Course Descriptions

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of developing and writing original scripts for film, television and multimedia. The course emphasizes proper script formats, theme, story, plot, dialogue, character arc, and the process of developing and writing a script.Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to enhance students' video editing skills through the hands-on use of nonlinear video editing software. Students will learn the fundamental and advanced capabilities of these sophisticated digital systems, which are widely used in professional video production.Prerequisite: Take COM-123 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This is an introductory course into the skills of the practicing media content producer with an emphasis on the study of newsgathering and news writing across platforms. Students will employ these skills in the production of material suitable for publication in print and electronic media.Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course investigates the relationship between oratory and the experience of diverse groups in America. To explore these relationships, students study foundational concepts about communication and important speeches that have facilitated cultural change in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on civic engagement and on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. This course carries SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice credit.Prerequisite: Take COM-100 or COM-110 with a Minimum Grade of C-

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course explores how communication intersects with diversity and encourages students todevelop communication practices in order to help them be successful in our diverse world. This course will analyzethe complexities of the sociocultural construction of identity, intersectionality and positionality. This course willfurther analyze the present and historical use of communication in various contexts such as but not limited tointerpersonal, mass, public, social media, etc. used to oppress historically marginalized groups and communicationpractices that have been and can be used to demonstrate social justice.Prerequisite: Complete ENG 101 with a minimum grade of C-.

• Communications
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

• Communications
• 2 Credit(s)
• (2) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the field of environmental conservation. Students will explore career options and develop an educational plan. Academic skills including learning strategies, writing, and foundational critical thinking skills are practiced throughout the semester. Topics include a history of the conservation movement in the U.S., ecological succession, and current local issues in the discipline.

• Environmental Conservation
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to vertebrate biology and ecology with emphasis on the identification and natural history of species. Students practice identification skills and information management. This course emphasizes vertebrates including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals found in New York.

• Environmental Conservation
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course investigates the interactions and relationships between humans and the Earth. It provides the scientific foundation for analyzing today's pressing environment issues and solutions for a sustainable future. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of the impact of humans on other living organisms, water, air, soil, fossil fuels, and mineral resources. In analyzing potential solutions to these environmental issues, students will evaluate the impact of their own choices on the Earth's resources as well as the relative role of governments in setting sustainable policies. In the laboratory component of the course, students will learn scientific methodology, sampling procedures and methods used to test environmental quality. A portion of the lab will include outdoor experiences.

• Environmental Conservation
• 4 Credit(s)
• (3-2) Contact Hour(s)

• Environmental Conservation
• 0 Credit(s)
• (0) Contact Hour(s)