May 18, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate College Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Media Communication

  
  • MCM 405 - Issues in Public Relations


    In this seminar-based course students will act and be treated as public relations management professionals, required to identify, analyze solve, write and present information in an effective manner. Case studies and typical public relations problems in non-profit and profit organizations will examine the trends, policies principles and ethics of the public relations profession. Practical application of public relations theory and research will be conducted. Explores the trends and issues affecting corporations, crisis management, public affairs communication, consumer affairs, employee relations, environmental problems, and issues of multinationals.
    Prerequisites: MCM-310 Must complete 90 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • MCM 410 - Broadcast Management and Programming


    A study of the theory and practice of broadcast station management and programming. Students will develop an understanding of management in relation to decision making for broadcast outlets. Areas covered will include personnel, budget government regulatory framework, problem solving, documenting and reporting, legal environment, ownership, and policy. This course also examines the structure of the industry as it relates to entertainment, information, and the audience including programming applications such as formats, genres, trends, program selection, scheduling, accountability and audience ratings methods and their impact. Critical standards are developed by introducing humanistic and scientific modes of program analysis. Students will conduct case study research related to their career direction.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 90 credits before taking this course. Only Public Relations, Communication and Broadcast and Streaming Media majors may enroll in this course.
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • MCM 435 - Streaming Media Production III


    Streaming Media are used in business applications to communicate with internal and external publics. This course emphasizes achieving an organization’s goals through educating, informing and persuading. Students focus on research writing, capturing audio/video footage, editing and post production to produce a video press release, training or orientation video or sales support material each distributed via streaming media. Working with digital video production tools, students will individually create sophisticated corporate client projects.
    Prerequisites: MCM-345
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • MCM 440 - Broadcast Journalism


    This course covers the theory and practice of broadcast news production, to include covering local and national news and public affairs for radio and television. Emphasis will be on gathering, writing, and production of broadcast news. In addition to becoming a critical consumer of news, students will gather the technical knowledge, attitude, and ability to work with people to become a broadcast journalist. Students will work in the Champlain video and audio labs to produce news programs for the campus and community.
    Prerequisites: MCM-220 and DFM-230
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • MCM 450 - Streaming Media Senior Project


    Students produce substantive team or individual projects based on programming strategies and client needs from initial concept through production to final distribution that reflects the highest level of their abilities. Students work independently with the instructor as coach, to create a portfolio ready project from beginning to end. The importance of program development message design, production aesthetics and distribution channels are emphasized. Exploration of career opportunities and portfolio development are highlighted.
    Prerequisites: MCM-435
    Credits: 3
    CCM
  
  • MCM 490 - Media Communication Internship


    Students gain practical experience as interns in some aspect of communications such as public relations, promotions, broadcasting or research to gain in-depth exposure to the communications field. In addition to involvement in the workings of their placement organization, students will complete their own related project.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits before taking this course. Broadcasting, Mass Communication or Public Relations majors only.
    Credits: 3
    CCM

Military Studies

  
  • MIL 11 - ROTC & the US Army


    Discussion of the customs, traditions, branches organization, as well as the many changes in the roles and missions of the Army of the 21st century. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of position. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 1
  
  • MIL 12 - Military Skills & Followership


    Development of basic skills of an Army officer including navigation and communications. Students are exposed to leadership development exercises during leadership laboratories. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 1
  
  • MIL 14 - Orienteering


    Basic practical skills such as maps, compass, and environmental awareness. Classroom participation written exams, and completion of an orienteering course determine student grades. Open to all first-year and sophomore students. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 1
  
  • MIL 17 - Military Fitness


    Develop individual potential to achieve physical and mental health. Vigorous workout three days a week designed to build both upper body strength adn aerobis ability. Classroom participation and a final Army Physical Fitness Test determins student grades. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 1
  
  • MIL 19 - Backpacking


    Rechniques of planning and organizing a backpacking trip. Basic instruction includes clothing, equipment, and environmental awareness. Includes one overnight backcountry trek. Student grades determined bu class participation and participation in the practical exercise. Open to all first-year and sophomore students. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 1
  
  • MIL 21 - Leadership & Team Development


    Learning and application of ethics-based leadership skills that develop individual abilities and contribute to effective team building. Development of oral presentations writing, and coordination of group efforts. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop practice, and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 2
  
  • MIL 22 - Individual & Team Leading


    Techniques for training/counseling others as an aspect of continued leadership development. Includes safety and risk management assessments and planning for individual and team safety. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 2
  
  • MIL 131 - Lead & Train Small Organizations


    Series of opportunities to lead small groups receive personal assessments, and lead in complex situations. Plan and conduct training to develop leadership skills. Prerequisite: Completion of basic course program or basic camp. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 3
  
  • MIL 132 - Lead & Manage Small Organization


    Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine importance of ethical decisions in a positive climate that enhances team performance. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 3
  
  • MIL 241 - Leadership Challenges & Goalsetting


    Plan, conduct, and evaluate activities. Assess organizational cohesion and develop strategies for improvement. Develop confidence in skills to lead people and manage resources. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine leadership skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 3
  
  • MIL 242 - Lead Org Ethically & Competently


    Identify and resolve ethical dilemmas. Refine counseling and motivating techniques. Examine aspects of tradition and law related to leading as an officer in the Army. Includes a non-credit laboratory to develop, practice and refine skills in a variety of positions. This course is held at UVM.
    Credits: 3

Networking

  
  • NET 120 - Computers and Telecommunications


    This course is a survey introduction and overview about computer and network concepts and technology, and the relationship of information to that technology. It introduces the student to the interrelationship of a broad set of topics ranging from number systems and operating systems to programming and hardware design to types of networks and Web site design. The importance of system security and information assurance is also stressed throughout. Some of the subject matter is reinforced by hands-on laboratory exercises and assignments.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 215 - TCP/IP


    This course is a thorough review of the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) which is used extensively in corporate enterprise networks and the Internet. The course will cover the structure of TCP/IP, its application to data networks, and security issues.
    Prerequisites: CIT-130
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 225 - Web Systems & Security


    Students will be introduced to the network architecture of a web-based application including client and server software, databases programming, interactions between components, and security. Web applications involve a collection of protocols, operating systems, and servers that involve an organizations’ intranet and internet. Students will gain a perspective on the performance of web systems and troubleshooting. The content includes many facets of web-applications and infrastructure to provide a background for the course focus, networking and security aspects of web-based applications.
    Prerequisites: CIT-130 and CIT-135.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 230 - Telecommunications


    Introduces students to the technology underlying the public switched telephone network. Topics include technical, legal and business issues; customer premises equipment; central office switching; the SS7 network; interexchange carriers; data communication techniques; transmission media and wireless.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 250 - Windows Server Systems


    This lab-based course will cover the fundamentals of current Windows server systems and network adminstration. Topics to be covered include: domain administration; file system management; networked printers; user management; and workstation configuration.
    Prerequisites: CIT-130, NET-140 NET-140 CAN BE TAKEN AS A COREQUISITE COURSE OR AS A PREREQUISITE COURSE.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 255 - System Admin & Network Services I


    Students learn how to implement and administer common operating systems environments. They gain experience in systems administration functions and issues as well as network services. Students develop a conceptual understanding of each operating system function and network service and learn how to plan implement, and administer each. Topics include user access and privileges, DHCP, DNS, remote access, file and print, update and patch management security and network management services.
    Prerequisites: CIT-130 and CIT-140.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 260 - Linux/UNIX Systems Administration I


    This course will introduce the student to some of the key components of the Linux/UNIX operating system. The course will compare various flavors of the Linux/UNIX operating system and the history of its evolution. In addition, the student will become familiar with the selection criteria for Linux/UNIX as a alternative (or cooperative) operating environment in the business world. Finally, the student will obtain a working knowledge of the Linux operating system through practical experience.
    Prerequisites: CIT-130, NET-140
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 265 - Sys. Admin. & Network Services II


    This course focuses on the tasks and issues involved in the administration of distributed computing networks. Authentication Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) systems are covered with emphasis on using cross-platform authentication. Network services including firewalls, DNS, mail, and web services are covered. Content includes SANs, WAN administration, and network management tools. Topics will be covered from a practical, business oriented cost/benefit perspective and best practice implementation techniques are described. Hands-on experience will include representative technology from each of these areas.
    Prerequisites: NET-255.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 299 - Current Topics in Computing & Comm


    The specific subject matter of this unique course changes every semester; instructor presentations guest lecturers, readings, and student research is used to examine the most recent developments and trends related to computing, networking, and associated technologies. Students are presented with emerging and significant issues and new technologies, and engage in research projects throughout the semester. Students present their findings to the class in written and oral presentations.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 300 - Topics in Networking & Security


    This course will focus on a topic of current interest. Content will supplement CNIS undergraduate curriculum and relate to industry and research trends. The course will include issues regarding the integration of new technology or paradigms into existing networkand security systems and choosing between alternative solutions.
    Prerequisites: NET-250 and NET-260 or permission of Department Chair
    Credits: 1
    ITS
  
  • NET 320 - Network Systems Programming


    Students will learn how to integrate programming into network managment. They will learn how to automate systems administration functions and connectivity testing, as well as network packet construction and analysis. Common scripting and programming languages and techniques will be used in a number of networking environments. Students will gain the background to decide the most effective solution to an operating system/network situation.
    Prerequisites: NET-225, NET-255.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 330 - Network Design


    Examines the basic principles and methodologies used in the design of both local and wide area networks. Topics include network options analysis, component and protocol selection performance considerations and RFP development.
    Prerequisites: NET-255
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 335 - Routers


    This course provides an introduction to routers and data networks. Students will be exposed to Cisco hardware and they will learn how to install configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers.
    Prerequisites: NET-215
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 350 - Windows Server Systems Admin. II


    This course will extend the knowledge obtained by a student in NET 250 (Windows Server Systems Administration). Many of the topics contained will be expanded upon in order to provide the student with skills necessary to manage a Windows-based server in a larger, more complex networking environment. This course will provide particular coverage of the Windows Server Active Directory the AD hierarchy and security, and other features for managing and maintaining Windows domains servers, objects, and users. Lectures will be accompanied with hands-on laboratory exercises.
    Prerequisites: NET-265
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 360 - Linux /Unix Systems Administration II


    This course will extend the knowledge obtained by a student in NET 260 Linux/UNIX Systems Administration). Many of the topics contained will be expanded upon in order to provide a more in-depth understanding of subjects including, but are not limited to, Apache Web Server, SAMBA, NFS scripting, secure implementations, DNS, DHCP, and user administration. Utilizing the lecture/lab approach, students will be afforded the opportunity for extensive hands-on labs that will build useable, enterprise-level solutions.
    Prerequisites: COMPLETE NET-265 WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF C.
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • NET 490 - Internship


    Students obtain practical experience in a real-world computing, networking, or programming environment in companies around the area. With faculty supervision, students will work 120 hours in a business setting appropriate to their major.
    Prerequisites: Must complete 60 credits and have a 3.00 GPA before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    ITS

Philosophy

  
  • PHI 320 - Ethics


    An introduction to the principal problems and ,theories of ethics and how these might apply to,”real life” situations. Among the problems,examined are the nature of morality, how ethical,judgments are made, questions concerning the,meaning of ethical terms and the distinction,between the moral and the non-moral.,Representative ethical theories of classical and,contemporary philosophers are read. Real life,situations may include business, the health care,industry, sports, and the environment.
    Prerequisites: PHI-110,Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    EHS

Psychology

  
  • PSY 100 - Psychology, Introduction to


    A survey of the science of psychology, including an overview of human behavior in various areas such as physiopsychology, development, learning social psychology, personality and abnormal behavior.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 105 - The Learning Curve


    Explores the theory and research of the psychology of learning. Students will gain evidence based knowledge about how individuals learn and thrive what factors influence learning, and what conditions optimize achievement. Students will gain insight into their own learning preferences and habits and apply this knowledge to create a learning strategy for their college career.
    Prerequisites: Freshman Psychology majors only.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 110 - Applied Psychology, Introduction to


    Working in teams, students explore the field of applied psychology. This will include experience in reading, analyzing, and synthesizing information from journal articles and other sources. Each team will report in writing and orally on opportunities in the fields of business non-profit organizations, and government. Each student will begin a portfolio related to experience, skills, strengths, and interests in the field of psychology.
    Prerequisites: PSY-100 can be taken as a prerequisite of corequisite.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 120 - Adolescent Psychology


    A study of the physical and psychosocial growth and development of the individual during the adolescent years (12 to 21). Issues experienced by adolescents, such as peer development, the school experience, family relationship and hazards of adolescence, are explored in depth.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 131 - Child Psychology


    Analyzes developmental behaviors associated with the stages of child development including birth infancy and childhood. Examines patterns and theories of development, including physical cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development and behavior. Included is preparation of a case study of an individual child.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 150 - Behavior Modification


    Students will explore how professionals manage and modify human behavior from infancy through old age. The impact of psychological, physiological and environmental forces on behavior will be examined. Students will practice applying beginning techniques and strategies and accurate observing and recording procedures in behavioral psychology.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 165 - Psychology of Adulthood & Aging


    Focuses on the development of psychological and,social issues associated with adulthood and aging.,Life-stage demands and the ability of adults to,adjust to them, as well as programs and services,available to help people requiring social support,,are examined.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 180 - Positive Psychology


    The course is a study of successful human functioning, examining the nature of human strength and life satisfaction. At the core is an examination of factors contributing to happiness optimism, and resilience. The goal is to foster an appreciative approach to human behavior emphasizing what contributes to effective adjustment to typical life. Students will explore the research and findings that seek to explain greater levels of happiness experienced by some individuals and to identify the building blocks of an individual’s physical, intellectual, social and psychological resources. Course will include the application of research findings to daily life.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 201 - Research Methods & Analysis I


    Students will evaluate a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods through examination, study, and use of scholarly research. In small groups, students will practice applying basic research techniques. Students will explore how statistical procedures and software aid in organizing, analyzing and describing data.
    Prerequisites: 24 completed credits and MTH-180 co-requisite or pre-requisite.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 202 - Research Methods & Analysis II


    Students will expand their knowledge and skills by conducting individual quantitative research projects using the scientific method and appropriate statistical procedures and software. Students will report their findings in a formal written report and presentation to an audience of faculty members and peers.
    Prerequisites: PSY-201 and MTH-180
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 205 - Abnormal Psychology


    The course examines the prevalence of mental and emotional problems and provides an overview of the many forms that psychological disorders can take. There will also be some discussion of assessment and therapy. The course will cover assessment and treatment of psychological problems from psychodynamic, behavioral and humanistic perspectives.
    Prerequisites: PSY-100
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 210 - Cognitive Psychology


    This course explores the nature of human cognitive processing by examining cognition (perception learning, memory) and metacognition (knowledge thinking, problem solving). A combination of current research in the area, classic demonstrations, and related materials will be used to promote self-awareness of students as thinkers and learners.
    Prerequisites: PSY-100 or COR-110
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 220 - Developmental Psychology


    A study of the physiological, cognitive, social and emotional development of individuals from infancy through old age. Important milestones during the years of infancy, childhood adolescence, adulthood and aging are explored. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: PSY-100 or COR-110.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 230 - Psychology of Altruism and Aggression


    Students explore and evaluate varied theoretical,explanations for helping and aggression. We,consider the ways that emotional, cognitive,,biological, social, and cultural factors may,influence helping and aggression, and take a close,look at the impact of electronic media on these,behaviors. Students practice critical evaluation,of research evidence and theory, articulate their,relevant personal values, and apply their learning,creatively by developing a sound practical,proposal for decreasing human violence and,increasing helpful actions.,,
    Prerequisites: COR-110 or PSY-100 or permission of Program Director
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 240 - Social Psychology


    Students will explore human behavior in the social context. They will consider such topics as the way people influence the behavior, thoughts, and attitudes of others and the way individuals process information about themselves and other people.
    Prerequisites: PSY-100 or COR-110
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 290 - Applied Psych Internship I


    In this course, students investigate a career in their field of interest during a supervised professional internship in settings such as: clinical, criminal justice, business, government non-profits, and others as approved. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience in a real-world setting. Students will also participate in weekly intern meetings and will have additional contact with the internship course instructor as needed.
    Prerequisites: PSY-110, MGT-210
    Credits: 2
    EHS
  
  • PSY 310 - Attachment and Close Relationships


    Focuses on the most contemporary theories and research within the fields of attachment and relationship science and on how that knowledge can be put to practice. The course takes a bio-psycho-social perspective and looks at what we know and what we do not know about relationships from the cradle to the grave.
    Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 320 - Personality Theories


    An examination of theory and research in the field of personality. The course covers major theoretical perspectives (psychoanalytic behavioral, humanistic, cognitive, biological, and trait), as well as contextual and developmental influences on personality and behavior.
    Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 330 - Psychology and Law


    Focuses on the application of psychological principles to the legal system. Though social psychological principles will be emphasized, other areas such as memory, perception, cognition and personality will be relevant as well. Through class discussions and reading empirical studies students will develop an understanding of the contributions these areas have made to the legal system as well as gain better insight in to how the legal system impacts our daily lives.
    Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 340 - Behavioral Neuroscience


    Students will learn to understand the structural,and functional organization of the nervous system,in health and disease, and will gain awareness of,the research and technological advances in the,field of neuroscience. Students will gain,knowledge they can apply to other areas of,psychology.
    Prerequisites: Social Work or Psychology Major or Minors only. Complete ,SCI-115 and 60 credits.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 350 - Sports Psychology


    Students will study the interaction between psychological variables and performance in sports and physical activity. The course will explore such topics as personality and performance competition and cooperation, exercise and fitness, and psychological development through exercise. Various mental training skills related to stress, motivation, goal-setting, leadership and imagery will be covered.
    Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.  Must have completed SCI-115, Human Biology OR SCI-140, Nutrition & Fitness.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 360 - Media Psychology


    Students will study the impact of historical and emerging media as they influence individuals groups, and cultures. The course will address the psychology of how people of many backgrounds experience, develop, and respond to technology and mediated communication. Students will focus on how different areas of psychology contribute to understand life in a mediated world.
    Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 370 - Health Psychology


    Students will learn about the application of psychological principles and research to the enhancement of health and the treatment and prevention of illness. The course will address social conditions, biological factors, personal traits, and lifestyle patterns as they relate to health and well-being. Students will focus on their own life-style choices as well as understanding how to use psychology to influence the life-style choices of others.
    Prerequisites: Must have 57 completed credits with 3 completed credits from subject PSY AND 3 completed credits from subject PSY, level 200.  Must have completed SCI-115, Human Biology OR SCI-140, Nutrition & Fitness.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 380 - Multicultural Psychology


    A study of the psychological importance of cultural differences and similarities, this course will examine some of the ways in which human behavior and relating is conditioned by cultural membership. Included is a consideration of the contributions of the work of cross-cultural psychology to such areas as education, training in cultural awareness assessments of various human characteristics, and issues related to migration and globalization.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 395 - Advanced Research Internship I


    This course, along with PSY396 Advanced Research Internship II, is an elective intended for upper-level psychology majors who desire advanced research experience in preparation for graduate school or career. Students will work closely with a faculty member and/or team to develop a sophisticated piece of scientific research aimed at potential publication in a peer-reviewed journal (or similar).
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 396 - Advanced Research Internship II


    This course, a continuation of PSY 395 Advanced Research Internship I, is an elective intended for upper-level psychology majors who desire advanced research experience in preparation for graduate school or career.  Students collect empirical data, analyze it, and write about it in projects intended for potential publication.
    Prerequisites: Complete PSY 395. Admission by approval of EHS Dean only.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 410 - Applied Psychology: Community Activism


    This advanced course builds upon any of the PSY 3XX courses and is built on a “service-learning model”. The course is matched with PSY 110 Introduction to Applied Psychology by asking upper-level students to engage actively with first year students. Students will work together in teams on developing and executing a strategy for psychological, social, and/or well-being improvements within a specific defined community. The course could involve travel to a local community or to an international location to work on a joint project.
    Prerequisites: Take one 300-level PSY course.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 420 - Applied Psychology: Forensic Science


    This advanced course builds upon PSY 330,Psychology and Law. The course will focus on,actual case studies and practices used by various,types of forensic psychologists and incorporates,components of “service learning” into the,curriculum. Students will work together in teams,and will be asked to actively engage with local,and state agencies in developing improvement,strategies relevant to criminal justice, prison,environments, restorative justice programs, etc.
    Prerequisites: PSY-330
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 430 - Applied Psychology: Healthy Aging


    This advanced course builds upon PSY 370 Health,Psychology. The course will focus on healthy,aging, gerontology, and principles of practice of,health psychologists when working with aging,populations and will incorporate components of,service-learning into the curriculum. Students,will be asked to actively engage with local,service providers.
    Prerequisites: PSY-370
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 450 - Applied Psychology: Counseling Skills


    Students will examine major theoretical perspectives in the field of counseling psychology (e.g., psychoanalytic person-centered, cognitive/behavioral). Students will have the opportunity to practice clinical assessment, listening skills, try out various counseling skills, as well as reflect on ethical issues involved with counseling. Discussion and written work will emphasize the importance of being able to apply a wide repertoire of counseling skills. A final self-reflective project will ask the students to critically evaluate their own counseling ability and learned skills.
    Prerequisites: PSY-310 or PSY-320.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 450 - Senior Seminar in Applied Psychology


    Students integrate their experience and knowledge gained in this major and demonstrate their mastery of the field. Each student will prepare a major final project that integrates some aspect of his or her internship experience with scholarly research to add to his or her understanding of some problem of issue in the field. The final project will be presented both in written and oral form to demonstrate competency in the field of applied psychology. Each student will complete the portfolio and explore the experience to identify skills, interests, and strengths in the field.
    Prerequisites: PSY-490
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 460 - Applied Psych.:Healthy Organizations


    Students apply psychological theory to work behavior. This course offers he opportunity to view work related topics such as job analysis evaluation, hiring, training, motivation communication, leadership, and stress in light of current psychological theory and practice.
    Prerequisites: Take 3 credits of 300 level Psychology.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 490 - Applied Psych Internship I


    This course is a supervised professional internship in an approved business, non-profit, or government setting. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience from both psychology and business course-work in a real-world setting. Students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in work experience and use course knowledge to solve work-related problems. This experience will prepare students for work after graduation from college and aid in the transition from college to the workplace. Internship II and Internship II I may be taken concurrently or sequentially.
    Prerequisites: PSY-110 and PSY-202. Must complete 75 credits before taking this course.
    Credits: 3
    EHS
  
  • PSY 491 - Applied Psych Internship II


    This course is a supervised professional internship in an approved business, non-profit, or government setting. Students will be able to apply and integrate theory and course experience from both psychology and business course-work in a real-world setting. Students have an opportunity to immerse themselves in work experience and use course knowledge to solve work-related problems. This experience will prepare students for work after graduation from college and aid in the transition from college to the workplace. Internship II and Internship II I may be taken concurrently or sequentially.
    Credits: 3
    EHS

Radiography

  
  • RAD 100 - Allied Health, Introduction to


    Introduces the student to the field of health care and the basic skills required of allied health practitioners. Students will write responses to problems depicted in case studies of the topics of the health care delivery system, medical ethics, legal implications of practice, and communication techniques. Students will perform the basic skills of vital signs, body mechanics trasfer activities, infection control, and medical gas therapy.
    Credits: 2
    ITS
  
  • RAD 100L - Allied Health Lab


    Credits: 0
    ITS
  
  • RAD 105 - Medical Terminology


    This course offers an in-depth approach to Medical Terminology. Students will use the programmed learning text to master the meaning, spelling and pronunciation of Medical Terms, such that they are comfortable using and reading them in the medical setting.
    Credits: 1
    ITS
  
  • RAD 110 - Radiography, Introduction to


    Focuses on program orientation, description of the profession, clinical orientation, basic radiation safety, patient care, medical terminology and nursing procedures. Includes one orientation day per week at an affiliated clinic site during the final six weeks of the semester. (Fall Only)
    Credits: 1
    ITS
  
  • RAD 120 - Radiographic Procedures I


    Presents the positioning and structure of the appendicular skeleton and the organs of the abdomen and thorax. Two laboratory hours per week help students gain the skills and confidence needed for performance in the field experience. (Fall only)
    Credits: 2
    ITS
  
  • RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I Lab


    Credits: 1
    ITS
  
  • RAD 130 - Radiographic Science I


    Provides students with a thorough understanding of radiographic image production. Students will study the effects of technical settings and imaging systems on the quality of radiographs. (Fall only)
    Credits: 3
    ITS
  
  • RAD 150 - Radiographic Procedures II


    Presents the positioning and structure of the organs, the alimentary tract, the bony thorax, and the vertebral column. Two laboratory hours per week help students to gain additional skill and confidence in performance of radiographic examinations. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: RAD-120 RAD-151 and RAD-190 are both required corequisite courses.
    Credits: 2
    ITS
  
  • RAD 151 - Radiography Procedures II Lab


    Prerequisites: RAD-150 is the required course corequisite
    Credits: 1
    ITS
  
  • RAD 190 - Radiography Clinical Field Exp I


    A practical experience of two days per week in which students participate in a clinical environment suitable for their learning needs.
    Prerequisites: RAD-120 & RAD-121
    Credits: 3
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  • RAD 195 - Radiography Summer Clinical Fld Exp


    Field Experience 15 weeks. A practical experience of 40 hours per week that allows students to participate in all areas of the clinical environment in which they have received instruction. Includes weekend and evening clinical assignments.
    Prerequisites: Complete RAD-190 with a C- or better
    Credits: 0
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  • RAD 220 - Radiographic Pathology


    Explores diseases that affect the systems of the human body. Special attention is given to the radiographic appearance of disease. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: Complete SCI-225 with a C- or better; RAD-250 is the required corequisite course.
    Credits: 2
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  • RAD 230 - Radiographic Science II


    Provides further instruction in the production of radiographic images and the operation of radiographic equipment. Students will study basic electrical theory as a basis for study of the x-ray tube and circuit as well as quality control procedures. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: RAD-130
    Credits: 4
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  • RAD 240 - Imaging Modalities, Advanced


    A survey course which provides a brief introduction to the equipment and procedures of the specialty modalities of Radiology. These include tomography, CT scanning, ultrasound, MRI nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: RAD-290
    Credits: 1
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  • RAD 250 - Radiographic Procedures III


    Focuses on the composition and use of contrast media and radiographic procedures that use contrast media, as well as radiographic procedures of the cranium and face. Two laboratory hours per week help students to gain the skills specific to radiography of the cranium and face. (Fall only)
    Prerequisites: RAD-150;  RAD-251& RAD-290 are the required corequisite courses.
    Credits: 2
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  • RAD 251 - Positioning Lab III


    Credits: 1
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  • RAD 270 - Radiobiology


    Expands on the basic principles of radiation protection, radiographic science and biology in order to study the effects of radiation on biological systems. Examines potential genetic effects as well as those in the exposed individual. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: RAD-110 RAD-160; Must complete SCI-225 with a C- or better
    Credits: 3
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  • RAD 290 - Radiography Clinical Field Exp II


    A practical experience of three days per week in which students participate in a clinical setting working in all areas of the radiography department. Includes evening clinical assignments.
    Prerequisites: Complete RAD-195 with a C- or better
    Credits: 4
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  • RAD 295 - Radiography Clinical Field Exp III


    A practical experience of four days per week in which students participate in a clinical setting in all areas of the radiology department. Includes evening clinical assignments.
    Prerequisites: RAD-290;  RAD-350 is the required corequisite
    Credits: 5
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  • RAD 315 - Sectional Anatomy


    Prerequisites: SCI-220,SCI-225
    Credits: 3
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  • RAD 350 - Radiography Seminar


    Focuses on the structure of the radiography ,profession and the certification process. Students,will prepare for the certification exam by,reviewing prerequisite curriculum content and by,road-based case studies. (Spring only)
    Prerequisites: RAD-220, RAD-230, RAD-290;  RAD-270 & RAD-295 are the required corequisite courses
    Credits: 2
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  • RAD 380 - Digital Imaging


    Explores the means by which radiologic images are,produced and stored via digital processing.,Clinical applications will include diagnostic,radiography & fluoroscopy, CT, MR, and ultrasound.,Archival methods will also be studied.
    Credits: 3
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Science

  
  • SCI 100 - Sino-Amer Exch for Environmental Ldrshp


    Students study regional natural history and,natural resource management in a three week summer,residential field program based at Champlain,College. Each American student is required to,investigate specific and current hot topics in,environmental policy with a Chinese student.,Prior to the field program, students will develop,a review paper addressing the complexity of the,topic that they have selected. During the,program, they will have an opportunity to visit,sites and meet with professionals directly,associated with their topic. Students will have,access to technology to continue research on the,Champlain campus. At the close of the program,,American and Chinese students will co-author a,position statement and offer a public presentation,of their findings on campus. Effective student,papers will be published in Green Across the,Pacific’s annual magazine and distributed to,policy makers and the general public to further,meaningful debate about regional natural resource,management and sustainability. This independent,,student-driven work will be embedded in the,context of a broad overview of the region’s,natural history, economy and politics. Sharing,this work with Chinese students will broaden the,perspective and world view of all participants.
    Credits: 3
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  • SCI 110 - Physical Science, Introduction to


    A non-technical approach to the physical sciences,and how they relate to today’s world. The general,principles of physics and chemistry are introduced,and used in problem solving. Classroom,demonstrations are used to strengthen basic,principles taught during lecture. Laboratory,sessions exploring motion, gravity, electricity,and chemical reactions are used to introduce,students to laboratory procedures. Course includes,two laboratory hours per week.
    Credits: 4
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  • SCI 110L - Physical Science Lab, Introduction


    See SCI-110 course description.
    Credits: 0
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  • SCI 115 - Human Biology, Introduction to


    Explanation of the basic principles of medically oriented human biology. The course investigates basic biology, cell biology and biochemistry as they pertain to human body systems and diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and cardiovascular disease as well as other selected topics. Current research topics are also discussed. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce, by a hands-on approach, the principles discussed in lecture. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
    Credits: 4
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  • SCI 115L - Biology Lab


    See SCI-115 course description
    Credits: 0
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  • SCI 130 - General Chemistry I


    This course develops chemistry concepts in the greater framework of societal and technological issues, such as pollution and energy resources. As a student, you will have at your disposal a variety of information sources (textbook, web resources) to sharpen your observation techniques and to help you understand the many chemical and physical laws behind the technologies you will consider. Both class discussion and laboratory experimentation are designed to help you learn apply, and experience chemistry as a practical science that is relevant to everyday life. Topics studied include air and water pollution, global warming, and acid rain. These topics will each underscore a more classical chemistry topic such as the periodic table, the makeup and behavior of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, chemical equations, and stoichiometry, chemical reactions and changes of state. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
    Credits: 4
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  • SCI 130L - General Chemistry I Lab


    Credits: 0
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  • SCI 140 - Nutrition & Fitness, Biology of


    Introduces students to the biochemistry and physiology of nutrition and exercise. Emphasis will be placed on human body systems, such as musculoskeletal, digestive, respiratory and circulatory, and their relationship to nutrition and fitness. Students will also study the biochemistry of energy conversion as it relates to exercise physiology. Laboratory sessions are designed to reinforce, by a hands-on approach the principles discussed in lecture. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
    Credits: 4
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  • SCI 140L - Nutrition & Fitness Lab


    See BIO 140 course description.
    Credits: 0
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  • SCI 150 - Environmental Earth Sciences


    Introduces the student to the main elements of the earth systems, and analyzes the effects of human interactions with these systems. Emphasis will be given to surface phenomena and to the application of the scientific method to current environmental issues. Course includes two laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Must register for SCI-150L (the lab portion of the course).
    Credits: 4
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