ALS 100 INTRO AFRICANA&LATINO STUDIES 3 s.h.

A general introduction to African-American and Latino experiences in the U.S.  (LA,WS2)

ALS 279 Hip-Hop Culture 3 s.h.

An exploration of Hip-Hop culture, its origins in African American and Latino music, dance and poetry, Asian martial arts and other experimental art form.  (LA)

ANTH 100 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3 s.h.

Using a cross-cultural approach, this course provides an understanding of human behaviors and beliefs, kinship systems, world view, social organization, and economic and political systems. Focusing on both cultural diversity and universal values, this course provides an understanding of contemporary human problems and needs, and stimulates concern about change and continuity in the global society.  (LA, S2)

BIOL 220 Economic Botany 3 s.h.

Study of plants that are economically important to people, including plants that are sources of food, fibers, medicines, gums, insecticides,  etc.
Prerequisite: BIOL 105 or 200  (LA)

CNED 597 Seminar in Counselor Education 3 s.h.
(Seminar in Work-bound Youth)

This course will explore the practical aspects of selected theories and models of career development and choice, with an emphasis on a developmental approach to career guidance and counseling in educational settings especially for the typically diverse nature of work-bound students. Career counseling skills of participants will be refined through a review of career counseling characteristics and best practices. Students will be expected to participate in a number of on-line, experiential activities simulating the types of activities required of work-bound youth. Prerequisites: SCNS or SCHC Degree student status or permission of program coordinator. Additional prerequisites vary depending on the particular seminar topic.
(Note: A maximum of 9 s.h. in Seminars may be credited toward the Certificate of Advanced Study.)

HIST 298 The Middle Ages and the Movies 3 s.h.

This course examines the ways medieval historical themes have been presented in cinema over the last century. It iwll explore the medieval reality through lectures and a wide variety of primary sources including chronicles, literature, legal documents and memoirs. We will examine not only the historicity of the film compared to the historical time period addressed, but also look at the period in which the film was made as a product of its own period and historical concerns. (LA)

MUSC 106 Learning About Music 3 s.h.

A lecture/demonstration course in which a number of different speakers or performing artists offer presentations on music topics in which they have special interest or expertise. Offers musical experiences ranging from classical Western art music to ethnomusicological examples, traditional folk forms, and contemporary music.   (LA, AA2)

NUTR 142 Nutrition in Everyday Life 3 s.h.

A study of nutrition and foods designed for non-food and nutrition majors. This course considers the physiological, environmental, cultural, economic, and psychological factors that govern our individual food choices. As they formulate a personal wellness plan, students will demonstrate their understanding of observation, measurement and data collection, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.  (LA, N2)

NUTR 547 Interviewing Strategies 3 s.h.

Techniques of nutrition interviewing including: establishing nutrition-related goals, theoretical approaches for lifestyle awareness, and overview of behavior change models and approaches. Study of the characteristics of effective interviewers and the components of an effective helping relationship. Methods for enhancing interviewing and communication effectiveness, basic counseling responses and components of effective nutrition interventions. Techniques for enhancing social support and maintaining professionalism in the helping relationship. Registration restrictions include: Required SUNY Affiliation Agreement signed by appropriate representatives of SUNY Oneonta and the cooperating facility/community agencies. Community Nutrition and Nutrition Education of the equivalent within the past three years. Prerequisites: M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree, graduate student or permission of the instructor.

NUTR 548 Research Methods 3 s.h.

Components and requirements for dietetics research questions, requirements for conducting and presenting research ethically, typical steps for preparing proposals, analytical and descriptive research, procedures and considerations for evidence-based research, evaluation methods in research, key aspects of research in food, nutrition, and dietetics, sample size considerations and statistical applications. Discussion of the various techniques and approaches for presenting research data and the issues encountered in bridging research to dietetics practice. Registration restrictions include: Required SUNY Affiliation Agreement signed by appropriate representatives of SUNY Oneonta and the cooperating facility/community agencies. Introductory research methods or statistics course or the equivalent within the past three years. Prerequisite: M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree graduate student or permission of the instructor.

NUTR 550 Nutrition Assessment and Intervention 3 s.h.

Application of the national nutrition care process model- including nutrition assessment and institution-specific assessment practices; nutrition diagnosis; nutrition intervention; monitoring; evaluation; and outcomes assessment in a variety of patient care settings. Use of various methods for assessing nutrition education needs; developing appropriate objectives for educating various clients; planning, preparing, and presenting nutrition and/or food related lessons; evaluating the content and objectives of various electronic and print materials as well as programs and products; selecting appropriate materials to support content; and evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs. Registration restrictions include: Required SUNY Affiliation Agreement signed by appropriate representatives of SUNY Oneonta and the cooperating facility/community agencies. Advanced Nutrition and Medical Nutritional Therapy or the equivalent within the past three years. Prerequisite: M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree graduate student or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: NUTR 551

NUTR 551 Applied Nutrition Assessment & Intervention 3 s.h.

Application of the national nutrition care process model in one or more clinical settings. With supervision from Registered Dietitians, students will: conduct nutrition assessments using national models and institution-specific assessment practices; construct clinical nutrition diagnoses; carry out nutrition interventions; and be responsible for monitoring, evaluation, and outcomes assessment of assigned patients/clients. Application of various methods for assessing nutrition education needs. Students will: develop appropriate objectives for educating various clients: plan, prepare, and present nutrition and/or food related lessons to individuals and groups; evaluate the content objectives of various electronic and print materials as well as programs and products; select appropriate materials to enhance learning; and evaluate the effectiveness of food and nutrition education programs. Registration restrictions include: Required SUNY Affiliation Agreement signed by appropriate representatives of SUNY Oneonta and the cooperating facility/community agencies. Advanced Nutrition and Medical Nutritional Therapy or the equivalent within the past three years. Prerequisite: M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, degree graduate student or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: NUTR 550

PHED 100 Personal Health 3 s.h .

Presentation of personal health problems, applying the scientific research and knowledge in the health sciences to everyday living, including the study of stimulants and depressants. Encourages self-evaluation and seeks to promote a scientific attitude in the approach to the solution of individual health problems.

PHED 202 Current Health Problems and Issues 3 s.h.

An investigation of important health problems and issues in modern American society.   (LA)

PHIL 103 Critical Thinking

A study of the forms of valid reasoning. An examination of typical fallacies which arise from the use of language. Consideration of diductive and inductive inferences. Analysis of propositions, syllogisms, validity, invalidity, analogy, hypotheses, etc. (LA, AH2, WS2)

POLS 121 U.S. Government 3 s.h.

An introductory overview of American national government: constitutionalism, federalism, Congress, Presidency, bureaucracy, political parties, judiciary, public policy, elections, public opinion, and political behavior. Recommended for students who want a basic general course in American government or who plan to take 200-level POLS courses. Required for the political science major.  (LA, S2)

SOCL 258 Drugs and Society 3 s.h.

This course examines the extent of drug use and abuse in the United States, the impact of such use on individuals, families, and society-at-large, and the relationship between illicit drug use and other forms of criminal behavior.
Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL  (LA)

WMST 130 Gender, Power & Difference 3 s.h.

A multicultural course. Introduces methods and approaches of Women’s Studies from varied feminist perspectives. Surveys what is happening to women in the contemporary world; the various feminist theories; the social constructions of gender; sexual harassment. Surveys various aspects of women’s lives past and present, such as women and psychology, business, philosophy, religion, the law, literature, art, the popular media, the family, etc.  (LA, WS2)

WMST 290 Women, Race, & Representation: An Introducation 3 s.h.

This course uses films and videos to explore the question of women and representation in the contemporary United States: cultural conflicts, social and political agencies, textual contradictions, and ideological symbols. The course emphasizes the ways in which such representations of women have been understood in terms of race and how this has intersected with social class and sexuality. Coursework and class discussion will be grounded in recent feminist film criticism and cultural theories by women of all races.  (LA)

WMST 291 Women, Race & Representation: Sexuality 3 s.h.

This course is the second part to WMST 290. The course uses films to explore the question of women’s sexuality in the contemporary United States with special attention to cultural conflicts, social and political agency, textual contradictions, and ideological symbols. The course primarily examines the ways in which such representations of women have been understood in terms of sexuality and how this sexualization has intersected race. Coursework and class discussion will be grounded in recent feminist film criticism.
Prerequisite: None  (LA, S2)