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2016-2017 Undergraduate College Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

History

  
  • HIS 320 - Reading and Writing History


    Students examine what they have learned in previous history courses by applying methods used by professional historians. Emphasis will be on historical research and writing and viewing historical events from multiple perspectives. Theoretical perspectives will be applied to answering student generated questions.
    Prerequisites: HIS-110, HIS-111, and any 200 level history course.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • HIS 415 - Seminar in Contemporary World Issues


    Students focus on important topics in the world today. HIS 415 is the baccalaureate capstone course at Champlain and students will use skills learned through four years of college to study evolving and complex world issues. In addition to gaining an appreciation of 20th century world history, the students will study topics that vary from year to year to reflect a changing world. Topics might include: the environment, women population, disease, nationalism, economic systems. Students will complete intensive research and writing assignments.
    Prerequisites: HIS-313
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • HIS 415A - Canadian American Relations


    This course provides a historical analysis of Canadian-American relations in the broader context of International Relations. It focuses on the relationship between the two nations since the American Revolution. Some scholars have gone as far as to assert that the imbalance of power between the two nations has led inexorably to the,”Americanization of Canada,” while others note that, in the era of globalization, the two nations have become more alike. A third school maintains that the two countries have followed divergent paths since the end of the Cold War. However, all observers of Canadian-American relations agree that historically, Canada’s foreign policy has been inexorably linked to its relationship with the United States.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • HIS 415B - Northern Ireland


    This course provides an interdisciplinary examination of Northern Ireland’s history culture, and politics from the early twentieth century through the 1998 Good Friday Agreement. Key texts will include film, political cartoons and stories. Students will participate in a class-based field trip to Belfast or Armagh.
    Credits: 3
    EHS

Hospitality and Tourism

  
  • HSP 125 - Creating Tourism Experiences


    This course helps students build a working knowledge of the process of planning, promoting and delivering entertaining and educational leisure experiences for visitors to a particular destination. Students learn about the steps required to execute a successful tour experience from the planning, pricing and budgeting stages through promoting the event or activity registering clients, and coordinating the actual experience. Course activities include a series of small projects, site visits and guest speakers representing various facets of the tourism industry.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 160 - Nutrition Applications/Food Service


    This course introduces Hotel-Restaurant Management students to the basic concepts of human nutrition to enable a better understanding of the needs of health-conscious consumers in the foodservice industry and to apply the principles to menu planning and recipe development. Students learn to use nutrition analysis software to analyze and modify menu items and recipes to meet specific nutritional goals. (Spring only)
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  
  • HSP 170 - Safety & Sanitation Certification


    This course is designed to ensure that the student will be prepared to protect the health and safety of their guests and employees, by applying thorough sanitation practices throughout any food service operation. Key topics include foodborne illnesses, the connection between sanitation and health, and a wide variety of safe food-handling practices. Students are expected to pass the nationally-recognized ServSafe (NSF) certification exam at the conclusion of the course. (Spring only)
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  
  • HSP 205 - Banquet Catering Operations


    This course is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in the banquet & catering departments of hotels, institutional food service or as individual entrepreneurs. The emphasis is on principles of menu planning for quantity food production, equipment knowledge and use, kitchen and facilities planning, food preservation techniques and the preparation and service of banquet events and food festivals. Students will develop specialized regional and international menus for a multi-course meal select recipes, determine a purchasing list, and participate in the preparation and service of the meal to guests. Special attention will be paid to the selection of appropriate recipes, purchasing of optimal ingredients, bulk cooking methods proper presentation, and food preservation and holding techniques. . Students will also analyze and evaluate the success of each event they take part in. This course includes a 5-hour lab experience each week.
    Prerequisites: HSP-130 HSP-130L
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 221 - Hotel Management Software


    Provides students with hands-on experience with a number of hotel-specific computer software packages. Special emphasis is placed on how the technology can be used to enhance management decision-making, cost control, marketing and service to the guest. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: CAP-112 Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  
  • HSP 222 - Restaurant Management Software


    Provides students with hands-on experience with a number of restaurant-specific computer software packages. Special emphasis is placed on how the technology can be used to enhance management decision-making, cost control, marketing and service to the guest. (Spring only)
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  
  • HSP 230 - Food & Beverage Cost Control


    Examines the impact of menu planning, purchasing receiving, inventory control, production, and service to the guest on the manager’s ability to control operational costs. Students apply commonly-used formulas and strategies for calculating appropriate selling prices and evaluating actual cost percentages. Special attention is paid to the use of management systems and tools to help minimize food, beverage and labor costs, to ensure collection of revenue, and ultimately to maximize profits. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: HSP-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 250 - Front Office Operations


    A study of the basic principles and functions of lodging operations management. Topics include hotel marketing plans and strategies, reservations and front desk procedures, extended guest service activities, security issues, and the use of key operating ratios to maximize both revenue and profits. Includes an overview of the challenges faced by hotel managers on a regular basis. Students develop a hotel marketing proposal and gain experience with a computerized property management system. (Fall only)
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 260 - Hospitality/Event Marketing and Sales


    Student will become familiar with a variety of activities designed to successfully attract and retain clientele in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry. Topics include identification of potential revenue sources, specific market segmentation techniques, packaging of multiple products and services, and advertising promotional and public relations approaches. A special focus is put on the process of direct sales for lodging properties, meeting facilities catered events and tourism activities. Students write and present a marketing plan for a restaurant, hotel, attraction or destination. (Fall Only)
    Prerequisites: HSP-110 MKT-110
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 270 - Hospitality/Event Supervision and,Management


    Explores the principles and realities of effective supervision and management, by examining both management theory and practical applications in hotel and restaurant settings. A wide range of supervisory responsibilities are covered including planning, decision-making, time management, hiring, training, coaching, corrective counseling, motivation, leadership, and specific legal and ethical considerations. Students compare several approaches to management and discover their own personal style tendencies. (Spring only)
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 290 - Hospitality Field Experience


    Provides a supervised work experience in the lodging or food-service industry as a complement to academic coursework in the associate’s degree curriculum. Students gain practical skills in a business environment and begin to view the workplace from a management perspective. During the course of the work experience, students keep a personal journal of critcial incidents and compile a profile of the management systems and policies at their workplace. Afterwards, students participate in a discussion group to evaluate and compare their experiences.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 30 credits before taking this course. Must have permission of Program Director to enroll in this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 301 - HSP Managerial Accounting Workshop


    This course emphasizes the analysis of financial statements as a basis for management decisions and action plans. Using the Uniform System of Accounts for Hotels & Restaurants, special attention will be paid to using various performance measures to set management priorities and develop sound action plans. Case studies and sample operations reports will be utilized to engage students in individual and group management decision-making. (Fall only biannually)
    Prerequisites: ACC-140
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  
  • HSP 360 - International Hospitality and Events


    Designed for students who will interact with international travelers at their place of employment and for those who may become international business travelers themselves. Students learn about differences in culture and customs that are encountered by both international travelers and hospitality employees and managers. Topics include marketing, human resource issues communication, cultural clashes, avoidance of cultural errors, financial issues, government involvement, and international law. Students participate in an interactive project with students from another country and have the opportunity to take part in an international study tour. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: You must have completed 15 credits of Business courses in order to take this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 395 - Event Management Internship Series


    Students gain first-hand knowledge and experience of the unique challenges of event management, by completing a series of activities that illustrate the complete range of functions inherent in the planning, execution and management of special events. Each student is paired with an appropriate mentor for one or more on- or off-campus events, to observe and participate in each of the required tasks. Students also complete a series of written assignments to document and reflect on their experiences. With prior approval, this course may be completed over the span of two consecutive semesters (fall/spring, spring/summer, or summer/fall) in order to complete the full planning and execution cycle of a particular event.
    Prerequisites: HSP-350 or 2nd year status in Hospitality Management Program
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 450 - Hospitality Management Seminar


    An exploration of a wide range of current and emerging issues in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industry. Presented as a series of discussion-based seminars, the course uses a combination of recent magazine articles, current news reports, Internet websites and book excerpts to illustrate the range of challenges to be faced by hospitality managers in the near future. Students participate in both the selection of topics and presentation of material, and gain experience in running a meeting. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: HSP-270
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • HSP 450L - Hospitality Mgt. Seminar Presentations


    Credits: 0
    BUS
  
  • HSP 490 - Senior Hospitality Management,Apprenticeship


    This course consists of an on-site management internship at a full-service resort property working closely with an individual department manager/mentor at least 2 full days per week. Students select a specific area of management that they are interested in pursuing and are paired with an appropriate manager/mentor to observe and participate in his or her daily duties and challenges. The class includes a weekly online group discussion component. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 6
    BUS

Information Security

  
  • SEC 250 - Computer & Network Security


    This course provides an introduction to computer and data network security. Students will examine the rationale and necessity for securing computer systems and data networks, as well as methodologies for implementing security, security policies, best current practices, testing security, and incident response.
    Prerequisites: Complete CIT-130 with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • SEC 335 - Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing


    Operating Systems and internet-based applications are common sources of security breaches. Students will learn about the information security flaws in software systems, vulnerabilities inherent in common network services, ways to secure Internet servers and services, increasing security awareness in organizations. Students will also learn the methodologies and tools used to probe networks for vulnerabilities and propose solutions. Hands on activities will give the necessary background to assess security. Scenarios will provide opportunities to discuss security, ethics, and incident response.
    Prerequisites: Complete NET-225, SEC-250, and NET-255 with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • SEC 345 - Information Assurance


    Students will gain a global and comprehensive understanding of information assurance. We will discuss international information assurance issues, information assurance models, security architectures, risk assessment, incident response cryptography, government and business guidelines and criteria, compliance, audits, business continuity, and disaster recovery. We will examine the inter-relationships between these topics and the goal of achieving a balance between information assurance and systems performance.
    Prerequisites: Complete SEC-250 with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • SEC 350 - Enterprise and Perimeter Security


    Students will examine network-based attacks whether originating from the Internet or the local LAN, and learn about ways to protect detect, and defend the enterprise network from such attacks. The course will cover perimeter security (Firewalls, IDS, IPS, VPN, proxy servers) enterprise security policies, as well as securing devices on large-scale distributed networks. Students will participate in hands-on experiments and demonstrate their understanding of subject matter via writing and presentations.
    Prerequisites: Complete SEC-250 and NET-215 with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • SEC 420 - The Business of Information Security


    Students will learn about the management-and business-related aspects of information security what one might thinnk of as the “less technical” aspects of infosec but ones that are critically important to successful protection of an organization’s information. Rather than focus on specific information security technologies students will examine issues related to implementing security in the larger context of an organization, such as personnel issues, computer and network policies, corporate planning, and the law.
    Prerequisites: SEC-335 or SEC-350.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • SEC 440 - Systems Security


    Students in this course will integrate concepts from the previous courses in the security sequence into a comprehensive perspective of security for an information system. The security topics will include hardware, software, malware, protocols threat models, services, analysis, social engineering, employee responsibility, recovery incident response, and prevention. Students will gain practical experience in securing an operational network while maintaining necessary services.
    Prerequisites: Complete NET-330, NET-265, SEC-335 and SEC-350 with a grade of C or better.
    Credits: 3
    ITS

Innovation

  
  • INV 210 - Creativity & Innov. in Bus.


    Students will learn about creativity from a multi-disciplinary perspective, develop confidence in their own flexible thinking abilities, learn how to practice creativity within a business framework, and appreciate how workplace environments affect creativity. Readings, case studies, class exercises, and projects will emphasize the role of applied creativity in areas such as business opportunity recognition, product design, customer service, and innovative management practices.
    Prerequisites: MGT-100 OR BUS-120. 30 COMPLETED CREDITS.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INV 310 - Strategic Management of,Innovation and Technology


    Explores the many ways that best practices in organizational change and design, information technology, and management can be leveraged within the firm to create an innovative and competitive organization. The course will address how technological innovations can enhance the management of organizations in such areas as digital commerce, supply chain management business process redesign and knowledge management.
    Prerequisites: MGT-210.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INV 410 - Designing Innov. Orgs.


    Using an organizational development based systems perspective, this course focuses on how organizations can cultivate cultures that foster continuous innovation. Through case examples from innovative organizations, students will explore how to create the preconditions for innovation develop mechanisms to support organizationwide innovation, and leverage innovative thinking to create a sustainable strategic advantage. The course emphasizes how to challenge industry orthodoxies, harness trends, identify and leverage organizational strengths and assets, and uncover unvoiced needs in the market.
    Prerequisites: MGT-210, INV-210.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INV 420 - New Product Development


    Students will experience the entire product design cycle from recognizing a consumer need through idea generation, screening and research design, prototyping, concept testing and patenting. The course is designed to give a feel for the real world of new product positioning with consideration of planning, project management, execution, and risk minimization. Topics will include how to generate new product ideas, preliminary patent review, integrating design, quality and price considerations prototype building, patent applications, and pitching new products.
    Prerequisites: MGT-425 OR PERMISSION OF DEAN.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INV 430 - Social Entrepreneurship


    Addresses the opportunities and challenges faced by social entrepreneurs as they build cooperative ventures with non-profits, governments, NGOs and businesses to address world problems. Innovation entrepreneurial thinking and global awareness are merged to help students think creatively about causes and solutions to public challenges and to analyze the economic, social, and political context that defines entrepreneurial opportunity. Students will be exposed to the mechanics of starting or managing a social enterprise with an eye toward sustainability, impact, innovation and leadership.
    Prerequisites: MGT-365 OR PERMISSION OF DEAN.
    Credits: 3
    BUS

Interaction Design

  
  • IXD 100 - Interaction Design I


    What makes an interface seem intuitive and easy to use? How do graphics and their presentation facilitate desired interactions? In this course we’ll examine the ways in which interfaces help or hinder an audience’s ability to move through information or experience a story along multiple paths. Using industry standard software tools for the creation of interactive media, we’ll explore interactivity from simple buttons to hyper-media. Along the way we’ll identify the core principles of interactivity at work in creative expressions as diverse as: web-design, games, hyper-text novels, non-linear animation and film, and installation art.
    Prerequisites: GDD-110 OR GDD-111
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • IXD 200 - Aesthetic Interactions


    Screen-based interactive environments, whether they take the form of games, mobile apps informational kiosks or interactive data visualizations are aesthetic and communicative products. In Aesthetic Interactions, students learn how to design for interactive media productions in ways that support specific visual design and user experience goals.
    Prerequisites: COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: IXD-100, EGD-202, EGD-205.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • IXD 320 - Physical Computing


    Do your shoes know how fast you can run? Does your refrigerator send you text messages? In the past decade, as computing devices have become increasingly miniaturized and networked, many of our interactions with computing systems have moved off the desktop (or laptop) and into the world at large. How do we understand, critique and design for such systems? In this course students will work in a media art context executing creative projects that critically explore this emerging technological landscape.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • IXD 350 - Interaction Design Production


    Are you interested in making the next big thing in interactivity? How do you assemble and work in a team to design, research, test, develop and market digital experiences? Whether you’re creating a game, website, mobile application virtual space, or augmented reality experience there are design, research and development methodologies to help shape the process of realizing these products. Over the course of the semester we will take such a product from conceptual development through to launch.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • IXD 353 - Seminar in Interaction Design


    Interactive media technologies have become more and more central to our daily lives. What should we know to create the next generation of content services and technologies? This course dives into the historical and cultural context of interactive tools and environments. Students work to develop frameworks for understanding how social, political and economic forces shape the development and reception of interactive media technologies. Specific topics vary by term.
    Prerequisites: 57 credits completed.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • IXD 399 - Sonic Circuits


    How have cutting edge musicians and composers worked with emerging technologies to create new aesthetic forms?  This hands-on course, at the intersection of interaction design and sonic arts, introduces students to a rich history of experimental approaches to composing and performing with music technology applying techniques and concepts learned to the conceptualization and completion of a creative project.
    Prerequisites: Complete either SON-282 OR IXD-100 and SON-120; must have completed 57 credits
    Credits: 3
    CCM

International Business

  
  • INT 110 - International Business, Intro to


    This course will familiarize the student with the main aspects of international business and include cultural and technological influences. Impact on business strategy, marketing and operations are included in this integrated approach to international business.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 115 - Exploring International Business


    Students will begin exploring answers to the question “What is international business?” Through a series of interactive discussions with International Business faculty and professionals from different fields within international business, students will be able to recognize the increasing internationalization of markets and production, and interpret their impact on different cultures. Students will also be exposed to different career paths within international business, from entrepreneurial companies expanding overseas or globally sourcing their product or service, to large multinational enterprises with operations and markets in every comer of the globe.
    Credits: 1
    BUS
  
  • INT 210 - Global Business Strategy


    Introduction to the historical, cultural, social political, economic and demographic forces that shape a diverse region. Students will learn how to research countries using key web and text resources to assess risk and opportunities. Treaties such as NAFTA, European Union and Monetary Union will be studied within an international business context.
    Prerequisites: INT-110 or INT-115.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 230 - Import/Export


    An introduction to the terms and practice of Import/Export. This course is designed as a “how to” course on paperwork, product distribution, and resources. Students will learn how to use federal state and local import/export resources to increase business capacity. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: INT-210
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 260 - International Marketing


    This course will familiarize the student with the intricacies and special aspects of international marketing both for consumers and those within a business to business setting. Case studies will be used to allow for analysis of business problems and issues.
    Prerequisites: Complete MKT-110 or BUS-120.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 310 - International Business Law


    The course provides an overview of international legal principles used to facilitate international business, and the mechanisms of litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory control, applicable consumer protection, and international business legal norms. Focus areas include international trade; licensing, technology exchange, intellectual property, foreign direct investment, international sales, and regulation of the international market.
    Prerequisites: Complete 60 credit hours and LAW-140; or by approval of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 320 - International Finance & Trade


    This course provides an introduction to the financial variables and related paperwork involved in international business. Students learn about the role of economic development authorities in states and the US Small Business Administration as well as the basics of loans and business loan programs and guarantees.
    Prerequisites: Complete BUS-310, ECN-255 and MGT-240 if you are in the Division of Business. Prereqs for students in Division of Business catalog years prior to 2011 are ECN-210 and INT-210. Complete INT-115, ECN-210, ECN-205, MGT-240 if you are NOT in the Division of Business.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 330 - International Relations


    In the post-9/11 and globalization environment awareness of the complex link between international politics and economics is crucial for determining relationships between states, and therefore, the domestic and international politics and business conducted among them. Combining historical context with contemporary case studies students will learn key analytical concepts necessary in comparing different geopolitical systems (polarity, literalism, balance of power etc.), and consider international actors’ (states international organizations, and multinational corporations) incentives and interactions in the pursuit of individual or collective objectives and outcomes.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 362 - Global Competitive Intelligence


    This course introduces the process and practice of conducting and using competitive intelligence which is a systematic program for gathering and analyzing information about competitors’ activities and business and industry trends to further business goals. The student will learn how to frame competitive intelligence questions gather the requisite information from domestic and international data sources, and analyze and report on the information for relevant actions by strategic decision makers in the organization.
    Prerequisites: Complete MKT-110 or BUS-120, and complete ACC-130.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 390 - International Bus Research Practicum


    After an initial training period, students conduct supervised international business research on- or off-campus. Research involves work for actual business “clients” and may cover a wide range of business disciplines and problem-solving.
    Prerequisites: INT-210 Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • INT 490 - International Business Internship


    An individually supervised, management-level work experience in an international business abroad or in the US. Students will apply their international business training to assist companies in capitalizing on an opportunity or addressing a challenge. Students maintain regular on-line communication with their faculty supervisor research current literature related to the work they are performing and submit a report on their experience.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS

Language

  
  • LAN 110 - French I


    An introductory course for students with no prior study of French. Uses a multi-media approach that emphasizes the development of aural comprehension and speaking proficiency in conversational French. Also provides a cultural introduction to the French-speaking world. Taught primarily in French. Lab may be required.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 120 - Spanish I


    An introductory course for students with no prior study of Spanish. Skills are developed in reading writing, listening and speaking, with special emphasis on interpersonal communication and an understanding of Hispanic cultures. Individual and group exercises are combined with experiential activities so that students learn the language in context. Taught primarily in Spanish. Lab or other outside activity may be required.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 140 - Japanese I


    Students learn to use Japanese language at a level that lets them function in simple situations encountered in travel and on business trips. Four skill areas will be taught with equal emphasis: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 160 - Arabic I


    Students learn to use the Arabic language at a level that lets them function in very simple situations encountered in travel and in business., Four skill areas will be taught:listening speaking, reading, and writing. Students will learn to read basic Arabic news headlines, write and speak simple Arabic words, and listen to recognize simple Arabic sentences.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 170 - Chinese I


    Students learn to use the Chinese (Mandarin) language at a level that allows them to function in very simple situations encountered in travel and in business. Four skill areas will be taught: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn to read basic Chinese news headlines, write and speak simple Chinese words and listen to and recognize simple Chinese sentences.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 210 - French II


    A continuation of French I with an emphasis on further development of aural and oral proficiencies, reading and writing skills, and cross-cultural awareness. Taught in French. Lab may be required.
    Prerequisites: LAN-110 or permission from the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 215 - Conversational French


    This conversation class offers a practical introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students with no previous training in French, as well as near-beginners, in a collaborative and supportive learning environment. The course provides a comprehensive multi-media language-learning experience combining instruction in listening, speaking, reading and writing with a focus on communicative French in a Francophone social milieu and awareness of Quebec culture.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 220 - Spanish II


    A continuation of Spanish I with further development of the four language skills and an understanding of the Hispanic world. Taught in Spanish. Lab or other outside activity may be required.
    Prerequisites: LAN-120 or permission from the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 240 - Japanese II


    Compared to introductory Japanese, this second course emphasizes an increase in students’ active language skills (generating responses, initiating questions, initiating verbal exchanges. Students will be made aware of subtle cues for language as this course explores social situations, business situations and an awareness of appropriate degrees of formality. At the same time, Japanese II continues to give students practice in the foundation skills acquired in Japanese I and in particular the four skill areas of listening speaking, reading and writing.
    Prerequisites: LAN-140 or permission from the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 249 - Japanese Language and Culture Experience


    Students will explore Japanese culture and the society through a 10 to 14 day trip to various locations in Japan. Students will learn about Japanese culture and history and use their already learned basic Japanese language in the previous course in a cultural immersion context.
    Prerequisites: LAN-130,Permission of Dean or Assistant Dean is required.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 260 - Arabic II


    Students learn to use the Arabic language at a level that lets them ask questions, count, shop and engage in polite conversation. Four skill areas will be taught: listening, speaking reading, and writing. Students will learn to comprehend excerpts from Arabic news media. Colloquial Arabic will be introduced.
    Prerequisites: LAN-160 or permission from the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 310 - French III


    This course uses a multimedia, interactive and individualized approach to language study at the intermediate level. Its topics will be tailored to the student’s fields of interest focusing on practical communication, conversational listening, writing and reading skills. The course prepares students for social, travel and professional experience in French-speaking settings. In addition to these applications, the course prepares students to use French for access to the Web through an introduction to vocabulary idiomatic expressions and grammatical constructions appropriate to francophone environments. (The “intermediate level” referred to here corresponds to the published standards of the ACTFL, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.)
    Prerequisites: LAN-210 or permission of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 315 - French IV


    This fourth course in French expands the student’s speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities with the goal in of being an active and confident French language communicator. The goal is to help students become,”self-sufficient” as French speakers, with the ability to function in French-speaking environments, both professionally and socially. The course will prepare students to take the ACTFL exam for certification, if they wish to take it.
    Prerequisites: LAN-310 or permission of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 320 - Spanish III


    Students who have studied Spanish for two or three years before college can start here to build linguistic competence and confidence. The course helps students understand Hispanic culture as they read and talk about vital issues. Classes provide frequent opportunities to converse in Spanish correctly. Late in the semester students give research presentations with a focus on a Hispanic country. Guest speakers address students on topics and current events important to the Spanish-speaking world. Highly interactive classes guarantee language practice.
    Prerequisites: LAN-220 or permission of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 325 - Spanish IV


    This fourth course in Spanish expands students’ active language skills (speaking, listening reading and writing) in order to be active and confident Spanish language communicators and conversant in a variety of situations, both social and professional. The course will prepare students for ACTFL certification, if students so desire.
    Prerequisites: LAN-320 or permission of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 340 - Japanese III


    This third course in Japanese expands students’ active language skills (making comparisons expressing abstract ideas such as explaining one’s reasoning, making new use of words and structures already learned. Students will apply language concepts to be able to anticipate the response from an interlocutor. Students will develop writing and listening skills to be able to describe and record personal experiences and make a report of past events.
    Prerequisites: LAN-240 or permission of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • LAN 345 - Japanese IV


    This fourth course in Japanese expands students’ active language skills. Students will apply language concepts to be able to anticipate the response from others. Students will develop writing and listening skills in order to be socially active.
    Prerequisites: LAN-340 or permission of the Dean.
    Credits: 3
    CCM

Law

  
  • LAW 390 - Legal Studies Field Internship


    Students are placed in a law firm, agency or,corporate legal department as a legal worker for,165 hours. Students will meet with the instructor,each week to give progress reports on their work;,discuss their role in the firm, their challenges,,and the problems of being a “non-lawyer” in the,legal profession; and work on various skills,neded by legal advocates. Written reports are,submitted to the instructor at regular intervals.,This course is to be taken during the final,semester and only by students enrolled in the,Paralegal/Legal Assistant program.
    Prerequisites: Paralegal majors only.,Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 4
    EHS

Legal Studies

  
  • LEG 100 - American National Government


    A country’s continued existence is based on the strength of its government. Government has the power to shape economic, legal, and social attitudes of society. Students study the United States government with emphasis on the powers and actions of the Congress, the President, and the Courts. Students will also examine federalism political parties and elections, and the influence of special interest groups and the media on American political culture.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 110 - Introduction to Law


    This course introduces students to the structure and function of the American legal system. Students will survey major areas of substantive and procedural civil and criminal law. Legal vocabulary and electronic legal research and analysis are emphasized.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 140 - Criminal Law


    Provides a comprehensive analysis of the fundamentals of substantive criminal law. Students will learn the essential elements of crimes and the rationale underlying criminal law. The nature of jurisdiction, the criminal act, the criminal state of mind and matters affecting responsibility for criminal conduct are included. (Fall only)
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 160 - Contracts


    Students learn about fundamental principles governing the formation, interpretation performance, and enforcement of contracts under both the common law and the Uniform Commercial Code. Topics include offer and acceptance consideration, breach of contract, defenses and remedies.
    Prerequisites: LEG-110
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 170 - Torts


    Students analyze the broad range of civil wrongs known as torts. Among many subjects covered are intentional torts, negligence, products liability, strict liability, defamation, wrongful death, toxic torts, and mass torts. Students will also examine various defenses to liability such as consent, necessity, assumption of risk contributory and comparative negligence, and sovereign immunity.
    Prerequisites: LEG-110
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 210 - Civil Procedure


    This course examines the requirements to file a civil lawsuit. Topics include, but are not limited to the court system, personal and subject matter jurisdiction, pleading requirements, motion practice, discovery, e-discovery, joinder, res judicata and conflict of laws.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 220 - Bankruptcy: Debtors/Creditors Rights


    Studies the laws relating to consumers, debtor/,creditor relationships and bankruptcy. Examines,the legal remedies available to consumers.,Students will draft and analyze basic commercial,loan documentation; conduct investigations for,commercial cases, especially collection cases; and,draft and file proofs of claims and other,documents for bankruptcy cases.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 240 - Legal Analysis & Writing


    Students learn skills needed to be successful/ega/ researchers and writers. Students learn skills in legal writing, culminating in the preparation of memoranda. Students will/earn the methods of citation and develop the ability to analyze interpret and communicate information about facts and ideas. Students will research projects and prepare analyses of facts and ideas using legal principles and citations.
    Prerequisites: LEG-140, LEG-160, LEG-170.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 250 - Administrative Law


    Studies the nature and sources of administrative,law, special problems relating to administrative,law and the place of administrative action in,our governmental and legal systems. Students will,learn the nature of and limits on the functions,,powers and procedures of government, dealing with,such diverse issues as air-quality control and the,regulation of professions.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 260 - Family Law


    Students investigate legal relationships within the American family and consider topics such as validity of marriage; divorce proceedings; property division; spousal support; child custody and child support. Students will also examine legal issues surrounding in-vitro fertilization surrogacy, adoption, and abortion.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 270 - Property Law


    Students examine real property concepts of estate-holds, concurrent ownership, adverse possession, eminent domain, easements and landlord-tenant issues. Topics also include the preparation and validity of associated legal instruments such as mortgages, purchase and sale contracts, and deeds.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 310 - Wills, Trusts & Estates


    Students examine the common forms of wills and trusts, the legal principles involved and the drafting of various documents. They also explore the administration of estates, the powers and trust law, intestacy and probate practice.
    Prerequisites: LEG-210
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 330 - Business Organizations


    Students study the formation, operation and governance of common business organizations such as corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and limited liability companies. Topics include grounds for choosing a particular entity over another and the legal consequences of each.
    Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 340 - Legal Ethics


    Students examine the ethical rules of conduct governing attorneys and other legal professionals. Topics include conflicts of interest_ maintaining client confidences, solicitation of clients zealous representation, and the unauthorized practice of Jaw.
    Prerequisites: LEG-210, LEG-240, LEG-260, LEG-270 60 COMPLETED CREDITS.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 355 - European Union Law & Policy


    The course will be a survey of the legal origins of the European Union and will focus primarily on the process of harmonizing national laws of the member states and economic integration in the area of anti-trust and free movement of goods and services, with a view to understanding the legal identity of contemporary Europe.
    Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 370 - Evidence


    Students focus on the procedures required to introduce evidence in a court of law specifically focusing on the Federal Rules of Evidence. Topics include hearsay exceptions, the best evidence rule, relevance, authenticity and privileged communications.
    Prerequisites: 60 COMPLETED CREDITS
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 390 - Legal Studies Field Internship


    Students independently secure an internship at a law firm, agency or corporate legal department for a total commitment of at least 140 hours. Students will meet with the instructor each week to give progress reports on their work; discuss their role and any challenges; and work on various skills needed by legal advocates. The student submits written reports to the instructor at regular intervals. This course is to be taken during the student’s final year in the program.
    Prerequisites: 60 completed credits. LEG-340.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 410 - Constitutional Law


    Students examine federal constitutional law focusing on the separation of powers and the concept of judicial review of executive and legislative action. Topics include the rights privileges and immunities conveyed to citizens by the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 430 - Software,Internet & Media Law


    This multidisciplinary course focuses on specialized intellectual property issues specific and unique to the electronic and media arts. Topics include license agreements, patents copyrights, trademarks, jurisdiction, privacy fair use, and cyber torts.
    Prerequisites: 90 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 440 - Workers’ Compensation Law


    This course examines the common features of state workers’ compensation statutes including concepts of compensable accidents, course of employment injuries arising out of employment, and occupational disease.
    Prerequisites: LEG-340 and 90 completed credits.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 480 - Law in Context Seminar


    Students utilize learned principles of law when analyzing and exploring current and emerging legal issues of the day that they help select. Students will further develop their legal research, analysis and advocacy skills in several areas of law. In addition to current hot topics in law, students will explore emerging areas such as animal rights law; food & drug law; and sexuality, gender & the law, among others.
    Prerequisites: 90 credits completed, Legal Studies Majors only.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • LEG 490 - Law in Context Seminar


    This course covers current topics of special,interest in the area of legal studies. This,course does not repeat material presented by,regular semester courses. Proposed topics include,elder law; animal rights law; food & drug law;,maritime law;,sexuality, gender & the law; and secured,transactions among others.
    Prerequisites: 90 completed credits.,LEG-210, LEG-240, LEG-260, LEG-270
    Credits: 3
    EHS

Management

  
  • MGT 100 - Bldg Business/Global Environment


    Any new business shares some common activities such as designing innovative products, raising capital, acquiring customers, managing the work and identifying growth opportunities. This course takes an entrepreneurial approach to building a business in the global environment.Students will work on the development of one or more business concepts both individually and as part of teams. Through projects, they will develop an understanding of all business functions such as management, marketing, finance and production along with an introduction to the career opportunities available to them through Champlain College’s “clusters” of career-focused courses.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 123 - Entrepreneurial Concepts


    For Non-business majors curious about business and entrepreneurship, MGT 123 explores basic business concepts, primarily in marketing and finance, using familiar, real world situations. Students will gain a basic knowledge and vocabulary useful to thinking about businesses including their own business opportunities. Students will gain an appreciation of the excitement and creativity to be found in business formation and growth and develop a path to learning more about business.
    Prerequisites: 15 completed credits Non-Business Majors Only
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 140 - Introduction of Game Development Management


    Want to know how to successfully manage a Game Development Team? Students will learn about team interactions, software project management processes, tools and technologies, through observation, reflection, role-play and hands-on software project management. In this course students will copmare various software project management methodologies while learning how to apply the Agile methodology to Game Development using Scrum, including day-to-day techniques to lead a team to success without waste or “crunch time.”
    Prerequisites: For Management of Creative Media: Game Management students,only.  Take EGD-100.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 210 - Mgmt & Organization Behavior


    Covers basic principles and functions of management with an emphasis on the behavioral aspects. Management theory and practices, as well as fundamental functions of planning organization, leading and controlling are covered.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 220 - Retail Management


    An introduction to the methods of successful retail-store management. Topics include store location decisions, organization, merchandise management, buying, controlling, pricing, sales promotion, legal issues, staffing, credit policies and store security. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: MKT-110 or BUS-120.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 230 - Financial Systems for Management


    Students will learn about the financial operations and analysis tools of any business or organization and their role in the success of the enterprise. Students will learn how to read and interpret financial statements and how to apply cost accounting theories and methods. They will gain a general knowledge about operational and capital budgeting processes and how to apply financial goals to departments and units and monitor financial performance against those goals.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 240 - Financial Management I


    Discusses the financial activities of businesses and their relationships to other phases of the organization. Emphasizes the acquisition and use of short and intermediate term financing. Topics include organizational form, taxes, financial analysis, budgeting, cost-volume-profit relationships, capital expenditures and management of current assets. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 260 - Project Management & Team Leadership


    Introduces the skills of project management to define a project’s scope, specifications and assumptions, and develop a work breakdown structure using various methodologies. Students gain an understanding of the value of time lines and Gantt charts and utilize a leading project management software application.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 30 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 265 - Information Systems for Management


    The course introduces students to the vital role of information technology in business and provides a foundation for the assessment of business and technology goals in an organization. It explains how newer technologies (cloud computing, social media, mobile computing, etc.) are replacing and/or complementing earlier systems. Students will evaluate new technologies including total cost of ownership (TCO), data and systems security, usability issues and legal/ethical issues from a managerial perspective.
    Prerequisites: Complete 30 credits and either BUS-120 or MGT-100;
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 270 - Small Business Management


    Covers the management of the start-up marketing finance, production, inventory control and labor functions of small business. Case problems include analysis of manufacturing, service and retail organizations. Differences between large corporations and small businesses are examined. Lectures and case-problem approaches are used.
    Prerequisites: ACC-130
    Credits: 3
    BUS
  
  • MGT 280 - Organization Development


    Addresses the opportunities and problems involved in managing human dynamics in organizations. Identifies intervention techniques, theories principles, and values involved in planned change processes for organization development and organizational transformation. Reviews and applies behavioral science theory and practice.
    Prerequisites: MGT-210
    Credits: 3
    BUS
 

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