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attempt to address and resolve these
problems. (Offered on a rotating basis)
SM 314
Field Botany
4 credits (AS)
This course focuses on field
recognition of individual plants and on
the ecological structure of botanical
communities of Central New York.
Emphasis is on identification and
ecology of the plants, herbarium
preservation as a means of maintaining
a record of local flora. There are three
lectures and a lab each week. Fulfills
the lab science requirement. (Offered
alternate years)
Prerequisite: SM 112 Cellular and
Organismal Biology
SM 315
Genetics
4 credits (AS)
This course is an introduction to
classical genetics, modern
developments and evolutionary trends
in genetics. Major contemporary
problems of importance to a student‘s
general education are considered. The
laboratory is integrated with classroom
topics and incorporates DNA
techniques, computer simulations,
recitation/discussions and
demonstrations using living organisms.
There are three lectures and a lab each
week. Fulfills the lab science
requirement.(Offered on a rotating
basis)
Prerequisite: SM 112 Cellular and
Organismal Biology or its equivalent
SM 342
Principles of Ecology
3 credits (AS)
Ecology is the scientific study of the
relationships between organisms and
their environment from the functioning
of individual organisms to the
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perspective of our planet‘s
environment as an integrated system
forming the basis of a global ecology.
This course provides students with an
introductory overview of this diverse
field of study and an appreciation for
the continuing importance of ecological
science in guiding human relationships
with our planetary home.
Prerequisite: SM 112 Cellular and
Organismal Biology or permission of the
instructor.
SM 372
Junior Research
1 credit (AS)
This course is part of a set of linked
courses with senior research and Senior
Capstone. In this first course, students
focus on developing a specific topic to
research either in the field, laboratory
or library as part of their senior
research. By the end of the semester,
each student will produce a formal
research proposal for approval by the
Environmental Studies faculty.
Prerequisite: Junior standing in the ES
program
SM 385
Internship I
3-6 credits (CS)
Internships consist of off-campus
fieldwork based on a learning contract
signed by the student, agency
supervisor and faculty director. The
student participates in internship
seminar meetings and an annual group
presentation of internship experiences.
A written evaluation of the experience
is required of the student and agency.
The student develops a final report that
synthesizes the internship and academic
activities. (Offered annually)
Pre- or co-requisite: CM 301 Speech and
Rhetoric