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3.00 Credits
Students gain intensive practical experience in all aspects of the process of scientific inquiry, including collection of primary and secondary literature and synthesis of relevant information from this literature, development of testable hypotheses, appropriate design and implementation of experiments, data analysis and presentation, scientific writing, and the peer-reviewed publication process. Students become familiar with strengths and weaknesses of important forms of scientific communication, including peerreviewed primary research and review articles, conference presentations (oral and poster), grant proposals and Web sites. Additional topics include the history of scientific inquiry, ethical conduct of scientists, funding sources, and communicating with public audiences. (Offered annually) Prerequisites: One year of SM laboratory science courses or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Students explore the biological and cultural exchanges between the new and old worlds during the 500 years since the onset of European exploration of Americas. Discussion of early Native American cultures in the New World is followed by investigation of the changes resulting from the introduction of animals, crops and diseases. The cultural changes paralleling biological exchange are covered as well.
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4.00 Credits
Building on concepts learned in the core of the Environmental Biology Concentration of the Environmental Studies program, this course integrates these concepts with the practical approach of communicating and interpreting nature for the general public. We will further our knowledge of the inhabitants of local environments while designing and implementing environmental exhibits for the college and/or community in the form of slide presentations, informational leaflets, exhibits, and interpretive programs. Prerequisites: Field Natural History and junior/senior standing.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Students conduct the research on their project and meet regularly to present and discuss progress reports. By the end of the course, students will produce a final project report. The credits and project will be outlined via a contractual agreement between the student(s) and instructor(s) at the beginning of the course. Prerequisites: Junior Research or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Students investigate the infrastructure that supports scientific research and development, policy decision-making that determines the direction of scientific inquiry, and problems that emerge from applied technologies. Issues may include medicine and biological sciences, information systems, space policy, and environmental issues such as population, energy and pollution. Required prerequisite: SM 301 Scientific and Technological Literacy.
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3.00 Credits
In the Capstone Seminar students focus on specific academic projects that both integrate the knowledge and skills from their previous course work and prepare them for the next stage of their professional development. The course stresses written, oral and visual communication; pragmatic problem-solving skills; setting and achieving specific goals; teamwork; and self-assessment. Each year at least one section of the Capstone Seminar will be devoted to individual research and creative projects, and one to team-based projects. Additional sections of either format may be offered based on need, student interest, and availability. Recommended prerequisite: student eligible for graduation at end of term in which seminar is taken.
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3.00 Credits
Strong drawing skills enable designers to communicate effectively with clients and will be a fundamental keystone of the course. Students will go beyond observational skills and concentrate on the development of ideas on paper. They will learn to problem-solve visual design projects and create dynamic client presentations using research, thumbnails, expanded concept sketches, freehand sketching, and an invented use of copied and digital materials. They will also develop a Visual Diary that will enable observers to better comprehend and visualize the designer's ideas.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the understanding, use, and care of computers as a design tool. It emphasizes important technical computer concepts that are central to the creative digital designer/ artist, while considering aesthetics and the principles of design within the digital environment. Students will experience and develop working knowledge of the Macintosh computer labs at Cazenovia College in order to better function as a student and future professional. Some competencies that will be addressed include basic computer terminology, the major components of a system, how to work with files and folders, how to access programs, and rules for the care and basic troubleshooting of a system. Topics will include interactive and print production techniques, pre-press file preparation, digital file organization, utility applica- tions, setting up and installing peripherals and drivers, choosing the right type of software, new media, and font organization. This course is intended to provide students with the competencies needed for digitally based design courses.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on observational skills and the basic drawing techniques used in scientific illustration. Students will work from objects and specimens and learn about measured drawings, perspective, basic composition, light on from, texture, contour and line and assorted media used for scientific illustration.
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3.00 Credits
This course promotes problem-solving concepts emphasizing the use of the letterform as a visual communication tool. Concepts and terminology of typography are studied from the earliest development of the alphabet to today's electronically generated type. The student becomes familiar with the evolution of letter forms and style differences. Technical procedures such as type specifications, comping headlines, indicating body copy and type measurements are covered extensively. Students are expected to handle typographic design problems while becoming proficient in the use of technical studio equipment.
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