning six credit hours in a term and havingaccumulated 12 credit hours are also eligible.Graduation Honors. Degree recipients with a cumulative G.P.A. of3.70 or higher graduate with High Honors. Degree recipients with acumulative grade point average from 3.20 to up to 3.70 graduatewith Honors.Mid-Term Warnings. At the end of the seventh week of classes inthe fall and spring semesters, faculty submit warning grades.37

Students performing below the “C” level are notified of their status bymail.Academic Standing. The academic status of matriculated students isdetermined by the total credit hours attempted, semester andcumulative grade point averages and number of credit hours completedas prescribed by the Academic Standing Tables below. Suchdetermination will be made at the end of each semester of study. Theaction described will be assigned to the student’s transcript, and theinformation regarding this status will be transmitted to the student.Good Academic Standing. A matriculated student is considered tobe in good academic standing at the end of a term and for thesubsequent term if the student meets the criteria for SatisfactoryProgress and Pursuit of Program.Satisfactory Progress. A student is considered to be makingsatisfactory progress if he/she maintains a cumulative G.P.A. abovethe level of dismissal defined in the table below.Total CreditDismissalHours Attempted Cumulative G.P.A.0-11 0.0012-23 Below 1.0024-35 Below 1.5036-47 Below 1.7048-59 Below 1.9060 and Above Below 2.00Total Credit Hours above include all credit hours attempted inresidence at Schenectady County Community College. In addition,applicable transfer credits are included in the Total Credit HoursAttempted, but they are not included in the calculation of the G.P.A.Pursuit of Program. Students are considered to be in pursuit ofprogram if they maintain a level above the point of dismissal by completingthe specified number of hours indicated in the table below.Successful completion is defined as receiving a grade of “A,” “A-,”“B+,” “B,” “B-,” “C+,” “C,” “C-,” “D+,” “D,” “D-,” “I” or “P” for anycourse taken in residence.Total CreditMinimum Number ofHours Registered Credit Hours Required to(Dismissal) Be Successfully Completed0-22 023-35 1236-47 2148-59 3060-71 4272-83 5484 and above 66When a student has not met the requirements of Good AcademicStanding, he/she will be notified by the Director of AcademicServices. Registration does not become official until the Collegedetermines whether the student meets the requirements for GoodAcademic Standing.Academic Probation. Since a cumulative grade point average of 2.00is one of the requirements for graduation from a degree or certificateprogram, matriculated students who fall below this level at the end ofany academic term are placed on academic probation. Such studentsremain eligible to register for coursework but lose eligibility to holdstudent office, participate in intercollegiate functions or serve as apublic representative of the College. Probationary status remains ineffect until the student has achieved a cumulative grade point average38of 2.0 or higher. During the probationary period, these students maybe limited to enrollment of no more than 14 credit hours.A semester or term probation is a warning given to students who earna G.P.A. below 2.00 for that academic period.Dismissal and Readmission. Students who have lost theirmatriculation through academic dismissal may apply for readmissionto the College.Students initiate the process by completing the application formprovided by the Registrar’s Office.These initial steps in the application process must be completed priorto the last day of general registration for the term in whichreadmission is to take place. Academic dismissal remains in effectuntil the student has been readmitted by the Readmission Committee.Readmitted students will be subject to the program requirementsin effect at the time they are reinstated as matriculated students.Any change in program requirements resulting from thereadmission process is subject to evaluation by the appropriateDepartment Dean.Fresh Start Policy. The Fresh Start Policy applies to students whoreturn to SCCC after an absence of five or more years and successfullycomplete 12 credits with a GPA of at least 2.00. Students maypetition the Registrar to have their former academic record before thefive-year absence accepted in the same manner as if the credits weretransfer credits. That is, earned credits are carried forward for up to30 hours of credit in which a grade of “C” or higher was earned. Thecumulative GPA is based only on credits earned subsequent to thestudent’s re-entry. The student’s complete record, before and after academicforgiveness, remains on the transcript. This Fresh Start Policycan be made only once during a student’s career at SCCC.Graduation RequirementsApplication for Graduation. In order to establish eligibility forgraduation from either a certificate or degree program, each studentmust complete an application for graduation.Students must meet each of the following academic requirements tobe eligible for an Associate’s degree or certificate:1. Candidates must meet the program requirements in effect at thetime of their matriculation and earn a cumulative G.P.A. of atleast 2.00.2. Candidates must be matriculated in the program from whichthey wish to graduate at least one semester prior to graduationand meet the residence requirements for degree and/orcertificate programs.3. Candidates must be recommended for graduation by vote of theFaculty or be approved by the President of the College when theFaculty vote is based on incorrect information.4. Candidates for a degree must hold a high school diplomaor its equivalent.Additional Degree or Certificate. Students may earn an additionaldegree or certificate provided that the secondary program isessentially different from the primary program (e.g., thesecondary program includes at least 15 credit hours of requirementsnot in common with the primary program) and that all degree orcertificate requirements for both programs have been met.Discounting Grade Policy. For the purpose of meeting the minimum

graduation grade point average (G.P.A.) requirement, a student maypetition the Vice President of Academic Affairs to discount grades of“C” or lower from the cumulative grade point average. For the petitionto be considered, the courses must not be required in the program inwhich the student is matriculated for graduation. Any courses whichmay serve as specific electives in the program of matriculation cannotbe discounted.Petition for discount must be made in writing during the semesterof graduation and requires the recommendation of the appropriateDepartment Dean. Petitions will be considered at the time of finalgraduation audit and may be granted at the discretion of the VicePresident of Academic Affairs whose decision shall be final. Thestudent’s cumulative G.P.A. on the transcript will remain unchanged.The Registrar will report to the Faculty each year the number ofproposed graduates who have been affected by the implementation ofthis policy.Attendance at Graduation Ceremony. Candidates for degrees andcertificates can participate in SCCC’s Commencement ceremony ifthey have applied to graduate and are expected to complete theirdegree and/or certificate program requirements in August, Decemberor May of the current academic year. Final clearance for degrees andcertificates will be completed after Commencement when finalgrades are submitted. Identification of Honors candidates at theCommencement ceremony will be based on the students’ cumulativegrade point averages excluding the final Spring semester grades.Official honors and Academic Recognition will be determined aftersubmission of final grades. Participation in the Commencementceremony does not ensure the degree or certificate will actuallybe awarded.Release of Student InformationThe following policy governs the disclosure of education recordinformation by the Registrar’s Office.1. In accord with the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act of 1974(The Buckley Amendment), enrolled students have the rightto inspect and review all official records, files and data directlyrelated to them that are maintained by the College. Underthe law providing access to institutional records, studentshave the right to:• obtain copies of those records at the expense of theeligible student;• receive a response from the institution to reasonable requestsfor explanation and interpretations of those records;• have an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the contentof those records.2. The following information about a student may be released toany outside source not officially connected to SUNY or oneof its agents:• dates of attendance;• receipt of degree;• degree earned.3. The College may disclose education records or componentsthereof without written consent of students to:• any office of the State University of New York or its agent ona “need to know” basis;• personnel within the institution determined by theinstitution to have legitimate educational interest;• officials of other institutions in which students seek to enroll,on condition that the issuing institution makes a reasonableattempt to inform students of the disclosure or makes suchtransfer of information a stated institutional policy;• persons or organizations providing financial aid to thestudents, or determining financial aid decisions concerningeligibility, amount, condition and enforcement or termsof said aid;• Veterans Administration;• accrediting organizations carrying out theiraccrediting functions;• parents of a student who have established a student’s statusas a dependent according to Internal Revenue Code of 1954,Section 152;• persons in compliance with a judicial order or a lawfullyissued subpoena, provided that the institution first makes areasonable attempt to notify the student;• persons in an emergency, if the knowledge of information, infact, is necessary to protect the health or safety of students orother persons.4. If you do not wish your name to be released to militaryrecruiters, you must provide a written request to the Registrar’sOffice.5. No further information will be released without the writtenconsent of the student.Student Complaint Procedures forAcademic and Administrative MattersAcademic Matters. A student wishing to file a complaint regardingan academic matter should begin the following process within sixmonths after the end of the semester in which the grade for the coursewas issued:1. Consult with the instructor of the course in question. If anunderstanding or resolution is not achieved, or if this step is notfeasible, the student may then:2. Consult with the appropriate Department Dean. The Dean willconsult with the involved faculty member and with the studentand attempt to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. If an understandingor resolution is not achieved, the student may then:3. Appeal in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Thewritten appeal, detailing both the complaint and the results oftheir consultations with the instructor and with the DepartmentDean, should be delivered to the Office of the Vice President ofAcademic Affairs. An appointment for consultation with theVice President or Vice President’s designee may be scheduled atthat time. The faculty member involved will be notified that thestudent has appealed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs,and be given a copy of the student’s written appeal.Within 15 days of notification via memo from the VicePresident, the faculty member may choose to provide awritten reply which shall be considered in the dispositionof the complaint. The faculty member may also schedule anappointment to consult with the Vice President.Determinations and dispositions of complaints will be made by theVice President of Academic Affairs of Schenectady County39

Community College within 30 days of receipt of the writtencomplaint. The Vice President will consult with and notify thePresident of determinations and dispositions. The student will benotified in writing of the decision.Administrative Matters. A student wishing to file a complaintregarding an administrative matter should complete thefollowing steps:• Consult with the staff member who hasresponsibility for the matter in question. If anunderstanding or resolution is not achieved, thestudent may then:• consult with the supervisor of the office or unit for aresolution of the complaint. If a resolution is to beappealed, the student may then:• appeal in writing to the Vice President of the divisionthat has administrative responsibility for that office orunit. The written appeal, detailing both the complaintand the results of the consultations with the staff memberand supervisor should be delivered to the Officeof the Vice President. An appointment for consultationwith the Vice President may be scheduled at that time.Determination and Disposition of a Complaint. The Vice Presidentwill respond to a written complaint within 30 days of receipt. TheVice President will consult with and notify the President ofdeterminations and dispositions. The student will be notified inwriting of the decision.Complaint Resolution for Distance Education Students. Studentstaking courses through a distance learning format may also file acomplaint with their home state agency. The State Higher EducationExecutive Office (SHEEO) has provided a directory of StudentComplaint Information by State and Agency at the following link:http://www.sheeo.org/stateauth/Complaint%20Process%20Links_October%202011.pdfAll Other Matters. A student who wishes to file a complaintregarding a College matter but is uncertain where to begin theprocess should begin with the Division of Student Affairs for referralto the appropriate office.40

Curricula Offered at Schenectady County Community CollegeProgram Degree HEGIS Code Page #Air Traffic Control......................................................................A.A.S................................... 5302........................... 59Alternative Energy Technology..................................................A.A.S................................... 5311............................60Aviation Science...........................................................................A.S..................................... 5302............................43BusinessAccounting*.............................................................................A.A.S................................... 5002............................58Business Administration*.................................................... A.S./A.A.S............................... 5004.........................43, 61General Business*................................................................Certificate............................... 5001............................83Music/Business........................................................................A.A.S................................... 5004............................73Chemical Dependency Counseling............................................A.A.S................................... 5506............................62Computer Desktop Support Specialist...................................Certificate............................... 5103............................80Computer Information Systems................................................A.A.S................................... 5103............................63Computer Networking Systems and Cyber Security................A.A.S................................... 5104............................64Computer Repair and Networking.........................................Certificate............................... 5104............................80Computer Science*......................................................................A.S..................................... 5101............................45Criminal Justice*............................................................A.S./A.A.S./Certificate...................... 5505......................46, 65, 81Early Childhood.................................................................A.A.S./Certificate.......................... 5503.........................67, 82Emergency Management*..........................................................A.A.S................................... 5508............................68Fire Protection Technology*......................................................A.A.S................................... 5507............................69Fire Science*............................................................................Certificate............................... 5507............................82Health Studies.........................................................................Certificate............................... 5299............................83Hotel TechnologyAssistant Chef*....................................................................Certificate............................... 5404............................79Culinary Arts*.........................................................................A.O.S................................... 5010............................66Hotel and Restaurant Management*........................................A.A.S................................... 5010............................70Human Services*.................................................................... A.S./A.A.S............................... 5501......................... 47,72Liberal Arts and SciencesHumanities and Social Sciences*.............................................. A.A.................................... 5649............................50Individual Studies.................................................................A.A./A.S................................. 5699............................48Mathematics and Science*........................................................A.S..................................... 5649............................51Science......................................................................................A.S..................................... 5649............................56Teaching Assistant................................................................Certificate............................... 5503............................85Teacher Education Transfer*.....................................................A.S..................................... 5608............................57Medical Coding and Billing.................................................. Certificate............................... 5213............................85Nanoscale Materials Technology ..............................................A.A.S................................... 5311............................74Nursing (through Ellis Hospital School of Nursing).......................A.S..................................... 5208............................**Nutrition ......................................................................................A.S..................................... 5613............................52Paralegal*....................................................................................A.A.S................................... 5099............................75Performing ArtsDrama.......................................................................................A.S..................................... 5610............................53Music............................................................................... A.S./Certificate........................... 5610.........................54, 84Storage Battery Technology ...................................................Certificate............................... 5311............................84Tourism and Hospitality Management*....................................A.A.S.............................. 5011.10............................76Tourism, Sales and Convention Management* ....................Certificate............................... 5010............................86Jointly registered, inter-institutional programs with SUNY DelhiBachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (B.B.A.)........................ 0508...........................***Hotel and Resort Management Core.........................................................................................................................72Travel and Tourism Core..........................................................................................................................................77Business and Technology Management (B.B.A.)................................................................... 0599...........................***Criminal Justice (B.S.)........................................................................................................... 2105...........................***Enrollment in other than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize the student’s eligibility for certain financial aid awards. All degreeand certificate programs offered at Schenectady County Community College have been registered with the State Education Department and approvedby the State University of New York.* Program may also be completed by attending evening classes on a part-time basis.** The Nursing A.S. degree is granted by the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing in conjunction with SCCC.See Page 15 for further information about this program.*** Contact the Delhi liaison at (518) 381-1416.41

SCHENECTADY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Retention/Graduation/Transfer and Placement StatisticsRetention/Graduation Rates Transfer/Placement RatesFirst-Time, Full-Time* Students Entering Fall 2007 2010 GraduatesDEGREE PROGRAMS Entered % Enrolled % Enrolled % Graduated % Transferred % Still at SCCC Number of Continuing Employed EmployedFall 2007 Spring 2008 Fall 2008 by May 2010 without Graduating after May 2010 Graduates Their Full-Time Part-TimeEducation (1) (2,3) (2,3)Transfer Degree ProgramsAviation Science 7 57% 43% 29% 14% 0% 12 25% 0% 0%Business Administration 31 77% 58% 26% 26% 10% 44 73% 67% 0%Computer Science 7 86% 29% 0% 43% 14% 9 100% 0% 67%Human Services` 20 80% 75% 10% 20% 15% 30 60% 0% 75%Humanities and Social Sciences 52 79% 52% 15% 29% 10% 51 63% 36% 27%Individual Studies (A.A.) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A N/AIndividual Studies (A.S.) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A N/AMathematics and Science 12 75% 42% 8% 42% 42% 5 100% N/A N/APerforming Arts: Drama 7 100% 57% 14% 57% 0% 3 67% N/A N/APerforming Arts: Music 13 100% 77% 23% 31% 15% 17 71% 0% 25%Safety and Security Management 2 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0 N/A N/A N/AScience 15 87% 60% 20% 20% 7% 7 100% 0% 100%Teacher Education 36 81% 56% 31% 22% 19% 30 80% 0% 100%Subtotal - Transfer Degree Programs 200 81% 57% 20% 28% 14% 208 69% 20% 43%Career Degree ProgramsAccounting 11 73% 18% 9% 36% 0% 7 57% 0% 50%Business Administration 38 79% 39% 13% 16% 8% 43 44% 100% 0%Chemical Dependency Counseling 3 33% 33% 0% 0% 0% 4 25% 100% 0%Computer Information Systems 12 58% 17% 8% 42% 8% 15 67% 0% 0%Computer Networking Systems & Cyber Security 10 80% 50% 0% 40% 10% 12 33% 50% 25%Criminal Justice 46 76% 50% 13% 17% 17% 51 55% 33% 67%Culinary Arts 65 78% 55% 31% 9% 11% 65 29% 71% 29%Early Childhood 12 58% 25% 17% 33% 8% 8 25% 0% 0%Emergency Management 1 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 4 75% N/A N/AFire Protection Technology 9 100% 78% 44% 0% 0% 6 33% 0% 0%Hotel and Restaurant Management 19 68% 53% 16% 37% 0% 27 19% N/A N/AHuman Services 2 67% 33% 33% 11% 0% 7 14% N/A N/AMusic/Business 2 50% 0% 0% 100% 0% 4 25% 0% 100%Nanoscale Materials Technology N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A% 2 0% 0% 0%Paralegal 3 33% 33% 0% 67% 33% 25 12% 100% 0%Tourism and Hospitality Management 5 60% 40% 0% 20% 20% 10 80% 100% 0%Subtotal - Career Degree Programs 253 74% 45% 18% 20% 9% 290 38% 53% 22%TOTAL (4): 445 77% 50% 19% 24% 11% 498 51% 37% 32%* “First-Time Full-Time” includes students enrolled full-time in the fall semester who were first time students.1. Continuing Education means students are enrolled at a post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2010, according to the National Student Clearinghouse.2. Students may be continuing their education and working full or part time.3. Employment status is based on the November 2010 survey of May 2010 graduates. This survey had a 20% response rate.4. Excludes Certificate programs.42

CURRICULA ANDPROGRAMStransfer curriculaThe Associate in Arts degree (A.A.) is awarded in Humanities andSocial Sciences and is designed to transfer primarily to a Bachelor ofArts degree curriculum at a four-year institution.The Associate in Science degree (A.S.) is awarded in Science andprofessionally-related programs and is designed to transfer primarilyto a Bachelor of Science degree curriculum or, in the case of PerformingArts–Music, to a Bachelor of Music degree curriculum.Transfer Degree Programs• Aviation Science• Business Administration• Computer Science• Criminal Justice• Human Services• Individual Studies• Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences• Mathematics and Science• Nutrition• Performing Arts–DramaMusic• Science• Teacher Education TransferThe Honors ProgramThe Honors Program enables students in the College’s Associate’sdegree programs to enhance their educational experience at SCCC.Honors courses exist in a variety of subjects so that students from allof SCCC’s degree programs can benefit from them. For detailed information,please see Page 15 of the Catalog.Aviation ScienceAssociate in Science (A.S.)The Aviation Science A.S. degree program provides students with a pilotor non-pilot option that will enable successful transfer into a baccalaureateprogram in the field of aviation. The pilot option providesstudents with substantial experience in actual flight training towarda Private Pilot Certificate and Instrument Rating, a Commercial PilotCertificate and a Flight Instructor Certificate in conjunction with theirA.S. degree. Flight laboratories are provided by Richmor School ofAviation at the Schenectady County Airport. Laboratory fees can befound with tuition and fees on Pages 18-19.MissionThe Aviation Science degree A.S. program allows students toinvestigate various career options in the aviation industry beforetransferring to a more centrally focused baccalaureate program. ThePilot Option program combines flight and ground training with arigorous academic program strong in mathematics and science. TheNon-Pilot Option allows students to explore other possible aviationcareers including Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management, AccidentInvestigation and Aviation Administration. The Aviation Scienceprogram is designed to provide graduates with:• The tools necessary to act as a pilot in command and as safeprofessional pilots;• Realistic experiences that develop professional attitudes,behaviors and skills useful in the aviation industry;• Critical thinking and problem solving skills through theapplication of the Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) model,and• An opportunity to transfer to public or private four-year collegesor universities.First YearPilot OptionFall SemesterCRAER 103 Introduction to Flight...................................... 4AER 101 Introduction to Flight Lab................................ 1AER 102 Aviation History............................................... 3ENG 123 English Composition....................................... 3Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-414-15Spring SemesterCRAER 140 Elements of Instrument Flight......................... 4AER 141 Elements of Instrument Flight Lab................... 1PHY 106 Meteorology..................................................... 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3Mathematics Elective (b)............................... 3-4Social Science Elective..................................... 317-18Second YearFall SemesterCRAER 200 Commercial Operations................................... 3AER 228 Commercial Operations Lab I.......................... 1AER 210 Aviation Law.................................................... 3Physics Elective (c).......................................... 4Social Science Elective..................................... 3Humanities Elective......................................... 317Spring SemesterCRAER 236 Flight Safety..................................................... 3AER 229 Commercial Operations Lab II......................... 1AER Aviation Elective(s) (e).................................. 3-4Physics Elective (c).......................................... 4Humanities Elective......................................... 3CIS Elective (d)............................................. 3-417-19Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 6543

Notes:(a) Mathematics Elective MAT 145 or higher(b) Mathematics Elective MAT 167 or higher(c) Physics Elective: PHY 153/154 or PHY 221/222(d) CIS Elective: CIS 121 or higher(e) Aviation Elective(s): Any additional aviation course notated withan AER prefix.First YearNon-Pilot OptionFall SemesterCRAER 103 Introduction to Flight...................................... 4AER 102 Aviation History............................................... 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CIS Elective (c)............................................. 3-4Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-416-18Spring SemesterCRPHY 106 Meteorology..................................................... 3Aviation Elective (d) OR................................ 3-4Restrictive Elective (e)ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-4Social Science Elective..................................... 315-17Second YearFall SemesterCRAER 210 Aviation Law.................................................... 3AER 150 Airport Management and Security.................... 3Humanities Elective......................................... 3Physics Elective (b).......................................... 4Social Science Elective..................................... 316Spring SemesterCRAER 236 Flight Safety..................................................... 3Aviation Elective (d)...................................... 3-4Humanities Elective......................................... 3Restrictive Elective (e)................................... 3-4Physics (b) OR Mathematics Elective (a)....... 3-415-18Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 62Notes:(a) Mathematics Elective MAT 145 or higher.(b) Physics Elective: PHY 153/154 or PHY 221/222(c) CIS Elective: CIS 121 or higher(d) Aviation Elective: Any additional AER course, with theexception of 1-credit AER laboratories.(e) Restricted Elective: This may be any course with the exceptionof courses designated in the SCCC Catalog as not satisfyingA.A. or A.S. degree program requirements. Students may fulfillthis requirement with MGT 250 Internship. MGT 250requires Math, Science and Technology and Business/LawDepartmental approval.Business AdministrationAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Business Administration A.S. degree program is tofacilitate the transfer of students seeking to major in businessadministration or accounting at a baccalaureate degree-grantinginstitution. Diverse course offerings, cutting-edge technology, andindividualized advisement will prepare students to achieve theiracademic goals.The Business Administration A.S. program enables graduatingstudents to:• Think strategically, creatively and critically;• Develop strong analytical skills;• Learn and apply a broad range of ethical business practices;• Understand the relevance of contemporary events in thebusiness world and;• Complete a solid core of general education courses, which willease transfer to a four-year college or university.First YearFall SemesterCRACC 121 Financial Accounting....................................... 4BUS 121 Business Law I................................................. 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications................... 3MGT 123 Business Organization and Management.......... 316Spring SemesterCRACC 122 Managerial Accounting.................................... 4BUS 123 Business Law II................................................ 3BUS 223 Business Statistic ORMAT 147 Statistics........................................... 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 316Second YearFall SemesterCRECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics.......................... 3MAT 167 Precalculus with Analytic GeometryOR Higher....................................................... 4SOC 121 Sociology......................................................... 3Science Elective (b)....................................... 3-5Restricted Elective (a)................................... 3-416-19Spring SemesterCRECO 223 Principles of Microeconomics.......................... 3MAT 180 Calculus I OR Higher Mathematics ORScience Elective (b)....................................... 3-5Humanities Elective ........................................ 3Humanities Elective ........................................ 3Restricted Elective (a)................................... 3-415-18Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 6344

Notes:(a) A Restricted Elective is to be chosen from among non-requiredcourses ACC (ACC 222 or higher), CIS 129 or higher, MGT,MKT and TEL. Students may select as an option either theAccounting or Management Internship (ACC 250 or MGT 250)as one of the restricted electives. In their selection ofRestricted Electives, students should become familiar withthe specific requirements of the colleges to which they plan toapply for transfer.(b) Students should become familiar with the particular requirementsof the colleges to which they plan to apply for transfer.Coursework in calculus is becoming an increasingly frequentrequirement. Should science be chosen, students should be awarethat some four-year colleges require a two-term sequence of thesame science or laboratory science courses.Computer ScienceAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Computer Science A.S. degree program is toprovide a rigorous and comprehensive foundation in computerscience as well as a solid liberal arts curriculum, in accordance withthe principles of the Schenectady County Community College’smission. The computer science curriculum is designed primarily forthe student who anticipates transfer to a four-year institution to completea baccalaureate in computer science or computer engineering.The Computer Science A.S. program will provide graduates with:• The ability to program computers and to construct computeralgorithms;• The ability to apply logical and critical reasoning in evaluationand problem solving;• The ability to explain and solve problems in several areas ofComputer Science;• The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,and collaborate effectively in teams, and• A core liberal arts curriculum.First YearFall SemesterCRCIS 134 C++/UNIX....................................................... 4ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MAT 160 Discrete Structures........................................... 3Social Science Elective..................................... 313Spring SemesterCRCIS 246 Data Structures................................................ 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3MAT 180 Calculus I........................................................ 4Humanities Elective......................................... 3Social Science Elective..................................... 316Second YearFall SemesterCRCIS 133 JAVA................................................................ 3MAT/CIS Elective (d).................................... 3-4Lab Science Elective (a).................................... 4MAT 181 Calculus II....................................................... 4Humanities Elective......................................... 317-18Spring SemesterCRGeneral Elective (e).......................................... 3CIS Elective (c)................................................ 3Lab Science Elective (a).................................... 4Liberal Arts Elective...................................... 3-4Mathematics Elective (b)............................... 3-416-18Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 6245

Notes:(a) Laboratory Science Electives: BIO 141-142, BIO 241,CHM 121-122, GEO 143-145, PHY 221-222(b) Mathematics Elective: MAT 167 (if taken as a prerequisite forMAT 180), MAT 240, MAT 242, MAT 244(c) Computer Science Electives: CIS 129 (if taken as a prerequisitefor CIS 134), CIS 135, CIS 136, CIS 220, CIS 223, CIS 225,CIS 229, CIS 236, CIS 237, CIS 238, CIS 240, CIS 259(d) Students should carefully review the MAT/CIS requirements ofthe college to which they plan to transfer before selecting either aMAT or CIS course from those in (b) or (c) above.(e) This may be any course with the exception of coursesdesignated in the SCCC Catalog as not satisfying A.A. or A.S.degree program requirements. However, students need to considerthe transferability of the course to particular colleges.Depending upon math background, students may take MAT167 Precalculus with Analytic Geometry in the first semester asa prerequisite to the Calculus sequence with no loss in coursesequence or credits.Humanities and Social Science electives should be taken tosupplement General Education Principles. Electives should bechosen based upon concentration, transfer school prerequisiteand interest. Advisor should be consulted.Criminal JusticeAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThe Criminal Justice A.S. degree prepares students for transfer intorelated programs at a four-year college or university. This degree providesintroductory level instruction in the six course areas designatedby the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences needed for programaccreditation including: a) Administration of Justice;b) Corrections; c) Criminological Theory; d) Law Adjudication;e) Law Enforcement; and f) Research and Analytic Methods.The Criminal Justice A.S. degree objectives enable graduatingstudents to:• Demonstrate knowledge of the contemporary criminal justicesystem and the administration of justice;• Explain the history, theory, practice, legal environment,development, and philosophy of corrections;• Identify the nature and causes of crime, typologies, offenders,and victims within the framework of criminological theory;• Review law adjudication through study of criminal law, criminalprocedures, prosecution, defense, court procedures, and judicialdecision-making, and• Analyze the history, theory, practice, legal environment,organization, and subcultures of law enforcement.First YearFall SemesterCRCRJ 113 Intro to Criminal Justice ................................. 3CRJ 131 Criminal Law................................................... 3CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications................... 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 315Spring SemesterCRCRJ 133 Criminology.................................................... 3CRJ 143 Criminal Evidence & Procedure...................... 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3SOC 121 Sociology......................................................... 3Restricted Liberal Arts Elective (c)................... 315Fall SemesterCRCRJ 219 Corrections...................................................... 3Criminal Justice Elective (a)............................. 3MAT 147 Statistics .......................................................... 3Lab Science Elective......................................... 4Restricted Liberal Arts Elective (c)................... 316Spring SemesterCRCRJ 117 Police Organization & Supervision.................. 3Criminal Justice Elective (a)............................. 3Liberal Arts Elective (b)................................... 3Restricted Liberal Arts Elective (c)................... 3General Elective (b)...................................... 3-515-17Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 6146

NOTES:(a) Criminal Justice electives should be selected based on transferconsiderations and student interest. An advisor should beconsulted.(b) Liberal Arts and General Electives should be selected based ontransfer considerations and student interest. An advisor should beconsulted.(c) Restricted Liberal Arts Electives should be chosen to satisfy SUNYGeneral Education Requirements.Human ServicesAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Human Services A.S. degree program is to preparestudents for academic success in baccalaureate transfer programs insocial work, human services and related professional areas of study.This program is based on best practices associated with the NationalAssociation of Social Workers. The Human Services programemphasizes the acquisition of knowledge from social sciencedisciplines, development of core social work theory and skills,ethical conduct and preparation for future professional careers.The Human Services program enables graduates to:• Integrate knowledge from liberal arts disciplines withpractice skills;• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills;• Develop a commitment to ethical practice, and• Recognize diversity.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3SOC 121 Sociology......................................................... 3SOC 125Introduction to Social Workand Social Welfare........................................... 3SOC 127 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics................. 315Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3Restricted Elective (i).................................... 3-4Psychology Elective (h) ORMathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-4General Elective............................................ 3-4Biology Elective (b).......................................... 416-19Second YearFall SemesterCRHUS 208 Theory and Field Experience I (g).................... 3HIS 125 Western Civilization to 1715 ORHIS 127 Western Civilization Since 1715 (d)... 3PSY 224 Abnormal Psychology...................................... 3Psychology Elective (h) ................................ 3-4Science Elective (c)....................................... 3-415-17Spring SemesterHIS 232CRWorld Civilizations to 1700 ORHIS 234 World Civilization Since 1700 OROther World Civilizations course (e)................ 3POL 123 US Government and Politics............................ 3Humanities Elective (f) ORStudio OR Performing Arts Elective................. 3Restricted Elective (i).................................... 3-4Liberal Arts OR Studio ORPerforming Arts Elective............................... 3-415-17Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 6147

Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 60Notes:(a) Courses should be chosen from approved SUNY GeneralEducation courses in each category. If planning to transfer to anon-SUNY institution up to three courses may be substitutedfor General Education courses. A SUNY General EducationRequirement Waiver form, available in the Registrar’s Office(Elston Hall 212), must be completed.(b) Courses in the Academic Focus Area must be selected fromapproved Liberal Arts courses with Advisor, Department Deanand Vice President approval.(c) The science elective should be selected based upon the AcademicFocus Area and the transfer school prerequisites.(d) Electives should be chosen based upon the Academic FocusArea with consideration of transfer school requirements and mustbe approved by the Advisor, Department Dean andVice President of Academic Affairs.(b) Courses in the Academic Focus Area must be selectedwith Advisor, Department Dean and Vice President of AcademicAffairs approval.(c) The science elective should be selected based upon the AcademicFocus Area and the transfer school prerequisites.(d) Electives should be chosen based upon the Academic FocusArea with consideration of transfer school requirements andmust be approved by the Advisor, Department Dean andVice President of Academic Affairs.Associate in Science (A.S.)First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3Mathematics General Education (a).............. 3-4Science General Education (a)...................... 3-4Academic Focus Area (b).............................. 3-4Elective (d)................................................... 3-415-19Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3Social Science General Education (a)............... 3American History General Education (a).......... 3Academic Focus Area (b).............................. 3-4Science Elective (c)....................................... 3-415-17Second YearFall SemesterCRWestern Civilization General Education (a)...... 3Foreign Language General Education (a)......... 3Academic Focus Area (b).............................. 3-4Academic Focus Area (b).............................. 3-4Elective (d)................................................... 3-415-18Spring SemesterCROther World Civilizations General Ed. (a)........ 3Arts General Education (a)............................... 3Academic Focus Area (b).............................. 3-4Elective (d)................................................... 3-4Elective (d)................................................... 3-415-18Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 60Notes:(a) Courses should be chosen from approved SUNY GeneralEducation courses in each category. If planning to transfer to anon-SUNY institution up to three courses may be substituted forGeneral Education courses. A SUNY General EducationRequirement Waiver form, available in the Registrar’s Office(Elston Hall 212), must be completed.49

Liberal Arts: Humanities andSocial SciencesAssociate in Arts (A.A.)MissionThe Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences A.A. degree programprepares students for academic success in baccalaureate transferprograms in liberal arts disciplines. By offering students courses thatreflect a diverse set of global and cultural perspectives, the programexpects students to explore and reflect on human endeavors in thecontext of nature and society.The Liberal Arts Program enables graduates to:• Develop proficiency in communication;• Examine ideas and issues from multiple perspectives, and• Develop analytical and creative problem solving approaches.The Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences A.A. curriculumis primarily for the student who anticipates transfer to a four-yearinstitution to complete work for a baccalaureate degree. Thecurriculum serves the needs of those planning to major indisciplines within the humanities or social sciences and providesa vital foundation as a preparation for a wide variety of academicmajors such as: art, economics, English, communications, foreignlanguages, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology,sociology, and women’s studies, among many others.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3Civilization (a)................................................. 3Language Other Than English (c).................... 3Behavioral Social Science Elective (e)............... 3MAT 145 Mathematical Topics OR Higher................... 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature/HON 124................ 3Civilization (a)................................................. 3Language Other Than English (c) OR................Humanities Elective OR Studio ORPerforming Arts Elective.................................. 3Behavioral Social Science Elective (e)............... 3General Elective (h)...................................... 3-415-16Second YearFall SemesterCRLiterature (b)................................................... 3Restricted Arts Elective (d)............................... 3Restricted Social Science Elective (f)................ 3Social Science Elective..................................... 3Science Elective (g)....................................... 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRLiterature (b)................................................... 3Humanities Elective OR Studio ORPerforming Arts Elective.................................. 3Restricted Social Science Elective (f)................ 3Humanities OR Studio ORPerforming Arts ElectiveOR Soc. Science Elective.................................. 3Science Elective (g)....................................... 3-415-16Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 60Notes:(a) To fulfill the Civilization requirement, students must takeone of the following sets of courses:(1) HIS 125 Western Civilization to 1715 and HIS 234 WorldCivilizations Since 1700;(2) HIS 232 World Civilizations to 1700 and HIS 127 WesternCivilization Since 1715/HON 144 The Shaping of theModern World;(3) HIS 125 Western Civilization to 1715 and HIS 127 WesternCivilization Since 1715/HON 144 The Shaping of the ModernWorld; or(4) HIS 232 World Civilizations to 1700 and HIS 234 WorldCivilizations Since 1700.Students who are intending to transfer to a SUNY school areadvised to take either set (1) or (2).(b) Students are required to take two courses with the LIT prefix;HON 244 also satisfies this requirement.(c) One semester of a language other than English is required,though a second semester is strongly recommended. ASL 121,ASL 122, SPA 115, SPA 116, and FRE 111 do not satisfy thisrequirement, but can be taken as a Humanities elective.(d) The Restricted Arts elective can be satisfied by any course withthe ART, DRA, or MUS prefix, except for MUS 231.(e) Courses with the ANT, PSY, and SOC prefix satisfy thisrequirement, as does HON 281.(f) HON 144, HON 271 and all courses with the ECO, HIS, PHI,and POL prefix satisfy this requirement. Students intendingto transfer to a SUNY school are advised to take a semester ofAmerican History.(g) Students should carefully review the science requirements of thecollege to which they plan to transfer before selecting sciencecourses.(h) This may be any course with the exception of coursesdesignated in the SCCC Catalog as not satisfying A.A. or A.S.degree program requirements. However, students need toconsider the transferability of the course to particular colleges.50

Mathematics and ScienceAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Mathematics and Science A.S. degree program is toprepare students for academic success in baccalaureate transferprograms, such as mathematics, chemistry, physics, environmentalstudies, forensics, engineering, and actuarial science. The programprovides graduates with a strong foundation in the central areas ofscience and mathematics, utilizing modern technology andequipment, as well as a solid liberal arts curriculum.The Mathematics and Science program enables graduatingstudents to:• Obtain a foundation in mathematics, chemistry, and physics withadditional scientific areas of study. This foundation is necessaryto transfer to public or private four-year colleges or universities;• Complete a core liberal arts curriculum;• Engage in current practices that are used at the university leveland in professional environments;• Develop professional conduct and skills, and• Apply critical thinking skills.First YearFall SemesterCRCHM 121 General Chemistry I......................................... 4ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3Mathematics Elective (b)............................... 3-4CIS Elective (a)............................................. 3-4Social Science Elective..................................... 316-18Spring SemesterCRCHM 122 General Chemistry II....................................... 4ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3MAT 180 Calculus I........................................................ 4Humanities Elective......................................... 3Social Science Elective..................................... 317Second YearFall SemesterCRPHY 221 College Physics I.............................................. 4MAT 181 Calculus II....................................................... 4Mathematics OR Lab Science Elective (c)...... 3-5Restricted Elective (d)................................... 3-514-18Spring SemesterCRHumanities Elective......................................... 3PHY 222 College Physics II............................................. 4Mathematics Elective (b)............................... 3-4Mathematics OR Lab Science Elective (c)...... 3-5Liberal Arts Elective......................................... 316-19Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 63Notes:Humanities and Social Science electives should be chosen tosupplement General Education Principles. Electives should be chosenbased upon concentration, transfer school prerequisite, and interest.Advisor should be consulted.(a) CIS Electives: CIS 121 or higher(b) Mathematics electives: Mathematics electives: MAT 147,MAT 149, MAT 160, MAT 167 (if taken as a prerequisite toMAT 180), MAT 240, MAT 242, MAT 244(c) Math or Lab Science Electives: Any of (b) above, BIO 141-142,BIO 241, CHM 228-229, GEO 143, GEO 145(d) Restricted Electives: Any of (a), (b), (c) above, BIO 154,BIO 161, ENV electives, GHY 121, PHY 106(1) An advanced course taken via cross-registration may beapproved in any of the four elective categories.(2) Depending upon math background, students may takeMAT 167 Precalculus with Analytic Geometry in the firstsemester as a prerequisite to the Calculus sequence withno loss in course sequence of credits.(3) Students electing Health Sciences or Biology concentrationsshould take BIO 141-142 during the first year and postponeSocial Science electives to the second year.(4) Electives should be chosen in conjunction with thestudent’s academic advisor, based upon concentration,transfer/articulation, and interest. Though students maydevelop an individualized sequence following programguidelines, attached concentrations offer RECOMMENDEDsequences to facilitate ease of transfer:Health Sciences ConcentrationBIO 141-142 (1st year)CHM 228-229 (2nd year)BIO 161BIO 241Chemistry ConcentrationCHM 228-229MAT 240 or 244Mathematical Sciences ConcentrationMAT 149, MAT 160, MAT 240, MAT 242, MAT 244Biology ConcentrationBIO 141-142 (1st year)CHM 228-229 (2nd year)BIO 241Engineering ConcentrationMAT 240 or 244CIS ElectivesPhysics ConcentrationMAT 240-244CIS Electives51

Nutrition (A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Nutrition A.S. degree program is to providestudents with a foundation in core coursework required in the firsttwo years of a baccalaureate nutrition program. The curriculumincludes restricted electives to allow students to tailor theirprogram to the requirements of their preferred transfer institution.The program was developed to be compliant with the requirements ofthe American Dietetics Association (ADA).The Nutrition program enables graduates to:• Identify the role of nutrients in human health;• Identify nutrition issues and concerns across the lifespan;• Understand basic pathophysiology of disease and nutritionalimplications;• Demonstrate knowledge of food composition and portion size;• Apply food safety and sanitation principles;• Demonstrate culinary techniques/food science principles;• Understand the role of food choice in providing an adequate,healthy and enjoyable diet, and• Plan menus for community and clinical settings taking intoconsideration cultural, economic, resources and life stage.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CHM 121 General Chemistry I......................................... 4Liberal Arts Elective (a).................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3Restricted Elective (b)................................... 3-416-17Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3CHM 122 General Chemistry II....................................... 4MAT 147 Statistics........................................................... 3NTR 161 Introduction to Human Nutrition.................... 3Restricted Elective......................................... 3-416-17Second YearFall SemesterCRBIO 151 Anatomy and Physiology I............................... 4CHM 200 Intro to Organic andBiochemistry.................................................... 4HOT 132 Sanitation Techniques...................................... 2Social Science Elective..................................... 3Restricted Elective (b)................................... 3-416-17Spring SemesterCRBIO 152 Anatomy and Physiology II.............................. 4BIO 241 Microbiology................................................... 4Liberal Arts Elective (a).................................... 3Restricted Elective (b)................................... 3-4Restricted Elective (b)................................... 3-417-19Minimum Credits required for degree: 65Advisement Notes:(a) Liberal Arts Electives should be chosen with consideration oftransfer school requirements.(b) Restricted Electives may be chosen from :ACC 121 Financial AccountingACC 122 Managerial AccountingBIO 141 Biology IECOHOT 111 Food Preparation IHOT 117 Food and Beverage ControlHOT 218 Human Resources Management in the Hospitality andFood IndustryHOT 251 Quantitative FoodsPSY 226 Social PsychologySPE 121 Introduction to Speechor another SUNY General Education course.Check with your transfer institution for correct placement.52

Performing Arts–DramaAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThrough curriculum and production, the mission of thePerforming Arts-Drama A.S. degree program is to introduce studentsto the arts, crafts, criticism, history, traditions, and aesthetics of thelive Theater so that they can pursue further education in Theater orrelated fields. Students will develop and refine performance skills,technical crafts, critical analysis, and aesthetic appreciation. The programalso seeks to increase awareness of diverse theatrical arts and toprovide such experiences for the campus and the greater community.The Performing Arts-Drama program enables graduating students to:• Obtain knowledge of the Theater arts based in a strongliberal arts foundation;• Transfer to a baccalaureate-degree-granting institution or to aprofessional training institution;• Demonstrate a unique theatrical voice;• Understand classic and contemporary Theater history,dramatic literature, and aesthetic theory;• Continue to explore and polish theatrical skills and crafts, and• Engage in active, critical Theater-going as a lifelongcultural activity.The Performing Arts: Drama A.S. curriculum is designed to preparestudents to transfer successfully to baccalaureate-degree programsin Theater and Theater-related studies. In addition to the Theatercourses, the program includes a core of liberal arts courses, supplementedby electives drawn from the College’s offerings in fine arts,speech, and music. Students strengthen performance, technical, andmanagerial skills through participation in fully-staged and workshopproductions.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3Civilization (a)................................................. 3DRA 150 Basic Acting..................................................... 3DRA 123 Introduction to Theater.................................... 3MAT 145 Mathematical Topics OR Higher.................. 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3Civilization (a)................................................. 3Rehearsal and Production (b)........................... 4PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3DRA 133 Theater Workshop........................................... 316Second YearFall SemesterCRLIT 231 Drama Classics to 1870................................... 3Liberal Arts OR CIS Elective......................... 3-4Rehearsal and Production (b)........................... 3Science Requirement (c)............................... 3-4Restricted Elective (d)...................................... 315-17Spring SemesterCRLIT 233 Drama Classics-Modern and Contemporary..... 3General Elective (e)....................................... 3-4Literature Requirement (b)............................... 3Science Requirement (c)............................... 3-4Restricted Elective (d)...................................... 315-17Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61Notes:(a) To fulfill the Civilization requirement, students must take one ofthe following sets of courses:(1) HIS 125 Western Civilization to 1715 and HIS 234 WorldCivilizations Since 1700; or(2) HIS 232 World Civilizations to 1700 and HIS 127 WesternCivilization Since 1715/HON 144 The Shaping of theModern World;(3) HIS 125 Western Civilization to 1715 and HIS 127Western Civilization Since 1715/HON 144 The Shapingof the Modern World;(4) HIS 232 World Civilizations to 1700 and HIS 234 WorldCivilizations Since 1700;Students who are intending to transfer to a SUNY schoolare advised to take either set (1) or (2).(b) To fulfill the Rehearsal and Production requirement, studentsmust take one of the following sets of courses:(1) DRA 240 Rehearsal and Production I andDRA 242 Rehearsal and Production II OR(2) DRA 242 Rehearsal and Production II andDRA 244 Rehearsal and Production III OR(3) DRA 240 Rehearsal and Production I andDRA 244 Rehearsal and Production IIIPlease note that DRA 244 has the prerequisite of either DRA 240or DRA 242.(c) Students should carefully review the science requirementsof the college to which they plan to transfer before selectingscience courses.(d) Restricted electives can be selected from courses with theprefixes ART, DRA, MUS, SPE, or creative writing courses.Many of the courses in the Restricted Elective category are notthree-hour courses. Students must select combinations of coursesso that the nine-hour minimum requirement is fulfilled.(e) This may be any course with the exception of those designated inthe SCCC Catalog as not satisfying A.S. or A.A. degree programrequirements. Students need to consider the transferabilityof the course.53

Performing Arts–MusicAssociate in Science (A.S.)The Performing Arts-Music A.S. degree program is primarily forstudents who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to completea baccalaureate degree in music education, performance, jazzstudies or music therapy. Students in the program may selectelectives to support transfer into music education, performance, orjazz studies programs.The School of Music is housed in the Begley Building with complete,convenient and modern facilities including music classroom, studios,a piano lab and practice rooms. Rehearsal areas are specially designedfor instrumental ensembles, choral work, chamber music and individualpractice. The Carl B. Taylor Community Auditorium is the mainperformance venue for the Music Department. An entrance auditionis required for admission to this program. Contact the School ofMusic at (518) 381-1231 for further information.MissionThe mission of the Performing Arts-Music A.S. program is to providea quality education in accordance with the principles of SchenectadyCounty Community College’s mission statement. Specifically theprogram provides rigorous training in music performance, skills,theory, and history comparable to the first two years of abaccalaureate degree.The Performing Arts-Music program enables graduates to acquire:• Musicianship through individual and ensemble performancetraining and experiences;• Theoretical and analytical musical skills;• Technical competence and aesthetic awareness for a broad rangeof musical literature and musical cultures representing styleperiods from antiquity to the present, and• Competency in the General Education knowledge and skill areasas specified by the College and the State University of New York.Schenectady County Community College is an accredited institutionalmember of the National Association of Schools of Music.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MUS 161 Performance Organization I (a)........................ 1MUS 163 Performance Concentration I........................... 2MAT 145 or Higher OR Science Elective (b). 3-4Basic Musicianship I:MUS 151 Theory I........................................... 2MUS 155 Aural Skills I.................................... 1MUS 257 Literature and Style I........................ 3MUS 287 Keyboard Techniques I.................................... 116-17Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3MUS 162 Performance Organization II (a)....................... 1MUS 164 Performance Concentration II.......................... 2MAT 145 or Higher OR Science Elective (b). 3-4Basic Musicianship II:MUS 152 Theory II.......................................... 2MUS 156 Aural Skills II................................... 1MUS 258 Literature and Style II....................... 3MUS 288 Keyboard Techniques II................................... 1Restricted Music Elective................................. 117-18Second YearFall SemesterHIS 125CRWestern Civilization to 1715 ORHIS 127 Western Civilization Since 1715........ 3MUS 261 Performance Organization III (a)...................... 1MUS 263 Performance Concentration III......................... 2MUS 289 Keyboard Techniques III.................................. 1Basic Musicianship III:MUS 157 Conducting I.................................... 1MUS 251 Theory III......................................... 2MUS 255 Aural Skills III.................................. 1Restricted Music Electives ............................... 516Spring SemesterCRMUS 262 Performance Organization IV (a)...................... 1MUS 264 Performance Concentration IV......................... 2Social Science Elective..................................... 3Basic Musicianship IV:MUS 158 Conducting II................................... 1MUS 252 Theory IV......................................... 2MUS 256 Aural Skills IV.................................. 1Restricted Music Electives ............................... 515Minimum credit hours required for degree: 64Notes:(a) Performance Organization I-IV (MUS 161, 162, 261, 262) arerequired as follows:• All Brass and Woodwind Concentrations will complete foursemesters of Wind Ensemble.• All Percussion Concentrations will complete a minimumof two semesters of Percussion Ensemble and two semestersof Wind Ensemble.• All Organ, Piano, and Vocal Concentrations will complete foursemesters of Chorus.• All Guitar Concentrations will complete four semesters ofGuitar Ensemble.• All String Concentrations will complete four semesters ofSCCC or off-campus ensembles with appropriate registration,as advised by the Department.• All students enrolled in Performance Concentration (MUS 163,164, 263, 264) are required to also be enrolled in theappropriate major ensemble.(b) Strongly advised: one semester of mathematics and one ofscience coursework.54

Restricted Electives:First Year*: (Select one credit from Restricted Electives.) CRMUS 167 Percussion Techniques 1MUS 168 Vocal Techniques 1MUS 169 Guitar Techniques 1MUS 110 Lab Ensemble I 1MUS 112 Music Notation Software Basics 1MUS 108 Jazz Harmony and Accompaniment I 1MUS 180 Introduction to Music Therapy 1MUS 162 additional Performance Organization 1(A maximum of two additional Performance Organization coursesmay be used as credit toward fulfilling degree requirements.)First year restricted elective may be taken eitherfall or spring semester.Second Year:Fall (Select five credits from Restricted Electives.)CRMUS 115 Rock Music: Style and Development 3MUS 131 African American Music Survey 3MUS 135/136 Applied Music I or II 2(Secondary instrument or voice, two semesters maximumtowards graduation requirements.)MUS 283 Music in Contemporary Education I 3MUS 285 Brass Techniques 2MUS 127 Jazz Styles and Development 3MUS 232 Jazz Improvisation I 2MUS 270 Studio Literature 1MUS 180 Introduction to Music Therapy 1MUS 162 additional Performance Organization 1Foreign Language (one semester requiredfor voice concentration only*) 3First year electives 1Spring (Select five credits from Restricted Electives.)CRMUS 115 Rock Music: Style and Development 3MUS 135/136 Applied Music I or II 2(Secondary instrument or voice, two semesters maximumtowards graduation requirements.)MUS 284 Music in Contemporary Education II 3MUS 286 Woodwind Techniques 2MUS 231 Music Business 3MUS 233 Basic Arranging 2MUS 234 Jazz Improvisation II 2MUS 272 Recital 1MUS 180 Introduction to Music Therapy 1MUS 162 additional Performance Organization 1Foreign Language (one semester requiredfor voice concentration only*) 3First year electives 1* A maximum of three credits of a foreign language can beapplied toward degree.Additional Notes:1. Students planning on transferring to Music EducationBaccalaureate programs are strongly advised to take thefollowing sequence of restricted electives: One SpecialTechniques (MUS 167, 168, or 169), MUS 283, MUS 284,MUS 285, MUS 286.)2. Students interested in jazz and commercial music study shouldconsider the following restricted electives: MUS 110/111,MUS 127, MUS 231, MUS 232, MUS 233, MUS 234.55

ScienceAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Science A.S. degree program is to provide afoundation in the central areas of science while utilizing the mostrecent technological equipment. The Science curriculum is designedprimarily for the student who anticipates transfer to a four-yearinstitution to complete work for a baccalaureate degree. Thecurriculum provides a vital foundation as a preparation for a widevariety of academic majors such as: biology, pharmacy, nursing,physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, environmental studies,geology, and earth science.The Science program enables graduating students to:• Obtain a foundation in mathematics, chemistry, and physics withadditional scientific areas of study. This foundation is necessaryto transfer to public or private four-year colleges or universities;• Complete a core liberal arts curriculum;• Engage in current practices that are used at the university leveland in professional environments;• Develop professional conduct and skills, and• Apply critical thinking skills.First YearFall SemesterCRCHM 121 General Chemistry I......................................... 4ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CIS Elective (c)............................................. 3-4Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-4Science Elective (b)....................................... 3-516-20Spring SemesterCRCHM 122 General Chemistry II....................................... 4ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3Science Elective (b)....................................... 3-5Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-4Social Science Elective (g)................................ 316-19Second YearFall SemesterCRHumanities Elective (g).................................... 3PHY Sequence (e)............................................ 4Liberal Arts Elective (f)................................. 3-4Restricted Elective (d)................................... 3-5Social Science Elective (g)................................ 316-19Spring SemesterCRPHY Sequence (e)............................................ 4Liberal Arts Elective (f)................................. 3-4Restricted Elective (d)................................... 3-5Humanities Elective (g).................................... 313-16Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61Notes:(a) Mathematics Electives: MAT 147, MAT 149, MAT 160, MAT 167,MAT 180, MAT 181, MAT 240, MAT 242, MAT 244(b) Science Electives: AST 123, AST 125, AST 127, BIO 141-142,BIO 151-152, BIO 241, CHM 115, CHM 228-229, GEO 143,GEO 145, BIO 115, BIO 154, BIO 161, ENV Electives,GHY 121, or PHY 106. Health Studies students and Biologystudents are advised to take BIO 141-142 (1st year),CHM 228-229 (2nd year) and BIO 241.(c) CIS Electives: CIS 121 or higher(d) Restricted Electives: Any of (a), (b), (c) above, ACC 121-122,MGT 123, MGT 127, NTR 161. Health Sciences students andBiology students should take CHM 228-229.(e) Sequence Selection: Select PHY 153-154 or PHY 221-222(f) Liberal Arts Elective: Health Sciences students should takeBIO 161 and BIO 241 and Biology students should take BIO 241.(g) Humanities and Social Science electives should be taken to fulfillGeneral Education Requirements.Electives should be chosen in conjunction with the student’sacademic advisor based upon career goals, transfer/articulation,and interest.An advanced course taken via cross-registration is encouragedespecially if a local college is the student’s transfer choice.56

Teacher Education TransferAssociate in Science (A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Teacher Education Transfer A.S. degree programis to assist in the preparation of highly qualified, trained professionalsfor public service in the field of education. The program will preparestudents for transfer and eventual licensure by providing a solid liberalarts foundation and pre-professional courses.The Teacher Education Transfer Program enables graduates to:• Identify the opportunities and challenges facing the teachingprofession today;• Explore career options and to assess their readiness to assume aprofessional status;• Experience direct observations in educational settings students,and• Participate in a professional community dedicated to ethicalpractice and cultural diversity.Before working in a public educational setting, prospective employeeswill be required to undergo a fingerprint check. Individuals with acriminal history should be aware that they may have difficultyobtaining clearance for student teaching and/or New York StateTeacher Licensing. Student with questions in this area may want toconsult an advisor or counselor before pursuing the TET program.The Teacher Education Transfer A.S. curriculum is designed forstudents who want to transfer to a teacher education program at afour-year college or university. The program serves those interestedin teaching in a public pre-school through high school setting. Thecurriculum is compliant with all SUNY and New York StateEducation Department (SED) requirements for transfer to abaccalaureate program leading to teacher certification.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3Western Civilization Requirement OROther World Civilizations Requirement (a)...... 3TET 221 Foundations of Education................................ 3Foreign Language (c)....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 315Spring SemesterENG 124CRIntroduction to Literature ORHON 124 Honors English............................... 3Western Civilization Requirement OROther World Civilizations Requirement (a)...... 3Restricted PSY Elective (f)............................. 3-4Foreign Language (c)....................................... 3MAT 145 Mathematical Topics OR Higher................... 3-415-17Second YearFall SemesterCRPSY 221 Educational Psychology................................... 3Restricted Arts Elective (d)............................... 3Science Requirement (b)............................... 3-4Concentration Course (g)............................. 3-4Concentration Course (g)............................. 3-415-18Spring SemesterCRTET 252 Pre-professional Seminar (h)............................ 1Science Requirement (b)............................... 3-4Liberal Arts OR American History (e)........... 3-4Concentration Course (g)............................. 3-4Concentration Course (g)............................. 3-4Concentration Course (g) OR CIS Elective.... 3-416-21*Minimum Credits Hours for degree – 61Notes:When choosing courses, students should become familiar withthe particular requirements of the college to which they plan totransfer and those interested in obtaining New York StateTeacher Certification should be aware of New York State TeacherCertification requirements.(a) Students must select one of the following sequences, which willensure coverage of both an early and later historical period aswell as fulfill two SUNY General Education requirements:HIS 125 and HIS 234 or HIS 232 and HIS 127/HON 144.(b) Students are required to complete two semesters of science.Science requirements of the college to which students plan totransfer should be carefully reviewed before selectingscience coursework.(c) Completion of one year of study in a single language other thanEnglish is the minimum requirement. ASL may fulfill thelanguage requirement for this program. Students may not selectSPA 115 Basic Conversational Spanish I, SPA 116 BasicConversational Spanish II, or FRE 111 Basic ConversationalFrench to satisfy language requirements.(d) Restricted Arts Elective: three credits of coursework in ART,DRA, MUS (except MUS 231) as listed on the SUNY GeneralEducation Knowledge and Skill Areas.(e) Students planning to attend a SUNY school should take anAmerican History course.(f) Students intending to teaching Early Childhood, Birth throughGrade 2 and/or Childhood Grades 1-6 should take PSY 230Child Development. Those intending to teach Middle/Adolescent Grades 5-8 and/or 7-12 should take PSY 223Adolescent Psychology.57

(g) Students should choose a concentration based on their teachinggoals and transfer needs. Students may choose courses to beginprimary or secondary teaching concentration areas of English,social studies, math or science, or they may create a liberal artscore of courses to meet the requirements of their intendedtransfer institution(s). Students interested in other specializedareas of teaching such as art, foreign languages or technology,should consult the SED certification requirements for their areaof interest, and work in concert with their transfer institution(s)to find the best SCCC courses transfer options. Concentrationsconsist of a minimum of 12 credits; 15 credits are possible if astudent does not need a CIS course. Students are encouraged toconsult their academic advisor, or a transfer counselor and therequirements of their transfer institution(s) when planning theirconcentration. Students may consider the following courses ashelpful to teacher education: ECH 225, HUS 133, LIT 210,PSY 230, PSY 223 or PSY 225.(h) TET 252 Pre-professional Seminar is a capstone course intendedfor the final semester of study.The SUNY transfer template: http://www.suny.edu/tettNew York State Teacher Certification Exams Web site:(including LAST information): http://www.nystce.nesicn.comInformation about New York State Teacher Certification:http://ohe32nysed.gov/tcert/SCCC Transfer Counselor: Bernice Dunn, Counselor IV,(518) 381-1342, dunnbv@sunysccc.educareer curriculaThe Associate in Applied Science degree (A.A.S.) is primarilyoccupationally oriented. In addition to preparing the student forentry into the field, some programs may also be appropriate astransfer degrees into certain specialized baccalaureate programs.The Associate in Occupational Studies degree (A.O.S.) is awarded forprograms that are occupationally oriented, preparing the student forimmediate entry into the field.Career Degree Programs• Accounting• Air Traffic Control• Alternative Energy Technology• Business Administration• Chemical Dependency Counseling• Computer Information Systems• Computer Networking Systems and Cyber Security• Criminal Justice• Culinary Arts• Early Childhood• Emergency Management• Fire Protection Technology• Hotel and Restaurant Management• Human Services• Music/Business• Nanoscale Materials Technology• Paralegal• Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAccountingAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Accounting A.A.S. program is to providestudents with knowledge of accounting practices and managementinformation systems for immediate use in the workplace. Thecoursework is complemented by support courses in businessmanagement and liberal arts. A primary objective of the program is tolink the curriculum and students to community and business needs.The Accounting program enables graduating students to:• Demonstrate proficiency in basic and intermediateaccounting principles;• Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communicationskills, and• Demonstrate a sound understanding of ethical businessprinciples.58

First YearFall SemesterCRACC 121 Financial Accounting....................................... 4BUS 113 Business Mathematics OR..................................BUS 223 Business Statistics.............................. 3BUS 121 Business Law I................................................. 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CIS Elective (a)............................................. 1-314-16Spring SemesterCRACC 122 Managerial Accounting.................................... 4ACC 225 Income Tax Accounting................................... 3ACC 201 Computer Applications in Accounting............. 1BUS 123 Business Law II................................................ 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3MAT 128 Algebra I....................................................... 3-417-18Second YearFall SemesterCRACC 222 Intermediate Accounting I............................... 3MGT 123 Business Organization and Management.......... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3Accounting Elective (c).................................... 3Science Elective ........................................... 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRACC 226 Intermediate Accounting II.............................. 4ACC 242 Cost Management ORMGT 221 Managerial Finance.......................... 3BUS 212 Business Communications............................... 3ECO 211 Introduction to Economics OR Higher............. 3Humanities Elective......................................... 316Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 62Notes:(a) Students must complete CIS 102 Computing Basics or higherCIS course to fulfill this requirement.(b) It is urged that a course with the prefix HIS be taken as theHumanities elective. The Humanities elective is to be chosenfrom non-required courses, applicable to the appropriate degreeprogram, in the following areas: Art Appreciation, Drama,ENG 211, ENG 220, Foreign Language, History, Humanities/Social Sciences (HSS prefix), Literature, Music (appreciation andliterature), Philosophy, Speech and appropriate Honors courses.(c) Accounting Electives are limited to: ACC 246 Auditing, ACC 248Government Accounting, ACC 250 Accounting Internship orMGT 250 Business Internship.Air Traffic ControlAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)The Air Traffic Control A.A.S. degree program will provide studentswith a foundation in air traffic control basics and skills for thecontinuous safe flow of aircraft in the airspace system. Students willeffectively handle normal and emergency situations through simulatedscenarios and actual control of live aircraft traffic at the SchenectadyCounty Airport Control Tower.The College developed this new program to help fill a need locallyand nationally for qualified air traffic controllers as identified by theFederal Aviation Administration (FAA), with an expected shortage ofqualified controllers over the next decade.The Air Traffic Control A.A.S. degree program provides training in theapplication of air traffic control procedures and simulator andover-the-shoulder control tower operation training and experience.Admission RequirementsApplicants must:• Possess a current, Class-2 medical certificate issued through anFAA certified examiner;• Be a U.S. citizen;• Have a record free of any convictions that may disqualify themfrom obtaining an FAA security clearance, and• Have no speech impediments.Students enrolled in the Air Traffic Control A.A.S. program will receiveinstruction to prepare for the:• FAA Control Tower Operator written exam;• Schenectady Airport FAA Facility Rating, and• FAA Air Traffic Aptitude Test (AT-SAT) entrance exam to the FAAATC Training Facility in Oklahoma City, Okla.The FAA Control Tower Operator exam will be administered at theend of the ATC 110 – Air Traffic Basics course. Students must passthis Certified Tower Operator written exam with a grade of 70 percentor higher and pass a pre-training drug screen (and are subject torandom testing) to continue training in ATC 205 Ground ControlLaboratory and ATC 255 Local Control Laboratory. Students mustalso be 18 years of age in order to participate in the over-the-shoulder,hands-on tower training included in ATC 205 and ATC 255.During their second year of the program, students will prepare forthe FAA Facility Rating at the Schenectady County Airport ControlTower. In order to complete the program requirements for the A.A.S.program at SCCC, students will be required to successfully completetheir Facility Rating for Schenectady County Non-Federal ControlTower (NFCT) and/or successfully complete the FAA AT-SAT examwith a score of 85 percent or higher.The Facility Rating for Schenectady County NFCT meets establishedhiring requirements for NFCT control towers only. NFCT towershave no maximum age restriction for initial hire; whereas, theentrance exam requirement for employment in FAA control towers isrestricted to those 18 to 31 years of age.Completion of the Air Traffic Control degree program is not a requirementto take the FAA AT-SAT exam, which is required for entrance inthe FAA ATC Training program in Oklahoma City, Okla.• Students who do not successfully complete any one of the theseexams but are in good academic standing at the College may59

transfer into SCCC’s Aviation Science (non-pilot option) A.S.degree program and receive up to 45 credits of completed coursework toward the Aviation Science degree.First YearFall SemesterCRAER 102 Aviation History............................................... 3AER 103 Introduction to Flight...................................... 4ATC 101* Flight for Controllers orAER 101** Intro to Flight Lab (a).................... 1ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MAT 129 Algebra II w/Trigonometry orMAT 160 Discrete Structures or higher......... 3-4PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 317-18Spring SemesterCRPHY 106 Meteorology..................................................... 3AER 140 Elements of Instrument ................................... 4ATC 110 Air Traffic Basics.............................................. 3ENG 211 Technical Writing ............................................ 3MAT 147 Statistics........................................................... 316Second YearFall SemesterCRAER 150 Airport Management & Security...................... 3AER 210 Aviation Law.................................................... 3ATC 200 Ground Control Operation.............................. 3ATC 205* Ground Control Lab........................................ 2CIS Elective (b)............................................. 3-414-15Spring SemesterCRAER 236 Flight Safety..................................................... 3ATC 250 Local Control................................................... 3ATC 255* Local Control Lab............................................ 2ATC 260 Enroute Control............................................... 2Humanities Elective......................................... 3ETH 221 Professional & Applied Ethics.......................... 114Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61Advisement Notes:(a) ATC 101/AER 101 Laboratory: Students have the option ofcompleting either AER 101 Intro to Flight to achieve their privatepilot’s license, or completing a minimum of ATC 101 Flight forControllers at reduced flight time and experience. A private licenseis not a requirement for the program, but is recommended.(b) CIS Electives: CIS 129 or higher.* Lab fees are required for these courses.** Lab fee: $8,400Alternative Energy TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)The Alternative Energy Technology program enables graduates to:• Identify the major sources of alternative energy and theirpotential applications;• Design and troubleshoot electrical circuits;• Apply computers and digital systems to the solution and implementationof either process control algorithms or programmablelogic controllers;• Interpret electrical schematics;• Apply concepts and elements of lean manufacturing systems, and• Understand the methods by which alternate generated power istransmitted and distributed to the consumer using the existingpower grid.First YearFall SemesterCRELT 110 Electrical Circuits I.......................................... 4ENG 123 English Composition....................................... 3MAT 129 Algebra II with Trigonometry ORMAT 167 Precalculus....................................... 4CHM 113 Fundamentals of Chemistry............................. 415Spring SemesterCRAET 118 Lean Manufacturing......................................... 1CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications OR...............CIS 240 Internetworking Fundamentals.......... 3ELT 121 Electrical Circuits II......................................... 4NMT 150 Introduction to Materials................................. 3MAT 147 Statistics........................................................... 3Focus Area Course (a)...................................... 317Second YearFall SemesterCRAET 210 Power Generation............................................ 3ELT 231 Electronics....................................................... 4ELT 122 Electrical Schematics........................................ 2ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science............ 3ETH 100 Ethics.............................................................. 1Focus Area Course (a)...................................... 316Spring SemesterCRAET 272 Power Transmission......................................... 3ELT 270 Power Electronics............................................ 3ENG 211 Technical and Professional Writing.................. 3Focus Area Course (a)...................................... 4Restricted Humanities Elective......................... 316Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 60(a) Focus Area Course Sequence:Wind Power and Solar Energy First Year: AET 110 (Introduction toWind Power Technology)Second Year: ELT 256 (ProcessControl and Instrumentation)AET 114 (Introduction to Solar EnergyTechnology) OR60

Storage Battery and Fuel Cell First Year: AET 112 (Introduction toStorage Battery Tech.)Second Year: ELT 261 (ProgrammableLogic Controls)AET 116 (Introduction to Fuel CellTechnology)(b) Restricted Humanities elective should be chosen from ENG 124,literature, art, drama or music courses that are approved as liberalart courses.Business AdministrationAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe Business Administration A.A.S. degree program prepares studentsfor employment in an entry-level management position. Liberal Artscourses complement an emphasis on fostering practical workforceskills. The program strives to establish, maintain and expandpartnerships in the business community.The Business Administration A.A.S degree program enablesgraduating students to:• Demonstrate a sound understanding of ethical businessprinciples and practices;• Demonstrate effective verbal, written and interpersonalcommunication skills, and• Compete successfully in a diverse and technicallychallenging world.First YearFall SemesterCRBUS 118 Keyboarding I.................................................. 3BUS 121 Business Law I................................................. 3CIS 121 Introduction to Computers OR Higher............ 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MGT 123 Business Organization and Management.......... 315Spring SemesterCRACC 121 Financial Accounting....................................... 4BUS 113 Business Mathematics ORBUS 223 Business Statistics.............................. 3BUS 123 Business Law II................................................ 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3Restricted Elective (a)................................... 3-416-17Second YearFall SemesterCRACC 122 Managerial Accounting.................................... 4BUS 212 Business Communications............................... 3MAT 126 Descriptive Statistics OR Higher................... 3-4MGT 127 Human Resource Management......................... 3Departmental Elective (b)............................. 3-416-18Spring SemesterCRECO 211 Introduction to Economics or Higher............. 3ETH 221 Professional and Applied Ethics....................... 1PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3Humanities Elective......................................... 3Science Elective............................................ 3-5Departmental Elective (b)............................. 3-416-19Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 63Notes:(a) Restricted Elective is to be chosen from any non-required coursewith the following prefixes: ACC (ACC 222 or higher), BUS, CIS(higher than CIS 121), MGT, MKT, PAL, or TEL.(b) Departmental Electives are selected from any ACC (ACC 222 orhigher), BUS, MGT, MKT, TEL in consultation with an advisor.61

Chemical Dependency CounselingAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe Chemical Dependency Counseling, A.A.S. degree program’smission is to prepare its graduates for immediate employment inresidential, in-patient and other rehabilitation centers. Thespecialized addiction curriculum is enhanced by social sciencecourses and coordinated with field experiences to provide studentswith models of ethical conduct, helping skills and the foundation fora professional career.The Chemical Dependency Counseling program enables graduates to:• Demonstrate supportive and facilitative communication skills;• Demonstrate a professional identity, commitment to ethicalpractice, and a respect for diversity, and• Develop a core set of skills and theoretical background essentialfor employment in the field.Schenectady County Community College has been approved as aNew York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services(OASAS) Education and Training Provider.According to NYS OASAS, students who have a criminal history arenot automatically prevented from receiving their CASAC, but willbe required to provide information relative to their conviction to beconsidered as part of the review of the CASAC Application.Secondary Program ExclusionSection 8.6 of the Academic Code provides that students may earn anadditional degree or certificate provided that the secondary programincludes at least 15 credit hours of requirements not in common withthe primary program. Students who are enrolled in both the HumanServices A.A.S. and the Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S.programs will need to work carefully with their advisors whenchoosing electives to meet this secondary program exclusion.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3HUS 150 Introduction to Chemical Abuseand Dependency.............................................. 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3SOC 127 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics................. 3Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature OR............................SPE 121 Introduction to Speech...................... 3HUS 157 Substance Abuse Counseling........................... 3HUS 254 The Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs........ 4SOC 125 Introduction to Social Workand Social Welfare........................................... 3BIO OR NTR Elective (b).............................. 3-416-17Second YearFall SemesterHUS 225CRIntegration of Theory andField Experience I (c)....................................... 4PSY 224 Abnormal Psychology...................................... 3SOC 121 Sociology......................................................... 3Restrictive Elective (e)...................................... 3HUS 250 Planning, Assessment and Treatment............... 316Spring SemesterCRHUS 226 Integration of Theory andField Experience II (c)..................................... 4PSY 222 Developmental Psychology.............................. 3HUS 255 Alcohol and Substance Abuse:Prevention and Education................................ 3General Elective............................................... 3Liberal Arts Elective (d)................................ 3-416-17Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 63Notes:(a) MAT 126 Descriptive Statistics is the minimal requirement.Students with the requisite background should consulttheir advisors concerning selection of an appropriatehigher level course.(b) BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 121, BIO 141 or NTR 161is recommended.(c) Admission to HUS 225 and HUS 226 requiresHUS 150 and consent of department as prerequisites.(d) The study of a language other than English is suggested;Spanish is highly recommended.(e) Student may take any course with HUS, PSY, SOC, POL,ECO or CRJ prefix.62

Computer Information SystemsAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe Computer Information Systems A.A.S. degree program isdesigned to provide students with skills to meet the changingemployment needs of the information technology (IT) industry. Withthe flexibility of three focus areas (Programming, Web Developmentand Management Information Systems) and elective course offeringsin this degree, students are able to custom design a program thatprovides them with a depth of understanding in distinct IT areas.Graduates of this program will be able to apply computing skills tosolve problems and adapt to emerging technologies within the contextof business systems. Students will have gained experience incommunicating effectively, working productively in teams,demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior. The student’seducational experience is enhanced by the computing facilitiesavailable at the College and the opportunity for an internship outsideof the College setting. Students are provided with practical hands-onexperience in computer applications use and program developmentin innovative, state-of-the-art computerized classrooms. This rigorousprogram combined with education in the liberal arts and sciencesprepares the student for transfer to four-year colleges or for employmentas an entry-level IT specialist. Students are encouraged to workclosely with their academic advisors to plan their programs of study.The Computer Information Systems program enables graduates to:• Prepare for rewarding and productive employment in a computerinformation systems environment;• Apply critical thinking skills and approaches to problem solving;• Recognize the value of collaborative work in the contemporarybusiness environment;• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and social issuesinvolved in computing, and• Apply interpersonal and communication skills necessary in adiverse society.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications................... 3CIS 136 Introduction to Web Development................... 3TEL 121 Introduction to Information Systems............... 3Liberal Arts Elective (a).................................... 3CIS 102 Computing Basics (b)...................................... 115-16Spring SemesterCRBUS 212 Business Communications............................... 3ENG 211 Technical and Professional Writing OR..............ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................. 3Mathematics Elective (c)............................... 3-4Humanities Elective (d)................................... 3CIS 129 Programming Fundamentals............................ 315-16Second YearFall SemesterCRCIS 223 Database Management..................................... 3ETH 221 Professional and Applied Ethics....................... 1Science Elective (e)....................................... 3-4Focus Area Course (g)................................... 3-4Focus Area Course (g)................................... 3-4Focus Area Course (g)................................... 3-416-20Spring SemesterCRCIS 229 Systems Analysis and Design........................... 3Restricted Elective (f).................................... 3-4Focus Area Course (g)................................... 3-4Focus Area Course (g)................................... 3-4Focus Area Course (g)................................... 3-415-19Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61Notes:(a) Any Liberal Arts Elective applicable to the appropriatedegree level.(b) This course can be waived based on proficiency documentedon a high school transcript. It will not be necessary toreplace the one credit.(c) MAT 129 Algebra II w/Trig or higher (MAT 160 DiscreteStructures is recommended).(d) SPE 121 Introduction to Speech is recommended.(e) Science Elective is to be chosen from non-required coursesapplicable to the appropriate degree level.(f) CIS 259 CIS Internship recommended; may choose CIS 110 andhigher except CIS 121.(g) Students should choose a focus area based on their professionalgoals. Focus areas consist of a minimum of 18 credits. Studentsare encouraged to consult their academic advisor when planningtheir focus area. Please note that second semester FocusArea courses must include a Liberal Arts elective, an appropriatemathematics elective or an Economics course depending on theselected Focus Area.Focus AreaProgrammingWeb DevelopmentManagementInformationSystemsSecond Year, Fall SequenceCIS 133 Programming In JavaCIS 134 C++/UNIXCIS 237 Advanced Web ProgrammingCIS 240 Internetworking FundamentalsCIS 236 Advanced Web DesignCIS 237 Advanced Web ProgrammingACC 123 Acct for Decision Making ORACC 121 Financial AccountingMGT 123 Business OrganizationMAT 147 Statistics ORBUS 223 Business Statistics63

Focus AreaProgrammingWeb DevelopmentManagementInformationSystemsSecond Year, Spring SequenceAny Liberal Arts Elective applicable to theappropriate degree levelCIS 246 Data StructuresCIS 110 and higher (except CIS 121) ORMAT 147 (recommended) ORMAT 167 and higherCIS 238 XMLMKT 223 MarketingAny Liberal Arts Elective applicable to theappropriate degree level OR MAT 147(recommended) OR MAT 167 and higherMKT 223 MarketingECO 211 Intro to Economics OR higherBUS restricted elective can be chosen from:ACC 122 Managerial Acct,BUS 121 Business Law,FPT 112 NIMSComputer Networking Systems andCyber Security (A.A.S.)The mission of the Computer Networking Systems and Cyber SecurityA.A.S. degree program is to provide both a theoretical and hands-onfoundation in computer networking, using industry-standardhardware and software. The Computer Networking Systems andCyber Security curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensiveeducation primarily for the student who anticipates employment asnetwork and systems administrator in accordance with the principlesof the SCCC mission.The Computer Networking and Systems A.A.S. program enablesgraduates to:• Design, implement, and troubleshoot computing environments,including both hardware and software;• Install, configure and maintain computer network hardware,protocols, and services;• Design and implement various computer security strategies;• Demonstrate knowledge of computer programming languages,and• Apply logical and critical reasoning in evaluation andproblem solving.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 English Composition....................................... 3CIS 110 Workstation Arch/Support 1 (A)...................... 3CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications................... 3CIS 240 Internetworking Fundamentals........................ 3MAT 129 Algebra II with Trigonometry or higher......... 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRENG 211 Technical Writing............................................. 3CIS 111 Workstation Arch/Support II (A)...................... 3CIS 129 Programming Fundamentals............................ 3CIS 241 Routing Fundamentals..................................... 3MAT 160 Discrete Structures........................................... 315Second YearFall SemesterCRCIS 134 C++/Unix......................................................... 4CIS 251 Switching and Advanced Routing.................... 4CIS 256 Introduction to Systems Management.............. 4CIS 225 Operating Systems........................................... 3Science Elective............................................ 3-518-20Spring SemesterCRCIS 262 Network Security............................................. 3CIS 263 Introduction to Computer Forensics................ 3CIS 257 Advanced Networkingand Systems Management................................ 4Social Science Elective..................................... 3Humanities Elective......................................... 316Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 6464

Criminal JusticeAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Computer Networking Systems and Cyber SecurityA.A.S. degree program is to provide both a theoretical and hands-onfoundation in computer networking, using industry-standardhardware and software. The Computer Networking Systems andCyber Security curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensiveeducation primarily for the student who anticipates employment asnetwork and systems administrator in accordance with the principlesof the SCCC mission.The Computer Networking and Systems A.A.S. degree programenables graduates to:• Design, implement, and troubleshoot computing environments,including both hardware and software;• Install, configure and maintain computer network hardware,protocols, and services;• Design and implement various computer security strategies;• Demonstrate knowledge of computer programminglanguages, and• Apply logical and critical reasoning in evaluation andproblem solving.First YearFall SemesterCRCRJ 113 Introduction to Criminal Justice...................... 3CRJ 131 Criminal Law................................................... 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3SOC 121 Sociology......................................................... 3CIS 121 Introduction to Computers OR..........................CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications...... 315Spring SemesterCRCRJ 133 Criminology.................................................... 3CRJ 135 Introduction to Security................................... 3CRJ 143 Criminal Evidence/Procedure........................... 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 315Second YearFall SemesterCRCRJ 215 Juvenile Delinquency....................................... 3CRJ 219 Corrections...................................................... 3MAT 126 Descriptive Statistics OR Higher................... 3-4ETH 221 Professional and Applied Ethics....................... 1Liberal Arts Elective ........................................ 3Criminal Justice Elective (a)............................. 316-17Spring SemesterCRCRJ 117 Police Organization and Supervision................ 3SPE 121 Introduction to Speech.................................... 3Laboratory Science Elective (b)........................ 4General Elective (c).......................................... 3Criminal Justice Elective (a)............................. 316Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 62Notes:(a) Criminal Justice Electives are to be chosen from: CRJ 147Terrorism and Public Security, AER/CRJ 150 AirportManagement and Security, CRJ 152 Policing Theory andPractice I and CRJ 153 Policing Theory and Practice II, CRJ 217Principles of Investigation, CRJ 229 Community BasedCorrections, CRJ 230 Interpersonal Violence, CRJ 233 Current Issuesin Criminal Justice, or CRJ 237 Criminal Justice Internship.(b) Select a Laboratory Science Elective from a four-credit hourlaboratory course in either Biology, Chemistry, Geologyor Physics.(c) The General Elective may be selected from any academicdiscipline other than Criminal Justice.65

Culinary ArtsAssociate in Occupational Studies(A.O.S.)MissionThe mission of the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourismis to provide superior education and technical training for studentsentering the Hospitality Industry. This enables graduates to achievesuccess in hotels, restaurants, culinary arts, event planning andtourism, either in an entry level or management position.Individuals may earn a Certificate or an Associate’s degree in theirchosen field and/or have the opportunity to take specific courses ofinterest that will add to their specialized skills and personalknowledge, as well as assist them in managing a hospitality business.The teaching staff is well qualified, with practical experience in hotels,commercial and institutional food service operations. TheDepartment’s modern food labs include convection and hearth ovens,broilers, griddles and steam tables. State-of-the-art food labs simulatehotel and restaurant kitchen and dining room conditions.The Casola Dining Room and the newly renovated Van CurlerRoom and Lally Mohawk Room are open to the public for à la carteservice, and available for banquets and special events. These facilitiesprovide students an opportunity to gain experience in a wide rangeof dining room and banquet service activities, including tablesidepreparation and meal service.Typical positions for which graduates may qualify are: assistant chef(or with experience, executive chef or sous chef), managing chef,steward, working chef, assistant pastry chef, assistant garde manger,banquet chef, vegetable cook, broiler cook, soup and sauce cook,fry cook, second cook (commercial cook) and roundsman.Opportunities are available for students with imagination, creativityand a willingness to work.In addition to textbook expenses, students in the Culinary Artsprogram are expected to purchase uniforms ($100+) and a knife set($200+). Hats and/or hair nets are required by the New York StateHealth Code. Students will be required to comply with the dress andsanitation requirements of the American Culinary Federation. Note:The only jewelry permitted in cooking laboratories are weddingrings and watches. No nail polish is allowed. Full uniform attire isrequired for any food preparation activity in all labs at all times.Specific details regarding the Policies for Food Laboratories areavailable from the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism.Each Culinary Arts A.O.S. major must satisfy a work experiencerequirement of 600 hours or its equivalent in the hospitality industry.Details may be obtained from the Dean of the Department of Hotel,Culinary Arts and Tourism.The Culinary Arts A.O.S. program is accredited by the AmericanCulinary Federation.The Culinary Arts A.O.S. program enables graduates to:• Demonstrate competency skills in basic food preparation, bakingand dessert making, food and beverage management, humanresource management, dining room and banquet service,sanitation and nutrition;• Demonstrate basic skills in advanced techniques of haute cuisine,garde manger, and pastry and desserts;• Refine and strengthen culinary capabilities through the practicalapplication of skills and knowledge gained in foundation andhospitality courses;• Experience an appropriate 600 hours of work to complement theclassroom and laboratory requirements of the program, and• Prepare for entry-level or management positions in theculinary field.First YearFall SemesterCRHOT 111 Food Preparation I........................................... 3HOT 119 Elements of Baking.......................................... 3HOT 131 Mathematics for Food Service Records............. 3HOT 132 Sanitation Techniques...................................... 2HOT 238 Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a) ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a) .......... 3TAT 121 Introduction to Hospitality Industry................ 317Spring SemesterCRHOT 112 Food Preparation II.......................................... 3HOT 117 Food and Beverage Control.............................. 3HOT 120 Introduction to Beverage Management............. 1HOT 218 Human Resources Mgmt/HFI........................... 3HOT 238 Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a) ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a)........... 3HOT 251 Quantitative Foods (a)..................................... 316Second YearFall SemesterCRHOT 114 Food Administration and Menu Planning........ 3HOT 255 Garde Manger.................................................. 3HOT 257 Classical Cuisine I (a)...................................... 4HOT 259 Regional American Baking and Pastry.............. 3HOT 275 Marketing, Advertising and Sales ofHospitality Industry......................................... 316Spring SemesterCRHOT 220 Wines of the World*........................................ 3HOT 233 Basic Nutrition................................................. 3HOT 256 Advanced Garde Manger andMeat Cutting ORHOT 268 Modern Culinary Trendsand Techniques (b).......................................... 3HOT 258 Classical Cuisine II (a)..................................... 4HOT 260 International Baking and Pastry....................... 316BAKING CONCENTRATIONFirst YearFall SemesterCRHOT 111 Food Preparation I........................................... 3HOT 119 Element of Baking............................................ 3HOT 131 Mathematics for Food Service Records............. 3HOT 132 Sanitation Techniques...................................... 2HOT 238Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a) ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a)........... 3TAT 121 Introduction to Hospitality Industry................ 31766

Spring SemesterCRHOT 112 Food Preparation II.......................................... 3HOT 120 Introduction to Beverage Management............. 1HOT 125 Cakes and Cake Decorating............................. 3HOT 218 Human Resources Mgmt/HFI........................... 3HOT 238 Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper.(a) ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a)........... 3HOT 251 Quantitative Foods (a)..................................... 316Second YearFall SemesterCRHOT 225 Commercial Baking I....................................... 3HOT 255 Garde Manger.................................................. 3HOT 257 Classical Cuisine I (a)...................................... 4HOT 259 Regional American Baking and Pastry.............. 3HOT 275 Marketing, Advertising and Sales ofHospitality Industry......................................... 316Spring SemesterCRHOT 117 Food and Beverage Control.............................. 3HOT 233 Basic Nutrition................................................. 3HOT 226 Commercial Baking II...................................... 3HOT 258 Classical Cuisine II (a)..................................... 4HOT 260 International Baking and Pastry....................... 316Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 65Notes:(a) The time element for these courses will vary according tofunctions and assignments required to cover the projectsinvolving actual conditions of preparation, cooking, and serviceof a complete menu. The course outline will be flexible to meetthe successful fulfillment of projects.(b) Pertains to General Culinary Arts Program only.NOTE: Cleaning, preventative maintenance, and sanitation arepracticed under the supervision of the Instructor and TechnicalAssistant during and after all laboratory exercises.* Students who cannot take this class because of medicalconditions or religious beliefs should substitute a three-creditHOT or TAT course not required in the curriculum.Early ChildhoodAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe Early Childhood A.A.S. program’s role is to guide individuals inacquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to foster thedevelopment and constructive education of young children. Theprogram strives to model and promote high quality early childhoodeducation in the community.The Early Childhood program enables graduates to:• Demonstrate the proficiency, knowledge, and skills necessary topromote healthy development of young children;• Demonstrate the proficiency of knowledge and skills necessary toprovide an appropriate education for young children ages birth to8 years;• Be responsive and supportive to those community agenciesserving young children and their families, and• Demonstrate professionalism in the area of EarlyChildhood Education.Graduates of the program are qualified to work with children agesbirth to 8 years old in a number of environments including preschools,nursery schools, daycare, public schools, early interventionagencies or Head Start. The hand-on approach to the curriculumrequires students to participate in 300 hours of supervised internshipsin area schools and/or agencies. In addition, students interactregularly with the children in the Gateway Montessori Preschool, anon-site lab school.As of Jan. 1, 2010, all students enrolled in ECH 131 EarlyChildhood Field Instruction and Seminar I and ECH 231 FieldInstruction and Seminar II will need to supply the following beforeentering the field:• A notarized Criminal Conviction Statement OR• A signed “I Will” statement to uphold the NAEYC Code of Ethicsand SCCC Early Childhood Professional Behaviors OR• Medical evidence of their ability to work with children and anegative TB result.67

First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 230 Child Development.......................................... 4ECH 121 Introduction to Early Childhood...................... 3ECH 123 Curricular Methods I and Assessment.............. 3HUS 133 Child Maltreatment.......................................... 316Spring SemesterCRECH 131 Early Child. Field Instruction and Seminar I.... 4ECH 223 Curricular Methods II and Develop.................. 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature ORSPE 121 Introduction to Speech...................... 3PSY 225 Introduction to Special Education.................... 4PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 317Second YearFall SemesterCRECH 225 Fostering Emergent Literacy............................ 4ECH 220 Engendering Creativity:Arts in the Classroom ..................................... 3ECH 231 Early Child. Field Instruction and Seminar II... 4ECH 252 Care of Infants and Toddlers............................ 3ECH 255 Administration of Early ChildhoodProgram (c) ORGeneral Elective (d)......................................... 317Spring SemesterCRECH 227 Guidance of Young Children............................ 3Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-4Science Elective (b)....................................... 3-4PSY 221 Educational Psychology ORTET 221 Foundations of Education (c)............ 3Restricted Humanities Elective (d)................... 3ECH 260 Portfolio Seminar............................................. 113-15Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 63Notes:(a) Mathematics 126 or higher-Students who are planning to transfershould consult receiving institution.(b) Any science elective-Students who are planning to transfershould consult receiving institution. Some programs may requirea lab science.(c) Students may choose between TET 221 Foundations of Educationor PSY 221 Educational Psychology. PSY 221 is recommendedfor those who are considering transfer to the College ofSaint Rose. All students should consult with their advisors whenregistering and if transferring, the program requirements of theirtransfer institution(s).(d) Students may choose from the following: SPA, FRE, ITA, ASL,SPE, or ENG 124. Students interested in Teacher Education areadvised to take SPA 121 or ASL 121.68Emergency ManagementAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Emergency Management A.A.S. degree program isto prepare students for careers related to homeland security, publicsafety, and continuity planning for all-hazard threats. This degreeprovides introductory level instruction in the organizational andinstitutional aspects of Emergency Management for stakeholdersand the issues they confront.Upon completion of the program students will be able to:• Identify critical infrastructure and key asset categories;• Determine the organizational and institutional aspects ofemergency management stakeholders;• Define all-hazard threats from malicious, naturally occurring,and accidental sources;• Identify best practices in emergency management;• Apply the standards of best practices in the critical analysis ofemergency management policies, and• Analyze emerging trends in emergency management.Graduates of the program are qualified for positions in local, stateand federal public safety agencies, private interests related to criticalinfrastructure protection, business continuity planning, insurance,and producers and vendors of homeland security goods and services,and not-for-profit associations that represent the interests of FirstResponders (firefighters, emergency medical personnel, lawenforcement), businesses, and public safety. Graduates may seektransfer to a four-year program in a related area.First YearFall SemesterCRCIS 121 Introduction to Computers OR Higher............ 3CRJ 147 Terrorism and Public Security.......................... 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3FPT 112 Principles of Emergency Services..................... 3MGT 123 Business Organization and Management.......... 315Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3CRJ 117 Police Organization and Supervision................ 3FPT 135 Fire Administration.......................................... 3HIS 127 Western Civilization Since 1715...................... 3Lab Science Elective......................................... 416Second YearFall SemesterCRFPT 115 Hazardous Materials I...................................... 3TEL 121 Introduction to Information Systems............... 3MAT 128 Algebra I OR Higher..................................... 3-4POL 123 United States Govt and Politics........................ 3General Elective (b)......................................... 315-16Spring SemesterCRFPT 116 Hazardous Materials II..................................... 3HIS 229 American History Since 1877.......................... 3Restrictive Elective (a)...................................... 3General Elective (b)......................................... 3General Elective (b)......................................... 315

Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61Notes:(a) Select one (1) of the following courses as the Restricted Elective:POL 125 State and Local Government, AER 150/ CRJ 150 AirportManagement and Security, PAL 111 Survey of American Law,MGT 135 International Business, CRJ 131 Criminal Law, orCRJ 143 Criminal Evidence and Procedure.(b) Students should consult with an advisor on the general electivecourses. Students who expect to transfer to a State Universityof New York (SUNY) four-year college or university shouldconsult with an advisor about the SUNY General Educationrequirements. Students not expecting to transfer to a four-yearcollege or university are encouraged to consider eitherPSY 121 Introduction to Psychology or SOC 121 Sociology.Fire Protection TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe Fire Science Technology A.A.S. degree program provides professionaltraining for students wishing to obtain technical skills in fireprotection. The curriculum contains theoretical and scientificknowledge to complement the hands-on fireground training ofvolunteer and career firefighters.The Fire Protection Technology program enables graduatingstudents to:• Demonstrate practical skills in fire protection, prevention andsuppression;• Understand the importance of ethical professional practices;• Understand the relevance of contemporary events for those infirst-responder positions;• Demonstrate effective communication skills, and• Qualify for positions in fire protection or related fields ininsurance or government agencies.All of the specialized courses are offered in the late afternoon andevening only.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3ETH 221 Professional and Applied Ethics....................... 1FPT 112 Principles of Emergency Management.............. 3FPT 115 Hazardous Materials I...................................... 3FPT 120 Building Codes for Fire Protection................... 3MAT 128 Algebra I OR Higher..................................... 3-416-17Spring SemesterCRCHM 113 Introduction to Chemistry ORBIO 112 Human Biology.................................. 4ENG 124 Introduction to Literature ORSPE 121 Introduction to Speech...................... 3FPT 116 Hazardous Materials II..................................... 3FPT 131 Fire Prevention................................................ 3FPT 135 Fire Administration.......................................... 316Second YearFall SemesterCRCIS 121 Introduction to Computers OR Higher............ 4FPT 216 Fire Protection, Hydraulics & Water Supply ... 3FPT 219 Fire Behavior and Combustion........................ 3Restrictive Elective (a)................................... 3-7Social Science or Humanities Elective.............. 315-19Spring SemesterCRFPT 137 Fire Protection Systems ................................... 3FPT 215 Fire Investigation ............................................ 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3Liberal Arts Elective ........................................ 3Restrictive Elective (a)................................... 3-715-1969

Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 62Notes:(a) Restricted elective (minimum of two courses) must beselected fromAER/CRJ 150 Airport Management and Security,CRJ 147 Terrorism and Public Security,EMS 211 EMT Basic,FPT 237 Industrial Fire Protection,FPT 250 Fire Protection Internship,MGT 127 Human Resource Management, orMGT 129 Labor Relations.70Hotel and Restaurant ManagementAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourismis to provide superior education and technical training for studentsentering the Hospitality Industry. This enables graduates to achievesuccess in hotels, restaurants, culinary arts, event planning andtourism, either in an entry level or management position.The curriculum includes practical courses in baking and foodpreparation; management courses in purchasing, food and beveragecontrols and legal problems; as well as liberal arts courses to givestudents a well-rounded educational background.The program prepares graduates to enter various phases of thehospitality industry, one of the most dynamic and fastest growingfields open to college graduates today. Typical positions for whichgraduates may qualify are: assistant managers at hotels, motels andrestaurants; food service administrators in institutional cafeterias;assistant food and beverage comptrollers; assistant banquet managers;assistant comptroller and night auditors; assistant purchasing agents;assistant stewards, and assistant chefs.The teaching staff is well qualified, with practical experience inhotels, commercial and institutional food service operations.The Department’s modern food labs include convection and hearthovens, broilers, griddles and steam tables. State-of-the-art food labssimulate hotel and restaurant kitchen and dining room conditions.The Casola Dining Room and the newly renovated Van CurlerRoom and Lally Mohawk Room are open to the public for à la carteservice, and available for banquets and special events. These facilitiesprovide students an opportunity to gain experience in a wide rangeof dining room and banquet service activities, including tablesidepreparation and meal service.In addition to textbook expenses, students in Hotel and RestaurantManagement are expected to purchase uniforms ($100+) and a knifeset ($200+). Hats and/or hairnets are required by the New York StateHealth Code.Students will be required to comply with the dress and sanitationrequirements of the American Culinary Federation. Note: The onlyjewelry permitted in cooking laboratories are wedding rings andwatches. No nail polish is allowed. Full uniform attire is required forany food preparation activity in all labs at all times. Specific detailsregarding the Policies for Food Laboratories are available from theDepartment of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism.Each Hotel and Restaurant Management major must satisfy a workexperience requirement of 600 hours, or its equivalent, in thehospitality industry. Details may be obtained from the Chairpersonof the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism.The Hotel and Restaurant Management A.A.S. degree programenables graduates to:• Demonstrate competency skills in basic food preparation,baking and desert making, food and beverage management,human resource management, dining room and banquet service,sanitation, and nutrition;• Experience an appropriate 600 hours of work to complement the

classroom and laboratory requirements of the program;• Prepare for front or back of the house entry-level or managementpositions in the hospitality field, and• Transfer to four-year institutions into appropriate baccalaureatedegree programs.Students interested in obtaining a baccalaureate degree in HospitalityManagement should seek information about SUNY Delhi’s HospitalityManagement (B.B.A.): Hotel and Resort Management Concentrationoffered at SCCC. Please continue reading for specific program details.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3HOT 111 Food Preparation I........................................... 3HOT 119 Elements of Baking.......................................... 3HOT 238 Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a) ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a)........... 3TAT 121 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry.......... 3Social Science Elective (b)................................ 318Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3HOT 112 Food Preparation II.......................................... 3HOT 238 Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a) ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a)........... 3HOT 276 Meetings and Convention Mgmt...................... 3Mathematics Elective (b)............................... 3-415-16Second YearFall SemesterCRHOT 114 Food Admin. and Menu Planning.................... 3HOT 217 Front Office Management................................ 3HOT 251 Quantitative Foods (a)..................................... 3HOT 275 Marketing, Advertising and Salesfor Hospitality Industry................................... 3HOT 291 Computers for Hospitality Industry ORACC 121 Financial Accounting..................... 3-4Liberal Arts Elective (b)................................ 3-418-20Spring SemesterCRHOT 117 Food and Beverage Control.............................. 3HOT 220 Wines of the World*........................................ 3HOT 218 Human Resources Mgmt/HFI........................... 3Science Elective (b)....................................... 3-4Humanities Elective (b)................................... 315-16Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 66Notes:(a) The time element for these courses will vary according tofunctions and assignments required to cover the projectsinvolving actual conditions of preparation, cooking, and serviceof a complete menu. The course outline will be flexible to meetthe successful fulfillment of projects.(b) Students planning to transfer should consult with an advisorbefore choosing electives.NOTE: Cleaning, preventive maintenance, and sanitation arepracticed under the supervision of the Instructor and theTechnical Assistant during and after all laboratory exercises.* Students who cannot take this class because of medical orreligious beliefs should substitute either a three credit HOT orTAT course not required in the curriculum.Hotel and Restaurant ManagementAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)andHospitality ManagementBachelor of Business Administration(B.B.A.)The jointly registered, inter-institutional program with SUNY Delhi,approved by the State University of New York and the New York StateEducation Department, is designed for students who plan to pursuethe SUNY Delhi Hospitality Management B.B.A. program offered atSCCC. Upon successful completion of the A.A.S. program at SCCC,students are accepted into SUNY Delhi with full junior standing inorder to complete the B.B.A. degree. Admission to SUNY Delhi’sprogram is guaranteed for those with a minimum grade point averageof 2.3 under this joint program.Hotel and Resort Management CoreFirst YearSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition (Silo 10)......................... 3HOT 111 Food Preparation I........................................... 3HOT 119 Elements of Baking.......................................... 3HOT 238Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a) OR..............HOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper.(a)............ 3TAT 121 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry.......... 3Humanities Elective (Silo 4, 5, 8 or 9) (b)........ 318Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3HOT 112 Food Preparation II.......................................... 3HOT 238 Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a) ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a)........... 3HOT 276 Meetings and Convention Mgmt...................... 3MAT 128 Algebra I OR Higher..................................... 3-415-16Second YearSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRHOT 114 Food Admin. and Menu Planning.................... 3HOT 217 Front Office Management................................ 3HOT 251 Quantitative Foods (a)..................................... 3HOT 275Marketing, Advertising and Salesfor Hospitality Industry................................... 3Science Elective (Silo 2)................................ 3-4Liberal Arts Elective (Western Civ, Am His,Language or Arts Elective)(Silo 4, 5, 8 or 9) (b)(c)................................... 318-19Spring SemesterCRHOT 117 Food and Beverage Control.............................. 3HOT 220 Wines of the World (d).................................... 3HOT 218 Human Resources Mgmt/HFI........................... 3ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics ORECO 223 Principles of Microeconomics(Silo 3)............................................................. 3ACC 121 Financial Accounting....................................... 41671

Minimum Credit Hours required forA.A.S. degree: 6772Note: The term “Silo” refers to SUNY Delhi’s designation for theSUNY General Education requirements in the 10 Knowledgeand Skills areas. Please see your advisor for a more detailedexplanation and a list of courses.(a) The time element for these courses will vary according tofunctions and assignments required to cover the projectsinvolving actual conditions of preparation, cooking, and serviceof a complete menu. The course outline will be flexibleto meet the successful fulfillment of projects.(b) Electives must be chosen from approved SUNY GeneralEducation courses in these academic areas.(c) Students may substitute MAT 129 if needed as prerequisitefor MAT 147, however, the Liberal Arts Elective will then berequired in the Junior or Senior year.(d) Students who cannot take this class because of medicalconditions or religious beliefs should substitute a three creditHOT or TAT course not required in the curriculum.Cleaning, preventive maintenance, and sanitation are practiced underthe supervision of the Instructor and the Technical Assistant duringand after all laboratory exercises.Third Year/SUNY DelhiSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRHOSP 310 Hospitality Human Resources II............... 3HOSP 335 Purchasing for the Hospitality Industry.... 3HTEL 165 Lodging Accommodations Mgmt ............ 3ACC 122 Managerial Accounting............................. 4General Education Course(Silo 4, 5, 8 or 9)...................................... 316Spring SemesterHOSP 320 Hospitality Financial Management........... 3HOSP 350 Hospitality Law........................................ 3HTEL 310 Hotel Maintenance and Engineering......... 3ANTH 300 Survey of World Cultures (Silo 6)............ 3MAT 147 Statistics (Silo 1)...................................... 3HOT 291 Computers for the Hospitality Industry.... 318Fourth Year/SUNY DelhiSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRBUSI 360 International Business Management......... 3HOSP 330 Strategic Marketing.................................. 3HTEL 420 Hotel and Resort Operations.................... 3General Education Elective(Silo 4, 5, 8, or 9)..................................... 3Upper Division Elective............................ 315Spring SemesterCRHOSP 470 Hospitality Management Seminar............. 3BUSI 343 Individual Behavior in OrganizationOR BUS 344 Organizational Theory......... 3GOVT 300 Public Policy............................................ 3COMM 310 Argumentation and Debate...................... 3Business Elective (Lower Division)........... 315Minimum hours required for B.B.A. degree: 131CRHuman ServicesAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Human Services A.A.S. degree program is toprepare students for employment in the public or private sector. Thisprogram is based on the best practices of the National Association ofSocial Workers (NASW). Students learn the core skills and values ofthe social work profession and the social welfare system in the UnitedStates, including the philosophical, historical, and ethical dimensions.The Human Services program enables graduates to:• Integrate knowledge from liberal arts disciplines with practiceskills;• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills;• Develop a commitment to ethical practice, and• Recognize diversity.Human Services students may be subject to a fingerprint check or beasked about criminal convictions before working in the field and/or atan internship site. Individuals who have a criminal history may havedifficulty obtaining a field placement and/or employment in the fieldof Human Services. Students may want to consult with an advisor orcollege counselor before pursuing the program.Secondary Program ExclusionSection 8.6 of the Academic Code provides that students may earn anadditional degree or certificate provided that the secondary programincludes at least 15 credit hours of requirements not in commonwith the primary program. Students who are enrolled in the HumanServices A.A.S. and the Chemical Dependency Counseling A.A.S. willneed to work carefully with their advisors when choosing electives tomeet this secondary program exclusion.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3SOC 121 Sociology......................................................... 3SOC 125 Introduction to Social Workand Social Welfare........................................... 3Mathematics Elective (a) ORBiology OR Nutrition Elective (b)................. 3-415-16Spring SemesterENG 124CRIntroduction to Literature ORSPE 121 Introduction to Speech...................... 3HUS 208 Theory and Field Experience I (c).................... 3SOC 127 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics................. 3PSY Elective OR SOC Elective (d)................. 3-4Restricted Elective (e)................................... 3-415-17Second YearFall SemesterCRHUS 210 Theory and Field Experience II (c)................... 3PSY 224 Abnormal Psychology...................................... 3Biology Elective OR Nutrition Elective (b) OR...Mathematics Elective (a)............................... 3-4Restricted Elective (e)................................... 3-4General Elective............................................ 3-415-18

Spring SemesterCRENG 211 Technical Writing............................................. 3PSY 222 Developmental Psychology.............................. 3SOC 122 Social Problems............................................... 3Humanities Elective (f).................................... 3POL Elective (g)............................................... 315Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 60Notes:(a) MAT 126 or higher(b) BIO 112 Human Biology or NTR 161 Intro to Human Nutrition(c) Admission to HUS 208 and HUS 210 requires SOC 125 andconsent of the department as a pre-requisite.(d) Any course with a PSY or SOC prefix(e) Restricted elective can be selected from among the following:Any course with a CRJ, POL, PSY or SOC prefix; ECO 211Introduction to Economics; HUS 150 Introduction to ChemicalAbuse and Dependence; HUS 157 Substance Abuse Counseling;HUS 254 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs; HUS 133 ChildMaltreatment; Prevention, Investigation and Treatment; orHON 281 Sociology of Power and Class(f) The study of a language other than English is suggested. Spanishor American Sign Language is highly recommended.(g) Any course with a POL prefix.Music/BusinessAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)The music business industry offers careers in music merchandising,music publishing, and arts management. The Music Business A.A.S.program prepares students for employment in the music industry ortransfer to a four-year institution in music merchandising or othermusic industry career fields.An entrance audition is required for admission to this program.Contact the School of Music at (518) 381-1231 forfurther information.MissionThe mission of the Music Business A.A.S. degree program is toprovide a quality education in accordance with the principles ofSchenectady County Community College’s mission statement.Specifically the program provides rigorous training in musicperformance, skills, theory and history. The program also providestraining in the fundamentals of the music business, includingmanagement, accounting practices and economics.The Music Business program enables graduates to demonstrate:• Musicianship through individual and ensemble performancetraining and experiences;• Theoretical and analytical musical skills;• Technical competence and aesthetic awareness for a broad rangeof musical literature and musical cultures representing styleperiods from antiquity to the present, and• Knowledge of business practices and their applications in themusic industry.Schenectady County Community College is an accredited institutionalmember of the National Association of Schools of Music.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MGT 123 Business Organization and Management.......... 3MUS 161 Performance Organization I (a)........................ 1MUS 163 Performance Concentration I........................... 2Basic Musicianship I:MUS 151 Theory I........................................... 2MUS 155 Aural Skills I.................................... 1MUS 257 Literature and Style I........................ 3MUS 287 Keyboard Techniques I.................................... 116Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3MUS 162 Performance Organization II (a)....................... 1MUS 164 Performance Concentration II.......................... 2Basic Musicianship II:MUS 152 Theory II.......................................... 2MUS 156 Aural Skills II................................... 1MUS 258 Literature and Style II....................... 3Restricted Music Elective (b)............................ 31573

Second YearFall SemesterCRECO 211 Introduction to Economics (d)......................... 3MUS 261 Performance Organization III (a)...................... 1MUS 263 Performance Concentration III......................... 2Basic Musicianship III:MUS 251 Theory III......................................... 2MUS 255 Aural Skills III.................................. 1Restricted Music Elective (b)............................ 3Mathematics OR Science Elective (e)............. 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRMKT 223 Marketing........................................................ 3MUS 231 The Music Business.......................................... 3MUS 262 Performance Organization IV (a)...................... 1Restricted Elective (c)................................... 3-4Mathematics OR Science Elective (e)............. 3-4Social Science Elective..................................... 316-18Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 62Notes:a) Performance Organization I-IV (MUS 161, 162, 261, 262)are required as follows:• All Brass and Woodwind Concentrations will completefour semesters of Wind Ensemble.• All Percussion Concentrations will complete a minimum oftwo semesters of Percussion Ensemble and two semesters ofWind Ensemble.• All Organ, Piano, and Vocal Concentrations will completefour semesters of Chorus.• All Guitar Concentrations will complete four semesters ofGuitar Ensemble.• All String Concentrations will complete four semesters ofSCCC or off-campus ensembles with appropriate registration,as advised by the Department.• All students enrolled in Performance Concentrations(MUS 163, 164, 263, 264) are required to also be enrolled inthe appropriate major ensemble.b) Restricted Music Electives must be chosen from MUS 108,109, 110, 111, 112, 115, 127, 131, 135*, 136*, 157, 158,161-162**, 167, 169, 171, 180, 195, 232, 233, 234, 252, 255,261-262**, 270, 272, 283, 284, 285, 286, 288, 289.* Lessons in performance area other than PerformanceConcentration, two semesters maximum.** A maximum of two additional Performance Organizationcourses may be used to fulfill graduation requirements.c) Restricted Elective must be chosen from ACC 121, ACC 123,BUS 121, CIS 121, ECO 221, ECO 223 or MGT 127.d) Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program shouldsubstitute ECO 221 or ECO 223.e) Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program shouldselect MAT 145 or higher.Nanoscale Materials TechnologyAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Nanoscale Materials Technology A.A.S. degreeprogram is to provide a foundation in materials science, chemistry,physics, mathematics, and electronics. With strong supportingcourses in computer aided drafting, vacuum science and technologyand thin film deposition techniques, students will be prepared foremployment as qualified technicians in the emerging and highly technicalsemiconductor and superconductor manufacturing and researchand development companies.The Nanoscale Materials Technology program enables graduates to:• Qualify for employment as technicians in highly technicalsemiconductor and superconductor manufacturing andresearch and development companies;• Identify the major and potential applications of nanodevicesmade from materials;• Design circuits used in control systems and measurement;• Apply computers and digital systems to the solution andimplementation of process control algorithms, and• Be familiar with the processes and the importance of qualitycontrols in manufacturing.First YearFall SemesterCRCHM 121 General Chemistry I......................................... 4MAT 129 Algebra II w/ Trig ORMAT 147 Statistics.......................................................... 3NMT 150 Introduction to Materials................................. 3ELT 110 Electrical Circuits I.......................................... 4ENG 123 English Composition....................................... 317-1874

Spring SemesterCRENG 211 Technical Writing............................................. 3MAT 147 Statistics........................................................... 3NMT 152 Introduction to Nanoscale Materials............... 3ELT 121 Electrical Circuits II......................................... 4CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications................... 316Second YearFall SemesterCRNMT 252 Integrated Nanotechnology Lab..................... 2NMT 225 Introduction to Vacuum ScienceTechnology...................................................... 4ELT 231 Electronics ...................................................... 4PHY 153 Physics I ORPHY 221 PHY 221 College Physics I............................... 4Social Science Elective..................................... 317Spring SemesterCRNMT 280 Introduction to Thin Film Deposition.............. 4NMT 254 Introduction to SemiconductorManufacturing Technology.............................. 3ELT 256 Process Control and Instrumentation .............. 4PHY 154 Physics II ORPHY 222 PHY 222 College Physics II.............................. 415Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 65ParalegalAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Paralegal A.A.S. degree program is to provide studentswith the knowledge and skills to function effectively inlaw-related positions in the legal, business, corporate or governmentworkforce community.The Paralegal program enables graduates to:• Demonstrate a diverse education in substantive andprocedural law;• Demonstrate and apply a broad range of ethical legalpractices, and• Understand the relevance of contemporary events in thelegal field.Graduates of the program qualify for such positions as legalassistant, title research, legal researcher, administrative assistantand legislative assistant.To ensure the integrity and continuity of the SCCC Paralegalprogram and to comply with external accreditation policies, no morethan three (3) legal specialty (PAL) courses may be granted credit bytransfer or by alternative credit sources. No transfer credit may begranted for Courts and Litigation (PAL 114) except from an appropriateNew York State institution.Although legal assistants or paralegals are qualified by education,training or work experience to assist a lawyer in the performance ofspecifically delegated legal work, they are cautioned not to engage inthe unlicensed practice of law.The Paralegal A.A.S. program is approved by the AmericanBar Association.First YearFall SemesterACC 123CRAccounting for Decision Making OR..................ACC 121 Financial Accounting ORACC 225 Income Tax Accounting................. 3-4BUS 121 Business Law I................................................. 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MAT 126 Descriptive Statistics OR Higher................... 3-4PAL 111 Survey of American Law.................................. 315-17Spring SemesterCRBUS 123 Business Law II................................................ 3BUS 135 Word Processing (a)......................................... 3ENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3PAL 112 Legal Research................................................. 3PAL 114 Courts and Litigation....................................... 315Second YearFall SemesterCRCIS 121 Introduction to Computers.............................. 3PAL 217 Estates and Trusts............................................ 3PAL 219 Real Property................................................... 3Science Elective............................................... 3Social Science Elective..................................... 31575

Spring SemesterCRETH 221 Professional and Applied Ethics....................... 1PAL 231 Family Law...................................................... 3PAL 233 Administrative Law.......................................... 3Restricted Humanities Elective (b)................... 3Restricted Elective (c)...................................... 3Liberal Arts Elective......................................... 316Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 61Notes:(a) BUS 118 Keyboarding I is a prerequisite for BUS 135 (forparalegals, BUS 118 is preferred). Please note that BUS 118Keyboarding I may be taken as a restricted elective -see (c) below.(b) The Restricted Humanities Elective is to be chosen from nonrequiredcourses, applicable to the appropriate degree program,in the following areas: Foreign Language, History, Literature,Philosophy, Speech and appropriate Honors courses.(c) Restricted Elective may be chosen from: ACC 225 Income TaxAccounting, PAL 250 Paralegal Internship, CRJ 131 CriminalLaw, CRJ 143 Criminal Evidence and Procedure, BUS 118Keyboarding I, OR any ECO course.To ensure the integrity and continuity of the SCCC Paralegalprogram and to comply with external accreditation policies, nomore than three (3) legal specialty (PAL) courses may be grantedcredit by transfer or by alternative credit sources. No transfercredit may be granted for Courts and Litigation (PAL 114) exceptfrom an appropriate New York State institution.Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)MissionThe mission of the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourismis to provide superior education and technical training for studentsentering the Hospitality Industry. This enables graduates to achievesuccess in hotels, restaurants, culinary arts, event planning andtourism, either in an entry level or management position.Individuals may earn a certificate or an Associate’s degree in theirchosen field and/or have the opportunity to take specific courses ofinterest that will add to their specialized skills and personalknowledge, as well as assist them in managing a hospitality business.This program provides students with the theory and hands-onexperience related to the inbound and outbound tourism andhospitality industries. The degree is ideal for the student interestedin the hospitality industry who does not want to participate in foodlaboratory courses. With strong internship programs, students will beable to participate in front of the house positions with such places asWalt Disney World, Site Solutions, General Electric Power DivisionMeeting and Convention Department, New York State Hospitality andTourism Association, New York State Bar Association and the AlbanyCounty Convention and Visitors Bureau.Graduates are well-qualified to assume a variety of responsibleroles in the tourism, hospitality and community planning industriesincluding destination travel promotion, event planning, lodging,convention sales and banquet management, and resort andattractions management.The Tourism and Hospitality Management A.A.S. degree programenables graduates to:• Prepare for a variety of positions in the tourism, hospitalityand community planning fields, and• Enter the workforce with practical experience acquired throughprofessional internships.Graduates often decide to transfer to four-year institutions to earntheir baccalaureate degree in the hospitality field. Students may obtaintheir baccalaureate degree at Schenectady by taking the Bachelor ofBusiness Administration program offered jointly with the StateUniversity of New York at Delhi.Students interested in obtaining a baccalaureate degree in Travel andTourism Management should seek information about SUNY Delhi’sHospitality Management (B.B.A.): Travel and Tourism ManagementConcentration offered at SCCC. Please refer to Page 77 for specificprogram details.First YearFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3HOT 217 Front Office Management................................ 3HOT 277 Planning and Development of Tourism............ 3TAT 121 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry.......... 3Accounting Elective...................................... 3-415-1676

Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3HOT 276 Meetings and Convention Management........... 3HOT 291 Computers for Hospitality Industry................. 3HOT 218 Human Resource Management in theHospitality and Food Industry......................... 3Restricted Social Science Elective (a)................ 315Second YearFall SemesterHOT 275CRMarketing, Advertising and Salesfor Hospitality Industry................................... 3TAT 133 Airline Reservation and Ticketing.................... 3TAT 221 Passenger Management.................................... 3Mathematics Elective (b)............................... 3-4Science Elective............................................ 3-415-17Spring SemesterCRBUS 121 Business Law I................................................. 3GHY 123 Population Geography..................................... 3TAT 140 Event Management.......................................... 3TAT 231 Directed Study in Travel, Tourismand Convention Management.......................... 3Humanities Elective (c).................................... 315Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 60Notes:(a) Restricted Social Science Elective should be chosen from thefollowing courses: ANT 121, ECO 211 (OR higher), SOC 121or PSY 121.(b) MAT 147 or higher is recommended if student is planning totransfer to obtain a Bachelor’s degree.(c) For students who plan to interview for inbound tourismpositions, employers strongly recommend taking a foreignlanguage course.Tourism and Hospitality ManagementAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)andHospitality ManagementBachelor of Business Administration(B.B.A.)The jointly registered, inter-institutional program with SUNY Delhi,approved by the State University of New York and the New York StateEducation Department, is designed for students who plan to pursuethe SUNY Delhi Hospitality Management B.B.A. program offered atSCCC. Upon successful completion of the A.A.S. program at SCCC,students are accepted into SUNY Delhi with full junior standing inorder to complete the B.B.A. degree. Admission to SUNY Delhi’s programis guaranteed for those with a minimum grade point average of2.3 under this joint program.Travel and Tourism Management CoreFirst YearSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition (Silo 10)......................... 3HOT 111 Food Preparation I........................................... 3HOT 119 Elements of Baking.......................................... 3HOT 238Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a)ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper.(a)............ 3TAT 121 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry.......... 3Humanities Elective (Silo 4, 5, 8 or 9) (b)........ 318Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3HOT 112 Food Preparation II.......................................... 3HOT 238 Dining Room Mgmt. and Oper. (a)....................ORHOT 253 Banquet Mgmt. and Oper. (a)........... 3HOT 276 Meetings and Convention Mgmt...................... 3MAT 128 Or Higher..................................................... 3-415-16Second YearSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRHOT 114 Food Admin. and Menu Planning.................... 3HOT 217 Front Office Management................................ 3HOT 251 Quantitative Foods (a)..................................... 3HOT 275Marketing, Advertising and Salesfor the Hospitality Industry.............................. 3Science Elective (Silo 2)................................ 3-4Liberal Arts Elective (Western Civ, Am His,Language or Arts Elective(Silo 4,5, 8 or 9) (b)(c)................................. 3-418-19Spring SemesterCRHOT 117 Food and Beverage Control.............................. 3HOT 220 Wines of the World (d).................................... 3HOT 218 Human Resources Mgmt/HFI........................... 3ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics ORECO 223 Princ. of Microeconomics (Silo 3)..... 3ACC 121 Financial Accounting....................................... 41677

Minimum Credit Hours required forA.A.S. degree: 67Notes:The term “Silo” refers to SUNY Delhi’s designation of SUNYGeneral Education requirements in the 10 Knowledge and Skillsareas. Please see your advisor for a more detailed explanation and alisting of approved courses.(a) The time element for these courses will vary according tofunctions and assignments required to cover the projectsinvolving actual conditions of preparation, cooking, andservice of a complete menu. Instructional outline will beflexible to meet the successful fulfillment of a project.(b) Electives must be chosen from approved SUNY GeneralEducation courses in these academic areas. Please see youradvisor for a more detailed explanation and a list ofapproved courses.(c) Students may substitute MAT 129 if needed as prerequisitefor MAT 147, however, the Liberal Arts Elective will then berequired in the Junior or Senior year.(d) Students who cannot take this class because of medicalconditions or religious beliefs should substitute a three creditHOT or TAT course not required in the curriculum.Cleaning, preventive maintenance, and sanitation are practiced underthe supervision of the Instructor and the Technical Assistant duringand after all laboratory exercises.Third Year/SUNY DelhiSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRHOSP 310 Hospitality Human Resources II............... 3TRVL 275 Tourism Packaging and Tour Design........ 3TRVL 310 Geog. of World Travel Destinations ......... 3ACC 122 Managerial Accounting............................. 4General Education Course(Silo 4, 5, 8 or 9)...................................... 316Spring SemesterHOSP 320 Hospitality Financial Management........... 3HOSP 350 Hospitality Law........................................ 3TRVL 390 Travel Agency Operations and Mgmt........ 3ANTH 300 Upper Division Gen Ed (Silo 6)General Education Course........................ 3(Silo 4, 5, 8 or 9)...................................... 3MAT 147 Statistics (Silo 1)...................................... 318Fourth Year/SUNY DelhiSuggested Sequence of CoursesFall SemesterCRBUSI 360 International Business Management......... 3HOSP 330 Strategic Marketing.................................. 3TRVL 475 Destination Development and Mktg......... 3General Education Elective(Silo 4, 5, 8, or 9)..................................... 3COMM 300CROrganizational CommunicationGeneral Education Course........................ 3(Silo 4, 5, 8 or 9)...................................... 318Spring SemesterCRHOSP 470 Hospitality Management Seminar............. 3BUSI 343 Individual Behavior in OrganizationOR BUS 344 Organizational Theory......... 3GOVT 300 Public Policy............................................ 3COMM 310 Argumentation and Debate..................... 3Business Elective (Lower Division) (a)...... 315Minimum hours required for B.B.A. degree: 134Note:(a) It is suggested that the student take BUS 212 BusinessCommunications for this elective.78

certificate programsCertificates are awarded for programs designed to prepare thestudent for immediate entry into an occupation or to upgradeabilities and skills or transfer into an SCCC degree program.• Assistant Chef• Chemical Dependency Counseling• Computer Desktop Support Specialist• Computer Repair and Networking• Criminal Justice• Early Childhood• Fire Science• General Business• Health Studies• Medical Coding and Billing• Music• Storage Battery Technology• Teaching Assistant• Tourism, Sales and Convention ManagementPlease NoteFor more information about our certificate program graduation rates,the median debt of students who have completed certificate programsand other important information, please go to http://www.sunysccc.edu/pdf/certificate.pdf.Assistant Chef CertificateMissionThe mission of the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourismis to provide superior education and technical training for studentsentering the Hospitality Industry. This enables graduates to achievesuccess in hotels, restaurants, culinary arts, event planning andtourism, either in an entry level or management position.Individuals may earn a certificate or an Associate’s degree in theirchosen field and/or have the opportunity to take specific coursesof interest that will add to their specialized skills and personalknowledge, as well as assist them in managing a hospitality business.The Assistant Chef Certificate program provides practical training inthe restaurant and food service fields. Graduates are qualified for anumber of positions, including assistant chef, commercial andassistant hospital food service worker and are able to work in colleges,schools, hospitals, nursing homes, industrial settings, restaurants andquick food services.This one-year certificate program is designed for students wishinga shorter course of study than the two-year Hotel and RestaurantManagement or Culinary Arts degree curriculum. Graduates of thisprogram may transfer into the Hotel and Restaurant Management orCulinary Arts degree curriculum with a minimum loss of credit.In addition to buying textbooks, students in the Assistant Chefprogram are expected to purchase uniforms ($100+) and a knife set($200+). Hats and/or hairnets are required by the New York StateHealth Code. Students will be required to comply with the dress andsanitation requirements of the American Culinary Federation. Note:The only jewelry permitted in cooking laboratories are weddingrings and watches. No nail polish is allowed. Full uniform attire isrequired for any food preparation activity in all labs at all times.Specific details regarding the Policies for Food Laboratories areavailable from the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism.Fall SemesterCRHOT 111 Food Preparation I........................................... 3HOT 119 Elements of Baking.......................................... 3HOT 131 Mathematics for Food Service Records ............ 3HOT 132 Sanitation Techniques...................................... 2HOT 238 Dining Room Management and Operations ORHOT 253 Banquet Managementand Operations (a)........................................... 3TAT 121 Introduction to Hospitality.............................. 317Spring SemesterCRHOT 112 Food Preparation II.......................................... 3HOT 117 Food and Beverage Control.............................. 3HOT 218 Human Resources Mgmt/HFI........................... 3HOT 251 Quantitative Foods (a)..................................... 3HOT 238 Dining Room Management and Operations ORHOT 253 Banquet Managementand Operations (a)........................................... 315Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 32Notes:(a) The time element for this course will vary according to functionsand assignments required to cover the projects involving actualconditions of preparation, cooking and serving of a completemenu. The course outline will be flexible to meet the successfulfulfillment of projects.Note: Cleaning, preventative maintenance and sanitation arepracticed under the supervision of the Instructor and theTechnical Assistant during and after all laboratory exercises.Chemical Dependency CounselingCertificatePlease see Addendum 1 at the back of the 2011-2012 Catalog forinformation about the Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificateprogram.79

Computer Desktop SupportSpecialist CertificateMissionThe Computer Desktop Support Specialist Certificate program isdesigned to provide students with skills to meet industry employmentneeds for computer support personnel. Graduates of this certificateprogram will be able to apply computing skills to solve problems andadapt to emerging technologies within the context of businesssystems. The student’s educational experience is enhanced bycomputing facilities available at the College. Students are providedwith practical hands-on experience in computer applications use andprogram development in innovative, state-of-the-art computerizedclassrooms. The Computer Desktop Support Specialist Certificate willprepare students for employment as a software applicationspecialist, help desk specialist, or information processing supportspecialist. Students who wish to pursue an Associate’s degree (A.A.S.)in Computer Information Systems are encouraged to work closelywith their academic advisor to learn how coursework may besuccessfully applied to the A.A.S. degree.The Computer Desktop Support Specialist Certificate programenables graduates to:• Prepare for rewarding and productive employment in acomputer desktop support environment;• Apply critical thinking skills and approaches for problem solving;• Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical and social issuesinvolved in computing, and• Apply interpersonal and communication skills necessary in adiverse society.Fall SemesterCRCIS 102 Computing Basics (b)....................................(1)CIS 121 Introduction to Computers.............................. 3CIS 136 Intro to Web Development............................... 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MAT 129 Algebra II w/Trig or higher............................ 3-4TEL 121 Intro to Information Systems........................... 315-16Spring SemesterCRBUS 212 Business Communications............................... 3CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications................... 3ETH 221 Prof. and Applied Ethics.................................. 1CIS 240 Internetworking Fundamentals........................ 3CIS 129 Programming Fundamentals............................ 3Humanities Elective (a).................................... 316Minimum Credit Hours required for the degree: 31Notes:a) SPE 121 Introduction to Speech recommended.b) This course can be waived based on proficiency documentedon a high school transcript. It will not be necessary to replacethe one credit.Computer Repair andNetworking CertificateMissionThe Computer Repair and Networking Certificate is a one-yearprogram that prepares students for employment as supportpersonnel for computer network administrators in an industrial orcommercial environment. The certificate also serves as the first yearof the Computer Networking and Systems A.A.S. degree program,so that certificate students who desire an A.A.S. degree can obtain itwith one additional year of study.The Computer Repair and Networking Certificate program enablesgraduating students to:• Obtain a foundation in computer repair and networkingtheory and practice;• Prepare for employment as support personnel in computerand network support roles;• Develop of critical thinking skills and approaches forproblem solving, and• Understand the ethical and social issues involvedin computing.Fall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CIS 121 Introduction to Computers (a) OR.....................CIS 221 Advanced Computer Application....... 3CIS 110 Workstation Arch/Support I (A+)..................... 3CIS 240 Internetworking Fundamentals........................ 3MAT 129 Algebra II w/Trig OR Higher......................... 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRENG 211 Tech and Professional Writing.......................... 3CIS 129 Programming Fundamentals............................ 3CIS 111 Workstation Arch/Support II (A+)................... 3CIS 241 Routing Fundamentals..................................... 3Liberal Arts Elective (b)................................ 3-415-16Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 30Advisement Notes:a) Students demonstrating appropriate high school credits oncomputer applications may take CIS 221 (Advanced ComputerApplications) for this requirement.b) The mathematics requirement for the program is MAT 129(Algebra II with Trigonometry). Higher level math coursesincluding MAT 160, MAT 167 an MAT 180 (or higher) areacceptable replacements. The Liberal Arts elective may be usedfor MAT 128 (if needed as a prerequisite for MAT 129). OtherLiberal Arts courses are acceptable on the recommendation ofyour academic advisor. If the student does not plan to pursue aComputer Networking and Systems A.A.S. degree, a CIS course(or any other prefix course) may be substituted for the LiberalArts elective.80

• Students wishing to obtain BOTH a certificate in ComputerRepair and Networking and an A.A.S. degree in ComputerNetworking Systems and Cyber Security should matriculatein the certificate as their primary program with ComputerNetworking Systems and Cyber Security as secondary.• Students needing developmental courses should take thesecourses in the summer prior to starting the program.CSS 120 is the listed prerequisite for MAT 128.Criminal Justice CertificateThe Criminal Justice Certificate provides academic training forstudents seeking employment or students currently employedin the field of law enforcement or private sector security seeking anacademic credential. The program is flexible enough for the studentto select as either a terminal or a transitional program into theexisting Criminal Justice A.A.S. degree program. The Criminal JusticeCertificate program reflects a partnership with the New York StateDivision of Criminal Justice Services and responds to the City ofSchenectady Police Department’s requirement that its applicants earn30 college credits to qualify for the written police examination.Fall SemesterCRCRJ 113 Introduction to Criminal Justice...................... 3CRJ Restricted Elective (a)............................... 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3CRJ Elective (b)............................................... 3General Elective (c).......................................... 315Spring SemesterCRCRJ Restricted Elective (a)............................... 3CRJ Restricted Elective (a)............................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology ORSOC 121 Sociology.......................................... 3CRJ Elective (b)............................................... 3General Elective (d)......................................... 315Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 30Notes:(a) Restricted Elective choices are: CRJ 117 Police Organization andSupervision, CRJ 131 Criminal Law, CRJ 133 Criminology, CRJ143 Criminal Evidence and Procedure, CRJ 152 Policing Theoryand Practice I, CRJ 153 Policing Theory and Practice II, CRJ 215Juvenile Delinquency, CRJ 219 Corrections.(b) Any course with a CRJ prefix.(c) General Electives may be selected from any academic disciplineother than Criminal Justice.(d) Students seeking to declare Criminal Justice A.A.S. as a secondmajor field should consult with their advisor. It is recommendedthat these students select a course for this elective that meets theCriminal Justice A.A.S. degree requirements: (e.g., CIS 121,ENG 124, MAT 126 or higher, Lab Science or SPE 121).81

Early Childhood CertificateThis Early Childhood Certificate is designed to prepare studentswho wish to work with children from birth through 8 years of agein a variety of early childhood environments. The courses providean understanding of the developmental needs of children along withspecific skills for working with children. In addition, there is a workexperience in which students spend eight hours per week workingdirectly with children in a supervised setting. This program can alsoserve as a “stepping-stone” for those who want to pursue an A.A.S. orA.S. degree in a related field.Fall SemesterCRECH 121 Introduction to Early Childhood...................... 3ECH 123 Curricular Methods I and Assessment.............. 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3Biology (a) OR Mathematics Elective (b)....... 3-415-16Spring SemesterCRECH 131 Early Childhood Field Inst. and Seminar I....... 4LIT 210 Children’s Literature......................................... 3PSY 230 Child Development.......................................... 4PSY 225 Introduction to Special Education.................... 4Restricted Elective (c)...................................... 318Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 33Notes:(a) Science course should be selected from any BIO prefix orNTR 161.(b) MAT 126 or higher is required. Students who plan to pursue atwo-year degree are advised to take a higher level mathematics.(c) Restricted Elective: ECH 227 Guidance of Young Children orHUS 133 Child Maltreatment.As of January 1, 2010, all students enrolled in ECH 131 EarlyChildhood Field Instruction and Seminar I, ECH 231 EarlyChildhood Field Instruction and Seminar II will need to supply thefollowing before entering the field:• A notarized Criminal Conviction Statement;• A signed “I Will” statement to uphold the NAEYC Code of Ethicsand SCCC Early Childhood Professional Behaviors;• Medical evidence of his/her ability to work with children and anegative TB result.Fire Science CertificateThe Fire Science Certificate emphasizes professional training forstudents who wish to obtain technical skills in fire protection.Volunteer and career firefighters may find the Fire Science Certificatehelpful in job advancement, and it is often accepted as an alternate tofirefighting experience in application for advancement examinations.This certificate should be of interest to persons employed in insuranceand fields related to fire protection, as well as to volunteer andcareer firefighters.Every Fire Science course in the certificate program is applicableto the two-year degree in Fire Protection Technology. The technicalcourses are offered only in the late afternoon and evening.Fall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MAT 128 Algebra I OR Higher..................................... 3-4FPT Restricted Elective (a)............................... 3FPT Restricted Elective (a)............................... 3FPT Restricted Elective (a)............................ 3-415-17Spring SemesterCHM 113CRFundamentals of Chemistry OR HigherOR BIO 112 Human Biology............................ 4CIS 121 Introduction to Computers OR Higher............ 3FPT Restricted Elective (a)............................... 3FPT Restricted Elective (a)............................... 313Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 28Notes:(a) Student must complete five of the following courses:• FPT 112 Principles of Emergency Services• FPT 120 Building Construction for Fire Protection• FPT 131 Fire Prevention• FPT 135 Fire Administration• FPT 137 Fire Protection Systems• FPT 215 Fire Investigation• FPT 219 Fire Behavior and Combustion• FPT 237 Industrial Fire Protection82

General Business CertificateThe General Business Certificate is designed to prepare students forclerical jobs by providing instruction in essential skills. The coursesin this program are applicable to the Business AdministrationA.A.S. degree program.The program prepares students for jobs in business, industry andgovernment, such as retail sales clerk, accounts receivable andaccounts payable clerk, file clerk and other general office jobs.Fall SemesterCRBUS 113 Business Mathematics...................................... 3BUS 121 Business Law I................................................. 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3BUS 118 Keyboarding I.................................................. 312Spring SemesterCRACC 111 College Accounting ORACC 121 Financial Accounting..................... 3-4BUS 212 Business Communications............................... 3CIS 121 Intro to Computers OR......................................Business Elective (a)......................................... 3Business Elective (a)......................................... 312-13Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 24Notes:(a) Choose any three credit courses from those with the prefix ACC,BUS, MGT, MKT, or TEL.Health Studies CertificateThe mission of the Health Studies certificate is to provide a foundationof academic prerequisites for students seeking admission to an Associate’sdegree in an allied health care program. The curriculum providesa foundation essential for transfer into a variety of academic majors,such as nursing, dental hygiene, and radiologic technology.The Health Studies Certificate program will enable graduates todevelop:• An understanding of the basic principles of the anatomy andphysiology of the human body;• The ability to recognize and comprehend the basic principles ofmicrobiology;• The ability to explain the role of nutrition in health maintenance;• An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of allied healthcare personnel, and• Fundamental problem solving skills.Fall SemesterBIO 151 Anatomy and Physiology I (a) ......................... 4ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3NTR 161 Introduction to Human Nutrition.................... 3HSC 100 Introduction to Health Professions................... 114Spring SemesterBIO 152 Anatomy and Physiology II.............................. 4BIO 241 Microbiology................................................... 4SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology................................ 3General Elective ........................................... 3-414-15Minimum Credit Hours Required for Certificate: 30Notes:(a) The prerequisite for BIO 151 is high school chemistry andbiology taken within the last three years OR BIO 112 andCHM 113 taken within the last three years.83

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate(begins in Fall 2012)The Medical Coding and Billing Certificate is designed to prepare individualsto work in hospitals, physician offices, and other healthcarefacilities as medical coders and billers and to provide an understandingof medical terminology essential to understand the language ofmedicine and the essential functions required to work as a medicalcoder and/or biller. Students will study principles of healthcareinformation management, electronic record keeping and informationsharing, billing and reimbursement, and international medical codingsystems.The program was designed using skills and knowledge required formedical coding and billing established by the American HealthcareInformation Management Association (AHIMA). Completion of thiscertificate program will help prepare graduates for the first level ofcertification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA). Although certificationis not a requirement for most entry-level coding positions, it maybe required for advancement in the profession.A student considering this program should be comfortable with computerdata entry and the use of computers to access and analyze data.Some work experience in a healthcare field is recommended.Fall SemesterCRHEA 100 Medical Terminology ...................................... 3BIO 112 Human Biology................................................ 4HIM 110 Introduction to HealthcareInformation Systems........................................ 3HIM 112 Electronic Healthcare Delivery System............. 3ENG 123 College Composition....................................... 316Spring SemesterCRHIM 201 Healthcare Billing and Reimbursement............ 3HIM 202 Current Procedures in TerminologyCoding & Lab.................................................. 4HIM 203 ICD Coding Systems and Lab.......................... 4MAT 126 Descriptive Statistics........................................ 3HEA 101 Healthcare Ethics and Law............................... 317Summer SemesterCRHIM 204 Professional Internship Experience........................ 33Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 36Music CertificateMissionThe mission of the Music Certificate program is to provide a qualityeducation in accordance with the principles of Schenectady CountyCommunity College’s mission statement. Specifically, the programprovides basic level musical training in the areas of performance, musicianshipskills and theory. The program is intended for those whowish to either develop the necessary skills for further academic musicstudy or to pursue personal growth.The Music Certificate program will enable graduates to develop:• Musicianship through the study of a major instrument or voice;• Basic theoretical and analytical musical skills, and• Basic awareness of the evolution of western music.Fall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3MUS 121 Enjoyment of Music......................................... 3MUS 135 Applied Music I............................................... 2MUS 147 Music Fundamentals........................................ 3MUS 181 Beginning Piano*............................................. 213Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3MUS 106 Ear Training and Sight Singing......................... 3MUS 136 Applied Music II.............................................. 2MUS 182 Intermediate Piano*......................................... 2Controlled Electives (a).................................... 313Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 26Advisement Notes for discussionwith a Music advisor:Students planning to enter A.S. or A.A.S. Music degree programsshould consider taking mathematics, science, or social sciencecoursework applicable to the A.S. or A.A.S. program whileenrolled in the Music Certificate program. See ControlledElectives below.(a) Controlled Electives: any of the following or combination of thefollowing options can apply.(i) Completion of Music Certificate program only:Any combination of one-, two-, or three-credit MUS courses.(ii) Preparation for audition in A.S. Performing Arts Music:MUS 100, MUS 231, HIS 125, HIS 127, Social Scienceelectives (includes Anthropology, Economics, History,Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,Humanities/Social Sciences (HSS), Teacher EducationTransfer, and appropriate Honors courses), MAT,and Science.(iii) Preparation for audition in A.A.S. Music/Business:ACC 121, ACC 123, BUS 121, CIS 121, ECO 221,ECO 223, MGT 123, MGT 127.(iv) SCCC ensembles taken as Certificate elective credits may notbe used to satisfy music degree program requirements.* Students studying piano as their primary instrument in MUS 135or MUS 136 (Applied Music) may substitute Controlled Electivesfor MUS 181 and/or MUS 182.84

Storage Battery Technology CertificateThe mission of the Storage Battery Certificate is to provide studentswith both a theoretical and hands-on foundation in the core principlesof design, operation, and maintenance required to work in the productionand technical areas of storage battery energy. The program willprovide students with a foundation in the battery technology, electriccircuits, fuel storage principles and mathematics.The Storage Battery Technology Certificate will enable graduates to:• Explain and describe how storage batteries generate electricity;• Design and troubleshoot electrical circuits;• Apply computer and digital systems to the solution and implementationof programmable logic controllers;• Apply concepts and elements of lean manufacturing systems; and• Understand the importance of the materials used to manufacturestorage batteries.Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment as techniciansin the emerging energy field of storage battery technology. Allcourse work will be applicable to the Alternative Energy TechnologyA.A.S. program in the Storage Battery and Fuel Cell focus area. Studentswho decide to continue their studies in this program will be ableto pursue this A.A.S. degree with no loss of credit.Fall SemesterCRCHM 113 Fundamentals of Chemistry............................. 4CIS 221 Advanced Computer Applications................... 3ELT 110 Electrical Circuits I.......................................... 4ENG 123 English Composition....................................... 3MAT 129 Algebra II w/Trig ORMAT 167 Calculus........................................... 418Spring SemesterCRAET 112 Intro to Storage Battery Tech............................ 3AET 118 Lean Manufacturing......................................... 1ELT 121 Electrical Circuits II......................................... 4ELT 261 Programmable Logic Controls.......................... 4NMT 150 Introduction to Material Science...................... 3MAT 147 Statistics........................................................... 318Minimum Credit Hours required for degree: 36Teaching Assistant CertificateThe Teaching Assistant Certificate was designed to serve a dualpurpose – to assist individuals to meet the New York State EducationDepartment requirements and as a pathway for those interested incontinuing their education in pursuit of a teaching degree. Studentsearning a Teaching Assistant Certificate will have:• Completed a minimum of four SUNY General Educationrequirements;• Completed a three-credit Foundations of Education course andwill understand the major theories, models and metaphors usedto represent and discuss educational practices;• Spent a minimum of 10 hours in an educational setting withinthe community;• Had an opportunity to assess realistically their interests andpossible careers in education, and• Met the New York State Education Department’s educationrequirements for a Pre-professional Teaching Assistant Certificate.Before working in a public educational setting, prospectiveemployees will be required to undergo a fingerprint check.Individuals with a criminal history should be aware that they mayhave difficulty obtaining clearance for a New York State TeachingAssistant Certificate. Students with questions in this area may want toconsult an advisor or college counselor before pursuing the TeachingAssistant Program.Part-time Students/First Year/Fall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 36Part-time Students/First Year/Spring Semester.............................CRRestricted Humanities Elective (a).................... 3Restricted Psychology Elective (b)................. 3-46-7Part-time Students/Second Year/Fall SemesterCRArts OR Foreign Language (e).......................... 3Mathematics or Science Elective (d).............. 3-46-7Part-time Students/Second Year/Spring SemesterCRCIS OR Liberal Arts Elective (c).................... 3-4TET 221 Foundations of Education................................ 36-7Full-time Students/Fall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.............................. 3Arts OR Foreign Language (e).......................... 3Mathematics or Science Elective (d).............. 3-412-13Full-time Students/Spring SemesterCRRestricted Humanities Elective (a).................... 3Restricted Psychology Elective (b)................. 3-4CIS OR Liberal Arts Elective(c)..................... 3-4TET 221 Foundations of Education................................ 312-14Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 24Notes:Students planning on transferring should become familiar withthe particular requirements of the transfer institution as theychoose electives.85

(a) Restricted Humanities Elective: ENG 124 Introduction toLiterature, LIT 210 Children’s Literature, or SPE 121Introduction to Speech.(b) Restricted Psychology Elective: PSY 230 Child Development,PSY 223 Adolescent Psychology, or PSY 225 Introduction toSpecial Education.(c) Students may use this elective to complete a mathematics,science, history, OR other liberal arts requirement that meets atransfer or career need.(d) MAT 145 or above OR Science Elective.(e) Arts: Three credits of coursework in ART, DRA, MUS (exceptMUS 231) OR Foreign Language: ASL, FRE, ITA, or SPA.(Students may not select SPA 115 Basic Conversational Spanish I,SPA 116 Basic Conversational Spanish II, or FRE 111 BasicConversational French to satisfy language requirements.Computer languages do not satisfy this requirement.)Information about the Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills(ATAS), formerly called the New York State Assessment ofTeaching Assistant Skills (NYSATAS), may be accessed athttp://www.nystce.nesinc.com.Tourism, Sales and ConventionManagement CertificateMissionThe mission of the Department of Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourismis to provide superior education and technical training for studentsentering the Hospitality Industry. This enables graduates to achievesuccess in hotels, restaurants, culinary arts, event planning andtourism, either in an entry level or management position.Individuals may earn a certificate or an Associate’s degree in theirchosen field and/or have the opportunity to take specific courses ofinterest that will add to their specialized skills and personalknowledge, as well as assist them in running a hospitality business.The Tourism, Sales and Convention Management Certificate providestraining and instruction in tourism and sales, specifically bookingconventions, meetings and training seminars, advertising andpromotion. The processing of reservations, registering guests,assigning rooms, handling mail and messages, providing financialand credit accommodations and furnishing information about thehotel, community or special events are also covered in thisprogram. Those desiring a better understanding of dining room andbanquet operations (front of the house operations) should takeHOT 238-Dining Room Management and Operations, andHOT 253-Banquet Management and Operations as additionalelectives, though not required in the program.This program is designed for students wishing a shorter course ofstudy than the Tourism and Hospitality Management A.A.S. degreeprogram. However, graduates of this program may transfer into thedegree program with no loss of credit.Graduates of this program are qualified for entry level positions intourism, meeting planning, and front desk positions. Students whotake the additional electives will be qualified for entry level positionsin catering and banquet offices, as well as entry level positions indining room operations.Fall SemesterCRENG 123 College Composition....................................... 3HOT 217 Front Office Management................................ 3HOT 275 Marketing, Advertising and Sales forHospitality Industry......................................... 3HOT 277 Planning and Development Of Tourism........... 3TAT 121 Introduction to Hospitality Industry................ 315Spring SemesterCRENG 124 Introduction to Literature................................ 3HOT 276 Meetings and Convention Management........... 3HOT 218 Human Resources Mgmt/HFI........................... 3HOT 291 Computers for the Hospitality Industry........... 3TAT 231 Directed Study in Travel, Tourismand Convention Management.......................... 315Minimum Credit Hours required for Certificate: 3086

CREDIT COURSESCourse Numbering SystemCourses are identified by an alphanumeric code, made up of threeletters and three numbers, preceding the course title and coursedescription. The three letters identify the subject field or program(MUS=Music). The three numbers generally indicate course level:1. Courses numbered 101 through 199 are primarily first-yearcourses, but all students meeting course prerequisitesmay enroll.2. Courses numbered 201 through 299 are generally second-yearcourses. These courses are open to students who havecompleted prerequisites.Sample Course Listing:CoursePrefixCourseNumberPSY 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to PsychologyCourse Title Hours of Hours SemesterLecture of Lab HoursPer Week Per Week of CreditThe remainder of the course listing includes course description,prerequisites and conditions for applicability, if any.Prerequisites, when listed, are those courses that must be completedprior to enrolling in a course.Corequisites, when listed, are courses which may be taken eitherprior to or at the same time as enrolling in a course.While the College provides each accepted student a schedule ofcourses each semester pertaining to his/her academic objectives and inpartial fulfillment of program requirements, it cannot assure a desiredtime schedule, a preferred instructor or a given course.Courses are generally offered in the semesters indicated by thefollowing codes after each course description:F - Fall S - SpringIf no code is indicated, the course is offered based on program need.Summer and evening course offerings vary and are also based onprogram need. Contact the appropriate Department Chairperson formore information. The College reserves the right to alter itsscheduling or cancel a course because of insufficient enrollment.ElectivesThe majority of degree and certificate programs, as well as somecertificate programs, include electives to be selected from designatedareas. Elective courses provide students with the opportunity tochoose the courses that are the most appropriate or the mostinteresting to them.Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor in planningthe electives to be included in their program of study. To aid thestudent and advisor in determining which electives will be acceptable,worksheets have been developed for each program offered at SCCC.Worksheets are available from advisers, department offices and theStudent Development Center.Humanities Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:ART 133, ART 135 ASL, COM 121, DRA 123, DRA 143, ENG 200,ENG 211, FRE, HIS, HON 144, HON 244, ITA, LIT, MUS 115,MUS 121, MUS 127, MUS 257, MUS 258, PHI, REL, SPA and SPE.Mathematics Electives are to be chosen from non-requiredmathematics courses that are applicable to the appropriate degreeprogram. The specific courses included in this category are: courseswith a prefix of MAT.Note: Students may not select MAT 126, 128, or 129 tosatisfy A.A. or A.S. degree requirements.Science Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology,GHY 121, NMT 150, NMT 152 and Physics. The specific coursesincluded in the category are: courses with a prefix of AST,BIO, CHM, ENV, GEO, NMT and PHY.Note: BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 112 or CHM 113 will not satisfyrequirements for the Science, Mathematics/Science or ComputerScience degree. Follow your Curriculum Worksheet to be sureyou take a course appropriate for your degree program.Social Science Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:ANT, COM 121, ECO, HIS, HON 144, HON 271, HON 281,HON 282, HUS 150, HUS 252, HUS 255, PHI, POL, PSY and SOC.Liberal Arts Electives are to be chosen from non-required courses,applicable to the appropriate degree program, in the following areas:Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Social Sciences. The specificcourses include those indicated in the preceding four categories.Fine and Performing Arts Electives are to be chosen fromnon-required courses, applicable to the appropriate degree program,in the following areas: Art, Drama and Music. The specific coursesincluded in this category are courses with a prefix of ART, DRAor MUS.87

Restricted Electives are to be chosen from those courses sodesignated in the program requirements. The specific courses aredesignated by course prefix and/or course number in the program’sCurriculum Worksheet.General Electives are to be chosen from among all courses offered bythe College so long as they are applicable to the appropriatedegree program.Note: The following courses will be offered during the semesterin which they are listed in the various curricular displays. Somecourses may be offered in the evening or on Saturday morningsduring other terms as well. The College reserves the right to limitregistration for courses, to discontinue courses for which there isinsufficient enrollment and to change times and/or instructors.Some foreign language courses are given in the evenings andon sufficient demand. In particular, completion of one or twocourses in an evening sequence does not obligate the Collegeto offer the remainder of the sequence unless there is sufficientdemand.MUS Music............................................................................. 111NMT Nanoscale Materials Technology..................................... 114NTR Nutrition........................................................................ 115PAL Paralegal......................................................................... 115PHI Philosophy..................................................................... 115PHY Physics........................................................................... 116POL Political Science.............................................................. 116PSY Psychology..................................................................... 116REL Religion.......................................................................... 117SOC Sociology........................................................................ 117SPA Spanish.......................................................................... 117SPE Speech........................................................................... 118TET Teacher Education Transfer............................................ 118TEL Telecommunication........................................................ 118TAT Tourism and Hospitality Management............................ 118Prefix Subject Field/Program PageACC Accounting....................................................................... 89ATC Air Traffic Control............................................................ 90AET Alternative Energy Technology......................................... 90ASL American Sign Language.................................................. 91ANT Anthropology................................................................... 91ART Art.................................................................................... 91AST Astronomy....................................................................... 91AER Aviation............................................................................ 92BIO Biology............................................................................. 93BUS Business........................................................................... 94CHM Chemistry........................................................................ 94CSS College Study Skills.......................................................... 95COM Communications.............................................................. 96CIS Computer Information Systems (Computer Science)........ 96CRJ Criminal Justice................................................................ 97DRA Drama.............................................................................. 98ECH Early Childhood............................................................... 99ECO Economics...................................................................... 100ELT Electrical Technology..................................................... 100EMS Emergency Medical Services........................................... 101ENG English........................................................................... 101ENV Environmental Science................................................... 102ETH Ethics............................................................................. 102FPT Fire Protection Technology............................................. 102FSS First Year Success Seminar.............................................. 103FRE French............................................................................ 103GHY Geography..................................................................... 103GEO Geology.......................................................................... 103HSC Health Professions.......................................................... 104HIS History........................................................................... 104HON Honors........................................................................... 104HOT Hotel and Restaurant Management................................. 105HUS Human Services............................................................. 107HSS Humanities/Social Sciences............................................. 108ITA Italian............................................................................. 108LIT Literature....................................................................... 108MGT Management................................................................... 109MKT Marketing....................................................................... 110MAT Mathematics................................................................... 11088

AccountingACC 111 (3-0-3)College AccountingThis course concentrates on the generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP) applied to a sole proprietorship. Topics include: analyzing, journalizingand posting transactions, adjusting entries, completion of the work sheet,financial statements, and the closing process for a service business, Accountingfor Cash, Payroll Accounting and the Combination Journal are also covered.ACC 121 (4-0-4)Financial AccountingThis course introduces the current procedures of financial accounting andgenerally accepted accounting principles. The course emphasizes the analysisof business transactions and the study of the accounting cycle. Ethics issues arediscussed throughout the course. Accrual based accounting concepts, internalcontrols, and financial statement preparation are addressed as well as the accountingelements of a corporate business entity. Each student will be asked tocomplete a practice set of entries for a business entity.F, SACC 122 (4-0-4)Managerial AccountingThis course introduces current managerial accounting concepts, theories andpractices applicable to a financial entity. Job order, process cost and activitybasedcost systems are introduced. Budgeting, profit analysis, product pricingand reporting concerns of decentralized operations are specific topics coveredin this course. Also included are special topics focused on financial statementanalysis. Ethics issues are discussed throughout the course.PR: ACC 121F,SACC 123 (3-0-3)Accounting for Decision Making - Concepts and TheoryThis course introduces the student to financial accounting. Emphasis is onthe analysis and interpretation of financial information. Generally acceptedaccounting principles will be discussed throughout the course. The standardreports of financial accounting will be studied as well as the process of identifying,measuring, recording and reporting financial information. Internal controlprocedures, corporate assets, liabilities, and shareholders’ equity will also bestudied as well as reporting concerns of international companies. Interpretationand analysis of financial reports and current issues affecting these reports willbe stressed. Corporate financial statements will be reviewed in and out of classvia the Internet.PR: MAT 127 or equivalentFACC 201 (1-0-1)Computer Applications in AccountingThis course provides the student with basic computer skills specific to afinancial accounting environment. Topics include setting up a business entity’saccounting system, recording financial transactions, and working with budgetdevelopment and evaluation. Students will create invoices, create and analyzeaccounts receivable and payment aging reports, and develop financial statementsand reports with the assistance of a software application. Students willbe required to use computers to complete projects. Outside laboratory work isrequired.PR: ACC 111 or ACC 121 or ACC 123SACC 222 (3-0-3)Intermediate Accounting IIntensive consideration is given to financial accounting theory and the currentapplication of generally accepted accounting principles. A significant amountof time is devoted to financial statement preparation and presentation. Emphasisis placed on the balance sheet. Each of the principal asset accounts shownon the face of the balance sheet is studied in detail. The accounting cycle,measurement of income, acquisition and disposal of assets, and the time valueof money are some of the specific topics covered.PR: ACC 122FACC 225 (3-0-3)Income Tax AccountingThis course is an in-depth study of the current income tax law and tax regulations.It provides the student with practical applications in the preparation ofincome tax returns for individuals with supporting tax schedules. Instructionis also given on partnership and corporate taxation. Special tax situations arestressed and explanations are developed through the use of examples. A computersoftware application is used to complete several assignments.SACC 226 (4-0-4)Intermediate Accounting IIThis course is a continuation of the study of financial accounting theory andpractice. The study of liabilities and stockholders’ equity concludes the studyof the balance sheet which began in ACC 222. Specific accounts examinedinclude current and contingent liabilities, bonds, notes, corporate incometaxes, leases, capital stock and retained earnings. Preparation of the incomestatement, statement of retained earnings and statement of cash flows in accordancewith generally accepted accounting principles is also covered. Financialstatement analysis, revenue recognition rules, and accounting changes are othertopics addressed. Computer software packages are utilized in and outside ofclass to complete several assignments.PR: ACC 222SACC 242 (3-0-3)Cost ManagementThis course develops an understanding of accounting information for use bymanagement in planning and controlling operations. A framework for measuringmanagerial performance is developed through an analytical treatment ofcost behavior under dynamic conditions by employing tools such as cost-volume-profitanalysis, budgeting and actual and standard cost systems. The useof costs in decision-making contexts is emphasized.PR: ACC 122ACC 246 (3-0-3)AuditingThis course is an introduction to auditing for accounting students who havenot had experience in auditing. The primary emphasis is on the auditor’s decision-making process. Included are concepts in auditing related to determiningthe nature and amount of evidence the auditor should accumulate, the objectivesto be accomplished in a given audit area, the circumstances of the engagement,and the decisions to be made to determine the appropriate evidence togather and how to evaluate the evidence obtained. Ethical conduct and legalliability of auditors are also covered along with auditing within a computerizedenvironment.PR: ACC 122ACC 248 (3-0-3)Governmental AccountingThis course surveys the theory and practice involved in budgetary procedures,accounting for general and special funds, for governments, public schools andother nonprofit entities.PR: ACC 122ACC 250 (1-8-3)Accounting InternshipThis course provides the business/accounting student with the opportunity toparticipate in a planned, professional experience of observation, study and fieldwork within selected business entities. Textbook theory and classroom experienceis enhanced as the student works in an appropriately supervised setting.The field study will specifically incorporate accounting or accounting relatedassignments. All field work will be supplemented by regularly scheduled seminarswith the instructor. There is a final report and oral presentation due at theend of the semester.PR: ACC 222, Business or Accounting major, G.P.A. of 2.5, and permission ofthe departmentS89

Air Traffic ControlATC 101 (0-3-1)Flight for ControllersThis course provides a student with the practical flight experience in a singleengine aircraft to integrate flight and air traffic control sequences. This primaryflight training includes dual instruction only in basic flight maneuvers, air trafficcontrol procedures at controlled and uncontrolled airports, introduction tocross country procedures and air traffic control at terminal and enroute facilities.Students are introduced to navigational facilities and procedures includingtraffic sequencing takeoff and approach at normal and high density airports.PR: FAA Second Class Medical Certificate, proof of US citizenship or completionof the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administrationbackground check requirements.CR: AER 103 Lab Fee: $4,500ATC 110 (3-0-3)Air Traffic BasicsThis course covers the knowledge areas for a Control Tower Operator Certificate.Subjects covered include: a review of the ATC System and the NationalAirspace System, aircraft separation minima requirements, fundamentals of radar,introduction to FAA orders and manuals (7110 manual), Letters of Agreement,Search and Rescue Operations, Pilot/Controller Glossary and mandatoryphraseology, stripmaking and clearance requirements. Students will be requiredto complete the FAA Control Tower Operator’s Exam in order to continue insubsequent ATC program laboratories.PR: AER 103 and ATC 101 or AER 101CR: AER 140ATC 200 (3-0-3)Ground ControlThis course covers the required knowledge for ground and clearance deliverycontrollers. Students will learn aircraft recognition features and performancematerial, airport utilization and console instruments specific to ground controland clearance delivery. Students will be exposed to and determine best courseof action procedures for handling emergency and unusual situations as a functionof the ground control position.PR: ATC 110CR: ATC 205ATC 205 (0-6-2)Ground Control LaboratoryThis course is an application of the knowledge information gained in ATC 110and ATC 200 through a laboratory setting for control of aircraft during groundoperations. Students will gain experience through the use of low fidelity trainingsimulation, observation of ground control and clearance delivery operatorsand hands-on, over-the- shoulder aircraft control. Students will be required toutilize knowledge of the air traffic system, proper terminology and phraseologyin all facets of aircraft control during taxi, clearance and ground operations.PR: ATC 110 and FAA Second Class Medical CertificateCR: ATC 200 Lab Fee: $2,000ATC 250 (3-0-3)Local ControlThis course covers the required knowledge for local tower controllers. Studentswill learn VFR and IFR separation rules and apply rules to separating departingand arriving aircraft in visual and instrumental conditions, VFR on-topand special VFR conditions. Students will learn helicopter and special flightoperations for numerous aircraft types and configurations. Students will applyweather theory and instrumentation to the various effects on in-flight aircraftincluding LLWSAS, runway condition advisories and hazardous weatheradvisories. Students will be introduced to primary and secondary radar towerequipment.PR: ATC 200 and ATC 205CR: ATC 255ATC 255 (0-6-2)Local Control LaboratoryThis course is an application of the knowledge gained in ATC 250 through alaboratory setting for control of aircraft during flight operations. Students willgain experience through the use of low fidelity training simulation, observationof flight control operators and hands-on, over- the-shoulder aircraft control.Students will be required to utilize knowledge of the air traffic system, properterminology and phraseology in all facets of aircraft control during VFR andIFR departure and arrival operations. Upon completion of this laboratory, studentswill have gained the experience to complete a Control Tower Operator-Facility Rating at the Schenectady County Airport.PR: ATC 200 and ATC 205CR: ATC 250 Lab Fee: $2,500ATC 260 (2-0-2)Enroute ControlThis course is a study of the required knowledge for Enroute Control Operations.Students will be introduced to subject areas involving a career in theFAA as an air traffic controller. Subjects covered include: a review of the ATCSystem and the National Airspace System, airway facilities, role of the air trafficcontroller, locations and office facilities. Students will gain insight into entrylevel positions within the FAA and training at the FAA Academy in OklahomaCity, OK. Students will be exposed to primary and secondary radar controloperations including DBRITE radar indicator tower equipment. Students willgain strategies for satisfactorily completing the FAA entrance exam (Air TrafficSelection and Training AT-SAT test).PR: ATC 200CR: ATC 250Alternative Energy TechnologyAET 110 (3-0-3)Introduction to Wind Power TechnologyTopics include wind characteristics, wind energy resources, the yaw orientationsystem, the mainframe, the tower structure, the supporting foundation,and the control system for the wind turbine. The principle subsystems of thewind turbine will be studied. These include the blades, the supporting hub, therotating parts such as the shafts, gearbox, coupling, mechanical brake, and thegenerator. The integration of wind turbines into the power system and windenergysystems’ economics will also be addressed.AET 112 (3-0-3)Introduction to Storage Battery TechnologyThis course is an introduction to storage battery technology. Topics includeelectrochemistry (oxidation- reduction reactions), simple voltaic cells withaqueous electrolytes, primary or non-rechargeable batteries, and secondary orrechargeable batteries. This course focuses on the Zebra nickel-sodium chloridebattery to be manufactured by General Electric in Schenectady, including thechemistry, cell characteristics, and in particular the ceramic electrolyte, electricdata, energy density, capacity retention and cycle life of the Zebra battery.PR: CHM 113 or higherAET 114 (3-0-3)Introduction to Solar Power TechnologyThis course is an introduction to solar power technology. Topics include diffuseand intermittent sources of sunlight, the conversion of sunlight into electricityusing the physics of the photoelectric effect in photovoltaic cells, the integrationof solar power plants into the electrical grid and solar energy systems’economics. This course includes the study of crystalline silicon photovoltaiccells, silicon wafer photovoltaic cells, amorphous thin-film silicon photovoltaiccells, dye-sensitized organic semiconducting solar cells, semiconductingpolymer/metal oxide photovoltaic cells, polymer photovoltaic diodes and nanosolar cells.PR: CHM 113 or higher90

AET 116 (3-0-3)Introduction to Fuel Cell TechnologyThis course is an introduction to fuel cell technology. Topics will include theoperating features of a fuel cell, the underlying thermodynamics and physicalfactors that determine their performance, and the integration of the fuelcell itself with other key components such as fuel processing, heat exchange,power conditioning and control systems. Six main types of practical fuel cellswill be discussed-the proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), thealkaline electrolyte fuel cells (AFC), the direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC), thephosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC), the molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC), andthe solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). The progress of the development of hydrogenfuel cells and the problems involved in producting and storing hydrogen willalso be discussed.AET 118 (1-0-1)Lean ManufacturingThis course will utilize TPS (The Toyota Production System) for implementationof Lean Manufacturing. Using 5S and Standard Work, students will studythe importance of establishing visual management to enable the recognitionof abnormal conditions (defects), so that they can be addressed and resolved.In addition, students will learn about kaizen (continuous improvement) and aproblem solving approach (PDCA) involving all employees with the ultimategoal of supplying the right part, in the right quantity with the right quality,at the right price, and at the right time. Some classes may be held at theSchenectady GE plant.AET 210 (3-0-3)Power GenerationThis course examines the generation of electrical energy by renewable energysources. This course details the principles of operation of the two main classesof generators used extensively in wind power systems: the synchronous generatorand the asynchronous or induction generator. The generation of directcurrent by photovoltaic cells and fuel cells is also discussed.PR: ELT 121AET 272 (3-0-3)Power TransmissionThis course is an introduction to the methods by which alternate generatedpower is transmitted and distributed to the consumer using the existing powergrid. The connection of electrical transformers, wind turbines, and photovoltaiccells to the electrical grid will be discussed. Examples will be taken fromsystems used by General Electric.PR: AET 210American Sign LanguageASL 121 (3-0-3)Elementary American Sign Language IAs the first half of the one-year sequence in elementary American Sign Language(ASL), this course introduces students to the process and structure ofthe language and provides basic skills necessary to use the language. Students’expressive (signing) and receptive (comprehension) skills are enhanced by anunderstanding of Deaf Culture. A minimum of five hours of additional ASLpractice as prescribed by the instructor is required. The course is designed forbeginners.ASL 122 (3-0-3)Elementary American Sign Language IIAs the second half of the one-year sequence in Elementary American SignLanguage (ASL), this course continues the study of the processes and basicstructures of ASL to provide higher level skills to use the language more fluently.Students’ expressive (signing) and receptive (comprehension) skills areenhanced by a deeper understanding of Deaf Culture. A minimum of five hoursof additional ASL practice as prescribed by the instructor is required.PR: ASL 121AnthropologyANT 121 (3-0-3)Cultural AnthropologyThis course explores kinship, marriage, family, political, religious and economicorganization in cross- cultural perspective. The concentration is on historicaldevelopment, theoretical perspectives, basic concepts and methodology ofcultural anthropology with an emphasis on non-Western societies.ArtART 127 (2-2-3)Introduction to WatercolorsThis is a studio art course which includes segments of both lecture-demonstrationand laboratory. Lectures will include topics on the history of watercolorsand its relationship to the history of art. Sessions will include the explorationof concepts through exercise, as well as working from still life and the model.Design fundamentals will be incorporated into the class on a weekly basis.Personal expression will be strongly encouraged.ART 128 (2-2-3)Introduction to DrawingThis is a studio art course which includes segments of both lecture-demonstrationand drawing. Sessions will include the exploration of concepts throughexercises as well as drawing from objects and the model. Drawing is exploredas a discipline, as a tool for analysis, description or documentation, as well as ameans of composition and expression.ART 129 (2-2-3)Graphic ArtThis studio course introduces students to the basic theory and practice ofgraphic art. Emphasis is placed on understanding design concepts, developingrelationships between concepts and image, expression, visual problem solving,and studio practice.PR: ART 128, equivalent experience, or consent of instructorART 133 (3-0-3)Appreciation of Art-PaintingThis course is designed to acquaint students with the history of the visual artsand to help them develop an understanding and appreciation of artistic creativity.Various examples of painting, print-making, and drawing from Westernother cultures such as African, South American, and Indo-Chinese will be analyzedin order to promote an awareness of different approaches to these media,forms, and content. No background in art or formal art history is necessary.ART 135 (3-0-3)Appreciation of Art-Sculpture and ArchitectureThis course is designed to acquaint students with the spatial arts of sculptureand architecture and to develop in them an appreciation of artistic creativity asit applies to these art forms. An examination will be conducted of cross-culturalinfluences among architectural styles such as Moorish on early Renaissance,Greek on Roman, etc. Sculpture is analyzed as an independent art form inorder to help the student develop an awareness of the variety of media, form,content, and style. No background in art or formal art history is necessary.AstronomyAST 123 (3-0-3)Exploring SpaceThis course examines present and future methods of space exploration. Topicsinclude the basic science, instruments, technology, dangers, benefits, costs,and practical and political importance of space exploration. Discussion topicsinclude space stations, moon colonies, manned missions from Mercury throughApollo, and current international space missions.PR: Two years of high school mathematics OR MAT 128AST 125 (3-0-3)Solar SystemThis course introduces students to the modern exploration of the solar system.Topics include the evolution and characteristics of the major planets, moons,and numerous minor planets of the solar system, solar and lunar eclipses,seasons, lunar phases and astronomical folklore.PR: Two years of high school mathematics OR MAT 128F91

AST 127 (3-0-3)Cosmic SystemThis one-semester course introduces students to the scientific study of thecosmic system. Emphasis is placed on the evolution, life cycle andcharacteristics of the stars and galaxies. Information from recent discoveriesby the Hubble telescope and other 21st century NT telescopes is presented.Other discussion topics include constellation identification, space travel, lifein the universe, and cosmology.PR: Two years of high school mathematics OR MAT 128SAviation ScienceAER 101 (0-3-1)Introduction to Flight LabThis course provides a student with the practical flight experience in a singleengine aircraft to acquire a Private Pilot’s license, Aircraft, SEL certificate. Theprimary flight training includes dual and solo flight time to meet the FAApractical testing standards in such training as basic flight maneuvers, takeoffand landing, night flying and cross-country procedures. Minimum FAA flighttraining hours apply and students will, in most cases, exceed those minimumhours in order to meet practical test standards. Completion of the FAAknowledge exam is required for this certificate.PR: FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class MedicalCertificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship or completion of the USOffice of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration backgroundcheck requirements, adequate proficiency in English, or the successfulcompletion of CSS 123 and CSS 125; and MAT 129 or equivalent.CR: AER 103 Lab fee: $8,400FAER 102 (3-0-3)Aviation HistoryThis course provides a general description of the entire field of aviation startingwith the early achievements of flight and progressing through the various milestonesto the present age. This course contains an overview of the governmentalinvolvement with the aviation industry from establishing the postal routes,safety regulation, airline subsidies, through deregulation of the airline industry.This course includes the contributions to aviation by women, minorities andother cultures. The introduction and development of power flight, from Zeppelins,Flying Boats, through the Boeing 777, and the X-30 Oriental Expressand beyond is also explored. An extended field trip will be made to either theCurtis Air Museum in Hammondsport, N.Y. or the Rhinebeck Aerodrome,Rhinebeck, N.Y., to see aircraft from the early years of flight.FAER 103 (4-0-4)Introduction to FlightBasic introductory study of the principles of flight. Subjects covered in thiscourse include: theory of flight, basic aerodynamics, airplane operation, systemsand performance, navigation, flight computer computations, communications,publications, regulations and basic emergency procedures.PR: Adequate proficiency in English or successful completion of CSS 123 andCSS 125; and MAT 129 or equivalent.FAER 140 (4-0-4)Elements of InstrumentThis course is a study of the instrument flying techniques and procedures inconjunction with modern, ILS, VOR, ADF, GPS and radar facilities. The courseincludes the study of basic attitude instrument flying, instrument navigationprocedures, holding, precision and non- precision approach and departureprocedures and macro- and micro-meteorology analysis. Students are providedwith the information necessary to complete the FAA Instrument Rating KnowledgeExam.PR: AER 103 or equivalentAER 141 (0-3-1)Elements of Instrument LabThis course provides a student with the practical flight experience in a singleengineaircraft and an approved flight training device to acquire an InstrumentRating, Aircraft, SEL. The primary instrument flight training includes dualflight time to meet the FAA practical testing standards in such training as attitudeinstrument flying, departure, en route and approach procedures in theinstrument flight environment, instrument night flying, and cross-country procedures.Minimum FAA flight training hours apply and students will, in mostcases, exceed those minimum hours in order to meet practical test standards.Completion of the FAA knowledge exam is required for this certificate.PR: AER 101 and 103 or equivalent Private Pilot Certificate, FAA Second ClassMedical Certificate (required), FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended);proof of US citizenship or of the US Office of Homeland Security,Terminal Security Administration background check requirements.CR: AER 140 Lab Fee: $8,200AER 150 (3-0-3)Airport Management and SecurityThis course familiarizes students with the fundamental components of a typicalcommercial airport and its multi-level security requirements. In addition to acommercial airport’s various support functions, the organizational structure,governing FAA regulations, inter-agency relationships and management challengesare examined. Security issues are presented in a post 9/11 environmentto include scenario-based discussions and problem-solving situations.AER 200 (3-0-3)Commercial OperationsThis course is a study of the required knowledge for a Commercial Pilot’slicense. Subjects covered in this course include: advanced aerodynamics, advancedaircraft systems, physiology, emergency procedures and planning, flightsafety, and aeronautical decision making. There is a focus on crew resourcemanagement and flight safety operations to include Part 91 and Part 135 regulationsand operations. Students will receive an instructor endorsement for theCommercial Pilot Knowledge Exam at the completion of the course requirementsfor an airplane-SEL.PR: AER 101 and AER 103 or equivalentAER 210 (3-0-3)Aviation LawThis course covers the history of aviation law, federal regulation of air transportationwith special attention to ecological aspects of aircraft noise and pollutantsand the role of state and federal government in aviation law, includingfunctions of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Terminal SecurityAdministration.PR: AER 103 or permission of the departmentAER 214 (3-0-3)Physiology of FlightIn this course students will study the physical effects of flight on the humanbody including a discussion of the following: cockpit resource management,effects of high altitude flight, G-forces, alcohol and drugs, including OTC andillicit, “IMSAFE” requirement of every pilot for the safety of themselves as wellas other persons, passengers and property, and FAR Part 37 Medical disqualifications.PR: AER 103 or permission of the departmentAER 228 (0-3-1)Commercial Operations Lab 1This course provides a student with the practical fight experience in a singleengine aircraft toward the FAA cross-country requirement to obtain a CommercialPilot Certificate. This course alone will not complete all requirements forthe commercial certificate. Students will gain flight experience in day and nightcross-country both dual and solo. Students will be introduced to the crewresource management concept, function and practical use of standard operatingprocedures, minimum equipment lists and commercial flight operations (Part135 and Part 121) scenarios.PR: AER 140 and AER 141 or equivalent, Private Pilot with an Instrument Rating,FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required), FAA First Class MedicalCertificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship or completion of the USOffice of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administration backgroundcheck requirements.CR: AER 200 or equivalent Lab Fee : $6,70092

AER 229 (0-3-1)Commercial Operations Lab 2This course provides a student with continued practical experience in crewresource management as it applies to complex and high performance aircraft.Continued use of effective communication skills are formulated and evaluatedthroughout this course. Students are introduced to the function and operationof advanced aircraft systems, practical experience in accelerated stalls and advancedmaneuvers in order to apply aerodynamic theory. Students are trainedon advanced aircraft systems including constant speed propellers and retractablelanding gear, the associated emergency procedures for these systems andplanning for commercial flight situations. Students completing this course inconjunction with AER 228 will receive the practical flight experience requirementsnecessary to complete the FAA Commercial Practical Exam and receive aCommercial Pilot Certificate, Airplane, SEL.PR: AER 200 and AER 228, FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (required),FAA First Class Medical Certificate (recommended), proof of US citizenship orcompletion of the US Office of Homeland Security, Terminal Security Administrationbackground check requirements. Lab Fee: $7,200AER 232 (3-0-3)Basic InstructionThis course covers the techniques of basic flight instruction in order to becomean FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Subjects covered include the fundamentalsof flight instruction to prepare the student for the FAA Knowledge Exam on theFundamentals of Instruction (FOI). Additionally, this course will analyze basicand advanced flight maneuvers, mechanics and regulations so as to prepare thestudent for the oral and written FAA Flight Instructor-Airplane exams.PR: AER 200AER 233 (0-1-1)Basic Instruction LabThis course provides a student with the practical flight experience in a singleengine aircraft to acquire an FAA Flight Instructor Certificate-Airplane, singleengine land. Students will acquire instructional knowledge of the elements ofall flight maneuvers and procedures necessary for private and commercial pilotcertification. Analysis of the required maneuvers includes the recognition andcorrection of common student errors.PR: AER 200, AER 228, AER 229 or equivalent, Commercial Pilot Certificate-Airplane, single engine land, FAA Second Class Medical Lab Fee:$3,500AER 236 (3-0-3)Flight SafetyThis course introduces practical safety material, organizations and equipmentnecessary to conduct safe daily flight operations. All factors including weather,maintenance, equipment and human factors will be examined, with particularemphasis on critical decision making under stress conditions. Proper decisionmaking will be based on knowledge of formal weather briefing techniques,flight plan filing, search and rescue methods, post-crash survival, aircraftmaintenance programs, accident/incident reports and forms, airport rescue andfirefighting, the role of the NTSB and flight safety organizations, and modernhardware (Doppler radar, HSOS, LLWSAS, TCAS, GPWS).PR: AER 103 or permission of the departmentBiologyBIO 110 (3-0-3)The Human BodyThis course introduces students to biological principles as they relate to thehuman organism. Emphasis is placed on the major systems of the human body,including reproduction, digestion and nutrition, circulation, respiration, nervousand hormonal control, and the skeletal and muscular systems. This courseincludes the study of human diseases resulting from heredity, environment, ora malfunction of a normal system operation. Students may not get credit forthis course and BIO 112.PR: High School Biology (taken within the past five years)BIO 111 (3-2-4)Fundamentals of BiologyThis course is a survey of the fundamentals of biology with emphasis on humans.It will examine both the internal systems of humans and the relationshipof humans as organisms to the physical and biotic environment. This course isdesigned for students in services related fields. This course does not satisfy anyrequirement for the Math/Science, Computer Science, or Science degrees.PR: Two years of high school scienceF, SBIO 112 (3-2-4)Human BiologyThis course considers the human being as a whole organism, with emphasis onhuman body systems, diseases from malfunctional perspective, environment,and hereditary traits. Laboratory topics cover simple internal anatomy, geneticproblems, foodbourne disease investigation, and presentations on humandiseases. This course does not satisfy any requirement for the Math/Science,Computer Science or Science degrees.Students may not get credit for this course and BIO 110.PR: Two years of high school science or math, or consent of the departmentBIO 115 (3-0-3)Current Topics in BiologyThis is a one-semester course which will address some of the major problemsand issues in biology. Cell structure and function, the nutritional needs ofcells and organisms, the universal nature of the genetic code which allowsgenetic engineering, the effects of pollutants and the basic concepts of ecologyare among the topics which will be covered. An appreciation of the scientificmethod and the types of questions science can answer will be fostered.BIO 141 (3-3-4)Biology IThis first semester of a one-year course explores in depth the principles ofmodern biology. The development of molecular biology and its techniques willbe examined, along with its impact on modern concepts of cell structure andphysiology, cell reproduction, energy transfer. Genetics, including the structureand role of DNA, is examined. Changes in DNA over time, that is, evolutionand adaptation, are discussed. The laboratory portion of the course consists oftopics correlating with lecture and designed to lead the student into independentand/or team research and thought. There is a semester-long researchproject on Mendelian Genetics.PR: Three years of high school math, high school biology and chemistry (takenwithin the past three years) or BIO 111 or BIO 112 and CHM 113 (takenwithin the past two years).FBIO 142 (3-3-4)Biology IIThis second semester of a one-year course explores in depth the principles ofmolecular, cellular, and organismal biology. Topics include the molecular basisof inheritance, evolution, population genetics, six-kingdom analysis, and thesystems of the human body. The laboratory portion is designed in three parts.Part one consists of learning techniques in molecular biology. Part two involveslearning characteristics of the six-kingdom system and the dissection of the fetalpig for different body systems. Part three consists of conducting a laboratoryresearch project with a formal presentation of the results.PR: BIO 141SBIO 151 (3-3-4)Anatomy and Physiology IThis is the first course of a lecture-laboratory sequence for the students of theallied health fields. The lecture topics include anatomical medical terminology,cell structure, tissues, the skin, skeletal system, muscular system and nervoussystem. The laboratory topics include cells, tissues, and an examination of theanatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervoussystems. Emphasis is placed on both gross and microscopic work.PR: High School Biology and High School Chemistry (all taken within the pastthree years) OR BIO 112 or BIO 141 and CHM 113 or CHM 121 (taken withinthe past three years)BIO 152 (3-3-4)Anatomy and Physiology IIThis is the second course of a lecture-laboratory sequence designed for the studentsof the allied health fields. The lecture topics include the cardiovascular,respiratory, endocrine, digestive, immune, lymphatic, urinary, and reproductivesystems, and in addition, metabolism, and fluid and electrolyte balance.The laboratory work covers the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine,circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Emphasisis placed on both gross and microscopic work.PR: BIO 15193

BIO 154 (3-0-3)Introduction to PharmacologyThis course is a survey of the fundamentals of pharmacology and is designedfor students in nursing or other health related fields. It will examine the basicunderstanding of drug actions, drug absorption, bioavailability, distribution,metabolism and excretion; the administration of therapeutic drugs; drugs thataffect the nervous, cardiovascular, and renal systems; drugs with actions onsmooth muscle; endocrine drugs; chemotherapeutic drugs; antimicrobials;cancer chemotherapy; immunopharmacology; special aspects of pediatric,geriatric, dermatologic and gastrointestinal pharmacology.PR: BIO 151 and 152 and high school chemistry or CHM 113 or equivalent;higher level of chemistry preferred.SBIO 161 (3-0-3)Basic Principles of NutritionThis course is designed to explain the role of nutrition in health maintenance.The food sources, functions and interrelationships of the six major nutrientcategories are discussed as well as energy requirements and balance. Theprinciples of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle are applied to nutritionalassessment, menu planning and food preparation.PR: Two years of high school scienceF,SBIO 241 (3-3-4)MicrobiologyThis is a course in the fundamental principles of the biology of microorganisms.The topics include the morphology, physiology, and disease productioncapacity of microorganisms, protective mechanisms of hosts, control of microorganisms,genetic engineering and biotechnology, industrial microbiology, andmicrobial ecology.PR: BIO 141 or 151 or permission of the departmentF, SBusinessBUS 109 (3-0-3)e-CommerceStudents are introduced to the most popular e-Commerce business modelsand discuss their strengths and weaknesses. This course is designed to teachstudents how to create a business plan and form into work teams to operate anInternet-based news company providing information about various academicunits such as sports, music, drama, and culinary arts. Students will be requiredto research, collect, prepare, and enter data into their sites. Students are taughtthe web’s history, its impact on society, up-to-date techniques for creatingrevenue-generating web sites and then apply those techniques to their sites.Students are taught the importance of security, privacy, and social responsibilityfor successful e-Commerce. Students will be required to make use of computerfacilities to complete assignments.PR: CSS 123 and CSS 125BUS 113 (3-0-3)Business MathematicsThis course emphasizes the concepts of mathematics as they apply to a widerangeof personal and commercial business problems. The topics coveredinclude how to dissect and solve word problems; fractions, decimals; banking;percents and their applications; trade and cash discounts; payroll; simple interest;compound interest and present value; installment buying; depreciation;and inventory and overhead.PR: CSS 120 or MAT 126F,SBUS 115 (1-0-1)Basic KeyboardingThe student will learn to key the alphabetic keys using the “touch method.”The student will learn the reaches to the numeric and symbol keys as well asbasic formatting, proofreading, and editing techniques. The student will developkeyboarding speed and accuracy. A minimum of 20 net wpm is required.This course is offered in a time period shorter than a full semester. Additionallaboratory hours are required.F, SBUS 118 (3-0-3)Keyboarding IThe student will learn to key the alphabetic and numeric keys using the “touchmethod,” as well as formatting, proofreading, and editing techniques usingMicrosoft Word. The student will develop keyboarding speed and accuracyand will format documents including letters, memoranda, reports, and tables.The student will learn to apply basic language arts skills in the production ofdocuments.F,SBUS 121 (3-0-3)Business Law IThis course focuses on the nature and sources of law pertaining to contracts,sales, secured transactions, bankruptcy and insurance.F, SBUS 123 (3-0-3)Business Law IIThis course continues the study of law begun in Business Law I, and covers thesubjects of personal and real property, bailments, agency, employment, partnerships,corporations, limited liability companies, estates and trusts.PR: BUS 121F,SBUS 135 (3-0-3)Word ProcessingThe student will learn advanced document formatting using the functions ofMicrosoft Word. Word processing commands are applied on a variety of documentssuch as letters with mail merge, tables, and reports. The student will alsobe introduced to legal forms, graphic enhancements and meeting management.Employment application and follow-up letters will be reviewed. Proof-reading,composition and other language arts skills are integrated and reinforced.PR: BUS 118F, SBUS 212 (3-0-3)Business CommunicationsThis course teaches the principles of effective communication in business, bothwritten and oral. It focuses attention on the communication process includingeffective listening, writing and speaking. Students analyze business letters,reports and memos for organization of ideas, conciseness and clarity. Studentsare required to write business letters and memos. Students are also requiredto write a business report and make an oral presentation. Writing resumes andemployment letters is also covered in this course.PR: ENG 123 (may be taken concurrently)F, SBUS 223 (3-0-3)Business StatisticsThis course provides the student with the knowledge to gather, process andpresent statistical data, construct frequency charts, compute measures ofcentral tendency and standard and quartile deviations. This latter knowledgeis then applied to solving business problems in sampling, hypothesis testing,regression and correlation, and trend analysis.PR: MAT 128F, SChemistryCHM 113 (3-3-4)Fundamentals of ChemistryThis course covers the fundamentals of chemistry in one semester. Topicsinclude dimensional analysis, Modern Atomic Theory, chemical bonding, classificationof chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, and the gaslaws. The laboratory covers techniques and illustrates the chemical principlescovered in the course. This course cannot be used toward the Mathematics/Science,Science, or Computer Science degrees.PR: MAT 128 or equivalentF, S94

CHM 115 (3-0-3)Consumer ChemistryThis course will cover the fundamentals necessary to understand the atoms andmolecules that are the fundamental building blocks of all things. This knowledgewill subsequently be applied to discussions of the chemistry involvedin our everyday lives, such as the chemistry of food, medicines, soaps anddetergents, household cleaners, perfumes and personal care items, polymers,materials, and the environment.CHM 121 (3-3-4)General Chemistry IThis course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. Topics includeModern Atomic Theory, chemical bonding, classification of chemical reactions,stoichemistry, solution chemistry, the gas laws, and enthalpy. The laboratoryexperiments emphasize techniques, laboratory notebook keeping and illustratethe concepts studied in lecture.PR: High school algebra with trigonometry and high school regents chemistryor CHM 113 within the last five yearsF, SCHM 122 (3-3-4)General Chemistry IIThis course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence. Topics includeintermolecular forces, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases and their reactions,buffers, solubility and precipitation reactions, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.Selected topics may include nuclear chemistry, an introduction toorganic chemistry, and transitional metal chemistry. The laboratory experimentsemphasize techniques, laboratory notebook keeping and illustrate the conceptsstudied in lecture.PR: CHM 121 or equivalent and MAT 129 or higherF, SCHM 200 (3-3-4)Introduction to Organic and BiochemistryThis course provides an introduction to the major classes of organic compoundsfollowed by an introduction to biochemistry including a study of thestructure and function of the four major macromolecules in biochemistry:carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, and nucleic acids. Other moleculessuch as hormones and vitamins, which are important to the cellular andmolecular processes, will also be studied.PR: CHM 122 or equivalentCHM 228 (4-3-5)Organic Chemistry IThis course is the first course of a two-semester course in organic chemistry.The first semester includes the study of structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature,preparation, and reactions and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes,alkynes, cyclic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, ethers, epoxides, alcohols, andaromatic compounds. The laboratory stresses techniques, organic synthesis andthe use of instruments for analysis.PR: CHM 122 (General Chemistry II) or equivalentCHM 229 (4-3-5)Organic Chemistry IIThis course is the second course of a two-semester course in organic chemistry.The second semester includes the study of structure, stereochemistry,nomenclature, preparation, reactions and reaction mechanisms of free radicals,carboxylic acids and their derivatives, B-dicarbonyl compounds, aldehydes,ketones, and amines. Special topics may include bioorganic compounds,synthetic polymers, or pericyclic reactions. The laboratory stresses techniques,organic synthesis, and the use of instruments for analysis.PR: CHM 228 or equivalentCollege Study SkillsCSS 106 (3-0-*)Mathematics SkillsThis course is a review of basic arithmetic operations with an algebraic approach(including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios). Itprovides preparation/review for Intro to Algebra, Business Math, Math for FoodService Records, and Concepts in Mathematics.F, SCSS 116 (1-0-*)Skills for College SuccessThis one-credit course is designed to provide a brief but intensive review ofstudy skills for success in college. The following skills are covered: settinggoals, time management, remembering and reproducing what you learn, textbookreading, note taking, and stress management.F, SCSS 119 (3-0-*)ESL for Academic WritingThis course is targeted for the academically and linguistically diverse populationof SCCC students or prospective students whose first language is notEnglish. The multilevel approach will focus on the common areas of difficultyin second language writing and reading. Its main goal is to enable students toengage in academic work with skills commensurate with those of native speakers.CSS 120 (3-0-*)Introduction to AlgebraThis course focuses on algebraic operations and properties within the realnumber system, including integers, rational and irrational numbers. Algebra isintroduced to evaluate formulas, solve first degree equations in one variable,perform operations on polynomials, graph lines, and calculate basic geometricformulas. This course provides preparation and review for Algebra I.PR: CSS 106 or equivalentF, SCSS 122 (3-0-*)Reading Skills IThis course is intended to equip students with the skills and strategies toexpand vocabulary and comprehend reading material beyond literal meaning.Students study vocabulary weekly using context clues, association, and visualizationtechniques. Students develop skills in finding main idea, details, andinference by reading a variety of literature and expository materials. Studentsdevelop critical thinking skills by analyzing, comparing, and contrasting texts,often in writing. Study skills taught include textbook study strategies and notetaking.F, SCSS 123 (3-0-*)Reading Skills 2This course provides an opportunity to learn and practice reading comprehensionskills that go beyond CSS 122. The course continues vocabulary development,higher level comprehension skills, critical reading and thinking, readingtextbooks, reading short fiction, and writing as related to reading. Study Skillstaught include active reading strategies.PR: CSS 122 or recommendation based on placement testF, SCSS 124 (3-0-*)Writing Skills IThis course provides instruction and practice in the fundamentals of writingincluding grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and organization. Thestudent moves from paragraph to essay development using the process approachto writing. Unless otherwise indicated in the semester course schedule,this course is taught using computers in an electronic classroom.F, SCSS 125 (3-0-*)Writing Skills 2This course provides an opportunity to learn and practice written communicationskills beyond CSS 124. Development of a thesis, introduction, andconclusion is taught, as is the use of transitions and organizational patterns forcoherence. Practice in grammar and mechanics is provided.PR: CSS 124 or recommendation based on placement testF,S* These courses are developmental in nature and the three credit equivalentsdo not satisfy degree or certificate program requirements.95

CommunicationsCOM 121 (3-0-3)Mass MediaThis course focuses on how mass media functions and impacts United Statesculture. From both a historical and contemporary point of view, it explains thestructures and processes of the eight areas of mass media: books, magazines,newspapers, radio, movies, television, recordings, and digital media. It also exploresthe technological, economic, political and cultural aspects of the media.Communications and mass media theories are examined in tandem with ananalysis of the key issues in the field.CR: ENG 123Computer ScienceCIS 102 (1-0-1)Computing BasicsThis introductory course provides the student with the computer basics necessaryfor working with software applications in a personal computer objectorientedenvironment. Topics include the basics of computer input/outputdevices, finding and using virtual help sources and file management. Studentswill be required to make use of personal computers to complete projects.CIS 110 (3-0-3)Workstation Architecture and Support I (A+)This is part one of a two-part, hands-on, lab-oriented course covering the foundationsof PC configuration and support. Topics include installation of differentversions of the Windows operating system, building, upgrading, repairing,configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, diagnosing and the preventive maintenanceof PC’s. Students learn how to build a computer and install differentversions of the Windows operating system.CIS 111 (3-0-3)Workstation Architecture and Support II (A+)This is part two of a two-part, hands-on, lab-oriented course. Part two of thiscourse introduces local area networks and servers, preventive maintenancetechniques, and specific strategies for troubleshooting hardware and software.PR: CIS 111CIS 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to ComputersThis course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of computers andcomputing including number systems, hardware, architecture, information processing,operating systems, networks (including the Internet) and web design.Additionally, students will complete significant projects utilizing contemporaryword processing, spreadsheet, and presentation graphics software. Fundamentalsof programming will be explored using modern programming languages.Other software applications may be examined during the semester.PR: BUS 115 or equivalentCIS 129 (3-0-3)Programming FundamentalsThis course provides an introduction to computer programming using a modern,object- oriented programming language. It is intended to be a beginningprogramming course focusing on programming concepts and fundamentals.PR: MAT 128F, SCIS 133 (3-0-3)Programming in JavaThis course provides an introduction to object-oriented programming usingthe Java programming language, with a focus on developing high quality, functionalsolutions to problems. Topics include data types, input/output, controlstructures, GUI interfaces, methods, classes, inheritance, and polymorphism.Students will use computer facilities to complete programming assignments.PR: CIS 129F, SCIS 134 (4-0-4)C++/UNIXStudents are introduced to commonly used algorithms. Students employobject-oriented design and object- oriented principles in problem solvingusing the C++ programming language. Students are introduced to the UNIXoperating system and shell scripting. Students will be required to make use ofcomputer facilities to complete programming projects.PR: CIS 129 or equivalentCIS 136 (3-0-3)Introduction to Web DevelopmentThis course provides the student with the essential concepts and process ofweb page development, starting with Extensible Hypertext Markup Language(XHTML) coding and building to more complex layouts using cascading stylesheets (CSS). The course will emphasize a disciplined approach to softwaredesign and coding. Attention will be directed toward the impact of a designer’schoices on communication, understanding and accessibility. Upon completion,all students will develop an original, dynamic, multi-paged website suitable forpublishing on the WWW.CR: CIS 102 or adequate proficiency in basic computing skillsCIS 140 (2-2-3)Introduction to Computer Aided DraftingThis course teaches the basics of computer aided drafting as applied toengineering drawings using the AutoCAD drafting package. Topics include:fundamentals of computer aided drafting, drafting equipment, orthographicrepresentations, special views, applied geometry and drawing conventions,basic dimensioning, section views, thread representation, detail and assemblydrawings, auxiliary views, isometric and other pictorial drawings, geometricdimensioning and tolerancing. The student will then learn the fundamentals of3-D solids and sheet designs using the Autodesk Inventor package.CIS 221 (3-0-3)Advanced Computer ApplicationsThis course provides students with the opportunity to increase their knowledgeof several components of the Microsoft Office suite of software applications.Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to test as certifiedMicrosoft Office User Specialists.PR: CIS 121 or equivalentCIS 223 (3-0-3)Database ManagementThis course will give the student a basic overview of Relational DatabaseDesign. The student will acquire advanced knowledge of Microsoft Access andthe ISO standard SQL language. Students will work individually on one largeproject encompassing all phases of database design and implementation.CR: CIS 129 and adequate proficiency in Microsoft AccessSCIS 225 (3-0-3)Operating SystemsThis course will introduce students to Operating System theory and application.Operating System’s concepts and components will be explored in both theUNIX (Linux) and Windows environments. Topics include: process management,communication and synchronization, memory management, devicemanagement, file systems, system administration and security.PR: CIS 129CIS 229 (3-0-3)Systems Analysis and DesignThis course places an emphasis on a disciplined approach to software developmentusing the application of software engineering principles. Students areprovided with a systematic introduction to software development. The courseintroduces the student to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC),including a general overview of a typical business-oriented software system,the analysis of the system, an approach to the design of the system, and a planfor system testing and future maintenance. Students work collaboratively on acomputer information systems project encompassing all phases of the SDLC.PR: CIS 223CIS 236 (3-0-3)Advanced Web DesignThis course provides a practical introduction to JavaScript and the design ofdynamic web pages. The student will enhance the functionality and interactivityof web pages by learning to create and utilize embedded and externalJavaScript source code.PR: CIS 129 and CIS 136CIS 237 (3-0-3)Advanced Web ProgrammingThis course is for the student who wants to learn advanced web site programmingtechniques using contemporary development tools and languages.Concepts relating to server-side programming are explored.PR: CIS 129 and CIS 13696

CIS 238 (3-0-3)XMLThis course focuses on XML (eXtendable Markup Language) and the supportingtechnologies of XML used in person-to- computer and computer-to-computercommunications. Some of the technologies covered will include usingDTDs, Schema, NamespaSAX, XPath, DOM, SAX, Data Models, XSLT, SVG,and SOAP, as well as services and the Semantic web.PR: CIS 136CIS 240 (3-0-3)Internetworking FundamentalsThis course provides an introduction to networking. Topics include basicconcepts and terminology relating to LANs and WANs including: data communications,types of networks, networking models and theory, protocols, andequipment. There is a strong emphasis on the OSI Model. The material coveredin this course is applicable to sections of the Network+ certification exam.Please note that this is not a review course for the Network+ certification exam.CR: CIS 221 or equivalentCIS 241 (3-0-3)Routing FundamentalsThis course covers the theory and application of routers to internetwork communications.There is an initial review of TCP/IP, Ethernet, the OSI model,network terminology, protocols, and standards. Primary emphasis is givento static routing and TCP/IP. Dynamic routing protocols are also introduced.Students will have the opportunity to work with simulator software to applythe concepts learned in class to a Cisco internetwork.CR: CIS 240 and CIS 110CIS 244 (3-0-3)Introduction to Routing and SwitchingThis course covers the theory and application of routers and switches tonetwork and internetwork communications. Static and dynamic routingtechnologies are introduced, along with layer 2 switching and VLANs. Studentswill have the opportunity to work with both simulator software and actualhardware to apply the concepts learned in class.PR: CIS 240CIS 246 (3-0-3)Data StructuresStudents are introduced to some commonly used data structures and theirapplications using C++. Topics include abstract data types, object-orientedprogramming, stacks, queues, linked lists, sorting, binary search trees, heaps,and hashing. Students will be required to make use of computer facilities tocomplete programming projects.PR: CIS 134 or equivalentSCIS 250 (4-0-4)Computer OrganizationStudents are introduced to the structure and implementation of computersystems at the lower levels: the digital logic level, the microprogramming level,and the conventional machine language level. Students will be required tomake use of computer facilities to complete programming projects.PR: CIS 134 and MAT 167 or equivalentFCIS 251 (4-0-4)Switching and Advanced RoutingThis course provides a comprehensive, theoretical, and practical approach tolearning the technologies and protocols needed to design and implement aconverged switched network. The course covers the hierarchical network designmodel; how to select devices for each layer, how to configure a switch forbasic functionality; and how to implement Virtual LANs, VTP, and Inter-VLANrouting in a converged network. Other topics include the implementation andconfiguration of common data link protocols and how to apply WAN securityconcepts, principles of traffic, access control and addressing services.PR: CIS 241CIS 256 (3-3-4)Introduction to Systems ManagementThis course introduces topics in managing server-based network operatingsystems, configurations, security, and troubleshooting. Students will have theopportunity to practice and implement techniques and strategies in class. Studentswill configure a server to provide file, print, and web services.PR: CIS 240CIS 257 (3-3-4)Advanced Networking and Systems ManagementThis course covers advanced topics in network communications and administrationincluding server administration, monitoring and troubleshooting.Topics include advanced techniques in file and printer sharing, email and webservices.PR: CIS 256CIS 259 (1-8-3)Computer Information Systems InternshipThis course provides the computer information systems/ computer science studentwith the opportunity to participate in a planned, professional experienceof observation, study and field work within selected business entities. Textbooktheory and classroom experience are enhanced as the student works in anappropriately supervised setting. The field study will specifically incorporatecomputer related assignments. All field work will be supplemented by regularlyscheduled meetings with the instructor. There is a final report and oral presentationdue at the end of the semester during final exam week.PR: CIS or Computer Science major with minimum overall GPA of 2.5 andpermission of the department.CIS 261 (3-3-4)Network SecurityThis course provides instruction in the fundamentals of network and computersecurity. Topics include server and network hardening, threat assessment,protecting network infrastructure and services, physical security, businesscontinuity and disasterPR: CIS 256CIS 262 (3-0-3)Introduction to Network SecurityThis course provides instruction in the fundamentals of network and computersecurity. Topics include server and network hardening, threat assessment,protecting network infrastructure and services, physical security, businesscontinuity and disaster recovery.PR: CIS 251CIS 263 (3-0-3)Introduction to Computer ForensicsThis course is designed to introduce students to topics necessary to initiate andcomplete a successful computer investigation. Students will set up a forensicslab, acquire the proper and necessary tools for a successful investigation, andconduct the investigation with subsequent digital analysis. The materials coveredin this course are identical to the International Association of ComputerInvestigation Specialists (IACIS) and the Certified Forensic Computer Examiner(CFCE) Certification exam.PR: CIS 111 and CIS 225Criminal JusticeCRJ 113 (3-0-3)Introduction to Criminal JusticeThis course provides the philosophical and historical background of the agenciesthat compose the criminal justice system. It focuses on the development ofjustice and law, crime and punishment, the administration of laws, the agencies’functions, career orientation and public relations.F, SCRJ 117 (3-0-3)Police Organization and SupervisionThis is a detailed study of police organization, administration and supervision.This course emphasizes principles of organization, line staff relations,supervisory problems within police organization and supervisory techniquesfor effective police performance. Detailed explanations of discipline, leadership,motivation and performance appraisals will also be covered.SCRJ 131 (3-0-3)Criminal LawThis course emphasizes the study of substantive criminal law. Selected crimesmost likely to be dealt with by the criminal justice professional are exploredthrough discussion, where applicable, of the English Common Law precedents,general modern application and specific New York Penal Law.F97

CRJ 133 (3-0-3)CriminologyThis course provides an etiology of crime and the understanding of criminalbehavior. The course delves into biological, psychological and sociologicaltheories that examine the reasons for such large numbers of arrested and convictedindividuals. It also views the collection of empirical data and the statisticalanalysis of such information which supports each theory. The importance ofsuch empirical data garnered from sociological research and how the researchis critical to the implementation within the components of the criminal justicesystem are examined. Students develop an informed analysis of criminal activitythrough an understanding of the theories discussed.SCRJ 135 (3-0-3)Introduction to SecurityThis course focuses on the various facets of modern security operations in avariety of settings. Security problems, both internal and external, and possiblesolutions will be explored for plant protection and industrial security, retailsecurity and institutional security.SCRJ 143 (3-0-3)Criminal Evidence and ProcedureThis course provides the student with information about the laws of evidenceas they apply specifically to criminal justice. Topics discussed will include thehearsay rule and its exceptions, search and seizure limitations, rules of confessionsand admissions, privileged communications, documentary evidence, realevidence and demonstrative evidence.SCRJ 147 (3-0-3)Terrorism and Public SecurityThis is an introductory course that investigates the criminal, economic, historical,political, psychological, and social roots of the terrorist phenomenon.This background will be used to analyze the attacks of September 11, 2001,and the resulting counter efforts against terrorism including the creation ofthe Department of Homeland Security and the National Incident ManagementSystem (NIMS) program. The second half of the class will explore existing andpotential terrorist threats and how the local, national, and global communitiesmay counter these threats.CRJ 150 (3-0-3)Airport Management and SecurityThis course familiarizes students with the fundamental components of a typicalcommercial airport and its multi-level security requirements. In addition to acommercial airport’s various support functions, the organizational structure,governing FAA regulations, inter-agency relationships and management challengesare examined. Security issues are presented in a post 9/11 environmentto include scenario-based discussions and problem-solving situations.CRJ 152 (3-0-3)Policing Theory and Practice IThis course is designed to teach students the necessary theoretical backgroundand practical skills to function as county and municipal level law enforcementofficers. Topics reviewed in lecture and in applied exercises include administrationof justice, basic law and procedures and patrol functions.CRJ 153 (3-0-3)Policing Theory and Practice IIThis course continues the study of law enforcement begun in Policing Theoryand Practice I. It is designed to teach students the necessary theoreticalbackground and practical skills to function as county and municipal levellaw enforcement officers. Topics reviewed in lecture and in applied exercisesinclude traffic procedures, investigation procedures, community relations, andsupervised field training.PR: CRJ 152CRJ 215 (3-0-3)Juvenile DelinquencyThis course offers an intensive study of the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency.It addresses the nature of youth crime and how to reduce the amountof juvenile delinquency. The course gives students a greater understanding ofthe present juvenile justice system including the biological, psychological andsociological approaches to reduce juvenile crime.FCRJ 217 (3-0-3)Principles of InvestigationThis course offers an introduction to the basic principles and a detailed examinationof specific offenses. The course focuses on the crime scene, physicalevidence interviewing and interrogation, and the use of informers and confessions.The study of specific offenses focuses on the scientific approach and themethodology used in crime detection.FCRJ 219 (3-0-3)CorrectionsThis course is a detailed study of the history, theory and practice of probation,parole and correctional institutions. It will also explore punishment, rehabilitation,community-based corrections and capital punishment as they exist today.FCRJ 229 (3-0-3)Community Based CorrectionsThis course exposes the student to the concept of community corrections ascompared to the more familiar institutional correctional settings. The coursewill deal with such programs as probation, parole, half- way houses, homedetention and other alternatives to incarceration. Relevant law and both adultand juvenile systems will be examined in public and private programs at local,state and federal levels.SCRJ 230 (3-0-3)Interpersonal ViolenceThis course will provide a unique perspective on the issue of interpersonalviolence concentrating on the public perception and criminal justice approachto sexual assaults and sexual offenders. An emphasis will be placed on characteristicsand behavioral patterns of the offender and the crime itself. Particularattention will be given to the critical issues of victimology, rape typologies,stalking, domestic violence and criminal/constitutional law. Students willbenefit from this course as it explores the etiology of sexually deviant behaviorfrom both sociological and psychological approaches within the functioning ofthe criminal justice system. Students will learn to develop an informed analysisof sexual offenses, sexual offenders, the public perception and the handling ofsuch offenders within the criminal justice system.PR: CRJ 113 or SOC 121CRJ 233 (3-0-3)Current Issues in Criminal JusticeThis course is designed to allow study and discussion of those relevant issuesof most current concern affecting components of the criminal justice system.Such issues as hiring practices, community relations, court decisions, and theimpact of the mass media may be explored in relationship to the administrationof justice in America.FCRJ 237 (3-0-3)Criminal Justice InternshipThis is a planned practicum of observation, study and work within selectedcriminal justice agencies designed to broaden the student’s educational experiencethrough exposure to the practical environment of such agencies. Thestudent’s field work will be supplemented by periodic seminars with the courseinstructor.PR: Criminal Justice major, completion of 30 credit hours with a 2.5 G.P.A.,and permission of the departmentSDramaDRA 123 (3-0-3)Introduction to TheatreThis course introduces the student to the essential elements of theatre. It willexplore the historical and contemporary production processes and the artisanroles in concert with audience interaction, aesthetics and ethical, artistic and/or cultural issues.DRA 133 (2-2-3)Theatre WorkshopThis course focuses on direct student participation in the creation, design,rehearsal, production and performance of short, in-process theatrical works.98

DRA 143 (3-0-3)History of Western TheatreThis course will study the evolution of the Western theatre, from its possibleprecursors in religious and civic practices in the ancient world to the presentday. This course will specifically concentrate on the evolutions of playwrighting,theatrical architecture, performance style and technique, spectacle(including scenery, costumes, special effects and lighting), dramatic theory andcriticism and the relationship between the societies studied and their theatres.SDRA 150 (2-2-3)Basic ActingThis course investigates a broad range of modern and contemporary theories,ideologies, techniques, and processes in the field of stage acting. Students willapply those concepts to in-class exercises, to scene study, and to performances.Students will use those concepts to begin to develop the physical, vocal, andimaginative skills of the actor.DRA 181 (2-2-3)Theatre in LondonThis course delivers an overview of theatre in contemporary London. Afteran on-campus and/or Internet introductory seminar, students will travel toLondon for approximately two weeks. They will develop understanding of thecontemporary London theatrical and dramatic scenes through a series of tours,performances, guest lectures, and/or demonstrations. Historical perspective willbe added through lectures and theatrical tours. Cross-cultural perspectives willbe added by lectures, tours of gardens, museums, monuments, libraries, andindividually selected activities and excursions. Students will present final projectson the SCCC campus or via the Internet after their return from London.DRA 240 (1-5-3 )Rehearsal and Production IRehearsal and Production I is designed to introduce and develop students’performance, management and/or technical skills through participation inproductions. The course will provide entry level instruction in appropriate performance,management and technical skills, utilizing production processes toexpand students’ skill levels. Skills and techniques will be honed in professionallysupervised practice sessions. The course will culminate in a fully stagedtheatrical production open to the general public.DRA 242 (1-5-3)Rehearsal and Production IIRehearsal and Production II is designed to further develop students’ performance,management and/or technical skills through participation in productions.The course will provide students with active roles in the areas ofperformance, management and technical skills. Skills and techniques will behoned in professionally supervised practice sessions. The course will culminatein a fully staged theatrical production open to the general public.PR: Permission of the departmentDRA 244 (1-5-3)Rehearsal and Production IIIIn Rehearsal and Production III, students take the responsibility for developingexpertise and leadership in one area of theatrical production, either performance,direction, design, stage management, house management or technicalproduction. They will hone their skills in professionally supervised practicesessions. The course will culminate in a fully staged theatrical production opento the general public.PR: DRA 240 or 242 and Permission of the InstructorDRA 265 (1-8-3)Theatre Arts InternshipThis course provides the theatre student with a planned and supervised workexperience in a professional theatrical setting. Students will have the opportunityto practice and refine appropriate professional skill sets and explore futurecareer paths.PR: DRA 133 and permission of the departmentEarly ChildhoodECH 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to Early ChildhoodThis course examines the fundamental philosophies of early childhood educationfrom historical perspective. This course emphasizes quality early childhoodprogramming and its significance in educating children birth througheight years of age. This course allows students to reflect upon their role aspotential teachers and advocates for children while identifying how servicelearning experiences are integrated in early childhood education. Ten observationhours are required. This course requires that students complete the followingdocumentation by Week 4: 1) Medical consent to work with children anda negative TB test, 2) Notarized criminal conviction statement, and 3) Signedagreement to uphold the National Association of Education of Young Children(NAEYC) Code of Ethics and SCCC ECH Professional Behaviors.FECH 123 (3-0-3)Curricular Methods I and AssessmentThis course focuses on curriculum development and assessment in early childhoodeducation. It introduces students to the important frameworks for planning,implementing, and evaluating curricula as it impacts child developmentand the various content areas. In-depth studies of developmentally appropriatecurriculum models provide emphasis on the methods and strategies thatinform the development of meaningful and relevant curriculum. Assessmentdriven learning, environment and curriculum development is applied. Studentsspend a minimum of ten hours observing in an early childhood environment.ECH 131 (1-8-4)Early Childhood Field Instruction and Seminar IThis course allows students the opportunity for direct practical teaching andlearning in early childhood education within community agencies and/or theSCCC Early Childhood Program Laboratory Preschool. Additionally, in a seminarsetting, students reflect on and share their experiences. Students will spendeight to ten hours per week in their field placement to accumulate a minimumof 130 hours.PR: ECH 121 and ECH 123ECH 220 (3-0-3)Engendering Creativity: Arts in the ClassroomThis course is an exploration of creative expression with an emphasis placed onthe importance of the arts in every child’s education. As students unlock theirown creative potential, they also become skilled at using methods and techniquesthat encourage creative development in young children. Students reflecton aesthetics while analyzing the movements and techniques of the visual artsand the genres and elements of music. Students then apply their understandingby presenting art, music, and drama activities to young children. Throughoutthe semester, students develop an art and music portfolio.ECH 223 (3-0-3)Curricular Methods II and the Development of Inquiry SkiThis course focuses on the early developmental abilities of children ages birthto eight years in social studies, math and science. Sensory, preoperational andconcrete operational thought processes of conservation, seriation, observation,comparison, classification, and number concepts will be examined throughthe use of concrete social studies, math, and science materials and experiencesthat foster student quantitative and analytical thinking. The course requiresstudents to implement developmentally appropriate social students, math, andscience activities which address diversity in children’s learning styles. A servicelearning experience is required.PR: ECH 123ECH 225 (3-2-4)Fostering Emergent LiteracyThe course examines the development of literacy skills in children ages birthto 8 years. Multiple opportunities to recognize the developmental stages in literacyacquisition, to identify factors that influence literacy development, and todiscuss how to design and implement a literacy program are provided. Genreof literature, curricular themes, and resources for children of culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds are emphasized. Guidelines for the designand implementation of literature- based activities are applied throughout thecourse. Students will observe for a minimum of 15 hours in an early childhoodliteracy environment.99

ECH 227 (3-0-3)Guidance of Young ChildrenThis course focuses on the early developmental abilities of children ages birthto eight years and appropriate utilization of guidance strategies to enhancechildren’s self esteem and consequently increase children’s self- disciplineskills. The correlation between children’s environments and behaviors will beresearched. The importance of play, social interactions, and family expectationson children’s development will be analyzed.ECH 231 (1-8-4)Early Childhood Field Instruction and Seminar IIThis course allows students the opportunity for direct practical teaching andlearning in early childhood education within community agencies or the SCCCEarly Childhood Program Laboratory Preschool. The course requires studentsto reflect on and share their experiences in a seminar setting. The course alsorequires students to spend eight to ten hours per week in their field placementto accumulate a minimum of 130 hours. A service learning implementation isrequired.PR: ECH 131FECH 252 (3-0-3)Care of Infants and ToddlersThis course examines infant and toddler development with an emphasis on theimportance of the first thirty-six months in relation to human development.Attachment, early brain research and developmentally appropriate practiceswill be emphasized as critical factors which impact a caregiver’s role in meetingindividual children’s needs. Students complete ten hours of observational fieldwork in this course.ECH 255 (3-0-3)Administration of Early Childhood ProgramsThis course provides administrative management training in the field of EarlyChildhood Education. This course addresses issues and techniques involved inthe set-up, organization and administration of early childhood environments.Focus is placed on the initiation and maintenance of an early childhood programwhich includes the investigation and application of pertinent skills necessaryto perform as an effective and competent program director. Ten hours offield work will be completed in this course.ECH 260 (1-0-1)ECH Portfolio SeminarThis capstone seminar is intended for ECH majors who are about to graduatefrom their two-year ECH program. Students will review the knowledge andskills they have already acquired and begin to demonstrate their proficiency ina pre-professional portfolio. Opportunity is provided for technical assistanceon an individual basis. Each student will assemble a portfolio as a summativeexperience to be presented to a professional review team.PR: ECH 231EconomicsECO 195 (3-0-3)World EconomicsThis course provides a cross-cultural analysis of the varying levels of developmentaround the world. Students will be exposed to socio-economic factorscharacterizing the economies of both the developed world and the ThirdWorld. Specific discussions will be conducted on economies in Africa, Asia, theMiddle East, and Latin America. The course also examines the differences betweeneconomic growth and economic development and discusses the differenttheories of development along with identifying historical, cultural, and politicalforces which hinder development in the Third World. In addition, this courseexamines the role of women in development, the importance of education,population growth, debt, and impact of globalization.ECO 211 (3-0-3)Introduction to EconomicsThis course provides an overview of microeconomic and macroeconomic issuesand an understanding of the economic choices that individuals, firms, and governmentsface. It also introduces the concept of scarcity and the working processof a market economic system. Further, this course examines the differentmarket structures, the role of the firm and the impact of government interventionon markets. Finally, this course discusses the meaning and computationof national income, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, internationaltrade, and the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on the economy.F, SECO 221 (3-0-3)Principles of MacroeconomicsThis course provides an analytical framework for the understanding of theeconomy at the national level. This course will also analyze the purpose andfunctions of national income accounting, the components of Gross DomesticProduct, the determinants of long run economic growth, the causes andcosts of inflation and unemployment. In addition, this course will cover theeconomic impacts of fiscal and monetary policies and the differences betweenshort run and long run macroeconomic aspects of the economy. Finally, thiscourse will examine the importance of the U.S. financial system, the macroeconomiceffects of international trade and the determination of interest andexchange rates.F, SECO 223 (3-0-3)Principles of MicroeconomicsThis course develops an analytical framework for the understanding of thetheory of markets, including the decision-making process in businesses, theimpact of technological advances on markets and the functioning of the fourdifferent market structures. This course will also provide a closer look at theinteractions of individual households, business firms and governments in themarketplace. Finally, this course will discuss economic issues related to thewell-being of market participants, the tradeoffs between equity and efficiency,the economics of taxation and subsidies, the economics of healthcare, theeconomics of poverty and income inequality, labor market issues and the basisof free trade.F, SElectrical TechnologyELT 110 (3-3-4)Electrical Circuits IThis course is an introduction to direct current (DC) circuits. Digital systemsand circuits using logical gates will also be studied. Basic DC circuits entailsa study of Ohm’s Law and use of the law to theoretically predict measuredvoltages, currents, resistances and power through resistors connected in series,parallel and series-parallel circuits. This course uses voltmeters, ammeters,ohmmeters, multimeters, and oscilloscopes for measurement and troubleshooting.PR: MAT 128SELT 118 (3-0-3)Digital LogicThis course is an introduction to the basic concepts of number systems,Boolean algebra, logic gates, codes, binary arithmetic and digital circuits usingIntegrated Circuit Technology.ELT 121 (3-3-4)Electrical Circuits IIThis course is a continuation of circuits including AC circuits as applicable todigital systems and controls. Basic AC circuits are covered, along with singleand 3-phase AC power and distribution. Series and parallel RLC circuits arecovered, along with the use of an oscilloscope in troubleshooting and measurement.Digital systems are covered, with the examination of three state bussesand the chips needed to interface with them in personal computer applications.PR: ELT 110, MAT 129FELT 123 (2-0-2)Electrical SchematicsThis course offers a broad overview of schematics and diagrams. Topics includeelectrical symbols, component identification, Block diagrams, pictorial diagrams,three- dimensional drawings, and print reading.PR: ELT 121 (Electrical Circuits II)ELT 230 (4-3-5)ElectronicsThis course is an introduction to electronics as applied to digital systems andcontrols. DC power supplies, zener diodes, switching transistors and linear andnon-linear operational amplifier circuits are covered. The course stresses designand prototyping of circuits used in control systems and measurementPR: MAT 129, ELT 110, ELT 121F100

ELT 231 (3-3-4)ElectronicsThis course is an introduction to the electronic building blocks that are used inall modern silicon based integrated circuitry. Component operations, applications,and the use and troubleshooting of these components is covered. Topicsinclude an overview of semiconductor materials and P-N junction, variousdiodes (rectifier, switching, zener) and their uses, and overview of basic powersupply circuits and uses, the operation and use of mos an cmos field-effecttransistors, inverting and non-inverting operational amplifiers and their use inanalog and digital applications, LC and RC swine-wave oscillators and crystaloscillators, silicon rectified controller SCRs), diac and triac thyristors, andoptoelectronics.PR: ELT 121 (Electrical Circuits II)ELT 241 (3-0-3)RoutingThis course covers the application of routers to internetwork communications.After a brief review of TCP/IP and the OSI model, the course covers networklayer addressing, bridging, static and dynamic routing, router protocols includingRIP, OSPF, and SNMP. Some Netware and Appletalk protocols are introduced,and a brief introduction to layer two and three switching is presented.Students will have the opportunity to work with NORTEL ARN series routers.PR: CIS 240, ELT 120SELT 256 (3-3-4)Process Control and InstrumentationThis course is an introduction to process control fundamentals and the applicationof digital controllers in a process environment. Analog and digitalsignal conditioning interfacing stand-alone computers using signal processingsoftware, and the basics of automatic process control are studied. The coursewill emphasize the application of Programmable Logical Devices (PLD) and theuse of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).PR: ELT 231CR: MAT 129SELT 261 (3-3-4)Programmable Logic ControlsThis course is an introduction to the Logic and Programming of LogicalDevices used in system controls. The course covers Binary, Octal andHexadecimal number systems and introduces the elements of AssemblyProgramming, Logical gates, and the operations of Boolean algebra usingstandard digital waveforms. This course also includes Shift Registers andCounters, Adders and triggering clocks using specialized software, Digital-to-Analog conversion methodology, decoders and multiplexers.PR: CIS 221, ELT 110CR: MAT 129ELT 270 (3-0-3)Power ElectronicsThis course introduces linear integrated power amplifiers, switches, and regulators.Component operations and application and the use and troubleshootingof these components is covered. Topics include power parameter calculations,principles of power electronics prototype and printed circuit board (pcb)layout, linear integrated circuit power amplifiers for intermediate audio signalamplification, discrete linear power amplifiers for signals with higher powerrequirements, power switches, switching power, thyristor uses in commercialpower line applications, power conversion, and permanent magnet motordrivers.PR: ELT 231Emergency Medical ServiceEMS 210 (2-7-4)Basic EMTThis course is designed to meet New York State Health Department (Bureauof Emergency Health Services) requirements for Emergency Medical Techniciantraining. This course is updated yearly to include materials appropriatefor EMT training as included in the New York State EMS program CFR/EMT/AEMT student manual. The course will adhere to the SCCC/REMO AMT Sponsor’sagreement and all current New York State regulations for EMT training,including requirements for class time and instructor certification. Studentsshould note that some Saturday sessions are required in addition to regularlyscheduled class hours.PR: All students must be at least 18 years old.F, SEMS 220 (2-3-3)Selected Topics in EMTThis course is designed to meet New York State Health Department (Bureau ofEmergency Health Services) requirements for EMT Refresher. New laws andpolicies will be discussed, as well as new technology appropriate to the coursewhich has been introduced during the past three years. The course will adhereto the SCCC/ REMO AMT Sponsor’s Agreement and all current New YorkState regulations for EMT-B training, including requirements for class time andinstructor certification.PR: A student may have a current EMT card that will expire in less than 18months; a student who was certified as a NYS Emergency Medical Technicianmay have a lapsed certification; a student who has previously failed the FinalPractical Skills Exam within one year or has failed the state written certifyingexam after a second attempt may enroll in the refresher course. Proof of failuremust be provided to the CIC by the student; a student who has received writtenpermission from the Bureau of EMS to enroll in an EMT-B refresher courseas a result of filing for reciprocity based on EMT training from another state.The student must submit the letter which was provided from the Bureau ofEMS as proof of eligibility for enrolling in the refresher.F, SEnglishENG 123 (3-0-3)College CompositionThis course provides a foundation in academic discourse by developing effectivecommunication skills with an emphasis on expository writing. Studentsuse electronic environments to write multiple essays, including a researchedand documented paper; they also deliver an oral presentation.PR: Exemption from placement testing as defined by the Academic Code orsuccessful completion of CSS 123 and/or CSS 125F, SENG 124 (3-0-3)Introduction to LiteratureThis course encourages students to question and explore the ways in whichliterature, as an art form, expresses and reflects human endeavors. It introducesstudents to the examination of literary genres, devices, and criticaltheory. Students read and discuss fiction, drama, and poetry. Communicationtechniques studied in ENG 123 College Composition are strengthened and refinedthrough written assignments. This is a writing-intensive course in whichstudents will write a minimum of 15 evaluated pages. Credit will not be givenfor both HON 124 and ENG 124.PR: ENG 123F, SENG 200 (3-0-3)Introduction to Creative WritingStudents will learn the essential principles, strategies, and methods of creativewriting and will acquire a foundation in the skills necessary to master this art.The emphasis will be on the writing of short fiction, but opportunities willbe provided to explore poetry, drama, screenwriting, the novel, and the essay.Students will also learn how to go about getting their work published.PR: ENG 123CR: ENG 124ENG 205 (3-0-3)Writing PoetryThis course focuses on developing students’ abilities to write, revise, and analyzepoetry. It is primarily conducted as a workshop: students write and revisetheir own poetry, as well as give oral feedback and produce written critiques oftheir peers’ poems. In addition, the course introduces students to a variety ofpoetic forms and asks them to write poetry in these forms. It also introducesthem to theories of free verse and to studies of the poetic line and asks themto write their own free verse. The course also includes an oral component:students practice reading their own and others’ poems to the class. Last, theclass introduces students to opportunities for performing and publishing theirpoetry.PR: ENG 123101

ENG 211 (3-0-3)Technical and Professional WritingThis course applies the principles of effective writing to the specific formsof professional and technical writing. It emphasizes designing texts and oralpresentations for professional audiences after analyzing the needs of thoseaudiences.PR: ENG 123Environmental ScienceENV 100 (3-0-3)Introduction to Environmental ScienceThis one-semester course introduces students to environmental concepts andissues. The course covers environmental issues and controversies from ecological,biological, social, economic, ethical and governmental policy positions. Inaddition, the course emphasis is placed on the tools and techniques needed tounderstand and analyze environmental topics such as energy, solid waste, foodproduction, resource depletion, air and water issues and global climate change.PR: High School Algebra or MAT 128ENV 203 (3-3-4)General EcologyThrough lecture and laboratory experiences this course focuses on the studyof major ecological principles including: population and community biology,competition and predation, physiological ecology and adaptations, ecosystems,nutrient cycles, energy flow, and ecological succession. The ecological basisof contemporary environmental problems is examined and related to humanactivities. Quantitative perspectives and analysis will be used throughout.PR: BIO 142 and CHM 122, or equivalentENV 205 (3-0-3)The Environment and Social IssuesThis course is designed to provide a multidisciplinary introduction to theunderstanding of social issues that impact humans and their relationship to theenvironment as well as their participation in decision making roles that leadto environmental problem solving. The course will concentrate on: varyingfactors that influence individual and cultural differences in identification andperception of environmental issues, the social processes involved in addressingthe identified environmental problems, and introductory techniques for theintegration of different human values and cultural processes into environmentalplanning and management strategies.PR: BIO 142 and CHM 122, or equivalentENV 260 (2-4-4)Subtropical Coastal and Marine EcologyThis course focuses on the current environmental and ecological issues of asubtropical ecosystem (Indian River Lagoon). The lectures and field experienceswill emphasize the application of basic ecological principles to life in thecoastal ecosystem, then focus on characteristics of marine and coastal habitatsand the groups of organisms that occur there. The course will include physical,chemical and biological aspects of these salt/fresh-water environments, andwill explore several different marine ecosystems: reefs, seagrass beds, salt watermarshes, mangrove, and cypress swamps. Students will analyze the role ofhuman impact on these environments, spending a maximum amount of timein the field. Through direct observations, species collection, water analysis,and lecture the students will develop an understanding of how such issues asfood production, energy consumption, population growth, greenhouse effect,all impact upon these environments, their usage and quality. The laboratoryportion of the course will involve two weeks of intensive field work at HarborBranch Oceanographic Institute in Florida. There is a separate field trip cost,which will include air fare, transportation, room and board, and site costs.Because the field experience occurs after the May Commencement, graduatingstudents may not use this course to meet graduation requirements. Graduatingstudents may take this course if a) they are willing to miss Commencement andb) they meet all graduation requirements without this course. Graduates mayalso choose to postpone graduation until the following semester.PR: One year of college biology or chemistry or consent of DepartmentEthicsETH 221 (1-0-1)Professional and Applied EthicsThis course provides exposure to leading ethical theories as well as an opportunityto employ these principles. Aided by viewing videotaped, dramatizedscenarios, the reasons advanced for acting ethically and the excuses given fornot acting ethically will be studied. The consequences of freedom and personalresponsibility will be explored, as will the ability to recognize ethical issues.F, SFire PreventionFPT 112 (3-0-3)Principles of Emergency ServicesThis is an introductory course that surveys the historical development of fireprotection, organizational structure of fire agencies, and the range of issues andtopics related to fire protection. This course meets United States Fire Administration,Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) modelassociate degree curriculum.FPT 115 (3-0-3)Hazardous Materials IThis course focuses on the nature of hazardous materials (HazMat) and the roleof First Responders in prevention, mitigation, and remediation of incidents.Hazardous materials risk is presented within the context of First Responderoperations. This course fully integrates National Incident Management (NIMS)and Incident Command System (ICS) protocols.FPT 116 (3-0-3)Hazardous Materials IIA continuation of Hazardous Materials I, course content stresses recognition ofpotentially hazardous situations, protocols of organized response, and regulatoryguidelines. Hazardous materials response is presented within the contextof First Responder operations. Specific attention is placed on the differentresponse protocols needed for remediation of weapons of mass destructionevents and other sources of HazMat situations resulting from natural disasters,accidents, negligence and criminal activities. This course fully integratesNational Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System(ICS) protocols.PR: FPT 115FPT 120 (3-0-3)Building Construction for Fire ProtectionThis course provides the components of building construction that relate tofire and life safety. The focus of this course is on firefighter safety. The elementsof construction and design of structures are shown to be key factors when inspectingbuildings, pre-planning fire operations, and operating at emergencies.FPT 131 (3-0-3)Fire PreventionThis course provides fundamental information regarding the history of fireprevention, organizations and operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of firecodes, identification and correction of fire hazards, and the relationships of fireprevention with built-in fire protection systems, fire investigation, and fire andlife safety education. This course meets the United States Fire Administration,Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) model associatedegree curriculum requirements.FPT 135 (3-0-3)Fire AdministrationThis course focuses on organization, personnel management distribution ofequipment, records and fire safety as they pertain to the fire service. Techniquesfor successful and efficient fire service operations are covered in thiscourse. These topics include communications and fire alarm systems, legalaspects of fire prevention, fire investigation and the recording and evaluation offire data for statistical purposes.FPT 137 (3-0-3)Fire Protection SystemsThis course provides information relating to the features of design and operationof fire alarm systems, water-based fire suppression systems, special hazardfire suppression systems, water supply for fire protection and portable fireextinguishers. This course meets the United States Fire Administration, Fireand Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE) model associate degreecurriculum requirements.102

FPT 213 (3-0-3)Hydraulics and Equipment IThis course focuses on incompressible fluids, principles of fluid statics and dynamics,fluid flow, pipe and hose or head losses, and pump systems operations.Sprinkler and standpipe systems and other special systems are covered.PR: MAT 128 or equivalentFPT 215 (3-0-3)Fire InvestigationThis course emphasizes the following subjects as they individually relate to fireinvestigations: elements of fire, combustion properties of fuel, pyrolysis, burnpatterns, ignition sources and explosions. A review of methods of interviewing,report writing, rules of evidence, forensic lab procedures, model arson law andNYS arson law is included.PR: May require New York State Police identification and/or registrationFPT 216 (3-0-3)Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water SupplyThis course provides a foundation of theoretical knowledge in order to understandthe principles of the use of water in fire protection and apply hydraulicprinciples to analyze and to solve water supply problems. This course meetsthe United States Fire Administration, Fire and Emergency Services in HigherEducation (FESHE) model associate degree curriculum requirements.PR: MAT 128FPT 219 (3-0-3)Fire Behavior and CombustionThis course explores the theories and fundamentals of how and why fires start,spread, and how they are controlled. This course meets the United States FireAdministration, Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education (FESHE)model associate degree curriculum requirements.FPT 237 (3-0-3)Industrial Fire ProtectionProvides an introduction to the field of industrial fire protection and focuseson the topics of hazard control, special hazards and protection, fire protectionequipment, and systems and handling of emergencies.FPT 250 (1-8-3)Fire Protection InternshipThis course provides the fire protection technology student with the opportunityto participate in a planned, professional experience of observation, study,and field work within selected areas of the fire protection profession. Theseareas include but are not limited to: municipal fire departments, state or localfire protection agencies, industrial fire safety organizations, and installers of fireprotection systems. Textbook theory and classroom experience are enhancedas the student works in an appropriately supervised setting. The field studywill specifically incorporate fire protection, prevention, or suppression relatedassignments. All field work will be supplemented by regularly scheduled seminarswith the instructor.PR: FPT major with 30 completed credits, minimum overall GPA of 2.5, FPTcourse in area of internship, and permission of the department.First-Year Success SeminarFSS 120 (1-0-1)First-Year Success SeminarThe First Year Success Seminar is an orientation course designed to enhancethe success of first-year college students by introducing such topics as timemanagement, learning styles, classroom expectations, support services andresources, major/career planning, stress management, and personal wellness.FrenchFRE 121 (3-0-3)Elementary French IThe first half of the one-year sequence in elementary French gives students abasic understanding of the French language through listening, speaking, readingand writing instruction. The course also provides an understanding of thecivilization, culture and customs of French-speaking people. A minimum offive hours of additional work in the language laboratory per term. The courseis designed for beginners or students with fewer than two years of high schoolFrench.FRE 122 (3-0-3)Elementary French IIA continuation of Elementary French I, this course concludes the introductionof the elements of French grammar and French culture, and concentrates onthe refinement of elementary communication skills. A minimum of five hoursof additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.PR: FRE 121 or permission of the instructorFRE 222 (3-0-3)Intermediate French IThis course provides an extensive review of French grammar, and concentrateson helping students improve their vocabulary, conversational fluency andreading skills through the discussion of selected readings in French. Classroomdiscussions on the readings and French culture are held primarily in French. Aminimum of five hours of additional work in the language lab is required perterm.PR: FRE 122 or permission of the instructorFRE 224 (3-0-3)Intermediate French IIA continuation of Intermediate French I, this course completes the review ofFrench grammar and provides more reading of French literature and nonfictionalprose. Classroom discussions in French are held on the readings andon French customs and culture. A minimum of five hours of additional work inthe language lab is required per term.PR: FRE 222 or permission of the instructorGeographyGHY 121 (3-0-3)Physical GeographyThis is a one-semester, non-lab science course in physical geography. Weatherelements and climate characteristics are examined. Detailed consideration isgiven to each climate region, the location of that region, and the causes for thatclimate. Geologic factors that shape land forms are examined. Considerationis given to the flora and fauna of each climate region, including the causes forthe distribution of these biologic assemblages. A strong emphasis is placed onteaching the locations of various geographic features.FGHY 123 (3-0-3)Population GeographyThis course explores the general principles of human and cultural geography.Spatial and ecological relationships are examined to obtain a perspective forcontemporary world patterns. Special consideration is given to the nature andcharacteristics of areas to which Americans frequently travel as well as theimpact of our travels.SCredit in GHY 123 does not satisfy a science requirement.GeologyGEO 143 (3-3-4)Physical GeologyThis is the first part of a two-course sequence introducing students to the nature,processes and formation of Earth’s material and the majors features of theearth’s crust and topography. This course will consider the mineralogy of therocks, different rock types and structures. Detailed consideration will be givento the internal processes that shape the earth’s surface, including plate tectonics,igneous activities, weathering, erosion and deposition and earthquakes.PR: Two years of high school science and mathematics.FGEO 145 (3-3-4)Surface GeologyThis is the second part of a two-semester sequence introducing students tothe features of the earth’s crust and topography. This course will consider thevarious geologic agents and processes that produce, shape and modify thesurface environment. Detailed consideration will be given to the rise and decayof mountains, moving water, glaciers, deserts, shorelines and oceans as well ascomparative planetary geology with other bodies in the Solar System.PR: Two years of high school science and mathematics. NOTE: Students usingGeology as a lab science sequence are advised to take GEO 143 beforeGEO 145. Either course may be taken alone as a single lab science elective.S103

Health ProfessionsHSC 100 (1-0-1)Introduction to the Health ProfessionsThis course is designed to enhance the success of first- year students whoare interested in a career in a health- related profession. It will assist studentsin making informed career choices by exposing them to a variety of healthprofessions and the process necessary to become a health care professional.Also, students will be introduced to the tools and skills needed to become asuccessful college student, such as time management, learning styles, classroomexpectations, support services, and orientation to the campus.HistoryHIS 125 (3-0-3)Western Civilization to 1715This course is a survey of the evolution of Western Civilization from ancienttimes to 1715.Emphasis is on identifying and analyzing the major culturalpractices, ideas, and institutions that form the heritage of Western Civilization.Attention also is given to interactions with non-Western cultures.F, SHIS 127 (3-0-3)Western Civilization Since 1715This course introduces students to the development of Western Civilizationsince 1715. It focuses in particular on economic, political, social, and culturalaspects of the history of the West and relates these features to those of otherregions of the world during the same period.F, SHIS 130 (3-0-3)Introduction to Black History in the United StatesThis course will examine the totality of the past and present life and cultureof black Americans. It will survey and summarize the various facets of thehistory and life of black Americans. The course will enable students to evaluatefacts and ideas carefully and judiciously so as to give meaning and perspective,clarity and reflection, balance and proportion to the total black Americanexperience.FHIS 227 (3-0-3)American History to 1877This course is a survey of American history from the Colonial period throughReconstruction. Major emphasis is given to the political, economic, socialand cultural forces that contributed to the emergence and development of theAmerican civilization during this time.F, SHIS 229 (3-0-3)American History Since 1877This course is a survey of American History from the end of Reconstructionto the present. Major emphasis is given to the political, economic, social andcultural forces that have contributed to the emergence and development of theAmerican civilization during this time.F, SHIS 231 (3-0-3)Introduction to Russian HistoryThis course is an introductory survey of the history of Russia. Emphasis isgiven to the major political, economic, social and cultural forces that haveshaped the land and peoples of Russia during the past thousand years.HIS 232 (3-0-3)World Civilizations to 1700This course is a survey of world civilizations from ancient times to about 1700.Emphasis is on political, cultural, economic and social developments in Eastand South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The coursewill explore the unique experiences of individual civilizations as well as theirglobal interactions and commonalities.HIS 234 (3-0-3)World Civilizations Since 1700This course is a survey of world civilizations from about 1700. Emphasis is onpolitical, cultural, economic, and social developments in East and South Asia,the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. The course will explore theunique experiences of individual civilizations as well as their global interactionsand commonalities and consider the degree to which present day societies areshaped by common global forces or by older and distinct cultural heritages.104HIS 237 (3-0-3)Introduction to Chinese HistoryThis course is an introductory survey of the history of China. Emphasis is givento the major political, economic, social, and cultural forces that have shapedChina from antiquity to the present day.HIS 241 (3-0-3)European Witch TrialsThis course surveys the history of the persecution of accused witches fromthe Middle Ages through the Early Modern era in Europe, and including NewEngland. The focus is on the anthropological, religious, legal, political andsocio-economic contexts in which beliefs about magic and witches arose andwere widely accepted. Attention is given to regional variations in witch beliefsand trial procedures. The course also surveys the growth of skepticism, toleration,and the gradual decline of witch persecution to the end of the seventeenthcentury.PR: HIS 125 or HIS 232HonorsHON 124 (3-0-3)Honors EnglishThis intensive course concentrates on an incisive study of the short story, thenovel, drama and poetry. The focus for instruction, discussion and writing is ananalysis of the creative process as it applies to these four genres. Credit will notbe given for both HON 124 and ENG 124.PR: ENG 123 and consent of departmentHON 144 (3-0-3)The Shaping of the Modern WorldThis course is a survey of the major cultural, intellectual, political, economicand social forces that have shaped the modern world since the middle of the17th century. In addition to the general survey of modern world history, eachstudent will select, with the assistance of the instructor, a theme applicableto the time period encompassed by the course for focused study under theinstructor’s guidance. Credit may be earned for both HIS 127 and HON 144.PR: Consent of departmentHON 244 (3-0-3)Topics in Literary ClassicsThis course examines the creative process by which literature is produced andcritically analyzes the texts of a group of key works considered to be significantin and of themselves and to reflect the ideas and literary trends of their time.Students will learn critical terminology and major theories of literary criticismand will apply them to close reading and discussion of complete works andsubstantial selections. The course, designed for the Honors Concentration inHumanities and Social Sciences, is open to all qualified students.PR: ENG 124 or HON 124, and permission of the departmentHON 271 (3-0-3)American PresidencyIn the course of the 20th century, the American presidency has emerged as thepremier national political institution, eclipsing the Congress in both powerand prestige. This course will investigate the origin and development of thepresidency as the single most powerful office of national government, and explorethe extent and limits of contemporary presidential power by studying thepractice of various recent presidents, primarily Truman through Clinton.PR: POL 123 and permission of the departmentHON 281 (3-0-3)Sociology of Power and ClassThis course examines stratification systems and their effects upon differentgroups within those systems. Emphasis is placed upon class stratificationsystems, but other systems such as caste and feudal are discussed as well. Earlyand modern theories of stratification and their origins are discussed in light oftheir influence on the development of sociology as a discipline. Cross culturalanalysis of stratification systems is also covered.PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122 and permission of instructor or department.

Hotel/Restaurant ManagementHOT 111 (2-2-3)Food Preparation IThis course presents the basic principles of food preparation for hotel, restaurantand industrial food catering establishments. Instructional methods includelectures, demonstration and student participation. Topics covered includethe theory and preparation of basic stocks, soups, mother and minor sauces,clarification of stock, consommes, vegetables, salads and salad dressings. Sanitarypractices and compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department ofHealth are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniformto participate in class.F, SHOT 112 (2-2-3)Food Preparation IIThis course presents more advanced techniques of food preparation. Instructionalmethods include lectures, demonstration and student participation.Topics covered include the theory and preparation of beef, poultry, shellfish,finfish and breakfast foods. Also included are nutritional menu items. Sanitarypractices and compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department ofHealth are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniformto participate in class.PR: HOT 111SHOT 114 (3-0-3)Food Administration and Menu PlanningThis course presents the role of the menu in any food service operation. Thecourse focuses on factors used in the hospitality industry to determine theselling price of food and beverage in relation to their initial food cost. Particularattention is directed to the importance of the menu in a successful food serviceoperation. Topics covered include menu-rating criteria, truth-in-menu, salesmix, food costing, menu pricing, menu layout guidelines and design, demographicstudies, and descriptive terminology.FHOT 117 (3-0-3)Food and Beverage ControlThis course is an introduction to food and beverage management in the hospitalityindustry. The course is designed to acquaint the student with factorsrelating to the establishment of control systems for the various function areas ina food service facility. Emphasis is placed on government regulations, policiesand procedures for ordering, receiving, storage, inventory control and issuing.The study of cost controls will include portion cost, yield percentages, foodcost percent, inventory turnover rate and break-even analysis.SHOT 119 (2-2-3)Elements of BakingThis course provides an introduction to basic principles of baking includingformula procedures, properties of baking ingredients, and function andproper use of equipment. Students gain actual experience in breads, rolls, pies,quick breads, cakes, icings and hearth breads (e.g. pizza, stromboli). Emphasisis placed on basic techniques and procedures of baking. Sanitary practicesand compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department of Health areenforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniform to participatein class.F, SHOT 120 (1-1-1)Beverage ManagementThis course will provide the student with the basic skills to work at and managea bar which serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. It will introducethe student to the basic production processes and varieties of alcoholicand non-alcoholic beverages. The course will explain laws and proceduresrelated to responsible alcohol service. Students will become certified througha national exam administered through the Training Intervention Program forServers of Alcohol (TIPS) program.SHOT 125 (2-2-3)Cakes and Cake DecoratingThis course provides students with instruction and hands-on practice in theproduction and decoration of cakes using commercial baking techniques. Cakemixing methods will include two-stage, creaming, and sponge techniques.Decorating instruction will begin with lettering, borders, and simple flowersand will progress to the decoration and assembly of tiered wedding cakes.Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the Dept. ofHealth are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniformto participate in class.PR: HOT 119SHOT 131 (3-0-3)Math for Food Service RecordsThis course emphasizes the importance of math principles used in the foodservice industry. It also serves as a refresher course for students who have beenaway from math for several years. Topics covered are weights and measures,recipe conversions, menu costing, and the relationship between food cost andprofit. It is the basis for understanding the math principles used in advancedfood and management courses.F, SHOT 132 (2-0-2)Sanitation TechniquesThis course emphasizes the importance of proper sanitation techniques in thefood service industry. Special emphasis will be placed upon proper food handlingtechniques. Topics covered will be HACCP, food-borne illnesses, propercooking, handling and storage of food, the knowledge of correct temperaturesto prevent food contamination, and safe personal hygiene for food handlers.Successful completion of a test will result in a food service sanitation procedurescertification awarded by the Educational Foundation of the NationalRestaurant Association.F, SHOT 217 (3-0-3)Front Office ManagementThis course deals with the study of the front office practices and procedures,including duties of room clerk, reservation clerk, cashier, night auditor andconcierge. Topics covered include room assignment controls, reservations,confirmations, security controls and registration. Duties of the night auditor arestudied and practiced through completion of an accounting audit.FHOT 218 (3-0-3)Human Resources Mgt in the Hospitality and Food IndustryThis course explores the basic management responsibilities in the hotel andrestaurant industry. Special emphasis is placed on human relations, motivation,delegation of authority, and the knowledge and skills necessary to effectivelyuse and coordinate human resources. This course discusses the implementationof strategies, plans and programs required to attract, motivate, develop, rewardand retain the best people to meet the organizational goals and operationalobjectives of the hospitality enterprise.SHOT 220 (3-0-3)Wines of the WorldThis course concentrates on the basics of wine appreciation. Wines of Europeand America will be tasted and compared. The student will be introducedto the wines of New York, California, France, Germany and other countries.Students will learn how to purchase and enjoy the wines of the world and howto visually and verbally identify wine labels. Because of medical conditions orreligious beliefs students may substitute another HOT or TAT course in place ofWines of the World.S105

HOT 225 (2-3-3)Commercial Baking IThis course introduces students to the management and operation of a commercialretail bakery. Through a combination of lectures and labs, students willacquire the manual skills and product knowledge necessary to produce andmarket a range of products. The students in the class will be rotated throughseven production stations and one sales/ packaging position to operate the College’sPane e Dolci bakery. The production stations are: quick breads, yeastedbread, rich dough breakfast items, laminated breakfast pastry, cookies andcandy, tarts and pies, and cheesecake and cakes. Emphasis is placed on scratchbaking, but students also work with mixes, bases, and frozen dough products.Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinances of the NYS Departmentof Health are enforced. Students are required to have a professionalchef’s uniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 119HOT 226 (2-3-3)Commercial Baking IIThe class is a continuation of HOT-225 Commercial Baking I and will buildupon the techniques learned previously. Students will learn about merchandisingand sales, ingredient function, and baking chemistry through lectures andbakery visitations. Students will gain experience in puff pastry, eclair paste,breads and rolls, flatbreads, bagels, doughnuts, tarts, and petit fours sec as theybake for the College’s Pane e Dolci Bakery. A rotation through all stations in thebake shop will ensure that students gain production experience in all of theseareas as well as practical experience in sales and marketing. Sanitary practicesand compliance with the laws and ordinances of the New York State Departmentof Health are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’suniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 225HOT 233 (3-0-3)Basic Principles of NutritionThis course will provide an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition asthey pertain to the food service industry. The central focus is on the relationshipof food intake to the physical and mental well-being of the guest. Topicscovered include: what constitutes a healthy diet, the knowledge of nutrientcontent, food additives, food fads, nutritional labeling, and nutritional needsfor special groups. Food service menus will be analyzed for their nutritionalvalue.F, SHOT 238 (2-3-3)Dining Room Management and OperationsStudents gain experience in basic restaurant procedures and tableside preparation.Studying under the super- vision of a managing instructor, studentsparticipate in the operation of an a la carte restaurant. Students are rotated inthe following job positions: manager, assistant manager, reservation manager,service staff, cashier and dishroom operations manager. Emphasis is placedupon proper American a la carte service techniques. Students are required tohave a professional wait person’s uniform to participate in class. Sanitary practicesand compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department of Health areenforced.F, SHOT 251 (2-3-3)Quantitative FoodsThis is a course in the preparation and service of a complete banquet menu.Students prepare meals for nonprofit groups that hold their banquets oncampus. Both American and ethnic cuisines are prepared in American BanquetStyle cooking. Quality and quantity cooking is emphasized, as well as properplating techniques. Special attention is given to the correct and efficient servicetechniques for banquets. Planned menus include appetizers, salads, entrees,desserts and beverages. Students are given station assignments by the studentchef. The proper use of kitchen equipment is taught. The time element tocomplete an individual banquet will vary according to menu items and guestrequirements. Sanitary practices and compliance with laws and ordinances ofthe Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to have a professionalchef’s uniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 111F, S106HOT 253 (2-3-3)Banquet Management and OperationsThis course emphasizes the application of banquet and catering principles.Serving and managing banquets will be emphasized. American, Russian andBuffet services will be covered. Banquet sanitation is also covered, includingproper dishroom operation. Students will be required to demonstrate theirproficiency by managing, serving and washing dishes for on-premise banquets.The time element to complete an individual banquet will vary according tomenu items and guest requirements. Sanitary practices and compliance withlaws and ordinances of the Department of Health are enforced. Students arerequired to have a professional wait person’s uniform to participate in class.F, SHOT 255 (2-3-3)Garde MangerThis course presents the basic principles of Grande Manger for hotel, restaurantand industrial food catering establishments. Topics covered include charcuterieand salumi found in various cultures, hors d’oeuvre and canapes, decorativecenterpieces, and cheese production and use in recipes. Sanitary practices andcompliance with laws and ordinances of the Department of health are enforced.Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniform to participate inclass.PR: HOT 111FHOT 256 (2-3-3)Advanced Garde Manger and Meat CuttingThis course presents the discipline of garde manger and meat cutting. The classbuilds upon the knowledge of charcuterie and preserved meat and vegetableproducts learned in HOT 255 to produce products for commercial production.The class introduces commercial meat fabrication utilizing commercial cutsfrom whole carcasses according to the guidelines established in the NAMPSMeat Buyers Guide for use in the College’s commercial dining facilities. Sanitarypractices and compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department ofHealth are enforced. Students are required to have a professional chef’s uniformto participate in class.PR: HOT 255HOT 257 (2-4-4)Classical Cuisine IStudents are assigned to a fully-equipped, modern, professional kitchen. Fullcourse a la carte menus are produced according to the seasonal availability offresh foodstuffs in a planned schedule of progressively more difficult menus.Special emphasis is placed on the pressure of “line cooking.” Menus for thiscourse are composed of continental dishes, including variations of basic formulasand the transformation of fundamental food products to new and diversifieddishes. Students are assigned cooking stations of the traditional kitchen systemand function as chef, sous chef, saucier, rotisseur and tournant. Students in thisclass will be preparing and cooking food for the College’s restaurant, which isopen to the general public. Sanitary practices and compliance with laws andordinances of the Department of Health are enforced. Students are required tohave a professional chef’s uniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 112 or consent of departmentFHOT 258 (2-4-4)Classical Cuisine IIThis course is a continuation of Classical Cuisine I. Menus prepared are composedof more elaborate continental dishes and international cuisine. Studentsin this class will be preparing and cooking food for the College’s restaurant,which is open to the general public. Sanitary practices and compliance withlaws and ordinances of the Department of Health are enforced. Students arerequired to have a professional chef’s uniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 112 or consent of departmentSHOT 259 (2-3-3)Regional American Baking and PastryThis course introduces the basic theory, techniques and recipes of classical pastrymaking. Students will produce regional desserts, pastries, and breads fromacross the United States to be served in the Casola dining room and the Pane eDolci bake shop. A variety of decorating techniques will be taught and utilizedto finish the cakes and pastries. Proper use of baking tools and equipment isalso covered. Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinancesof the NYS Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to have aprofessional chef’s uniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 119F

HOT 260 (2-3-3)International Baking and PastryThis course provides students with the opportunity to expand and refine theirbaking skills and builds upon the methods learned in previous baking classes.Students will produce breads and desserts to be served in the Casola diningroom and the Pane e Dolci bake shop. The emphasis is on European baking,though baked goods from other parts of the world may be included as well.Advanced techniques in cake decorating, chocolate work, and sugar boiling arealso covered. Sanitary practices and compliance with the laws and ordinancesof the NYS Department of Health are enforced. Students are required to have aprofessional chef’s uniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 259SHOT 268 (2-3-3)Modern Culinary Trends & TechniquesThis course presents a variety of modern culinary- industry trends and techniques.It covers the role of the five senses, the four basic tastes (salty, sweet,sour, and bitter), seasonings, texture, temperature, and balance. The courserequires students to taste and to evaluate a range of ingredients found in thecontemporary professional kitchen and discover ingredients and flavors fromAsian and African menus. Modern techniques and equipment found in today’sprofessional kitchens will be used. Sanitary practices and compliance withlaws and ordinances of the Department of Health are enforced. Students arerequired to have a professional chef’s uniform to participate in class.PR: HOT 112HOT 275 (3-0-3)Marketing, Advertising, Sales for the Hospitality IndustryThis course explores the methods by which the individual hospitality businessesmay increase their sales through development of a complete marketingplan. Emphasis is placed upon coordination of sales, advertising, public relationsand sales promotion in the marketing mix. Students (working in groups)are required to produce a plan as a case study. Also, students are taught how tomarket themselves through completion of a resume.FHOT 276 (3-0-3)Meetings and Convention ManagementThis course provides an introduction to the convention, group-meeting andtrade-show industry. Emphasis will be on identifying the various convention,group-meeting and trade- show markets and their unique requirements. Itincludes an exploration of promotional activities, negotiations, sales, contractsand convention services, as well as various career paths within the industry.SHOT 277 (3-0-3)Planning and Development of TourismThis course explores the basics in tourism planning and development. Topicsinclude protecting environmental and cultural assets; minimizing culture shockbetween host and guest; enhancing, not detracting from local ways of life; andguaranteeing future populations the ability to enjoy the experience of travel.Emphasis is placed on an understanding of tourism development as it relates toeconomics, business, ecology, government, law, psychology and sociology.FHOT 291 (3-0-3)Computers for the Hospitality IndustryThis course will diminish the mystery about computers as they relate to thehospitality industry. Its main focus will be on purpose, application, and benefitsof the computer to the hospitality executive. Students will become familiarwith word processing and spreadsheet programs currently being used in theindustry. Students will be required to complete assignments using the availablehardware and software.F, SHuman ServicesHUS 133 (3-0-3)Child Maltreatment: Prevention, Investigation, and TreatThis course focuses on a cross-disciplinarian perspective of child abuse andneglect by investigating such factors as possible causes, manifestations, andprevention techniques. This course examines the role of the mandated reporteras well as laws and legislation regarding child maltreatment. It also emphasizesmethods and strategies used by professionals to work with children and familiesin abusive and neglectful situations. A service learning advocacy experienceis required.HUS 150 (3-0-3)Introduction to Chemical Abuse and DependencyThis course examines alcoholism and substance abuse from historical, biological,psychological, social and cultural perspectives. It presents theoreticalframeworks that help students understand the nature and course of chemicalabuse and dependency, as well as strategies to prevent its onset. The courseintroduces the assessment and diagnostic process as well as treatment approaches.FHUS 157 (4-0-4)Substance Abuse CounselingThis course will focus on alcoholism and substance abuse/dependency counseling.Current research, theoretical models, and methods in the treatmentprocess will be examined. The practical development of counseling skills willbe emphasized. This course can be used as a social science elective.PR: HUS 150HUS 208 (*-*-3)Field Instruction IThis course provides students with an initial, structured and supervised directpractice experience in a public or private institution, supervised by a qualifiedprofessional. It requires a minimum of 108 hours of field work and nine classroomhours of instruction, integrating and reinforcing social work theories.PR: SOC 125SHUS 210 (*-*-3)Field Instruction IIThis course provides students with a second structured and supervised directpractice experience in a public or private institution, supervised by a qualifiedprofessional. This course focuses on some of the same topics in Field InstructionI at a more in-depth level. It requires a minimum of 108 hours of fieldwork and nine classroom hours of instruction, integrating and reinforcingsocial work theory.PR: HUS 208FHUS 225 (1-10-4)Integration of Theory and Field I/Chemical DependencyThis course provides students with an initial direct practice experience. It is acombination of field work and 15 lecture hours, which provides for an integrationof theoretical concepts with practical experience. The field work, a minimumof 150 volunteer hours, takes place in a chemical dependency agencyunder the supervision of a certified CASAC worker. Emphasis is placed on therelationship of the specific agency to the larger community, the particular roleresponsibilities of the student volunteer, and the steps in the human serviceprocess. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.PR: HUS 150 and consent of the departmentHUS 226 (1-10-4)Integration of Theory and Field II/Chemical DependencyThis course provides students with a second direct practice experience. Theagency selected for HUS 226 must be different from the agency selected forHUS 225. The course is a combination of field work and 15 lecture hours,which provides for an integration of theoretical concepts with practical experience.The field work, a minimum of 150 volunteer hours, takes place in achemical dependency agency under the supervision of a certified CASAC worker.Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the specific agency to the largercommunity, the particular role responsibilities of the student volunteer, and thesteps in the human service process. Grading is on a pass/fail basis.PR: HUS 150 and consent of the department107

HUS 250 (3-0-3)Planning, Assessment and TreatmentThis course introduces students to the major theories and methods employedin the assessment and treatment of substance abuse and addictive illnesses. Itexplains the processes, procedures, and tools required to effectively assess andevaluate clients in developing an individualized plan of treatment. The coursestresses the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)12-CoreFunctions of the Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC),enabling students to create treatment plans that consider the needs of specialpopulations, ethical concerns, treatment models and clinical strategies.PR: HUS 150HUS 252 (4-0-4)Addictive Drugs: Issues and Selected TopicsThis course will examine how the abuse of alcohol and other drugs affect thebody with an emphasis on the central nervous system, organ systems, and generalphysical health. Psychoactive drug categories will be explored in relation totheir history, administration, and how the body processes licit and illicit drugs.Drug interactions, specific physical adaptations, and the physiological basis forthe disease concept also will be explored. Selected topics related to pharmacologysuch as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, pregnancy implications, co-morbidity withother mental health disorders, and drug use and issues within specific populationsmay be explored.PR: HUS 150 or permission of departmentHUS 254 (3-0-3)The Pharmacology of Psychoactive DrugsThis course examines how alcohol and other psychoactive drugs affect thebody, the brain, behavior, and influences all areas of human development. Psychoactivedrug categories are discussed with emphasis on the pharmacokineticsand pharmacodynamics of drug action. Current theories about the etiology ofmajor psychological and addictive disorders and the rationale for substanceabuse drug treatment are examined. The characteristics and needs of specialtreatment populations are also examined.PR: HUS 150HUS 255 (3-0-3)Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Prevention/EducationThis course will focus on prevention education as it relates to the individual,family and community in general. It will highlight the major role substanceabuse has played in lowering productivity and increasing absenteeism in theworkplace, soaring health care costs, and escalating crime and violence infamilies and communities. It will present the significance and application ofsubstance abuse prevention education at various levels from pre-schooler toadult.PR: HUS 150Humanities/Social ScienceHSS 230 (3-0-3)Language, Women, and GenderThis course provides an introductory exploration of issues relating to the use oflanguage by and about women. These issues are examined in the context of therelationship of language, thought and culture.PR: ENG 123ItalianITA 121 (3-0-3)Elementary Italian IThis first half of the one-year sequence in elementary Italian gives students abasic understanding of the Italian language through listening, speaking, readingand writing instruction. The course also provides an understanding of thecivilization, culture and customs of Italian-speaking people. A minimum of fivehours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term. Thiscourse is designed for beginners or students with fewer than two years of highschool Italian.ITA 122 (3-0-3)Elementary Italian IIA continuation of Elementary Italian I, this course completes an introduction tothe basic structure of the language, focusing on listening and reading comprehensionskills. Readings from Italian newspapers and magazines supplementthe textbook and illustrate the cultural aspects of Italian culture. A minimum offive hours of additional work in the language laboratory is required per term.PR: ITA 121 or permission of the instructorITA 222 (3-0-3)Intermediate Italian IThis course develops audio-lingual and grammatical skills in Italian, placingan increased emphasis on the student’s reading skills and grammatical usage.Composition writing, reading and speaking exercises are stressed, and Italiancivilization is studied in detail. A minimum of five hours of additional work inthe language laboratory is required per term.PR: ITA 122 or permission of instructorITA 224 (3-0-3)Intermediate Italian IIA continuation of Intermediate Italian I, this course completes a review ofgrammatical structures. It focuses on the refinement of communication skillsthrough the use of prepared oral reports and discussion of Italian culture toincrease the student’s skill and confidence. A minimum of five hours of additionalwork in the language laboratory is required per term.PR: ITA 222 or permission of instructorLiteratureLIT 210 (3-0-3)Children’s LiteratureThis course examines literature written for children from preschool throughadolescence. It explores a variety of genres and forms and traces the historicaldevelopment of literature for children. Students interpret literature frommultiple perspectives and examine illustrations in terms of their relationship tothe text.PR: ENG 123LIT 211 (3-0-3)Native American LiteratureThis course will introduce students to the large and diverse array of literatureproduced by Native Americans in North America, from pre-contact oralliterature to contemporary writings in English. Genres studied will include anyor all of the following: myths; chants, ceremonies, and rituals; songs; speeches;personal narratives; essays; poems; short stories and novels. The course willconcentrate on post-contact literature, especially on the issues faced by menand women of native descent in the United States.PR: ENG 123LIT 212 (3-0-3)Literature of the Hudson-MohawkThis course explores the rich and diverse cultural and literary heritage of theHudson-Mohawk Region as well as its geography and history. Students willread works that are either set in the Hudson-Mohawk Region or written byauthors who lived within the region. They will also undertake research touncover more of the region’s literature.PR: ENG 123LIT 214 (3-0-3)Black LiteratureThis course introduces students to the large and diverse array of literatureproduced by Africans and African Americans in North America, from slavery tothe modern period. Genres studied include fiction (novels and short stories),drama, poetry and song, and non-fiction prose. The course emphasizes theways in which African and African American authors have articulated andresponded to issues of identity and empowerment within the Euro-Americancontext.PR: ENG 123LIT 215 (3-0-3)Introduction to PoetryThis course is an introduction to poetic genres, forms, and modes. It fostersappreciation for and critical analysis of poetry and acquaints students with thehistorical, intellectual, and cultural contexts of that poetry. This course alsointroduces students to poetics, prosody, and poetry criticism.PR: ENG 123LIT 216 (3-0-3)MythologyThis course will introduce students to selected major myths, and to representativeor noteworthy minor myths, which various cultures have created in theirefforts to come to terms with perceived reality. The course will also explore thebelief systems which underlie those myths. The course also will enable studentsto recognize the continued value and relevance of myth and myth-making.PR: ENG 123108

LIT 218 (3-0-3)Law in LiteratureThis course introduces students to literature which embodies significant legalconcepts. Students read and discuss works from literature and analyze howwriters portray legal issues through plot, theme, and character development.Legal theory and literary analysis are presented in social and historical context.PR: ENG 123LIT 220 (3-0-3)Women’s LiteratureThis course explores the contributions of women authors to literature in diverseeras, cultures and nations. In addition to investigating such issues as theliterary canon and the roles played by race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation,and cultural context, the course introduces students to feminist literary theoryand feminist literary criticism.PR: ENG 123LIT 221 (3-0-3)Hispanic Literature of the Western HemisphereThis course provides a survey of major authors and literary works originatingin Hispanic culture, and examines their global impact. The selection of authorsand texts (in translation, when appropriate) introduces students to diversegeographical, political, and cultural climates that exist within the border of theHispanic community -- a community that includes Central and South America,the Caribbean, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and portions of the U.S. In addition,course texts inform students of the historical background, extensive influence,and continuing impact of Spanish colonization of the Western Hemisphere.PR: ENG 123LIT 223 (3-0-3)The Detective in Fiction and FilmIn this course students study the history and development of detective fiction.They read and analyze works of detective fiction from a variety of historical periodsand view and analyze some of the genre’s pivotal films. Discussions focusupon the elements of fiction as they apply to this genre, the historical, societal,and ethical aspects of detective fiction, and the elements of film noir.PR: ENG 123LIT 225 (3-0-3)Contemporary World FictionThis course explores prose fiction from around the world written since themid-twentieth century by authors of various nationalities, ethnicities, andraces. It covers the aesthetic and cultural dimensions of the individual works inthe context of relevant literary and cultural cross-currents.PR: ENG 123LIT 231 (3-0-3)Drama Classics to 1870A study of landmark works of world dramatic literature from the ancientGreeks to the 19th century. The characteristic values and styles of the Classical,Medieval, Baroque, and Romantic periods are examined in their tragic andcomic modes.PR: ENG 124LIT 233 (3-0-3)Drama Classics: Modern and ContemporaryA study of the major schools of dramatic literature of the latter 19th and 20thcenturies (e.g. Realism, Naturalism, Expressionism, Symbolism, Epic Theater,Surrealism, Absurdism, Post- Modernism). Primary emphasis is given to theworks, theories, and influences of major European and American dramatists.PR: ENG 124LIT 252 (3-0-3)British Literature Before 1800This course surveys works of British literature from its origins in pre-NormanEngland through the eighteenth century. It fosters students’ appreciation forliterature and their acquaintance with texts written in English during the yearsof this survey; introduces them to the historical, intellectual, and culturalcontexts of these texts; and hones their critical thinking skills in the analysis ofliterature.PR: ENG 124 or HON 124FLIT 254 (3-0-3)British Literature Since 1800This course surveys works of British literature from the eighteenth-century tothe present. It fosters students’ appreciation for literature and their acquaintancewith texts written in English during the years of this survey; introducesthem to the historical, intellectual, and cultural contexts of these texts; andhones their critical thinking skills in the analysis of literature.PR: ENG 124 or HON 124SLIT 256 (3-0-3)American Literature to 1865This course surveys writing in America from pre-colonial times through1865, focusing on how the historical growth of the country contributed to theemergence of a distinctly American literature. The course will cover key literaryfigures and movements within the diverse range of American literary history,including those historically under- represented.PR: ENG 124FLIT 258 (3-0-3)American Literature Since 1865This course surveys American Literature from 1865 through the present, focusingon the growing diversity in authorship and formal experimentation duringthis period. Literature by key literary figures, representative of major movements,will be examined. The course will also introduce more experimentalworks and emerging authors.PR: ENG 124SLIT 266 (3-0-3)Literary Science FictionThis course provides an introductory exploration of the literary genre of sciencefiction. It identifies the thematic and formal characteristics of the genre,and traces its development from and relationship to other forms of literatureand the history of science.PR: ENG 123 and either ENG 124 or HON 124ManagementMGT 123 (3-0-3)Business Organization and ManagementThis introductory course gives students a broad overview of the contemporaryworld of business. It reviews social, economic, legal, and political forces of theglobal economy that influence a business manager’s role and decisions. Topicscovered include fundamentals of business and economics, business ethics andsocial responsibility, competing in global markets, forms of business ownership,starting and growing a business, management, marketing (product,distribution, promotion, and pricing strategies), and managing technology andinformation.F, SMGT 127 (3-0-3)Human Resource ManagementThis course focuses on contemporary theory and practices relating to themanagement of people. Topics covered include meeting human resource challenges,managing work flows, conducting job analysis, understanding equalopportunity and the legal environment, managing diversity, recruiting/selectingemployees, managing separations and downsizing, managing performance, andtraining. In addition, the course reviews managing compensation, rewardingperformance, designing and administering benefits, developing employee relations,and managing discipline.MGT 129 (3-0-3)Labor RelationsThis course provides the opportunity to explore, understand and appreciate thefundamental principles and concepts of labor/management relations. It surveysthe historical, legal and structural environments that influence contractualissues and labor relations behavior. Negotiation, administration and majorcontents of the labor agreement are closely examined. A mock negotiation of alabor/management agreement is conducted.109

MGT 135 (3-0-3)International BusinessThis course will provide a survey of the interrelationships of world businessoperations; an introduction to current conceptual perspectives; cultural,educational, political and economic constraints; the international financial andtrade frameworks; and the problems and challenges facing the transnationalcorporation.PR: MGT 123MGT 221 (3-0-3)Managerial FinanceThis course provides an overview of the principles and quantitative techniquesused in financial management. In addition, the course examines the role of thefinancial manager. Topics include time value of money, measures of risk, modelsfor pricing bonds and stocks, financial analysis, capital structure, cost ofcapital, capital budgeting, and working capital management. Finally, the courseintroduces financial problem-solving using Microsoft Excel or other computerspreadsheet programs.PR: ACC 121 or 123, CIS 102 or higher and MAT 128 or higherSMGT 242 (3-0-3)Small Business Start-up and ManagementThis course gives students a comprehensive overview of the management ofsmall and entrepreneurial ventures. Topics covered include pursuing franchisingand existing business opportunities, creating a business plan, exploringtarget markets, developing the right marketing mix, pricing and credit strategies,selling and effective customer service. In addition, the course also reviewsunderstanding and managing start-up, fixed and variable costs, managing risk,operating for success, location, facilities and layout, human resources andmanagement, leadership, and ethical practices.PR: BUS 113 or BUS 223 or MAT 126MGT 250 (1-8-3)Business InternshipThis course provides the business student with the opportunity to participatein a planned, professional experience of observation, study and field workwithin selected business entities. Textbook theory and classroom experiencewill be enhanced as the student works in an appropriately supervised setting.The field assignments will specifically encourage the development of overallbusiness and management skills. Field study assignments will be administeredand completed on site and will be supplemented by regularly scheduled seminarswith the instructor. There is a final report and oral presentation due at theend of the semester.PR: Business or Accounting major, completion of 30 credit hours, minimumoverall G.P.A. of 2.5, and permission of the departmentSMarketingMKT 223 (3-0-3)MarketingThis course emphasizes the role of marketing in organizations. Topics coveredinclude understanding buyers and markets, strategic planning, ethics andsocial responsibility, e-business, business-to-business marketing, research andsales forecasting, and global marketing. In addition, the course reviews marketsegmentation, targeting and positioning, relationship marketing, product andservice strategies, distribution, promotion, and pricing concepts/ strategies.MathematicsMAT 126 (3-0-3)Descriptive StatisticsThis practical statistics course focuses on simple statistical presentations commonto a variety of career fields. The course will include the following topics:descriptive vs. inferential statistics, organizing data, measures of central tendency,measures of variation, measures of the position, the normal distributionwith applications, linear correlation, and regression.PR: CSS 120 or equivalentNote: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or A.S. degree programrequirementsMAT 128 (3-0-3)Algebra IThis course focuses on the real number system, polynomials, solving first degreelinear equations, solving linear inequalities in one variable, the CartesianCoordinate System, graphing linear equations by point plotting, slope, equationsof lines in general form and in slope-intercept form, factoring polynomials,solving polynomial equations by factoring and the zero property, rationalexpressions, integer exponent and problem solving.PR: CSS 120 or equivalentF,SNote: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or A.S. degree programrequirementsMAT 129 (4-0-4)Algebra II with TrigonometryThis course focuses on functional notation, linear functions, absolute valuefunctions, quadratic functions and equations, other basic algebraic functionsand the graphs of those basic algebraic functions with the translations of thosegraphs. Also included are linear equations and inequalities, methods of solvingpolynomial equations, the basics of radicals and rational exponents, the basicsof exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, geometry, and righttriangle trigonometry.PR: MAT 128F,SNote: Credit for this course does not satisfy the A.A. or A.S. degree programrequirementsMAT 145 (3-0-3)Mathematical TopicsThis course is designed to acquaint the student with various areas of mathematics.Topics may include mathematical systems, groups, logic, truth tables,Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, probability, statistics, and modelingwith linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions.PR: MAT 129 or equivalentMAT 147 (3-0-3)StatisticsThis course focuses on the following topics: descriptive statistics, an introductionto probability, random variables and probability distributions, the binomialand normal probability distributions, sampling, estimation, hypothesis testing,chi-square distributions, linear correlation and regression.PR: MAT 129 or equivalentF, SMAT 149 (3-0-3)Topics in Finite MathThis course introduces the student to mathematical modeling and traditionaltopics of finite math with applications to business, economics, social sciences,and/or life sciences. Topics may include linear, quadratic, polynomial,exponential, and logarithmic functions as well as mathematics of finance,linear programming, matrices, probability, probability distributions, games anddecisions.PR: MAT 129 or equivalentMAT 160 (3-0-3)Discrete StructuresTopics in this course include sets, relations and functions, equivalence relations,sequences, recursively defined sequences, recursively defined sequences,recurrence relations, logic, truth tables, techniques of mathematical proof,mathematical induction, the Binominal Theorem, counting techniques, andalorithms. Also covered are graph theory and networks. Additional topics mayinclude Boolean algebras, partial orders, and Hasse Diagrams, or basic grouptheory.PR: MAT 129 or equivalentMAT 167 (4-0-4)Precalculus With Analytic GeometryThis course includes the following topics: functions, inverse functions, polynomialfunctions, rational functions exponential and logarithmic functions,trigonometric functions, graphs, polar coordinates, analytic geometry, systemsof equations, sequences, and applications. Enrichment topics permitted.PR: MAT 129 or equivalent110

MAT 180 (4-0-4)Calculus IThis course, in the calculus of a single variable, includes, but is not limitedto, the following topics: limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic functions,formulas for differentiation, implicit differentiation, related rates, the MeanValue Theorem, applications of differentiation such as curve sketching andoptimization problems, antiderivatives, the definite integral, the FundamentalTheorem of Calculus, and applications of integration such as area and averagevalue. Also included are the integration and differentiation of logarithmic,exponential, and trigonometric functions.PR: MAT 167 or four years of high school mathematics including trigonometryand precalculus, or consent of the department.F, SMAT 181 (4-0-4)Calculus IIThis course, in the calculus of a single variable, concerns recognizing, analyzing,and calculating problems in the following topic areas: the calculus ofinverse trigonometric functions, integration techniques, application of theintegration, L’Hopital’s Rule, improper integrals, infinite sequences and series,plane curves, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and polar curves.PR: MAT 180F, SMAT 240 (4-0-4)Calculus IIITopics covered in this course include three- dimensional analytic geometry,vectors, calculus of functions of several variables, partial differentiation andmultiple integration. Additionally, The Fundamental Theorem of Line Integralsand Green’s Theorem, as well as vector fields are covered.PR: MAT 181MAT 242 (3-0-3)Linear AlgebraThis course covers the following topics: vector spaces, the structure of Rn, matrixalgebra, systems of linear equations, determinants, eigenvectors, eigenvalues,eigenvectors, and applications. Linear transformations and inner productspaces are also covered.PR: MAT 180MAT 244 (4-0-4)Differential EquationsThis course introduces students to techniques to solve ordinary differentialequations. Topics covered are first- order differential equations and applications,higher-order linear differential equations and applications, differentialequations with variable coefficients (power series), linear differential equationswith constant coefficients revisited via Laplace transforms. In addition, the instructormay choose to cover numerical methods or solutions around singularpoints, Bessel and Legendre equations.PR: MAT 181MusicMUS 100 (1-0-1)Basic EnsembleThis course is designed to develop skills in music reading and ensemble performance.Class time is dedicated to sight-reading music in classical, jazz, andfolk styles; reading and performing rhythm and scale exercises; and preparingmusic for performance.MUS 106 (3-0-3)Ear Training and Sight SingingThis course provides development of skills in ear training as well as vocal musicreading and singing competencies that include matching pitches, maintaininga pitch center, and sight singing. This course is recommended as preparationfor a college music degree program audition.F, SMUS 110 (1-0-1)Lab Ensemble IThis course provides development of skills in sight reading on the student’sconcentration instrument or in voice. Different styles including classical, jazz,rock, Latin, musical theatre and commercial music will be presented withemphasis on reading a high volume of literature. This course is recommendedfor students preparing a career in performance.PR: approved entrance audition for degree programsFMUS 112 (1-0-1)Music Notation Software BasicsThis course introduces the essential aspects of music notation using the Sibeliusmusic-writing software program. The course covers the notation of musicfor single instrument and voice, as well as small and large ensembles, andincludes some rudimentary concepts of music arranging. Music-writing rulesand traditions for score formats, notation, lyrics, dynamic expression, and text,are studied using various input methods such as the QWERTY keyboard andMIDI keyboard. This course assumes basic music reading and computer skillson the part of the student.MUS 115 (3-0-3)Rock Music Style and DevelopmentThis course explores the development of rock music in terms of musical styleand societal influence. The course covers the pre-existing styles (pop, countryand western, rhythm and blues, jazz, folk, gospel and classical music) that impactedthe evolution of rock music. The development of music listening skillsis emphasized with directed listening exercises to reinforce concepts of musicalstyle and elements such as rhythm, pitch, dynamics, timbre and form. The roleof rock music as a social, cultural, economic and political force is examined.MUS 121 (3-0-3)The Enjoyment of Music IThis course in the appreciation of art music of the Western world examinesmajor styles, examples of the great musical works and composers, and relationshipswith the other arts. The vocabulary and materials of music are presentedwith examples from major style periods of music. This is followed by a surveyof music beginning in the Middle Ages and continuing into the 21st Century.The development of listening skills is emphasized.MUS 127 (3-0-3)Jazz Styles and DevelopmentThis course introduces students to the styles and literature of jazz, a uniquelyAmerican art form, and its relationships to popular art music. The course coversjazz development, beginning with pre-jazz styles such as ragtime and blues,and proceeds to swing, bebop, cool, third stream, avant-garde, fusion andcontemporary music.MUS 131 (3-0-3)African American Music SurveyThis appreciation and literature course is a survey of African American musicalgenres and styles. Topics of study range from the slave and folk songs of 19thcentury America to the popular and classical compositions of the 20th and 21stcentury African Americans. An emphasis will be placed on the development oflistening skills.MUS 135 (1-0-2)Applied Music IApplied Music I is designed to enable the student to achieve basic competenciesin performance. Students will study techniques and repertoire (with a privateinstructor) appropriate to the individual student’s instrument or voice. Thecourse is designed for personal musicianship enrichment. The course is alsodesigned to prepare students for a college degree program entrance audition.F, SMUS 136 (1-0-2)Applied Music IIApplied Music II is designed to enable the student to achieve basic competenciesin performance. Students will study technique and repertoire (with aprivate studio instructor) appropriate to the individual student’s instrumentor voice. The course is designed for personal musicianship enrichment. Thecourse is also designed to prepare students for a college degree program entranceaudition.F, SMUS 147 (3-0-3)Music FundamentalsThe basic course in fundamentals of tonal music is designed to develop competenciesin the reading and writing of notes, scales, key signatures, intervals,chords, and rhythmic elements.F, S111

MUS 151 (2-0-2)Theory ITheory I covers the fundamentals of tonal music, scales, modes, triads, seventhchords and cadences. This course prepares the student for more detailedanalysis of rhythm, texture, and form, with an emphasis on basic harmony andeighteenth century voice leading practices.PR: Acceptance into music degree programCR: MUS 155FMUS 152 (2-0-2)Theory IITheory II builds on the concepts of Theory I and covers the 18th centuryvoice leading practices, root movements and progressions, and figured basstheory usage. Dominant seventh chords and non-dominant seventh chords areintroduced. Also included are secondary dominants, modulation, applicationof cadential formulas, and dance forms including binary and simple ternaryforms.PR: MUS 151CR: MUS 156SMUS 155 (1-1-1)Aural Skills IAural Skills I is a skills development course designed to enhance performancethrough the recognition, mental imaging and vocal performance of a broadrange of musical structures. The course begins with the fundamentals of tonalmusic, scales, rhythmic patterns, intervals, modes, triads, seventh chords,cadences, and chord patterns. Students are trained to aurally recognize, notateand vocally reproduce these elements. The course also emphasizes sight singing,harmonic and melodic dictation and the use of solfege as a learning andstudy tool.PR: Acceptance into music degree programCR: MUS 151FMUS 156 (1-1-1)Aural Skills IIAural Skills II is a skills development course designed to enhance performancethrough the recognition and mental imaging of a broad range of musical structures.It continues work in the fundamentals of tonal music: scales, rhythmicpatterns, modes, triads, seventh chords, and chord patterns and introducesmodulations, non-harmonic tones, inversions of seventh chords, and four-voicechord progressions and patterns. Students are trained to aurally recognize,notate and vocally reproduce these elements. The course also emphasizes sightsinging and the use of solfege as a learning and study tool.PR: MUS 155CR: MUS 152SMUS 157 (1-1-1)Conducting IThis course introduces the basic techniques of conducting: posture and handposition, baton usage, aural skills for conductors, foreign and technical terms,a survey of large ensemble repertoire, metric patterns in two, three, and four,tempo, instrumental transpositions, string bowings and harmonics, scorepreparation and analysis, preparatory gestures, gestures of syncopation, fermataand caesura problems, and basic ensemble setups. Students will prepare andconduct simple scores in class and analyze orchestral and other scores. Othertopics may include rehearsal technique and interpretation.PR: MUS 152 and either MUS 257 or MUS 258FMUS 158 (1-1-1)Conducting IIThis course continues study of the basic techniques of conducting: simplecompound, asymmetric and subdivided metric patterns, and rehearsal techniquesand planning. Separate instrumental and choral conducting techniquesare introduced. Students will learn a systematic procedure for marking scoresand will conduct scores in class. Several basic instrumental arrangements areprepared by students. Other topics will include cuing and left hand independence,basic ensemble setups, changing tempi, concert programming andinterpretation.PR: MUS 157SMUS 161 (0-*-1)Performance Organization IMUS 161, 162, 261, 262 are the performing ensembles of the SCCC MusicDepartment. They include the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Chorus, PercussionEnsemble, Guitar Ensembles, Woodwind Chamber Ensemble and VocalChamber Ensemble. Participation in ensembles is open to all students by auditionand/or permission of the Department.PR: Audition or permission of the DepartmentFMUS 162 (0-*-1)Performance Organization IIPR: MUS 161 or permission of the DepartmentSMUS 163 (2-0-2)Performance Concentration IPerformance Concentration I-IV are designed to develop the student’s performanceand teaching skills to the highest possible level through the carefulstudy of techniques appropriate to the individual student’s instrument or voicewith a private studio instructor. Practical experience in performance and criticalanalysis will be emphasized in the weekly performance classes with divisioninstructors. Practical experience in formal performance will be provided in thedivision recital. A final performance examination is administered by a facultypanel, including the instructor, at the conclusion of MUS 164 and MUS 264.Courses must be taken consecutively.PR: Acceptance into a music degree programCR: Appropriate major ensembleMUS 164 (2-0-2)Performance Concentration IIPR: MUS 163CR: Appropriate major ensembleMUS 167 (1-0-1)Percussion TechniquesThis course is designed to familiarize music students with the fundamentals ofpercussion performance pedagogy. Topics and activities will include snare andother drum techniques, timpani, mallet percussion, Latin and other non-Westernstyles, accessories and percussion ensembles. Not applicable for percussionconcentration students.PR: approved entrance audition for music degree programMUS 169 (1-0-1)Guitar TechniquesThis course is designed to develop basic competencies in guitar accompanimentfor classroom singing and in teaching a beginning guitar class unit withina public school general music sequence. Not applicable for guitar concentrationstudents.PR: approved entrance audition for music degree programMUS 171 (2-0-2)Beginning Voice ClassThis course presents the fundamentals of basic vocal production. Instructionin vocal technique is based upon songs and vocalizes with emphasis uponprinciples of breathing and placement. Beginning Voice Class is recommendedfor development of a foundation for the singing voice using classical vocal techniquesand repertoire.F, SMUS 178 (3-0-3)Audio Recording IThis course is an introduction to the basic elements of sound as well as soundgeneration and recording. The course will primarily focus on the routing ofsound in a virtual mixing console environment and the principals of recordingand tracking. Equipment used for tracking such as preamps, various typesof microphones, compressors and limiters will be introduced. This coursealso presents the basic Pro Tools software principles required to complete arecording project from initial set up to final mix. Industry- specific terms usedby recording engineers to describe and measure sound levels and frequencycontent will be covered.PR: MUS 152 and MUS 156112

MUS 180 (1-0-1)Introduction to Music TherapyThis course is an orientation to the music therapy field. career field. It presentsthe historical background and philosophical bases of music therapy and functionsof music therapist as a health-field professional.MUS 181 (2-0-2)Beginning PianoThis course provides group instruction for beginning level students. Studentslearn to read music and develop technical facility at the piano through preparationand performance of progressively difficult music. Keyboard ensembleactivities provide additional opportunities for musical development.F, SMUS 182 (2-0-2)Intermediate PianoThis course provides group instruction for intermediate level students. Studentsfurther develop music skills and technical facility at the piano throughpreparation and performance of progressively difficult music. Keyboard ensembleactivities provide additional opportunities for musical development.PR: MUS 181 or consent of departmentF, SMUS 231 (3-0-3)Music BusinessThis course explores practical, legal and procedural problems encountered inthe music industry with emphasis upon music merchandising, music publishing,recording, arts management and copyright law. A variety of other career areasare surveyed, providing orientation for those preparing for employment inthe music business as well as those preparing to transfer to four-year programsin music merchandising and other fields.SMUS 232 (2-0-2)Jazz Improvisation IThis course provides an introduction to the study of jazz improvisation. Topicsinclude chord scales, modes, arpeggios and harmonic formulae. Special emphasiswill be placed on common compositional structures including AABA andblues forms. Material to be studied will include jazz standards by Gershwin,Ellington, Charlie Parker, and others.PR: MUS 152MUS 233 (2-0-2)Basic ArrangingThis course provides an introduction to the musical craft of arranging, thesetting of music for various combinations of instruments. Topics will includetranspositions, instrument ranges, voicings, and writing for jazz and commercialrhythm sections. Students will participate in class exercises and prepareand conduct weekly assigned arrangements as well as a final project.PR: MUS 152MUS 251 (2-1-2)Theory IIITheory III builds on the concepts of Theory II and covers two-voice eighteenthcentury counterpoint, extended and chromatic harmony (extensions, borrowedchords, Neapolitan 6th chords, augmented 6th chords, and altered dominants)and sonata form. The course begins with a review of the basic concepts ofTheory II.PR: MUS 152CR: MUS 255FMUS 252 (2-1-2)Theory IVTheory IV builds on the concepts of Theory III and covers rondo forms, chromaricmediants, variation technique, enharmonic modulation, common tonediminished 7th chords, Impressionism, the contemporary period, set theoryand twelve-tone technique.PR: MUS 251CR: MUS 256SMUS 255 (1-1-1)Aural Skills IIIThis course continues with the fundamentals of tonal music, scales, rhythmicpatterns, modes, triads, seventh chords, and chord patterns and includesmodulations, non-harmonic tones, inversion of seventh chords and four-voicechord progressions and patterns. It adds chromatic and secondary harmonies,ninth chords and non-traditional meters. Students are trained to aurally recognize,notate and vocally reproduce these elements. The course also emphasizessight singing and the use of solfeggio as a learning and study tool.PR: MUS 156CR: MUS 251FMUS 256 (1-1-1)Aural Skills IVThis course continues with the fundamentals of tonal music, scales, rhythmicpatterns, modes, triads, seventh chords and chord patterns, and includesmodulations, non-harmonic tones, inversion of seventh chords, four-voicechord progressions and patterns, chromatic and secondary harmonies, ninthchords, borrowed chords, altered dominant harmony, chromatic mediant harmonies,foreign modulation, and non-functional harmony. It adds Impressionistdevices, 12-tone technique and other 20th century elements. The coursealso emphasizes sight-singing and the use of solfeggio as a learning a studytool. Preparing for transfer auditions is emphasized.PR: MUS 255CR: MUS 252SMUS 257 (3-0-3)Literature and Style ILiterature and Style I is a comprehensive survey of Western art music datingfrom ancient Greece through the end of the Classical period. The course alsoincludes a brief introductory unit surveying each of the major style periods ofWestern music.PR: Successful music degree program auditionCR: MUS 151, 155FMUS 258 (3-0-3)Literature and Style IILiterature and Style II is a comprehensive survey of Western art music datingfrom 18th century pre-Classicism through 19th century Romaniticism. Specificunits include 19th century Romanticism, music of the 20th century and thedevelopment of jazz as an American art form.PR: MUS 257CR: MUS 152, 156SMUS 261 (0-*-1)Performance Organization IIIPR: MUS 162 or permission of the DepartmentFMUS 262 (0-*-1)Performance Organization IVPR: MUS 261 or permission of the DepartmentSMUS 263 (2-0-2)Performance Concentration IIIPR: MUS 164CR: Appropriate major ensembleMUS 264 (2-0-2)Performance Concentration IVPR: MUS 263CR: Appropriate major ensemble113

MUS 270 (1-0-1)Studio LiteratureThis course is presented as a series of one-on-one sessions with the student’sperformance concentration instructor. The student will be guided through thestudy of historically, theoretically and technically significant literature for thestudent’s concentration. Recorded performances will be studied to reinforcethe student’s understanding of style and performance practices. This courseis intended to prepare the student for MUS 212 (Recital). The student will beguided through the process of selecting an appropriate recital program for performancein a subsequent semester. Aspects of the program may include worksthat feature a variety of composition and performance styles as well as worksfrom appropriate historical periods.PR: Approval of music department faculty and studio instructorCR: MUS 163, 164, 263 or 264FMUS 272 (1-0-1)RecitalThis course is presented in a series of one-on-one sessions with the student’sperformance concentration instructor. The student will be guided throughthe process of planning, preparing and performing a solo recital. Repertoireselections will be the end result of MUS 270, Studio Literature. In additionto the musical preparation, the student will be guided through the coordinationof each aspect of the recital, from the facilities arrangements to the actualperformance.PR: MUS 270CR: MUS 163, 164, 263 or 264MUS 283 (3-2-3)Music in Contemporary Education IThis comprehensive overview of the professional world of music in educationdeals with the process of learning; goals and objectives; bases for selection ofstrategies, materials, and functional techniques; and evaluative considerationswithin a consistent philosophical rationale related to contemporary educationalenvironment. Selected teaching opportunities and observations in school musicclassrooms provide resources for developing teaching foundations. Emphasis isupon school grades K-6. Thirty (30) clock hours of supervised observation inlocal public schools are an integral part of this course.PR: MUS 152 and 158FMUS 284 (3-2-3)Music in Contemporary Education IIThis course provides an overview of current methods, materials and practicesin secondary school music instruction. It explores all aspects of teaching music,with emphasis upon active learning which engages students and involves themdirectly in the learning process. Particular attention is given to the developmentalneeds and interests of secondary school students. Thirty (30) clockhours of supervised observations are an integral part of this course.PR: MUS 283SMUS 285 (2-0-2)Brass TechniquesThis course is designed to develop basic performance and pedagogical skillsfor brass instruments. In addition to performance development, course topicsinclude acoustics, embouchure development, breathing, instrument selection,and basic maintenance and repair.PR: MUS 152, 156FMUS 286 (2-0-2)Woodwind TechniquesThis course is designed to develop basic performance and pedagogical skills forwoodwind instruments. In addition to performance development, course topicsinclude acoustics, embouchure development, breathing, instrument selection,and basic maintenance and repair.PR: MUS 152, 156SMUS 287 (1-0-1)Keyboard Techniques IThe MUS 287-289 sequence, presented in the twelve-station electronic pianolab, develops keyboard musicianship and pedagogical skills for public schoolteaching. MUS 287 establishes basic keyboard rudiments in a group piano settingfor music degree program students with little or no keyboard background.Competencies include playing and sight reading easy piano solos and songaccompaniments, scales, chords and transpositions.PR: approved entrance audition for music degree programsFMUS 288 (1-0-1)Keyboard Techniques IIThis course builds on the foundations of MUS 287 with emphasis on publicschool teaching applications. Competencies include scales, playing/readingsolos, and preparation of diatonic accompaniments to songs and instrumentalsolos. Students are assigned to one of the following groups: A) basic keyboardbackground or B) intermediate keyboard background.PR: MUS 287SMUS 289 (1-0-1)Keyboard Techniques IIIThis course further develops keyboard musicianship and pedagogical resourcesestablished in MUS 288. Materials are expanded to include harmonies, greateruse of minor mode, leading a school music class and accompanying performances.Students are assigned to one of two skill level groups appropriate totheir performance concentration and background.PR: MUS 288FNanoscale Materials TechnologyNMT 150 (3-0-3)Introduction to Materials ScienceThis course is a general introduction to the study of materials: metals, ceramics,polymers, and electronic materials. This course investigates the relationship betweenbonding, structure (crystals and microstructure) and properties of thesematerials. The course examines elementary principles of thermodynamics asthey apply to materials, mechanical properties of materials, and the electronic,optical and magnetic properties of materials.NMT 152 (3-0-3)Introduction to Nanoscale MaterialsThis course introduces students to the field of nanoscale materials. Nanoscalematerials have chemical and physical properties that are significantly differentfrom those of bulk materials. Students will be able to recognize the underlyingprinciples of the resulting size-dependent properties and the processing andfabrication of these materials at the molecular level. This course will cover thesynthesis and assembly of nanoscale materials based on top-down and bottomupapproaches. The applications of nanodevices made from nanoscale materialswill also be discussed.PR: NMT 150NMT 225 (3-3-4)Introduction to Vacuum Science and TechnologyThis hands-on laboratory course will provide an introduction to vacuumequipment and instrumentation and will consist of three major parts: 1) the basicsof various pumps, including rotary pumps, dry pumps, turbo pumps, andcryo pumps; 2) the physical and chemical principles underlying the design anduse of high vacuums; and 3) vacuum measurements, leak detection, calibrationand standards, and safety issues related to vacuum equipment.PR: NMT 152NMT 252 (0-3-2)Integrated Nanotechnology LaboratoryThis laboratory course is designed as the second of a two-semester sequence inthe field of nanoscale materials. It focuses on advanced laboratory training todemonstrate the principles of nanoscale materials technology. This laboratorywill promote hands-on synthesis of nanoscale materials as well as use of characterizationtechniques including microscopy, and spectroscopy. Topics willinclude self-assembly, lithography, quantum dots, fullerenes, and functionalnanomaterials.PR: NMT 152 and CHM 121114

NMT 254 (3-0-3)Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing TechnologyThis course introduces students to the integrated circuit (IC) chip manufacturingprocess in semiconductor fabrication. It focuses on the newest IC fabricationtechnologies and describes the older technologies to provide a better understandingof the historical development. The processes studied in this courseare similar to those in real fabrications, especially in process troubleshootingand process and hardware relations.PR: NMT 152NMT 280 (3-3-4)Introduction to Thin Film DepositionThis hand-on laboratory course will introduce thin film deposition processes,measurements, and controls in a high- tech manufacturing environment.Advanced applications such as superconductor and semiconductor processeswill be used to illustrate fundamentals of thin film deposition processes. Physicalvapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition will be compared andcontrasted. Key measurements in thin film deposition processes and properties,both during and after deposition, will be illustrated. Process and qualitycontrols in manufacturing will be discussed.PR: NMT 152CR: NMT 225NutritionNTR 161 (3-0-3)Introduction to Human NutritionThis course is designed to explain the role of nutrition in health maintenance.The food sources, functions and interrelationships of the six major nutrientcategories are discussed as well as energy requirements and balance. Theprinciples of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle are applied to nutritionalassessment, menu planning and food preparation. This course is not acceptableas a science or liberal arts course.PR: two years of high school scienceParalegalPAL 111 (3-0-3)Survey of American LawThis course is an introduction to the law and legal system of the United Statesand the individual states. It first examines the roles of the participants fromlawmakers and judges to attorneys, legal assistants and litigants. Ethical considerationsfor these parties are also discussed. Sources of law and the part playedby each branch of government in producing law is analyzed. Broad areas ofsubstantive law relating to contracts, torts, crimes, property and personal rightsare examined, with the focus on constitutional, statutory and common lawdevelopments in these areas.F, SPAL 112 (3-0-3)Legal ResearchThis course is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to accuratelyand efficiently research virtually any topic in the law. In addition to providinga background for understanding the tools used, students are taught the fundamentaltechniques of how to find applicable legal principles and authorityamong primary and secondary sources of law. Methods for updating the law,through the use of Shepard’s Citations and other tools, are presented so that thelegal research product will be accurate and timely.PR: PAL 111F, SPAL 114 (3-0-3)Courts and LitigationThis course surveys New York and federal courts and jurisdiction, and focuseson procedure, concentrating on New York civil practice. Studies in legal researchare continued with emphasis placed on the preparation of forms, briefs,affidavits and pleadings.PR: PAL 111F, SPAL 217 (3-0-3)Estates and TrustsThis course is a study of the substantive and procedural laws of estates, trusts,guardianships, fiduciaries, and estate taxation.PR: PAL 111, PAL 112FPAL 219 (3-0-3)Real PropertyThis course introduces the law of real property and terminology of real estateinterests and conveyances. Real property instruments are defined and examined,including the different types and nature of contracts, deeds, mortgagesand leases. Acquisition and loss of real property interests by means other thandeeds (such as adverse possession, prescription and inheritance) are also examined.Students prepare an abstract of title by examining recorded instruments.PR: PAL 111F, SPAL 231 (3-0-3)Family LawThis course is a study of the law of domestic relations and family law. Thisincludes the substantive laws of marriage, adoption, divorce, annulment,separation, family obligations, children’s rights and procedural laws concerningFamily Court proceedings. Also included will be experience in the drafting ofdocuments and instruments related to the aforesaid subjects.PR: PAL 111F, SPAL 233 (3-0-3)Administrative LawThis course is a study of the nature and sources of administrative law, specialproblems relating thereto and the place of administrative action in our governmentaland legal systems.PR: PAL 111 and 112F, SPAL 250 (1-8-3)Paralegal InternshipThis course provides the paralegal student with the opportunity to participatein a planned, professional experience of observation, study, and field workwithin selected professional entities. Textbook theory and classroom experienceis enhanced as the student works in an appropriately supervised setting. Thefield study will specifically incorporate paralegal related assignments. All fieldwork will be supplemented by regularly scheduled seminars with the instructor.There is a final report and oral presentation due at the end of the semester.PR: Matriculation in the Paralegal program, completion of 30 credit hours,completion of PAL 111, PAL 112, PAL 114, minimum overall G.P.A. of 2.5, andpermission of the departmentSPhilosophyPHI 141 (3-0-3)Survey of Major Western PhilosophersThis course provides an introductory survey of the major trends and developmentsin Western philosophical thought- particularly in metaphysics, epistemology,ethics, theology, aesthetics, and political philosophy-from the ancientGreeks to the present. By adopting a historical perspective, the course tracesthat development through the contributions of major representative thinkersand movements. Students will be encouraged to examine and revise their ownphilosophical positions or beliefs.PHI 143 (3-0-3)Introduction to Philosophical ProblemsFocusing on issues in epistemology, ontology, philosophy of religion and freedom,ethics, political and social philosophy, and philosophy of art, this courseintroduces students to the most important questions that have preoccupiedWestern philosophers and to representative attempts by those philosophers toanswer those questions. The course will also consider significant contributionsto the discussion of those questions by experts from other fields, such as physicsand biology. Students will be encouraged to examine and revise their ownphilosophical positions or beliefs.115

PhysicsPHY 106 (3-0-3)MeteorologyThis course covers the fundamental concepts of meteorology includingmeteorological instruments and observation, synoptic chart interpretation, airmasses, fronts, fog formation and dissipation, and severe weather. Also coveredare weather reporting and forecasting and the dissemination of meteorologicalinformation. Students will be required to access and utilize the World WideWeb to review and formulate web-based weather strategies.PR: One year of high school sciencePHY 120 (3-0-3)Physical Science IThis is one of a two-course sequence for the non-science major designed toprovide an overview of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth scienceand space science. It covers the fundamentals of physics and space science;topics include the concepts of force, motion, energy, electricity, light, formationof the solar system, lifecycle of stars and classification of galaxies. In addition,the course will focus on the development and application of the scientificmethod, the relationships among the various physical sciences and the role ofphysical science in interpreting the world around us. Knowledge of basic algebraand mathematical skills is required. Conceptual understanding of physicalprinciples will be stressed rather than their mathematical interpretations.PR: Two years of high school mathPHY 121 (3-0-3)Physical Science IIThis is one of a two-course sequence for the non-science major designed toprovide an overview of the basic concepts of physics, chemistry, earth scienceand space science. It covers the fundamentals of chemistry and earth science;topics include the atomic nature of matter, states of matter, changes of state,chemical reactions, the rock cycle, how chemical elements are cycled, theatmosphere and hydrosphere. In addition, the course will focus on the developmentand application of the scientific method, the relationships among thevarious physical sciences and the role of physical sciences in interpreting theworld around us. Knowledge of basic algebra is required. Conceptual understandingof physical principles will be stressed rather than their mathematicalinterpretations.PR: Two years of high school mathPHY 153 (3-3-4)Physics IThis course uses algebra, trigonometry and geometry to describe forces,kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws. The following topics are covered:translation motion, torque, friction, projectile motion, momentum, rotationalmotion, simple harmonic motion, sound and thermodynamics. Vector algebrawill be used extensively. This course cannot be used toward the Math/Scienceor Computer Science degree.PR: MAT 129FPHY 154 (3-3-4)Physics IIThis course is the second part of a one-year sequence. It uses algebra, trigonometryand geometry to describe fluids, electricity, magnetism, and optics.The following topics are covered: fluids at rest, electric force and field, potential,capacitance, current, resistance, DC circuits, magnetic force and fields, ACcurrents reflection, refraction, mirror lenses and gratings. This course cannotbe used toward the Math/Science or Computer Science degree.PR: MAT 129 or equivalentSPHY 221 (3-3-4)College Physics IThe course uses a calculus-based problem solving approach to describekinematics, dynamics, conservation laws and sound. The following topics arecovered: force, friction, translational and rotational motion, torque, momenta,periodic motion and sound.PR: MAT 180FPHY 222 (3-3-4)College Physics IIThe course is the second part of a one-year sequence. It uses a calculus-basedproblem solving approach to describe electricity, magnetism, induction, andoptics. The following topics are covered: electric force and field, Gauss’s Law,electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance and EMF,DC circuits, magnetic force and field, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits,geometric optics and wave optics.PR: MAT 181SPolitical SciencePOL 123 (3-0-3)United States Government and PoliticsThis introductory course critically reviews the institutions, structures, andprocesses of the United States federal government. It employs historical,conceptual, and theoretical approaches in its examination of the Constitution,Federalism, the three branches of government, bureaucracy, elections, politicalparties, public opinion, civil liberties and civil rights, interest groups, and themedia’s role in politics.PsychologyPSY 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to PsychologyThis course introduces students to the major theories and concepts in contemporarypsychology. Topics covered include the approaches and research methodsof psychology, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception,learning and memory, consciousness, motivation and emotion, intelligence,personality, social psychology, and mental illness.F, SPSY 221 (3-0-3)Educational PsychologyThis course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts andprinciples in the field of educational psychology that form the foundation forlearning and instruction. The course will examine the relationship of humanbehavior and the educational processes including cultural influences, processesof learning and socialization, classroom management, development, intellectualfunctioning, and educational achievement. It is designed primarily for teachersin-trainingto understand and apply selected aspects of psychological researchand practice to enhance teaching and learning in today’s changing classrooms.Students will be expected to spend a minimum of 10 hours in a classroom settingwithin the community.PR: PSY 121PSY 222 (3-0-3)Developmental PsychologyThis course offers an overview of the process of development from prenataldevelopment through aging. It provides an understanding of the developmentalprocess by examining the areas of biological changes, personality and socialdevelopment, cognitive and moral development, and psychosocial influencesacross the life span. The impact of cultural factors upon development are alsoexplored.PR: PSY 121F, SPSY 223 (3-0-3)Adolescent PsychologyStudents will study human development from puberty to young adulthood.They will examine the adolescent in terms of biological, cognitive, social, andemotional domains. Normal development will be emphasized, but special issueswill be investigated. The impact of cultural factors will be explored.PR: PSY 121SPSY 224 (3-0-3)Abnormal PsychologyThis course introduces students to a wide range of mental disorders as recognizedin the current Diagnotic Statistical Manual (DSM). It examines the biological,psychological and sociocultural approaches to the study of abnormalpsychology, as well as the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment process.PR: PSY 121F, S116

PSY 225 (3-2-4)Introduction to Special EducationThis course is an introduction to the education of exceptional children. Characteristicsof the various exceptionalities as well as laws, policies, and proceduresaffecting students with special needs are explored. Emphasis is placed onidentifying quality learning environments that ensure the inclusion of everychild, and current practices for teaching children with diverse learning anddevelopmental needs. The methods and strategies for teaching and includingchildren with special needs are discussed and applied. Students observe 30hours in an environment serving children with special needs.PSY 226 (3-0-3)Social PsychologyThis course investigates the interactions between the individual and societyand culture. Material covered includes perception of self and others, socialroles, attitude and attitude change, interpersonal attraction, pro and anti-socialbehaviors, social influence, group behavior and environmental context.PR: PSY 121 or SOC 121F, SPSY 230 (4-0-4)Child DevelopmentThis course is a study into the principles of child growth and developmentfrom conception to adolescence. The course content will focus on the physical,cognitive, social and emotional domains of development. The student will berequired to observe the development of a child outside the classroom in orderto complete a comprehensive child study project. In order to complete thismajor project, 10-20 hours of outside observation are required.PSY 235 (3-0-3)The Psychology of SportThis course will examine the major psychological theories related to sportand exercise behavior. The course is designed to introduce students to thefield of sports and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of themajor topics in the area, including the history of sports and exercise psychology,foundations of personality, motivation, coaching and leadership, genderand cultural issues, team dynamics, performance enhancement strategies, andsports as recreation.PR: PSY 121 or SOC 121PSY 240 (3-0-3)Human SexualityThis course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Humansexuality will be examined from psychological, biological, sociocultural andhistorical perspectives. Students will be encouraged to become aware of theirown sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors and to evaluate the consistency oftheir behaviors within their own moral frameworks. By the end of the course,students will be able to communicate about sexuality with a greater degree ofeffectiveness and personal comfort.PR: PSY 121 or SOC 121ReligionREL 121 (3-0-3)World ReligionsThis course introduces students to major religions of the world includingHinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course exploreseach religion’s history, beliefs, and practices, and its contemporary context. Thecourse pays particular attention to the differences between the religions, thesimilarities among them, and the ways in which they interact with each other.SociologySOC 121 (3-0-3)SociologyThis course introduces students to the basic patterns of social behavior and thestructure and functions of social organizations. Emphasis is placed on research,culture and cultural change, socialization and deviance, population and socialstratification, and social institutions.F, SSOC 122 (3-0-3)Social ProblemsThis course provides an orientation to the study of social problems and ananalysis of several contemporary issues. The number of topics discussed, theemphasis, and order will vary with the instructor. The topics selected mayinclude, but are not limited to, the following: addiction, crime, ecological andenergy issues, education, physical and mental health issues, poverty, prejudiceand discrimination, social sexual issues, urban issues, research methodology,and violence.F, SSOC 125 (3-0-3)Introduction to Social Work and Social WelfareThis course focuses on the theoretical, philosophical, historical and ethicaldimensions of the social work profession in the United States. It introducesstudents to core social work theories and skills, and to the best practices associatedwith them. This course presents current theories and issues in social workaffecting local, state and national social programs, agencies, and individuals.F, SSOC 127 (3-0-3)Interpersonal and Group DynamicsThis course introduces students to interpersonal and group dynamics and thetheories of leadership and of conflict resolution. There is a particular emphasison applying individual and group communication dynamics within aprofessional setting. The course requires students to design and implement aservice-learning project.F, SSOC 222 (3-0-3)Marriage and The FamilyThis course concentrates on marriage and family patterns stressing currenttrends in the United States and also including historical and cross-culturalperspectives. Emphasis is placed on the marital relationship and parentingincluding such topics as mate selection, interpersonal communication, maritaladjustment, domestic violence and dissolution.PR: SOC 121SOC 224 (3-0-3)Sociology of AgingThis course concentrates on the social environment of the elderly stressing thesociological, psychological, and physiological aspects of aging. Ageism, health,finances, retirement, living environments, and special problems of the vulnerableand minority elderly are discussed. Current social policy and social programsare also discussed as well as death and dying and the hospice movement.PR: SOC 121SOC 228 (3-0-3)Minority-Majority Relations in the United StatesThis course covers past, current, and anticipated trends in relations betweenminority and majority groups in the United States. It emphasizes interactionsbetween dominant and subordinate groups such as those based on gender,sexual orientation, or disability. Prejudice and discrimination are discussed, aswell as alternate strategies to reduce both.PR: SOC 121 or SOC 122SpanishSPA 115 (3-0-3)Conversational Spanish IThis is a beginning course in Spanish which emphasizes oral communicationin a variety of topics at a basic level. It covers only that grammar and structureabsolutely necessary for speaking. The course is intended for students with noprevious knowledge of the Spanish language. A minimum of five hours of additionalwork in the language laboratory is required per term.F, SSPA 116 (3-0-3)Basic Conversational Spanish IIThe purpose of this course is to further the students’ conversational skills inSpanish. In addition to new vocabulary, the past tense and other useful grammaticalpoints will be covered. As in the first course, there will be great emphasison developing the students’ speaking ability. The students will create theirown dialogues on specified topics, and will be responsible for several readingsand several short compositions. A minimum of five hours of additional work inthe language laboratory is required per term.PR: SPA 115 or permission of instructor117

SPA 121 (3-0-3)Elementary Spanish IThis course provides an introduction to the Spanish language through thedevelopment of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It also examinesthe cultures of Spanish-speaking people throughout the world. Classroominstruction is supplemented with activities in the language lab. Students arerequired to complete five documented hours of lab work outside of class. Thecourse is designed for beginners, or students with less than three years of highschool Spanish. Students who have achieved a score of 85 or above on the NewYork States Regents Exam will have mastered the material covered in SPA 121and should enroll in SPA 122 Elementary Spanish II.FSPA 122 (3-0-3)Elementary Spanish IIThe second half of the one-year sequence in Elementary Spanish continuesthe development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The coursecontinues to provide an understanding of the civilization, culture and customsof Spanish-speaking people in multiple countries. Classroom instruction issupplemented with activities in the language lab. Students are required tocomplete five documented hours of lab work outside of class.PR: SPA 121SSPA 222 (3-0-3)Intermediate Spanish IThis course furthers the knowledge of students’ language skills through reviewof the fundamentals of Spanish structure, and by emphasizing oral readingcomprehension and self-expression in speaking and writing. The course alsoexpands students’ understanding of the civilization, culture, and customs ofSpanish-speaking people. A minimum of five hours of additional work in thelanguage laboratory is required per term.PR: SPA 122 or permission of the instructorSPA 224 (3-0-3)Intermediate Spanish IIThis course, a continuation of Intermediate Spanish I, emphasizes the fundamentalsof Spanish structure in written and oral communication. Readings givestudents a panoramic view of the literature and culture of Spanish-speakingpeople. A minimum of five hours of additional work in the language laboratoryis required per term.PR: SPA 222 or permission of the instructorSpeechSPE 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to SpeechIn this introductory course students have an opportunity to gain skill, confidence,and fluency in public speaking. Students develop an understanding ofboth basic communication principles and public speaking strategies throughtheir application of these principles to a variety of speaking assignments.F, STeacher Education TransferTET 221 (3-0-3)Foundations of EducationThe course introduces the historical, sociological, and philosophical aspects ofthe American education system. It emphasizes the school’s role and its responsibilityto create productive members of society by meeting the needs of alllearners. This course provides an understanding of the structure and mission ofpresent-day school and of laws and education mandates. It provides studentswith an awareness of culturally responsive teaching practices that supportlearning styles, gender, sexual orientation, culture, and socio-economic status.Students will spend a minimum of ten field experience hours in an educationalsetting.F, STET 252 (1-0-1)Pre-professional SeminarThis capstone Seminar is intended for TET majors who are about to graduatefrom their two-year preparatory program and transfer to senior institutions.Students will review the knowledge and skills they have already acquired andbegin to demonstrate their proficiency. Opportunities are provided for studentsto acquire additional supervised observation hours and technical assistance onan individual basis. Each student will assemble a pre-professional portfolio as asummative experience.PR: TET 221 and permission of the departmentTelecommunicationTEL 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to Information SystemsThis course introduces students to the use and management of informationsystems and technology that support the business activities of an organization.Topics covered include the foundations of information systems in business,using information technology for strategic advantage, ethics and privacy issues,information security, and data resource management. The course also addressese-commerce, wireless and mobile computing, organizational information systems,customer relationship management, supply chain management, managerialsupport systems, and acquiring information systems.TEL 221 (3-0-3)Data CommunicationsThis course is an introduction to the concepts and systems of modern communicationsand provides a solid foundation in the technology of the field. Topicsto be covered include system equipment components and their performancecapabilities, carriers and their services, data networks, data link controls, andlegislation/regulations pertinent to data communications.PR: TEL 121STourism and HospitalityTAT 121 (3-0-3)Introduction to the Hospitality IndustryThis course introduces students to the basic principles of the hospitality andtourism industry. Topics included relate to economic, social and cultural impactupon the global marketplace. The course illustrates to students the interdependencybetween culinary arts, hotel/restaurant management and tourism.F, STAT 133 (3-0-3)Airline Reservation and TicketingThis course studies domestic and international airline history and ticketing.The impacts of world events (terrorism, consolidation and economics) on theairline industry are studied. Creating passenger name records, inquiry into seatavailability, airline schedules, airfares and reservations are executed throughcomputer simulation. Students learn industry specific terms and jargon usedby the airlines, travel agents, and tour operators. Current events in the airlineindustry are discussed.FTAT 140 (3-0-3)Event ManagementThis course explores the logistics involved in event planning. Scope and sizeof events will be examined in detail. Topics include concept, design, feasibility,marketing, financial management, risk management, staging, staffing,leadership, ethics, safety and security, and careers in this area of the hospitalityindustry.TAT 221 (3-0-3)Passenger ManagementThis course introduces students to the concepts of passenger group/tour management.Topics include client/ group psychology; site guiding; working withsuppliers/ attractions; arranging transportation/accommodations; communicationwith the client/group representative; selling group travel services, andcareers in tour management.F118

TAT 231 (3-0-3)Directed Study in Tourism and Hospitality ManagementThis course provides students with the opportunity for concentrated study, observationand work in the area of individual interest in the field of Tourism andHospitality Management. An instructor- approved internship is required. Thispractical experience will better prepare students to enter a career in Tourismand Hospitality Management.PR: TAT 121 and HOT 276S119

FACULTY AND STAFFCollege AdministrationQuintin B. Bullock, President; B.S., M.Ed., PrairieView A & M University; D.D.S., University of TexasWilliam F. Anderson, Vice President of Administration;B.S., M.S., Clarkson University; Ed.D.,Wilmington UniversityMartha J. Asselin, Vice President of StudentAffairs; B.A., State University of New York Collegeat Oswego; M.S., State University of New York atAlbany; State University Chancellor’s Award forExcellence in Professional Service, 1995Penny A. Haynes, Vice President of AcademicAffairs; B.S., SUNY Oneonta; M.A., BinghamtonUniversity; Ed.D., Columbia UniversitySusan Beaudoin, Assistant Vice President ofAdministration; B.A. SUNY New Paltz;M.B.A. Union College; J.D. Pace UniversitySchool of LawJennifer Ciulla Van Ort, Coordinator ofDevelopment; B.S. University at AlbanyLeonard Gaines, Assistant Dean for Assessment andInstitutional Effectiveness; MDIV, Phillips TheologicalSeminary, BSEE, Prairie View A & M University,M.A., Binghamton University, Ed.D., OklahomaState UniversityMatthew Grattan, Executive Director of WorkforceDevelopment; A.A.S. Hudson Valley CommunityCollege; B.S. College of Saint RoseLaurie Hempstead, Registrar, B.S., College of SaintRose; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteDarren Johnson, Assistant Dean of PlanningAccountability, and Advancement; Double MajorB.A., Southampton College of Long IslandUniversity; M.F.A., Southampton College of LongIsland UniversityLynne O. King, Director of Library Services; B.A.,Kalamazoo College; M.L.S., State University ofNew York at BuffaloNicolas G. Ltaif, Director of Academic Computing;A.A.S., Fulton-Montgomery Community College;B.S., State University of New York Institute of Technologyat Utica/Rome; State University Chancellor’sAward for Excellence in Professional Service, 1997Brian F. McGarvey, Director of Financial Aid; A.A.,Dutchess Community College; B.A., M.S., StateUniversity of New York College at Oneonta; StateUniversity Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inProfessional Service, 2006Dan Nicolaescu, Chief Information Officer;M.S., SUNY Albany; B.S., University of Timisoura,RomaniaPaula Ohlhous, Assistant to the President/Board ofTrustees; A.S., Schenectady County CommunityCollege; B.S., College of Saint RoseArthur Paolelli, Manager of AdministrativeComputing; B.S., College of Saint RoseCarmel Patrick, Executive Director of Development;A.S., Mount Ida College, B.S., New YorkUniversity, M.S., SUNY Albany120Angela M. Prestigiacomo, Assistant Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs; B.A., M.S., Ed.S, State Universityof New York at AlbanyJohn Quaintance, Assistant Dean of AcademicAffairs; B.A., M.A., New Mexico State UniversityDavid G. Sampson, Director of Admissions; B.A.,Hartwick College; M.S., Sage Graduate SchoolAlan Yauney, Director, Campus MaintenanceSpecial AppointmentsCoordinator for ADA Transition Services,Ellen WertliebElston Hall, Room 222(518) 381-13451-800-662-1200 NYS RelayTitle IX Coordinator, Carolyn Taylor PinnElston Hall, Room 128(518) 381-1331Affirmative Action Officer/ADA Coordinator,Carolyn Taylor PinnElston Hall, Room 128(518) 381-1331Teaching FacultyBusiness and Criminal JusticeHarry Buffardi, Assistant Professor; B.S., EmpireState College; M.S.S.C., Syracuse UniversityGerald J. Evans, Professor; B.S., Hartwick College;J.D., New York Law School; State University Chancellor’sAward for Excellence in Teaching, 1992Matthew J. Farron, Professor; B.S., Siena College;M.B.A., State University of New York at Albany;State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellencein Teaching, 2008Sheila M. Foglietta, Professor; A.A., Molloy College;B.S., State University of New York College at OldWestbury; J.D., St. John’s University School of Law;State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellencein Teaching, 2011David J. Hennessy, Dean; B.A., University ofVermont; M.A., Syracuse University; Ph.D., StateUniversity of New York at Albany; State UniversityChancellor’s Award for Excellence in FacultyService, 2007Gary E. Perkins, Associate Professor, A.A.S.,Hudson Valley Community College; B.S., SageCollege; M.P.A., Marist CollegeJudith D. Spitz, Professor; A.A.S., Becker JuniorCollege; B.S., College of Saint Rose; M.S., StateUniversity of New York at Albany; State UniversityChancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching,2005Barbara J. Warschawski, Professor; A.S.,Fulton-Montgomery Community College; B.S.,Skidmore College; M.B.A., Russell Sage CollegeDonna Casey, Assistant Professor; A.A. HudsonValley Community College; B.S. Russell SageCollege; M.B.A. University at AlbanyRoberta France, Certified Nurse’s Aide Instructor;Nursing Diploma, Memorial School of Nursing;A.A.S., Adirondack Community CollegeSonia Kiszka, Certified Nurse’s Aide Instructor;A.A.S., Maria College; B.S., Skidmore College;M.A., Saint Michael’s College, VermontWilliam Rowe, Certified Nurse’s Aide Instructor;A.A.S., Fulton-Montgomery Community College;B.S., State University of New York at Empire StateCollege; Master of Divinity, Colgate-RochesterDivinity SchoolLiberal ArtsEileen Abrahams, Assistant Professor; B.A., LehmanCollege; M.A., State University of New York Collegeat New PaltzRenee Adamany, Associate Professor; B.S., M.S.,College of Saint Rose; M.S.W., State University ofNew York at AlbanyDebra A. Ahola, Professor; A.A., Illinois ValleyCommunity College; B.S., University of Illinois;M.S., Illinois State UniversityDean W. Bennett, Associate Professor; B.A.,Brigham Young University; M.A., Ph.D., Universityof WashingtonSandra M. Boynton, Professor; B.A., St. LawrenceUniversity; M.A., State University of New York atAlbany; State University Chancellor’s Award forExcellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities,2009Tamara B. Calhoun, Associate Professor; A.A.S.,Hudson Valley Community College; B.S., M.S.,College of Saint Rose; State University Chancellor’sAward for Excellence in Faculty Service, 2011Eric R. Carlson, Associate Professor; B.S., StateUniversity of New York College at Cortland; M.S.,State University of New York at AlbanyCarol A. DeFries, Dean; B.A., St. Lawrence University;M.A., College of Saint Rose; State UniversityChancellor’s Award for Excellence in ProfessionalService, 2010RaeEllen Doyle, Instructor; B.A., SUNY Potsdam;M.A., Colorado State UniversityBabette Faehmel, Assistant Professor; B.A.,University of Hamburg; M.A., University ofCincinnati; Ph.D., University of MassachusettsPapa I. Gueye, Associate Professor; B.S., Universityof Dakar; M.A., University of Toledo; M.A., M.B.A.,State University of New York at AlbanyJudy S. Karmiohl, Professor; B.A., State Universityof New York at Stony Brook; M.S., State Universityof New York at AlbanySiu Ng, Learning Resource Specialist I;B.A. City University of New York; M.A.Long Island UniversityPeter Ochshorn, Assistant Professor; B.A.,Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., The Universityof MichiganConstance J. Ostrowski, Professor; B.A., SyracuseUniversity; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana;Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; State

University Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inScholarship and Creative Activities, 2006Judith E. Prinzo, Assistant Professor; M.A., StateUniversity of New York at Albany;B.S., Universidad Pedagoglia Libertador;B.S., Universidad Santa MariaAlicia Richardson, Instructor; B.A., Saint JosephCollege; M.A., University of AlbanyKim M. Scheuerman, Associate Professor; B.A.,State University of New York College at Oneonta;M.A., State University of New York at AlbanyMark L. Seth, Associate Professor; B.A., Universityof Washington; M.A., University of Oklahoma;Ph.D., State University of New York at AlbanyCynthia A. Taber, Professor; B.A., State Universityof New York College at Oneonta; M.S., Universityof Wisconsin; State University Chancellor’s Awardfor Excellence in Teaching, 2006Kathryn L. Tomaino, Professor; B.S., M.S., StateUniversity of New York at AlbanyPamela T. Walsh, Associate Professor; B.S., StateUniversity of New York College at Oneonta; M.S.State University of New York at AlbanyC. Geoffrey Welch, Professor; B.A., University ofSouth Florida; M.A., University of North CarolinaMath, Science, Technology and HealthTania Cabrera, Assistant Professor; B.S., SimmonsCollege; M.A., Columbia UniversityKeion M. Clinton, Assistant Professor; B.A., TalladegaCollege; M.S., Jacksonville State UniversityRebecca DiLiddo, Dean, Math, Science, Technologyand Health; B.S. Milligan College; Ph.D. The OhioState UniversityTammy S. Gummersheimer, Professor; B.S., SaintLouis University; Ph.D., University of California,Irvine; State University Chancellor’s Award forExcellence in Faculty Service, 2008Lenore G. Horowitz, Professor; B.A., StateUniversity of New York College at Buffalo; M.S.,University of Massachusetts at LowellBarbara A. Jones, Associate Professor/AviationLiaison; A.S., Hudson Valley Community College;B.S., Daniel Webster CollegeLaurie L. Lacey, Professor; B.A., M.S, State Universityof New York College at Plattsburgh; M.S.,University of Vermont; M.A., Ph.D., StateUniversity of New York at AlbanyTed Mar, Associate Professor; B.S., University ofBritish Columbia; M.S., Ph.D., University of IllinoisRuth L. McEvoy, Professor; A.S., Hudson ValleyCommunity College; B.A., St. Lawrence University;M.S., Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; StateUniversity Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inFaculty Service, 2011Syeda I. Munaim, Professor; B.S., George WashingtonUniversity; Ph.D., Indiana University; StateUniversity Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inTeaching, 2010Maureen O’Brien, Technical Assistant/Biology LabTechnician; A.A.S., Hudson Valley CommunityCollege; B.S. SUNY New PaltzDonald L. Riggs, Assistant Professor; A.S.,Schenectady County Community College; B.S.,M.S. Union CollegeRaymond D. Ross, Professor; B.A., Ed.M., StateUniversity of New York College at Buffalo; StateUniversity Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inTeaching, 2002Ralf W. Schauer, Professor; B.S., State University ofNew York at Albany; M.S.T., Union College; StateUniversity Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inTeaching, 1998Richard Simons, Assistant Professor; B.S. HobartCollege; M.S. Syracuse University; Ph.D. Universityof Louisiana at LafayetteMargaret T. Spring, Assistant Professor; B.A., M.S.,State University of New York at AlbanyRenato V. Tameta, Associate Professor; B.S., FarEastern University; M.S., Long Island UniversityLi Wu, Assistant Professor; B.S., Wuhan Universityof Science and Technology, China; M.S., WuhanUniversity of Science and Technology, China; M.S.,Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan; Ph.D., KitamiInstitute of Technology, JapanSchool of Hotel, Culinary Arts and TourismThomas P. Alicandro, Senior Technical Specialist;B.A., State University of New York at Albany;Certified Hospitality EducatorDavid E. Brough, Dean; A.A.S., SchenectadyCounty Community College; B.S., University ofNevada at Las Vegas; M.S., Rochester Institute ofTechnology; Ph.D., State University of New Yorkat Albany; Certified Executive Chef, CertifiedCulinary EducatorSusan Hatalsky, Professor; A.A.S., SchenectadyCounty Community College; B.S. State Universityof New York College at Oswego; Certified ExecutiveChef; Certified Culinary EducatorEllen J. Heekin, Senior Technical Specialist; A.A.S.,A.O.S., Schenectady County Community College;B.S., State University of New York College atBrockportPaul V. Krebs, Professor; B.S., University ofMaryland at College Park; M.S., State Universityof New York College at Oswego; CertifiedCulinary EducatorJames Larkin, Technical Specialist; A.A.S.,Schenectady County Community College; B.S.,Purdue UniversityIngrid C. O’Connell, Professor; A.A.S., SchenectadyCounty Community College; B.S., Niagara University;M.S., State University of New York at AlbanyJohn L. O’Connell, Senior Technical Assistant;A.O.S., A.A.S., Schenectady County CommunityCollege; B.S., State University of New York atAlbanyRobert L. Payne, Senior Technical Specialist; A.A.S.,Schenectady County Community CollegeAnthony J. Strianese, Professor; B.S., Bryant College;M.S., College of Saint Rose; Certified CulinaryEducator, State University Chancellor’s Award forExcellence in Professional Services, 1998Christopher A. Tanner, Senior Technical Specialist;A.O.S., Schenectady County Community College;B.B.A., State University of New York at Delhi; CertifiedExecutive Chef; Certified Hospitality Educator;ACF Certified Culinary JudgeRocco G. Verrigni, Professor; B.S., LeMoyne College;M.S., State University of New York at Albany;State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellencein Teaching, 2004Kimberly S. Williams, Associate Professor; A.A.S.,Schenectady County Community College; B.S.State University of New York College at OswegoDavid J. Wixted, Assistant Professor; A.A.S., StateUniversity of New York College of Agriculture andTechnology at Morrisville; B.S., State University ofNew York at OswegoSchool of MusicKaren E. Hosmer, Assistant Professor; B.M., OberlinCollege; M.M., Michigan State University; D.M.A.,Temple University; State University Chancellor’sAward for Excellence in Teaching, 2009William A. Meckley, Dean; B.A., Fairmont StateCollege; M.M., Ohio University; Ph.D., EastmanSchool of Music of the University of Rochester;State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellencein Teaching, 1996; State University Chancellor’sAward for Excellence in Scholarship and CreativeActivities, 2005Anthony Sano, Professor; A.S., Schenectady CountyCommunity College; B.A., State University of NewYork at Albany; M.M., University of HartfordBrett L. Wery, Professor; B.M., North CarolinaSchool of the Arts; M.A., University of Denver;State University Chancellor’s Award for Excellencein Teaching, 2003Yiping Wu, Associate Professor; B.A., Nanjing NormalUniversity; M.A., Radford University; D.M.A.,The University of IowaProfessional StaffMichelle Aydinian, Technical Assistant;A.A., Sage College of Albany; B.S., SUNY Oneonta;M.S., SUNY AlbanyJason Benitez, Coordinator of Multicultural/EOP I; C.A.S., State University of New York atAlbany; B.A., State University of New York at Albany;M.S., State University of New York at AlbanyHeidi Borofsky, Academic Advisor;A.A. Schenectady County Community College;B.A. University at Albany; M.S. University atAlbanyPlummer Bradley, Outreach Advisor, SUNYCollege and Career Counseling Center; B.S.Skidmore College; M.S. State University of NewYork at BrockportCaroline A. Buff, Librarian; B.A. Dickinson College;M.L.S., State University of New York at Albany;Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship,2008Christine Classen, Vocational Counselor, RealJOBSNY; B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.A.,College of Saint RoseFaith Critti, Director, Liberty Partnership Program;B.A., Hartwick CollegeMary Dornbush, Financial Aid Advisor;A.A. Cayuga Community College; B.A. Universityat Albany; M.S., C.A.S. University at AlbanyBernice V. Dunn, Counselor IV; B.S., StateUniversity of New York at Albany; M.Ed., Collegeof Saint Rose; Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inProfessional Service, 2009Michael J. Dzikowski, Senior Technical Assistant;A.S., Schenectady County Community College,B.S. State University of New York at Delhi121

Kimberly D. Emerson, Senior Technical Assistant;A.A.S., Schenectady County Community CollegeMitzi Espinola, Academic Advisor; B.S., UMassAmherst; M.Ed. Bridgewater State CollegeStephen A. Fragale, Counselor IV; B.S., StateUniversity of New York College at Cortland; M.A.,University of Massachusetts at DartmouthRobert G. Frederick, Coordinator, Career andEmployment Services II; B.S., State University ofNew York College at Cortland; M.A., StateUniversity of New York at Binghamton; StateUniversity Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inProfessional Service, 1999Kathleen M. Dowd Freese, Associate Director ofAdmissions; B.A., State University of New YorkCollege at Oswego; M.S., LaSalle UniversityJudy Fruiterman, TRIO Counselor; B.S.,Skidmore College; M.S., State University ofNew York at AlbanyAmy Goldfarb, Project Director, Healthcare OpportunityProgram; B.A., City University of New York;M.Ed., Cambridge CollegeDavid M. Gonzalez, Athletic Director II; B.A.,Lycoming College; State University of New YorkChancellor’s Award for Excellence in ProfessionalService, 2004Sandra K. Gonzalez, Associate for ContinuingEducation; B.S., Minnesota State University; M.E.,Framingham State CollegeNancy M. Hall, Technical Assistant; A.A.S.Schenectady County Community CollegeMichael Henderson, Acting Coordinator ofWorkforce Development; B.A., Dartmouth College;M.A., Regent UniversityPeter J. Houghton, Senior Technical Assistant;A.A.S., State University of New York College ofTechnology at AlfredMaria C. Kotary, Associate for Continuing Education;A.A.S., Hudson Valley Community College;B.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook;M.S., State University of New York at AlbanyMichael J. Mastrella, Academic Advisor; B.S., M.S.,State University of New York College at CortlandDaniel A. McCrea, Director, TRIO; A.A., OnondagaCommunity College; B.A., State University of NewYork at Albany; M.S., College of Saint RoseJessica McHugh-Green, Graphic Designer;B.S., Drexel UniversityHeather L. Meaney, Public Relations/PublicationsSpecialist II; B.S., Utica College of SyracuseUniversityDavid S. Moore, Librarian; B.A., State Universityof New York College at Cortland; M.L.S., StateUniversity of New York at AlbanyDennis G. Mott, Senior Technical Assistant; A.A.S.,Schenectady County Community College; B.A.,Russell Sage College; State University Chancellor’sAward for Excellence in Professional Service, 2005Carolyn Taylor Pinn, Coordinator of PersonnelServices/A.A.O.; A.A.S., Schenectady CountyCommunity CollegeShannon Popp, Program Engagement and ProgramAssessment Liaison, Liberty Partnership Program;A.A.S. Clinton Community College122Robyn M. Posson, Counselor II; B.A., University atAlbany; M.S., College of Saint RoseTiziana Rota, Grant Administrator, HealthcareOpportunity Program; A.A.S., Schenectady CountyCommunity College; M.A., Mount Holyoke College;Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst;Doctoral of Modern Language, University ofVenice, ItalyCynthia A. Russell, Associate Director of FinancialAid; B.A., Hartwick CollegeDavid A. Russell, Senior Technical Assistant; A.S.,Schenectady County Community CollegeLois M. Tripp, Director, SUNY College and CareerCounseling Center; B.S.W., M.S.W., State Universityof New York at AlbanyRaphael J. Tucker, Associate Director, SUNY Collegeand Career Counseling Center; B.S.W, StateUniversity of New York at AlbanyAmiee S. Warfield, Coordinator for FinancialServices; A.A.S., Schenectady County CommunityCollege; B.S., State University of New York Collegeat BrockportEllen Wertlieb, ADA Transition Coordinator II;B.A., Queens College of the City University of NewYork; M.A., University of Connecticut; Ph.D., NewYork UniversityRonalyn G. Wilson, TRIO Tutor Coordinator; B.A.,M.S., State University of New York at AlbanyRebecca Yates, Program Coordinator, RealJOBS NY;A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College; B.S.,State University of New York at New Paltz; M.S.,Sage CollegesCynthia D. Zielaskowski, Associate for AcademicServices; B.A., College of Saint Rose; StateUniversity Chancellor’s Award for Excellence inProfessional Service, 2007EmeritiLois AtkinsonEdward BakerThomas BakerPatricia BarkerGabriel BasilPhilip BentleyJ. Gary BrenenstuhlPaul BryantGerard BuckhoutWarren Bundy*Grayce BurianAlan CarterMatteo Casola*Carolyn CaryLawrence ClineLisa CohnPeter Cousins*Ervine CrawfordMary Jane DikeGertrude Frick*Christine GrossmanWendell Hallenbeck*Gerald HansenGuy Harrison*Paul HiattNancy HellerRobert HoffDavid HughesMargaret KingSuzanne LarkinWilliam LawrenceRichard LeveroniJames LivingstonGeorge LockyerFrances LoefflerJessica Malheiros*Mary Beth McDuffee*Patricia MogroJerry MooreThomas NelsonJames ParentConstance PollockGeorge Potter*Shirley RatajakThaddeus RaushiJanet RobbinsDiane RubertiJohn SchroederShirley StanleyStanley StraussBarbara WaltonMartin Boone WeinsteinKarl Zipf*deceased

Support StaffAccount ClerksJanelle HooksMarisa KosakowskiKathleen LaFreniereJohn MorrettKathleen SlezakBookkeeperKathleen HollingsworthCleanerJohn WaltonClerksJill RelyeaComputer OperatorPaul IovinelliComputer Systems Analyst/ProgrammerEdward TolentinoExecutive Secretaries ILinda Markel BoinkElizabeth NapierSuzann BurkeFinancial Aid SpecialistJanice DeLukeInformation Processing Specialists IBarbara BeverleyCarol DeIuiloMary Louise FarinaTaisa JohnsonChantel VolansInformation Processing Specialists IIDebra AydinianKathleen BurkeCharlene CornellLaura CossartEllyn DelosPatricia DiCarloSusan DonahueOmawattie DwarkaLynn HarknessShirley HubertJamie HungerschaferHalina LastarzaDarcy MurphyJoanne RomanowskiAnn ShattuckChristine VolansKristin WestMaintenance HelperBruce DanzMaintenance WorkersIvan BrainardFrank HarrisCory TreadwellPainterLeon ByrdPayroll Audit ClerkMelissa KammPrincipal Account ClerkSusie PallutiPrincipal ClerksLinda WattersSCCC CleanersGloria DixonTerrell LeighSenior BookkeeperMargaret AdamekJenny RamsundarSenior ClerkNagwa HabibSenior Computer Systems Analyst/ProgrammerDaniel BarlettaSenior Duplicating Machine OperatorTerry TreisSenior Financial Aid SpecialistJean BursiSenior General MechanicsAnthony BojarczukJohn Martin IIISenior Library ClerksMarilyn VanSteenburgSenior Mail ClerkNora CarnavaleSenior Maintenance WorkersKevin BatsonRonald CusanoDavid DeVitoSenior Payroll Audit ClerkCharleen DeLornezoSenior TypistsCorinne McGarveyLuAnn Miller-MeeksPatricia OstranderSandra TroianoFrances WolfSupervising Grounds WorkerGeorge RankUtility WorkerRichard Wentworth123

SCCC Board of TrusteesDenise Murphy McGraw, ChairAnn Fleming Brown, Vice ChairRenee Bradley, SecretaryMichael W. Karl, TreasurerRaymond R. GillenGary E. HughesChristine MallozziTina VersaciErin Pelkey, Student Trustee124

State UniversityOF NEW YORKState University of New York’s 64 geographically dispersed campusesbring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtuallyall New Yorkers and comprise the nation’s largest comprehensivesystem of public higher education.When founded in 1948, the University consolidated 29 state-operatedbut unaffiliated institutions whose varied histories of service dated asfar back as 1816.Today, more than 467,000 students are pursuing traditional studyin classrooms and laboratories or are working at home, at their ownpace, through such innovative institutions as the SUNY LearningNetwork and Empire State College.The distinguished faculty is recruited from the finest graduate schoolsand universities throughout the United States and many countriesaround the world. Their efforts are regularly recognized in numerousprestigious awards and honors, including the Nobel Prize.State University’s research contributions are helping to solve some oftoday’s most urgent problems. State University researchers pioneerednuclear magnetic resonance imaging and the supermarket bar codescanner, introduced time-lapse photography of forestry subjects andisolated the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.The University’s program for the educationally and economicallydisadvantaged, consisting of Educational Opportunity Programs andEducational Opportunity Centers, has become a model for deliveringbetter learning opportunities to young people and adults traditionallybypassed by higher education.The 30 locally-sponsored two-year community colleges offer localcitizens programs that are directly and immediately job-related as wellas degree programs that serve as job-entry educational experience or atransfer opportunity to a baccalaureate degree at a senior campus.In 2004, the Governor and the Legislature approved a second multiyear,$1.8 billion capital construction program for the University. Thefirst plan, adopted in 1998 provided $2 billion in capital investmentsin the University system. This investment in critical maintenance willprotect the University’s infrastructure and enable the University tokeep pace with modern technology for the benefit of students andfaculty.The State University’s involvement in the health science education isextensive. Hundreds of thousands of New York’s citizens are servedeach year by faculty and students in University hospitals, clinics oraffiliated hospitals. The University’s economic development servicesprograms provide research, training and technical assistance to thestate’s business and industrial community. State University libraries,which support teaching and research activities, are an important communityresource.SUNY Board of TrusteesCarl T. Hayden, Chairman, A.B., J.D., LL.D., ElmiraKaitlyn Beachner (Student Trustee), B.A., BuffaloJoseph Belluck, B.S., J.D., New York CityRonald Ehrenberg, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., IthacaStephen J. Hunt, B.A., M.B.A., KatonahEunice A. Lewin, B.A., M.A., Ed.M., BuffaloMarshall Lichtman, B.A., M.B.A., M.D., PittsfordH. Carl McCall, B.A., New York CityJohn Murad, Esq., B.A., J.D., JamesvillePedro Antonio Noguera, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., New York CityKenneth O’Brien, A.B., Ph.D., BrockportLinda S. Sanford, M.S., SomersCarl Spielvogel, B.B.A., New York CityCary Staller, B.A., J.D., Old FieldGerri Warren-Merrick, B.A., New York City125

SUNY AdministrationChancellorNancy L. ZimpherExecutive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and ProvostDavid K. LavalleeSenior Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges andthe Education PipelineJohanna Duncan-PoitierSenior Vice Chancellor and General Counsel,Acting Secretary of the UniversityWilliam F. HowardVice Chancellor for Academic Programs and Planningand Vice ProvostElizabeth L. BringsjordVice Chancellor for Capital Facilities and General Managerof the Construction FundRobert HaelenVice Chancellor for Financial Services andChief Financial Officer (Interim)Brian HutzleyVice Chancellor for Global AffairsMitch LeventhalVice Chancellor for Human ResourcesCurtis L. LloydAssociate Vice Chancellor for Health AffairsKathleen PrestonAssistant Vice Chancellor for CommunicationsMorgan HookAssistant Vice Chancellor for External AffairsJennifer LoTurcoAssistant Vice Chancellor for Government RelationsStacey HengstermanAssistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Planning and UniversityAdvancementKaitlin GambrillPresident, Student AssemblyKaitlyn BeachnerPresident, University Faculty SenateKenneth O’BrienPresident, Faculty Council of Community CollegesTina GoodUniversity Centers/Doctoral Granting InstitutionsState University of New York at AlbanyState University of New York at BinghamtonState University of New York at BuffaloState University of New York at Stony BrookNew York State College of Agriculture andLife Sciences at Cornell UniversityNew York State College of Ceramics at Alfred UniversityNew York State College of Human Ecology at Cornell UniversityNew York State School of Industrial and Labor Relationsat Cornell UniversityNew York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell UniversityState University College of Environmental Science and Forestry126State University College of OptometryDownstate Medical CenterUpstate Medical UniversityUniversity CollegesState University College at BrockportState University College at BuffaloState University College at CortlandState University Empire State CollegeState University College at FredoniaState University College at GeneseoState University College at New PaltzState University College at Old WestburyState University College at OneontaState University College at OswegoState University College at PlattsburghState University College at PotsdamState University College at PurchaseColleges of TechnologyState University of New York College of Technology at AlfredState University of New York College of Technology at CantonState University of New York College of Agriculture andTechnology at CobleskillState University of New York College of Technology at DelhiState University of New York College of Technology at FarmingdaleState University of New York Maritime CollegeState University of New York College of Agriculture andTechnology at MorrisvilleState University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/RomeCommunity CollegesAdirondack Community CollegeBroome Community CollegeCayuga County Community CollegeClinton Community CollegeColumbia-Greene Community CollegeCorning Community CollegeDutchess Community CollegeErie Community CollegeFashion Institute of TechnologyFinger Lakes Community CollegeFulton-Montgomery Community CollegeGenesee Community CollegeHerkimer County Community CollegeHudson Valley Community CollegeJamestown Community CollegeJefferson Community CollegeMohawk Valley Community CollegeMonroe Community CollegeNassau Community CollegeNiagara County Community CollegeNorth Country Community CollegeOnondaga Community CollegeOrange County Community CollegeRockland Community CollegeSchenectady County Community CollegeSuffolk County Community CollegeSullivan County Community CollegeTompkins Cortland Community CollegeUlster County Community CollegeWestchester Community College

INDEXaAcademic Advisement .........................................33-34Academic Advisement Center................................... 27academic calendar....................................................... 6academic code.......................................................... 33academic computing facilities..............................30-31academic integrity................................................36-37academic placement testing....................................... 35Academic Policies and Registration...................... 33academic probation................................................... 38academic standards................................................... 33academic standing...............................................22, 38academic status....................................................37-38Academic Support Services....................................... 30accident insurance, student.................................16, 18accommodations for students with disabilities.......... 27Accounting A.A.S.................................................58-59Accounting courses................................................... 89Accounting Lab......................................................... 32accreditation, SCCC.................................................... 9activity fee, student.......................................16, 18, 28ADA Transition Services............................................ 27ADA Transition Services Coordinator................27, 122additional degree or certificate.................................. 38Administration, Faculty, Staff............................. 120Admissions............................................................ 1224-Credit Hour Program.................................... 12Application Requirements.................................. 12Delhi B.B.A. Programs at SCCC.......................... 15Early Admission Program..............................13-14Educational Opportunity Program...................... 28Ellis Hospital School of Nursing,joint program with ............................................ 15Ex-Offenders...................................................... 13Full Opportunity Program.................................. 12High School articulation..................................... 15High School course preparation......................... 14Honors Program................................................. 15Immunization Requirement................................ 13international student.......................................... 14music applicants................................................. 14open admissions................................................. 12procedures....................................................12-13requirements...................................................... 12Special Admissions Information......................... 14transfer admission.............................................. 13transfer relationships.......................................... 15Advance (priority) registration.............................. 6, 33Advisement24-Credit Hour Program.................................... 12academic.................................................27, 33-34for full-time students.......................................... 33for non-matriculated students............................ 33for part-time students......................................... 33Advisory Committees, College.................................. 10Affirmative Action Officer (A.A.O)......................4, 122Affirmative Action statement....................................... 4Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS)..........................24, 26Air Traffic Control A.A.S........................................... 59Alternative Energy Technology A.A.S........................ 60Alumni...................................................................... 29Alumni Advisory Committee..................................... 29American Bar Association............................................ 9American Culinary Federation ................................... 9American Sign Language courses.............................. 91Anthropology courses............................................... 91Application information/website............................... 12Application for Admission, SUNY............................. 13application for graduation......................................... 38Art courses................................................................ 91assistance for Native Americans................................ 24Assistant Chef Certificate.......................................... 79Astronomy courses.................................................... 91athletics.................................................................... 27attendance policy...................................................... 36auditing courses........................................................ 34auditions, music........................................................ 14Aviation Science courses......................................92-93Aviation Science A.S.................................................. 43bBaking Concentration, Culinary Arts A.O.S............... 66Begley Library....................................................... 7, 31bias-related incidents.................................................. 4bike-hike trail............................................................. 7Binnekill.................................................................... 29Biology courses....................................................93-94Board of Trustees, SCCC.....................................4, 124book deferrals........................................................... 25book store................................................................. 29Business Administration A.A.S.................................. 61Business Administration A.S................................44-45Business courses....................................................... 94ccalendar, academic...................................................... 6campus location.......................................................... 8campus map...................................... inside back covercancellation of classes, weather-related...................... 29Career and Employment Services.............................. 27career counseling...................................................... 27Career Curricula....................................................... 58Casola Dining Room............................................. 7, 66Center for Science and Technology (CST)............. 7, 31Certificate of Residence............................................. 16Certificate Programs.................................................. 79challenge examinations............................................. 35cheating (Academic Integrity)..............................36-37Chemical Dependency Counseling, A.A.S................. 62Chemical Dependency Counseling, certificate........... 79.................................................................Addendum 1Chemistry courses................................................94-95Child Care Center.................................................7, 29Childhood, Early, A.A.S............................................ 67classroom expectations.........................................35-36closing, emergency, weather-related.......................... 29code of conduct, student (Academic Integrity).......... 37College administration............................................ 120College committees, student participation in............ 28College Level Examination Program (CLEP).............. 35college organization and support................................ 4College Store, The..................................................... 29College Study Skills (CSS), courses in.................32, 95Commons................................................................. 30community outreach................................................... 9complaint procedures..........................................39-40comprehensive opportunities...................................... 8Computer Desktop Support Specialist Certificate...... 80Computer Desktop Support Specialist courses.....96-97Computer Information Systems courses...............96-97Computer Information Systems A.A.S..................63-64computer laboratories..........................................30-31Computer Desktop Support Specialist...................... 80Computer Networking Systems andCyber Security A.A.S................................................. 64Computer Repair and Networking Certificate........... 80Computer Science courses...................................96-97Computer Science A.S..........................................45-46Computer Use Policy................................................ 32consumer information, student................................... 4costs, estimated 20011/2012..................................... 26Counseling Services.................................................. 27Course Descriptions...........................................87-119course load restrictions............................................. 34course numbering system......................................... 87course requirements.................................................. 35course selection approval.......................................... 34credit by examination............................................... 35Credit Courses...................................................... 88credit, external transfer............................................. 35credit for previous experience................................... 35credit, non-residence................................................ 35credit, residence........................................................ 34Criminal Justice A.A.S............................................... 65Criminal Justice Certificate....................................... 81Criminal Justice courses.......................................97-98cross-registration....................................................... 34Culinary Arts Program accreditation........................... 9Culinary Arts A.O.S.............................................66-67Culinary Arts courses.......................................105-107cultural diversity, commitment to................................ 4Curricula and Programs........................................ 43curricula chart.......................................................... 41dday care.................................................................... 29Dean’s List................................................................. 37deferrals, tuition and book........................................ 25Delhi B.B.A. program at SCCC................15, 41, 71, 77dependent student status....................................20, 25Developmental Studies courses/resources.................. 32direct loans............................................................... 24directions to campus................................................... 7Disabilities, Services for Students with...................... 27discounting grade policy......................................38-39discrimination procedures........................................... 4dishonesty, academic................................................. 37dismissal................................................................... 38diversity, student..................................................... 4, 9Drama, Performing Arts A.S...................................... 53Drama courses.....................................................98-99eEarly Admission Program.....................................13-14Early Childhood courses....................................99-100Early Childhood A.A.S.........................................67-68Early Childhood Certificate....................................... 82Economics courses..................................................100educational counseling.............................................. 27educational loans.................................................24-25Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)........... 24, 28Education Law, State of New York 244-a................... 36electives...............................................................87-88Electrical Technology courses...........................100-101Electronic Devices, use of.......................................... 36Eligibility, NYS awards.............................................. 23Ellis Hospital School of Nursing,joint program with............................................. 15Elston Hall.................................................................. 7emergency closing................................................. 29Emergency Management A.A.S.............................68-69Emergency Medical Services courses....................... 101Emeriti, College...................................................... 122employment, student................................................ 25English courses................................................101-102Environmental Science courses............................... 102Estimated Costs table................................................ 26Ethics courses.........................................................102external transfer credit.............................................. 35fFaculty and Staff..............................................120-123faculty, teaching...............................................120-121Family Education Rights Privacy Act of 1974............ 39Federal Aid Academic Eligibility............................... 20FederalDirect Loan Program, William D. Ford............... 24Direct Stafford Loans.......................................... 24Family Educational Loan Program (FFELP)........ 25Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy.....................20-21Federal Government grants....................................... 21Federal Tax Credits................................................... 21127

Feesactivity............................................................... 18accident/sickness insurance................................ 18air traffic control................................................. 18challenge examination........................................ 18course fees.......................................................... 18EMS courses....................................................... 18flight lab............................................................. 18graduation.......................................................... 18late registration................................................... 18Montessori school.............................................. 18music lesson....................................................... 18online courses.................................................... 18parking fine........................................................ 18previous experience credit.................................. 18return check....................................................... 18technology......................................................... 18transcript............................................................ 18final examinations..................................................... 37Financial Aid........................................................ 20Financial Aid Award Summary 2010/2011................ 26financial aid application............................................ 20financial aid, early admissions................................... 14financial need, determining....................................... 20financial aid recipients’ rights andresponsibilities................................................... 21financial obligations, outstanding.............................. 17Fire Prevention courses....................................102-103Fire Protection Technology A.A.S.............................. 69Fire Protection Technology courses..................102-103Fire Science Certificate.............................................. 82First Year Success Seminar................................31, 103food service............................................................... 30Foundation, SCCC.................................................... 11Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA)....................................................... 20French courses........................................................103Fresh Start Policy...................................................... 38Full Opportunity Program........................................ 12full-time status.......................................................... 33gGateway Building........................................................ 7Gateway Montessori Preschool.................................. 30General Business Certificate...................................... 83General Education ..................................................... 8General Education Knowledge/Skill Areas (SUNY)...... 9General Education Requirement, SUNY...................... 8General Equivalency Diploma (GED)........................ 12General Information............................................... 7Geography courses..................................................103Geology courses......................................................103governance, the student and College......................... 28grade point average (G.P.A.)...................................... 37grading policy........................................................... 37grading system.......................................................... 37graduation, attendance at ceremony.......................... 39graduation requirements......................................38-39graduation statistics.................................................. 42grants, Federal Government...................................... 21hhealth insurance, student....................................16, 18Health Studies Certificate.......................................... 83Health Studies courses............................................ 104HEGIS Codes............................................................ 41high school articulation............................................. 15high school course preparation................................. 14history and facilities.................................................... 7History courses....................................................... 104Honors courses....................................................... 104honors, graduation.................................................... 37Honors Program..................................................15, 43honors, term............................................................. 37Hospitality Management, B.B.A. DelhiHotel and Resort Management Core..............71-72Hospitality Management, B.B.A. DelhiTravel and Tourism Management Core..........77-78Hotel and Restaurant Management A.A.S.............70-71Hotel and Restaurant Management courses......105-107housing, student....................................................... 30Humanities and Social Sciences A.A., Liberal Arts..... 50Humanities and Social Sciences courses.................. 108Human Services A.S.............................................47-48Human Services A.A.S.........................................72-73Human Services courses...................................107-108iI.D. cards.................................................................. 30immunization requirement....................................... 13incomplete courses................................................... 37independent student status....................................... 20independent study.................................................... 37Individual Studies, A.A............................................. 48Individual Studies, A.S.............................................. 49institutional scholarships.......................................... 25insurance, student..................................................... 18intercollegiate athletics.............................................. 27international student admissions............................... 14Italian courses.........................................................108jJazz/Commercial Music Emphasis,Performing Arts: Music A.S...........................54-55lLanguage Lab............................................................ 32Learning Center/Writing Lab..................................... 32library services.......................................................... 31Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Sciences, A.A..... 50Liberty Partnerships Program.................................... 28Literature courses.............................................108-109loan amounts, maximum.......................................... 25loan consolidation..................................................... 25loans, educational..................................................... 24loans, emergency...................................................... 25loan repayment terms............................................... 25location, campus......................................................... 8mManagement courses........................................109-110map of campus.................................. inside back coverMarketing courses...................................................110Math Lab.................................................................. 32Mathematics and Science A.S.................................... 51Mathematics courses........................................110-111matriculated status.................................................... 33Medical Coding and Billing Certificate...................... 84Middle States Association of Colleges andSchools, Commission on Higher Education...... 3, 9mid-term warnings................................................... 37Minimum Eligibility Standards Table forNew York State Awards....................................... 23Mission, College.......................................................... 8Multicultural Affairs.................................................. 28multicultural appreciation........................................... 4music accreditation..................................................... 9Music/Business A.A.S................................................ 73Music Certificate....................................................... 84Music courses..................................................111-114Music, Performing Arts A.S....................................... 54nNanoscale Materials Technology A.A.S.................74-75Nanoscale Materials Technology courses..........114-115National Association of Schools of Music.................... 9Native Americans, assistance for............................... 24New Student Registration Program........................... 33New York State Awards, financial.............................. 24New York State Awards, MinimumEligibility Standards Table.................................. 23New York State National GuardTuition Program................................................. 24New York State Education Department....................... 8New York State Higher Education ServicesCorporation (NYSHESC).................................... 24New York state residents........................................... 16non-credit courses.................................................... 10non-matriculated status............................................ 33non-residence credit................................................. 35nursing, joint program with Ellis HospitalSchool of Nursing............................................... 15Nutrition A.S............................................................ 52oobligations, financial................................................. 17Online courses.......................................................... 10Overview.................................................................... 7pParalegal A.A.S.......................................................... 75Paralegal accreditation................................................ 9Paralegal courses.....................................................115parking..................................................................... 30part-time advisement................................................ 33part-time employment, student................................. 25Peer Tutor Program................................................... 32Pell, Federal Grant Program...................................... 21Performing Arts–Drama A.S...................................... 53Performing Arts–Music A.S..................................54-55personal counseling.................................................. 27Philosophy courses................................................. 115Physics courses.......................................................116placement statistics................................................... 42placement testing...................................................... 35plagiarism................................................................. 36PLUS Loans, Federal Direct....................................... 24Political Science courses.......................................... 116preparation for college.............................................. 14Preschool, Gateway Montessori................................. 30President’s List.......................................................... 37probation, academic.................................................. 38professional staff, College.................................121-122Profile, Student Body.................................................. 9programs offered at SCCC, chart............................... 41Psychology courses..........................................116-117publications, college-wide......................................... 29pursuit of program..............................................22, 38rreadmission.............................................................. 38refund policy........................................... 16-17, 20-21registration............................................................ 33registration policies..............................................34-35release of student information................................... 39Religion courses......................................................117religious beliefs, absence because of.......................... 36repeating courses...................................................... 34residence certificate, county of.................................. 16residence credit......................................................... 34resident credit, cross-registration.............................. 34128

esidence requirement for Associate’s degree andCertificate........................................................... 34retention statistics..................................................... 42Rhythms club and magazine....................................... 29rights and privileges, student...................................... 4rights and responsibilities for financialaid recipients.................................................21-22ssatisfactory academic progress forfinancial aid eligibility........................................ 22satisfactory progress............................................22, 38SCCC Trustees, Foundation, AdvisoryCommittees..................................................4, 124scholarships, institutional......................................... 25Science A.S............................................................... 56second degree or certificate....................................... 38Section 504................................................................. 5security, Elston Hall.................................................. 30senior citizen audit.................................................... 34Service Members Opportunity College (SOC)........... 10sickness insurance, student....................................... 18Sign Language courses, American............................. 91Sociology courses....................................................117software available for use on campus........................ 30Spanish courses...............................................117-118special admissions information................................. 14special appointments.............................................. 120Speech courses........................................................118sports........................................................................ 27State University of New York....................... 125-126Administration................................................. 126Board of Trustees.............................................. 125Community Colleges........................................ 126Doctoral Granting Institutions.......................... 126University Centers............................................ 126University Colleges........................................... 126Stockade Building....................................................... 7Storage Battery Technology Certificate...................... 85Strategic Plan, College................................................. 8student activities....................................................... 28student activity fee..............................................16, 28Student Affairs, Division of....................................... 27student body profile.................................................... 9student classifications............................................... 33student code of conduct........................................ 4, 36Student Consumer Information.................................. 4Student Government Association (SGA).................... 28Student Handbook................................................ 4, 37Student Housing....................................................... 30student I.D................................................................ 30student information, release of.................................. 39Student Life.............................................................. 27student loans.......................................................24-25student obligations...................................................... 4Student Resources................................................29-30student status, dependent, independent.................... 20student trustee..................................................28, 124Study Skills, College (CSS), courses.......................... 95SUNY College and Career Counseling Center........9-10SUNY General Education Requirement....................... 9Supplemental Educational OpportunityProgram (SEOG), Federal Program..................... 21support, College.......................................................... 4support staff, College..............................................123ttable of contents.......................................................... 5Teaching Assistant Certificate...............................85-86Teacher Education Transfer A.S................................. 57Teacher Education Transfer courses......................... 118Teaching Faculty..............................................120-121Telecommunications courses................................... 118telephone directory............................inside front coverTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)........ 12Title IX Coordinator............................................4, 120Tourism and Hospitality Management A.A.S........76-77Tourism and Hospitality Management courses.118-119Tourism, Sales and ConventionManagement Certificate...................................... 86transcript requests..................................................... 35transfer counseling.................................................... 27Transfer Curricula and Programs.........................41, 43transfer, from armed services.................................... 10transfer, from other schools....................................... 13transfer, relationships with other schools.................. 15transfer, to other schools........................................... 15transfer statistics....................................................... 42TRIO......................................................................... 32Trustees, SCCC...................................................4, 124tuition and fees..............................................18-19, 26Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)............................. 24tuition deferrals......................................................... 25Tuition Incentive Program, NY National Guard......... 24tuition, New York State resident................................ 18tuition, out-of-state resident...................................... 18Tutor Services........................................................... 32tutoring..................................................................... 32UUse of Electronic Devices.......................................... 36vVan Curler Hotel......................................................... 7verification procedures, financial aid......................... 22veterans benefits....................................................... 21Vision, College............................................................ 8wwaiver of requirement .............................................. 34warnings, mid-term.................................................. 37Web Distance Learning (online)................................ 10William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program.......... 24withdrawal from classes............................................ 34Workforce Development.......................................... 7,9Work Study Program, Federal................................... 25129

Schenectady County Community CollegePlease fill out and return this card for more information about SCCCor call our Admissions Office at (518) 381-1366.Name–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Address––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––City/State/Zip––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Telephone––––––––––––––––––––––––Do you have a GED? n Yes n NoEmail–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––I plan to enroll: n Fall n Spring n Summer Year–––––––– n Full-time n Part-timeProgram Interests––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Sports Interests––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Schenectady County Community College78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 381-1200Visit our website at www.sunysccc.edu.Schenectady County Community CollegePlease fill out and return this card for more information about SCCCor call our Admissions Office at (518) 381-1366.Name–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Address––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––City/State/Zip––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Telephone––––––––––––––––––––––––Do you have a GED? n Yes n NoEmail–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––I plan to enroll: n Fall n Spring n Summer Year–––––––– n Full-time n Part-timeProgram Interests––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Sports Interests––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Schenectady County Community College78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 381-1200Visit our website at www.sunysccc.edu.Schenectady County Community CollegePlease fill out and return this card for more information about SCCCor call our Admissions Office at (518) 381-1366.Name–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Address––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––City/State/Zip––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Telephone––––––––––––––––––––––––Do you have a GED? n Yes n NoEmail–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––I plan to enroll: n Fall n Spring n Summer Year–––––––– n Full-time n Part-timeProgram Interests––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Sports Interests––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Schenectady County Community College78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305 (518) 381-1200Visit our website at www.sunysccc.edu.

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23541 Elston Hall2 Center for Science andTechnology3 Stockade Building4 Begley Building5 Carl B. Taylor CommunityAuditorium (in Begley Building)6 Gateway Building7 Casola Dining Room* Main Entrances176Washington AvenueSchenectady County Community CollegeTo SCCCTo ScotiaRoute 5Columbus Drive*****VisitorsAll visitors are asked to check in at theSecurity/Information Desk*, located atthe main entrance of Elston Hall.Elston HallComputer instruction and traditionalclassrooms are on the first through thefifth floors.Ground LevelActivity ForumThe Commons (Cafeteria)Security/Information Desk*Student LoungeFirst FloorCasola Dining RoomCollege StoreCulinary LaboratoriesThe Kenneth T. andThelma P. Lally Mohawk RoomPresident’s OfficeVan Curler RoomMezzanineFoundation and Alumni OfficePersonnel/Affirmative Action OfficePlanning and DevelopmentPublicationsPublic RelationsSecond FloorAcademic Services(Records & Registration)Academic Advisement CenterAdmissionsAlumni Conference RoomAssociate Deans of Student AffairsAthletics OfficeCareer and Employment ServicesCounseling ServicesDisabled Student ServicesEducational Opportunity ProgramFaculty-Student AssociationFinancial AidPedestrian Bridge AccessStudent Activities OfficeStudent Government OfficeTerrace Conference RoomThird FloorBiology LaboratoriesContinuing EducationOutreach ProgramsDean of Academic AffairsDepartment of Business and LawDepartment of Hotel, Culinary Artsand TourismDepartment of Humanities andSocial SciencesPeer Tutor ServicesTRIO - Student SupportServices ProgramFourth FloorAdministrative Computer CenterDepartment of DevelopmentalStudiesFifth FloorCollege Business OfficesDean of AdministrationLanguage LaboratoryLearning CenterMathematics LaboratoryStudent Accounts (tuition andbill payment)Student Computer LaboratoriesBegley BuildingFirst FloorBegley LibraryCarl B. Taylor CommunityAuditoriumDepartment of MusicLibrary Conference RoomSecond FloorClassroomsInstructional Technology CenterGateway BuildingEarly Childhood Classroomand LaboratoryGateway Montessori PreschoolChild Care CenterStockade BuildingFirst FloorContinuing Education OfficeLecture HallsWorkforce Development OfficeSecond/Third FloorsComputer Instructionand Traditional Classrooms*Center for Science and TechnologyFirst FloorInterdisciplinary Science LaboratoryNanoscale MaterialsTechnology LaboratorySecond FloorChemistry/Physics LaboratoriesComputer Networking and SystemsLaboratoryElectrical Technology LaboratoriesThird FloorClassroomsDepartment of Mathematics, Scienceand TechnologyPedestrian Bridge AccessAccess for Persons with DisabilitiesAll buildings are wheelchair accessibleat their main entrances. The Centerfor Science and Technology is also accessiblevia the pedestrian bridge,located on the second floor of ElstonHall, or by its ground level entranceat the corner of State Street andWashington Avenue.Handicapped parking is available.

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2011-2012 SCCC CatalogAddendum 1Chemical Dependency Counseling CertificateMissionThe Mission of the Chemical Dependency Counseling certificate is to provide students with an array of concentratedcourse work fulfilling all of the CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) educational requirements andto meet qualifications for the OASAS (New York State Office of Substance Abuse Services) CASAC trainee application. Thespecialized addiction curriculum provides students with models of ethical conduct, helping skills and the foundation for aprofessional career.Graduates of the CDC Certificate program will be able to demonstrate:• supportive and facilitative communicate skills;• a professional identity, commitment to ethical practice, and a respect for diversity; and• a core set of skills and theoretical background essential for employment in the field.Fall Semester CR Spring Semester CRENG 123 College Composition............................. 3 PSY 222 Developmental Psychology......................... 3PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology.................. 3 HUS 157 Substance Abuse Counseling...................... 4HUS 150 Introduction to Chemical Abuse SOC 127 Interpersonal and Group Dynamics.......... 3and Dependency.................................... 3 HUS 254 Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs....... 3SOC 125 Introduction to Social Work HUS 250 Planning Assessment and Treatment........ 3and Social Welfare.................................. 3 16HUS 255 Alcohol and Substance Abuse:Prevention/Education............................ 315Minimum Credit Hours for degree: 31Notes:a) According to NYS OASAS students who have a criminal history are not automatically prevented from receiving theirCASAC, but will be required to provide information relative to their conviction to be considered as part of the reviewfor the CASAC Trainee Application.b) SCCC does not issue a CASAC Trainee Certification. Students completing the program will have fulfilled all of theacademic requirements for the application, but will need to apply through the New York State Office of Alcohol andSubstance Abuse Services (OASAS).